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2010/07/06 - Agenda Packet - (2)
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JULY 6, 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/Tasha) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00909 - NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) - A proposal to demolish an existing veterinarian office and construct a new veterinarian office and commercial retail building on a property of 25,705 square feet in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Amethyst Avenue at 7289 Amethyst Avenue. The proposed project includes incorporating an existing residence to the north of the site at 7271 Amethyst Avenue as part of the project—APN: 0202-161-10, -11, and -20. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2007-00733, Minor Exception DRC2009-00360, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2009-00697 UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2009-00697 - NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for Development Review DRC2008-00909, a proposed veterinarian office and commercial retail building on a property of approximately 23,000 square feet in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at the northeast corner at 7289 Amethyst Avenue. The proposal includes incorporating an existing residence to the north of the site at 7271 Amethyst Avenue as part of the project. APN: 0202-161-10, -11, and -20. Related file: Pre-Application Review DRC2007-00733, Development Review DRC2008-00909, and Minor Exception DRC2009-00360. 7:20 p.m. (Mike/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00493 - GB ARCHITECTS - A request to construct two office/professional buildings of 25,600 square feet on three 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, DRC AGENDA July 6,2010 Page 2 and -60. Related file: Uniform Sign Program DRC2010-00092. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 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 June 23, 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 July 6, 2010 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00909 - NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) - A proposal to demolish an existing veterinarian office and construct a new veterinarian office and commercial retail building on a property of 25,705 square feet in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Amethyst Avenue at 7289 Amethyst Avenue. The proposed project includes incorporating an existing residence to the north of the site at 7271 Amethyst Avenue as part of the project—APN: 0202-161-10, -11, and -20. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2007-00733, Minor Exception DRC2009-00360, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2009-00697. Design Parameters: The project site is comprised of three (3) parcels with a combined area of 25,705 (0.59-acre). Overall the project site is approximately 158 feet deep (north to south) and approximately 165 feet wide (east to west). The project site is developed with four (4) structures – a. veterinarian hospital located in two buildings of 2,308 and 760 square feet '(Building 1 and 2, respectively); a single-family residence of 745 square feet; and garage of 201 square feet. Vegetation on-site is limited to low grasses and a few trees. To the north, are single-family residences. To the south, across Base Line Road, is a senior assisted living facility and to the west, across Amethyst Avenue, is an office/commercial building and a single-family residence. The property to the east is vacant. The zoning of the property and the properties to the east, west, and north is General Commercial (GC) District. The zoning of the properties to the south is Office/Professional (OP) District. The topography of the site is generally level with an elevation of approximately 1,376 feet at the north side of the site and approximately 1,370 feet at the south side. As the project site is comprised of three (3) parcels, the applicant will be required to submit an application to combine the lots as a condition of approval. The applicant, on behalf of his client, proposes to demolish the two (2) buildings (identified by Staff as Buildings 1 and 2 for clarity) occupied by the veterinarian hospital and construct one new building of 5,710 square feet in its place. The veterinarian hospital will be relocated to this building, and as it will occupy 4,815 square feet of the building, will be the primary tenant. The remaining 895 square feet of floor area of the new building will be for an unspecified retail tenant. The existing garage will be demolished, and the existing single-family residence will be converted for office use only. In order to allow the veterinarian hospital to operate with minimum interruption, the new building will be constructed in two (2) phases. During Phase 1, Building 2 will be demolished first and approximately 4,700 square feet of the new building will be constructed. The veterinarian hospital will then be relocated, and during Phase 2, Building 1 will be demolished and the remaining 1,000 square feet of the new building will be constructed. Additional site improvements include a new parking lot, new landscaping, new property line walls/fences, and the removal of the existing driveway at Amethyst Avenue, which is currently 75 feet north of the intersection of Base Line Road and Amethyst Avenue, and the construction of a new one that will be approximately 120 feet from the intersection. The parking requirement for the new building and the converted office will be 31 parking stalls. The project will have only 24 parking stalls because of the size of the site and the presence of the existing structures. To address this deficiency, the applicant has submitted an application for a Minor Exception (Related File: DRC2009-00360) which, if approved, permits a reduction of up to 25 percent in the parking requirement. DRC AGENDA DRC2008-00909— NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) July 6, 2010 Page 2 To ensure compatibility with the surrounding development and consistency with Section 17.10.060(C)(1)(j) — Master Planning — of the Development Code, at the direction of staff, the applicant has provided an east to west drive aisle that extends the full width of the property and terminates at the east property line shared with the vacant property to the east (APN: 0202-161-09). Upon future development of that property, this drive aisle will connect with the drive aisle and parking area of the future development. This will allow that property owner secondary access to Amethyst Avenue, and conversely, allow the project site secondary access to Base Line Road. Note: The applicant has indicated that his client is willing to provide access but is not willing to provide an access easement. At a Pre-Application Workshop (Related File: DRC2007-00733) held on March 12, 2008, the proposal was reviewed by the Planning Commission (Attachment A). The Commissioners generally favored the concept of the project. They emphasized to the applicant that the architecture of the proposed building should be sensitive to the historic character of the surrounding neighborhood and consideration given to the location of the site at the "gateway" of, and relationship to, the historic Old Alta Loma neighborhood. The applicant was directed to incorporate Craftsman-style elements to the building. Additionally, it was suggested that the applicant review the architectural elements used on the Sunrise Assisted Living facility (Related File: Development Review DR99-32), located directly across the street. The architecture of the proposed building reflects the direction provided by the DRC.Committee as noted above. The proposed building will be of wood-frame construction and will be similar in appearance to the buildings in the general area, including the single-family residences and the assisted living facility across the street (Attachment B). The building will incorporate key elements of the Craftsman style: a mixed combination of a hip and gable roof that varies in height and form; wainscots on all elevations finished with river rock; numerous column elements finished with river rock; building walls finished alternately with stucco or horizontal wood siding; exposed decorative rafter tails; and wood beams. The building will be painted with a palette of three basic colors. Glass will be provided on all elevations. Along the entire south side of the building, and over the south entrances, there will be a large roof overhang supported by columns that will provide a strong visual statement along Base Line Road. Secondarily, this overhang will provide shade along the sunward south elevation. At the north entrances, there will be a set of prominent gable roof overhangs that will provide a focal point as seen from the parking lot. At the west entrance of the retail space, there will a gable roof and a small overhead trellis. Through the use of these elements, the building will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and enhance and emphasize the character of the Old Alta Loma community. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. The Committee should review the applicant's concern regarding the provision of an access easement through his property in favor of the property owner to the east and the importance of successful master planning. 2. The color scheme of the new building and the house (that will be converted to an office) shall match. This includes the color of the wood siding, the fascia boards, exposed rafters, beams, and the roofing tile. DRC AGENDA DRC2008-00909— NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) July 6, 2010 Page 3 3. The color scheme on the building shall be consistent. The color of the roof, rafters, fascia, trellis, and stucco are "warm," while the colors of the river rock, trim caps, and wood siding are "cool." Revise the color scheme to be either all `warm" or all "cool." 4. The overhead members of the trellis feature are proposed to be constructed of wood. The Committee has indicated in the past a preference for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for durability. The Committee may want to consider and allow the use of wood for this project for consistency with the wood rafter tails and exposed wood beams. 5. In order to reflect authentic Craftsman-style architecture, all columns (square and cylindrical) should be modified to be battered. 6. The roof of the building is proposed to be rust-colored `S'-tile roofing. This type of roofing tile is not consistent with the Craftsman style architecture. Flat concrete (or equivalent) roofing tile shall be used instead. 7. The fenestration selections (doors and windows) should be modified to reflect authentic Craftsman style architecture. 8. At the north and south elevations, there is vertical wood siding under two sets of gable roof elements. The rest of the building is designed with horizontal wood siding, which makes the vertical wood siding appear awkward. In order to reflect authentic Craftsman-style architecture, the vertical wood siding should be modified to shingle siding. 9. The materials of the existing house that will be converted to an office shall be refinished to match the proposed building. At a minimum, the refinishing should include a river rock wainscot around the base of the porch. • Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along the structure at an equivalent of one tree per 30 linear feet of building, which has public exposure per Section 17.10.040(C)(3)(a) of the Development Code. Provide two trees along the east side of the building. 2. The landscaping at the southwest corner of the site, near the intersection, "frames" the entry into the Alta Loma neighborhood and is a focal point. Therefore, the landscaping at this location shall be enhanced with more elaborate, decorative ground cover and shrubs. 3. Install windows instead of constructing decorative tile features on either side of the west entrance to the retail space. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All groundmounted equipment and utility boxes including transformers, back-flow devices, etc. shall be screened by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. DRC AGENDA DRC2008-00909 — NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) July 6, 2010 Page 4 2. The Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be screened on three sides behind the 4-foot high metal mesh fence. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 3. Wherever river rock is proposed it shall be real river rock and not a manufactured veneer. 4. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or a similarly dark color. 5. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. 6. The trash enclosure shall be constructed per City standard. The design of the trash enclosures shall incorporate the materials, finish, color, and trim used on the buildings. The enclosure proposed should, at a minimum, include a river rock wainscot. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the completion of the recommended revisions, to be verified by staff, and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA . PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES Adjourned Meeting March 12, 2008 Chairman Stewart called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 8:20 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Lou Munoz, Pam Stewart, Frances Howdyshell ABSENT: Ray Wimberly STAFF PRESENT: Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director; Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner New Business PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW-DRC2007-00733- NASSEF ESKANDER-A pre-application review of the proposed demolition of an existing veterinary hospital to construct a new commercial development of about 5,900 square feet which would include a new veterinary hospital and retail • spaces and incorporate a single family dwelling unit that is a potentially significant contributor to the Alta Loma Neighborhood and future Historic District designation on three parcels (approximately 0.66 acres) located on the northeast corner of Amethyst Avenue and Base Line Road at 7271 Amethyst Avenue in the General Commercial (GC) District-APN: 0202-161-10, 0202-161-11, and 0202-161-20. • Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner,-introduced the Pre-Application Workshop process. Nassef Eskander, the applicant, gave an overview of the project that would consist of a new veterinary hospital and retail spaces. The project would also incorporate a single-family dwelling unit that is a potentially significant contributor to the Alta Loma Neighborhood. He explained that it would match the streetscape and architecture of the surrounding area. He also explained that it meets all setback requirements that were provided. He said that if enough parking was available, he would have preferred to add into the project a type of lounge, or rest area,for the doctor. Ms. Nakajima asked for clarification on the use of the potentially historic house on the north portion of the site. Mr. Eskander stated that it would still be used as a single-family residence and may even be occupied by one of the nurses that would be employed at the veterinary hospital. Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner, added that the area is intended to be rezoned as a Mixed Use designation from the current General Commercial designation in the future. • Chairman Stewart asked if parking would be an issue if the house was to be converted into a commercial use in the future. Attachment A Ms. Burnett explained that the house would not be allowed to be converted into a commercial use if adequate parking spaces were not provided for the use. She also noted that this specific property is a difficult one to work with in regards to access because there is no connection to the east property. She said this was the reason for the required turnaround space in the applicant's proposal and that if in the future, a reciprocal access agreement were to be recorded amongst the adjoining property owners, the turnaround could be omitted to allow more space for parking. Mr. Eskander mentioned that he is dedicating 20 feet for the widening of Base Line Road. Ms. Nakajima explained that Engineering is requiring that the existing curb be removed and a new curb constructed to widen the street by three feet. Vice-Chairman Fletcher mentioned that this area should be noted carefully for its architecture because of its "downtown feel" and potential gateway for the historic Old Alta Loma neighborhood. Commissioner Munoz pointed out that there is too much distinction in the architecture between the veterinary hospital and the retail buildings. He thought that it should be consistent throughout the entire project, whether the use was intended for a hospital or retail. Commissioner Howdyshell concurred with her fellow Commissioners. She felt it was important to be sensitive to the historic character of the neighborhood and what is currently there. Chairman Stewart agreed with being consistent to the historic design of the neighborhood and suggested that the applicant implement some Craftsman-style elements to the buildings. She stated that the tower does not fit into the Craftsman-style category and should be removed. She also suggested looking at architectural elements from the "Sunrise" assisted living building that is due south of the project site. Corkran Nicholson,Assistant Planning Director, added that the project needs design improvements (variation in roof heights, issues with proportion, etc.) and that Staff is willing to work with the applicant to develop an attractive architectural theme for the project. Overall, the Commissioners were favorable of the project concept. They noted that land use was not the main concern for this project but the architecture should be looked at more closely. The applicant thanked the Commissioners for their input and time. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. 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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith July 6, 2010 UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2009-00697 - NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for Development Review DRC2008-00909, a proposed veterinarian office and commercial retail building on a property of approximately 23,000 square feet in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at the northeast corner at 7289 Amethyst Avenue. The proposal includes incorporating an existing residence to the north of the site at 7271 Amethyst Avenue as part of the project. APN: 0202-161-10, -11, and -20. Related file: Pre-Application Review DRC2007-00733, Development Review DRC2008-00909, and Minor Exception DRC2009-00360. Background: The proposed sign program is for a new building of 5,710 square feet that will be occupied by a veterinarian hospital and an unspecified retail tenant. The basic layout of the building will have its primary axis oriented east to west with the hospital occupying 4,815 square feet of the eastern portion of the building and the retail tenant space occupying the remaining 895 square feet of the western portion of the building. The hospital will have entrances on the south and north elevations, while the retail space will have entrances on the north, south, and west elevations. Design Parameters: The program proposes three categories of wall signs — Sign Type "A" for the wall signs, Sign Type "B"for vinyl window signs (for the purpose of convenience information such as hours of operation, telephone numbers, etc.), and Sign Type "C"for the monument sign. In general, the proposed sign program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the Sign Ordinance, including the maximum number of signs per tenant, wall sign construction/materials, and the basic dimensions of each wall sign, including sign area and text height. Each proposed sign location and area meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance. There are some minor corrections and additions in the text that are required. The applicant proposes a standardized font (Helvetica Regular) with the option to allow for corporate trademarked font, colors, and logos. Staff has no concerns with this font as it is legible and similar to other fonts used on other commercial locations. Likewise, the option to have corporate trademarked font or colors is acceptable as it is a Planning Department policy to allow them. The wall signs (Sign Type "A") will be constructed of individual internally illuminated 4-inch thick channel letters — box, cabinet, and painted signs will be prohibited. These signs will be mounted 2 inches off the wall plane with raceways located behind the wall. The proposed maximum vertical dimension for a line of text and/or the logo on a one-line sign is 24 inches; for a two-line sign the maximum vertical dimension is 26 inches (10 inches per line with 6 inches between the lines). The proposed maximum horizontal dimension for a line of text, including the logo for both one- and two-line signs, is 8 feet. The proposed maximum sign area is 16 square feet (one-line signs) and 17.3 square feet (two-line signs). The wall signs will not negatively impact any significant architectural features, elements, or details. The proposed sign locations will be on the elevations facing Base Line Road, Amethyst Avenue, and the parking lot. The specific location of each sign will be on the wall planes under the gable roofs directly over the entrances. Because of the internal layout of the building, only the retail space will have a sign on the west elevation. No signs are proposed or permitted on the east elevation of the building or on any elevation of the existing house that will be converted to an office. In all cases, the sign program clearly states the sign location restrictions (or will be revised to state the restrictions). DRC AGENDA • DRC2009-00697— NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) July 6, 2010 Page 2 The window signs (Sign Type "B"), the Sign Ordinance exempts "convenience signs" that are less than 3 square feet (1,296 square inches) in area. The proposed convenience signs will be 140 square inches (per tenant). The monument sign (Sign Type "C") will be located at the southwest corner of the project site near the intersection of Base Line Road and Amethyst Avenue. It will be constructed of two (2) pillars finished with river rock and decorative caps with two concrete panels (one for each tenant) bridging the pillars. Both sides of the panels, constructed of concrete 6 inches thick, will serve as the surface to which individual 3/4-inch thick plastic letters will be attached. The monument sign will be externally illuminated by groundmounted lights. The proposed maximum vertical dimension for a line of text and/or the logo on a one-line sign is 10 inches; for a two-line sign the maximum vertical dimension is 26 inches (10 inches per line with 6 inches between lines). The proposed maximum horizontal dimension for a line of text, including the logo for both one- and two-line signs, is slightly less than 8 feet. The proposed maximum sign area will be about 6.7 square feet (one-line signs) and 17.3 square feet (two-line signs). The overall height of the monument sign will be 8 feet measured from the finished grade to the top of the pillars—the maximum allowed by the Sign Ordinance. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. The maximum vertical dimension for a wall sign comprised of one line of text shall be 18-inches as opposed to 24 inches for consistency with other similar signs for minor retail tenants, i.e. non- anchor retail tenants, located at other commercial locations. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All sign areas shall be horizontally centered under the ridgeline of the gable roof directly above each sign and shall be located equidistant on the top and bottom from the nearest architectural feature. 2. The river rock on the pillars of the monument sign shall be real river rock and not a manufactured veneer. 3. Correct minor text errors within the sign program and add more information for clarity of the requirements. Include in the corrections a statement that all tenants shall be limited to having a total of three (3) signs with the option of either three wall signs and no sign on the monument or 2 wall signs with one sign on the monument. Contact staff for further discussion. 4. The applicant is advised that the addition of any tenants warranting additional sign locations or any modifications to the location and physical dimensions of signs, will require an amendment to this Uniform Sign Program for review and approval by the Planning Director and/or the Design Review Committee. DRC AGENDA DRC2009-00697— NASSEF ESKANDER (FOR ALTA LOMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL) July 6, 2010 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Uniform Sign Program be approved, subject to the completion of the recommended revisions, to be verified by staff, and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: Attachments • ALTA LOMA PLAZA 7289 & 7271 AMETHYST STREET CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DEC 2 9 2009 OWNER Mr. & Mrs. N. NASERE ` ' ztek stmt., NASSEF ESKANDER & ASSOC. Nassef Eskander, AIA (626)233-1114 nessef4647(5�vahoo.com UMFORIMI MI© B4J PROGRAM] =CASE # DRC 2009 - 00697 RELATED TO: CASE # DRC 2008 - 00909 REVISED 11/20/09 Date: 6/18/09 Attachment [Type text] Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: • GENERAL NOTES 3 • GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 • TENANT WALL SIGN TYPE "A' 5 • TENANT SIGN TYPE "B" 5 • TENANT SIGN TYPE "C" 5 • EXHIBIT FOR SIGN TYPE "A" 6 • EXHIBIT FOR SIGN TYPE "B" 6 • EXHIBIT FOR MONUMENT SIGN "C" 7 • BUILDING SITE PLAN 8 • BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEETS A-8 & 9) 9 • BUILDING ELEVATIONS 10 • DETAILED ELEVATIONS (SOUTH, WEST & NORTH ELEVATIONS) 11 • MONUMENT SIGN DETAIL 14 • CHANNEL LETTERS DETAILS 16 USP # [Type text] Page 2 GENERAL NOTES: The purpose of these criteria is to establish the minimum sign standard necessary to insure coordinated proportional exposure for all tenants. Performance shall be strictly enforced and any non-conforming signs shall be removed by the Tenant or his sign Contractor at their expense. For identification purposes, the Alta Loma Animal Hospital will be the "Primary Tenant" and the other tenant(s) will be identified as the "Secondary Tenant(s)". (JM[rtt 1. Each Tenant within the retail portion of the development ised- to have a maximum of 3 Signs including the Monument Sign. Type "A" sign is the typical sign for this development. All designs, colors and shop drawings must be submitted to the Landlord and Architect for review and approval prior to submitting to the City. Tenant must submit three (3) color copies of his proposed sign to the City. 2. A sign permit application signed by the property owner, and applicable fees to be paid to the City prior to the construction and installation of the sign(s). 3. The Tenant shall pay for all signs and their installation and maintenance. 4. The Tenant shall submit Landlord approved drawings to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for review and approval prior to installation. The applicant is responsible for all permit fees. 5. All signs and their installation must comply with all local Building and Electrical Codes. All signs shall be in accordance with the sign criteria and the City's Sign Ordinance requirements. All signs shall be subject to the review and approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety, and Planning Departments. USP # [Type text] Page 3 6. Tenant shall be allowed to place a sign of Hand Painted, Decal, or • stick-on lettering or graphics at the side fixed panel adjacent to the door as follows: • A not to exceed 140 square inches (Sign Type C) indicating hours of business, emergency telephone numbers to contact, approved credit cards, etc. No other window signage will be allowed, including but not limited to, temporary signs, sale banners, posters, and product information. 7. "Chain" Type tenants are permitted to use "Trademarked" colors, fonts, and logos. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: 1. No Animated, Flashing, or Audible signs will be permitted 2. No exposed tubing or lamps will be permitted 3. No exposed raceways, crossovers, conduits, conductors, transformers, etc., shall be permitted, _ _ - - - - - _ . _ - . _ - - . 4. Sign Contractor shall provide sign shop drawings to the Owner & Architect for review. Shop drawings will includes also, all necessary fastening and bracing to securely install signs (for wind loads ... etc.) see General Note #5 in regards of City approvals. 5. All signs shall be constructed of individual letters (see type of signs in page # 5) - Box, cabinet, and painted sign(s) are prohibited. USP # [Type text] Page 4 TENANT WALL SIGN - SIGN TYPE "A" This sign is located above main entrance of the retail space fronting the public access way (or parking lot) and shall be a maximum face area of 8' (eight feet) long X 30" (thirty inches) high and made of Red Plexiglas #2793 RED (see page # 6) letters will be 2" (two inch) thick Minimum & placed as shown on the elevations. Letters will be 12" (twelve inches) High & 1 .5" Stroke for the two lines sign. Letters will be 24" High & 2" Stroke for one line. This sign will have individual lighted letters mounted to the wall. TENANT WALL SIGN - SIGN TYPE "B" This signs on the glass panels at the right or left Main Entrance Doors - See North & South elevations attached, sign will be multiple lines - Maximum sign face area is 140 sq. inches. This sign is for credit cards, operating hours, telephone number ... ..etc. MONUMENT SIGN TYPE "C" Free standing sign (see site plan sheet A-2 for location) for the Primary and other Tenant (s). This sign has exterior flood lights for illumination at the grade level — See landscape drawings - Sheet L-4 "Site lighting" for location and lighting type fixtures. USP # [Type text] Page 5 EXHIBIT FOR SIGN TYPE "A" ILLUMINATED CLOSED CHANNEL LETTERS - PLEXIGLASS #2793 RED FACE LETTERS. 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WITH SURFACE MOUNTED LETTERS: 1.25" STROKE X 10" HIGH X 1/2" THICK LETTERS 4- THE LETTERS FOR THE RETAIL STORE WILL BE ON ONE LINE MAX., SURFACE MOUNTED LETTERS: 1 .25" STROKE X 10" HIGH X 1/2" THICK LETTERS 5- IF THE PRIMARY STORE HAVE ONE LINE, THE LETTERS WILL BE: 2" STROKE X 18" HIGH X 3/4" THICK LETTERS 6- ALL PLEXIGLASS LETTERING USED FOR THIS SIGN(S) WILL BE OF RED COLOR # 2793 . 7- CONCRETE MOLDING AT THE TOP OF THE PILASTER (CAPS) TO BE OF THE NATURAL CEMENT COLOR (GRAY COLOR). USP # [Type text] Cage 15 CHANNEL LETTER CONSTRUCTION DETAIL .063 ALUMINUM BACKS / SANSFticJAES. 3/16" PLEx T PAGE eIASS NE014 J11 TUBE & SuPPoRT 44 DEEP, .o40 2" ALUMINUM RETURNS PAU4rED (N TS) CHANNEL LETTERS ARE MOUNTED TWO INCHES OFF THE WALL VIA STANDOFFS. THE FRONT FACE WILL BE 3/16" TH. RED PLEXIGLAS #2793, THE LETTERS WILL HAVE .04 ALUMINUM RETURNS (WHICH WILL BE PAINTED) AND .063 ALUMINUM BACKS. THE LETTERS WILL HAVE 10 MM. NEON TUBING LIGHTS SUPPORTED WITH GLASS NEON TUBE SUPPORTS. A UL APPROVED TRANSFORMER WILL BE PROVIDED. USP # [Type text] P0.9 e 16 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith July 6, 2010 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00493 — GB ARCHITECTS - A request to construct two office/professional buildings of 25,600 square feet on three 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. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 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. On May 18, 2010, the Committee conducted a "status update" of the applicant's revised proposal and concluded that the applicant was generally making progress in the right direction. The principal concern was that the revisions made the buildings look too much like residential structures, such as apartments. The Committee indicated that the buildings must convey office/professional architecture. The Committee instructed the applicant to strive for a high caliber design that reflects a warm office professional building. The Committee also indicated that the architecture should not focus on providing multiple exterior entrances that are typical of retail projects, considering that the underlying land uses that are allowed in the zoning district are office-intensive and retail opportunities are limited. The number of individual storefront entrances, therefore, should be minimized. In order to reinforce the office professional district, the entrance to each tenant space should be via the interior of the building with access to the outside through a common lobby. The applicant requested that the two end units of each building be allowed to have direct access to the outside; this request was accepted by the Committee. Lastly, the Committee indicated that the area around the lobby entrance of each building should be significantly enhanced to reflect their importance as the main entrance. In the interim period between May 18, 2010, and now, the applicant has further refined the proposal to incorporate the Committee's comments and direction. The applicant's architect has made changes and submitted the preliminary designs to the Planning Department for discussion. To ensure that the proposal will be satisfactory to the Committee, staff is requesting that the Committee 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? DRC AGENDA DRC2009-00493—GB ARCHITECTS July 6, 2010 Page 2 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? Staff Recommendation: None. This is a review of the applicant's progress. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: