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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/10/19 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: October 23, 1989 ACTION COI~MENTS TO: Comaercial/Ind~strial Design Review Committee Suzanne Chitlea Peter Tolstoy Dan Coleman Betsy Weinberger (Alternate) FROM: Bruce Abbott, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITFEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 1989 The following is a description of projects which require review and rating by the Design Review Committee. Please review the attached plans, visit the project sites, and write down your comments using the blank space provided under each project on the attached sheets. After the meeting, the consensus of the Committee's concerns will be typed up as the formal action/recommendation of the Committee and distributed to the Commission and Council. As always, feel free to contact the appropriate project manager (noted in parentheses along the left margin}, prior to the meeting date, if you have specific questions related to the scheduled projects. Dinner will be provided between 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., Consent Calendar items will be reviewed between 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m., with the first design review item being heard at 6:00 p.m. Please notify our department if you will be unable to attend the meeting, or if you will be late, so that the dinner can be properly ordered and the necessary arrangements made. 6:00 - 6:30 (Steve H.) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-08 - GILBERT AJA The development of two warehouse/distribution buildings totaling 305,400 square feet on 15.4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11}, located south of 6th Street, east of Pittsburgh Avenue - APN: 229-263-22. 6:30 - 7:00 {Bruce} ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-12 - DAVIES - The development of Phase II and III including fo"6'~'F'(4) industrial buildings totaling 18,395 square feet on 2.46 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 3}, located on Feron Boulevard, east of Helms Avenue - APN: 209-031-87 and 88. DESIGN REVIEW AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 1989 Page 2 7:00 - 7:30 (Brett) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-16 - CHILI'S - The development of a restaurant totaling 5,995 square feet within an approved integrated community shopping center consisting of four major retail buildings and adjoining mall shops, nine satellite retail buildings and two satellite office buildings, four restaurant pads, a theater, and a design center approved in concept. All on 71 acres of land in the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Planned Con~nunity located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-421-05, 06, and 13. 7:30 - 8:00 (Vince) MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-36 A modification to a previously approved site plan and building elevations for an industrial warehouse/manufacturing building totaling 77,757 square feet on 5.94 acres of land in the minimum Impact Heavy Industrial designation (Subarea 9) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located on the south side of Arrow Route at Milliken Avenue - APN: 229-111-23. BA:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council COI4~4ERC IAL/INDU~RIAL CONSENT CAJ_ENO A~Z IIEl4S AX~ENDA October 19, 1989 1. DR 88-18 - DIVERSIFIEI) (Bruce) Review revised building elevations and site plan for 14cOonaids Restaurant. Committee Action: The Design Review Committee (Chitlea, Weinberger and Coleman) examined the revised elevations and site plan, and recommended approval of the project subject to the following revisions to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to scheduling the project for Planning Commission: 1. The height at the tower roof should be lowered. 2. A catalogue cut of the proposed tables and benches at the patio should be submitted for review and approval. 3. The three parking stalls at the northerly terminus of the "T" intersection of the circulation spine should be converted into a planter area. 4. Enriched paving/pedestrian cross walks should be revised at the "T" intersection to make an east west and a north south connection across the driveways, connecting the new proposed sidewalk at the northeast corner of the subject site with the southeast corner of the proposed commercial pad. 2. DR 8~-04 - CAJZNEY ARCHIllECTS (Bruce) Review of enriched paving and plaza paving exanq~les for Haven/Arrow Corp. Center. Committee Action: The Design Review Committee (Chitiea, Weinberger and Coleman} recommended approval of the second alternative utilizing a 12 inch square slate pattern Bomacron (stamped concrete) finish for both the plaza and the CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 1989 Page 2 enriched paving areas in the driveways. The Bomacron enriched paving will be enclosed with a minimum 12 inch wide natural color concrete band. Banding should be utilized within the enriched paving areas at the driveways to help separate the flow of traffic. The Committee approved the proposed color (Steadman Buff by L.M. Scofield) for the patterned concrete. 3. OR ~-O5 - FOOD SERVICE MANA~EMENT (Bruce) Review revised building elevations and site plan for Arby's Restaurant. Committee Action: The Design Review Committee (Chitlea, Weinberger and Coleman) recommended approval of the revised building elevations and site plan subject to the following revisions: 1. The raised planter at the base of the tower on the east elevation should incorporate a trellis of the same material and color as the patio lattice. 2. An alternative to the raised planter with a 3 foot walk at the base and 3 compact parking spaces is 6 inch vine pockets with a 4 foot walk. The alternative should only be used if the walk around the planter is for wheel chair access. 3. l'he green accent and roof color should evaluate the green color of a weathered copper roof. Sample colors shall be reviewed in the field for a final color selection. 4. Vine pockets should be located at the base of each column of the patio arbor and vines should be incorporated at the drive-thru arbor. CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 1989 Pa9e 3 5. The proposed concrete tables and benches should be grey. Trash containers should match the finish and color of the tables and benches. 6. Pedestrian walk "enriched paving' should match the enriched paving at the shopping center parking lot entrances. 4. CUP 89-08 - HUGHES DEVELOPMENT (Brett) Review revised shopping center plans. Committee Action: The Design Review Committee {Chitiea, Weinberger and Coleman) reviewed the plans and recommended approval of the project with the following revisions: 1. The tower element above the shops No. 5 was recommended for use if three openings (instead of the two shown) were provided. Option A was not recommended for use. 2. The tower element above shops No. 3 was also recommended for use. Option B was not. The No. 3 tower detail should be utilized also on the pad buildin9s (1, 2, 9, 10, and 11). 3. A colored exposed aggregate concrete should be used in conjunction with the tile paver proposed outside the shops. The color should complement the red clay type paver. 4. The signs depicted on the elevation will not be approved with the project. A separate si9n pro9ram must be submitted for review and approval. 5. The Mobil Gas Station will be approved under a separate Conditional Use Permit application. CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 1989 Page 4 6. The special paver should be extended the full length of all the entry drives. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:00 - 6:30 Steve H. October 19, 1989 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-08 - GILBERT AJA - The development of two warehouse/distribution buildings totaling 305,400 square feet on 15.4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located south of 6th Street, east of Pittsburgh Avenue ~ APN: 229-263-22. Background: This project is within the Mission Business Center, which was approved as a master plan on September 14, 1988, under Development Review 88-20. Projects to the south, north, and west of the subject property within the Mission Business Center have previously been approved. Staff Con~nts: Site Plan: 1. The footprint of Building 1 should be "flipped" as to locate the truck parking areas, garage, and dock doors within the center of the project, and minimizing the possibility of viewing these areas from 6th Street. 2. Adjacent to Building 1, the applicant has proposed truck parking stalls at a 45 degree angle. The Committee should address the appropriateness of this situation and how it affects circulation throughout the project. Another possibility may be to increase the aisle width for the aisle west of and adjacent to Building i for more efficient traffic flow. 3. Truck parking/storage areas should be located out of direct public view from streets. 4. The employee plaza/lunch area for Building i should be relocated to become a more integral part of the site. 5. The trash enclosures should be relocated to become more accessible from Building 2 and out of the direct flow of traffic adjacent to Building 1. 6. Provide interlocking pavers at driveway entrances and at key pedestrian crossings within the project. 7. Due to the potential difficulty of trucks backing into stalls in the southwest corner of the site, the truck parking/storage area should be relocated. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 89-08 - GILBERT AJA Page 2 Landscape: 1. A tapering landscaped planter should be provided north of the proposed employee plaza/lunch area for Building 2 to reduce potential traffic problems. 2. Provide additional landscaping near the building entrances to provide a "focal point" for each building. Architecture: 1. Additional articulation should be incorporated on the building elevations to provide 360 degree treatment. Such items may be, but not limited to; a. Spandrel glass and/or pop-out slot windows; b. Variation of textures and colors; c. Articulation of the building plane (angles, curves, recesses, protrusions, etc.). 2. The use of reflective glass should be changed to a less reflective material. The Committee may want to consider the use of varying textures and glass as used in the approved project immediately to the south (DR 89-07). Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Suzanne Chitiea, Betsy Weinberger, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Hayes The Committee did not recommend approval of the project as proposed. Instead, the Committee recommended that the plans be revised for further Committee review. Building I will not have to be "flipped", due to the difference in grade from 6th Street and the overall functioning of the build to suit building. The proposed trash enclosure locations were acceptable to the Committee. The truck storage area configuration at the southwest corner of the site was acceptable. The Committee supported the enlargement of the employee plaza/lunch area for Building 2 and the subsequent deletion of parking spaces adjacent to and north of the lunch area. The Committee raised the several concerns regarding the architecture and site planning at the northeast portion of Building 1. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 89-08 - GILBERT AJA Page 3 The following suggestions for Building 1 were given by the Committee: 1. Provide additional spandrel glass on the northeast corner and the northeast corner of the "pop-out" section. 2. Extend the landscaping and berming beyond the streetscape near the northeast corner. 3. Relocate or delete the truck storage spaces near the northeast corner. 4. Relocate the dock high and grade level doors near the northeast corner. If this cannot be done, the Committee suggested that the applicant check into the feasibility of constructing an open beam trellis structure over the dock-high doors in this area. 5. The employee plaza/lunch area for Building I should be relocated, east of the present location, closer to the main entrance of the building. Concrete tables and benches should be included within the lunch area. 6. In order to minimize potential problems with blockage of the drive aisles on the west side of Building 1, the planter area between the west property line and the 45 degree angle truck parking should be increased in size. 7. Interlocking pavers should be incorporated at drive entrances, key pedestrian crossings, and gathering areas. 8. The landscape near the main building entrances should be upgraded by including large (36 inch and 48 inch box) trees. The trees should be planted in clusters and frame the entrances. Also providing different species of trees. 9. The secondary entrances for Building 2 should be upgraded to include elements such as, additional glass, a "pop-out" trellis structure, repetition of pavement score lines as used by the main entrance and concrete columns with an arbor. 10. The entire base portion of the building should be of a light sandblast texture. 11. The parapet wall should be extended to other areas of the buildings in order to screen any possible future roof mounted equipment. 12. Semi-reflective glass, identical to the glass used on all second- floor windows on the project to the south (DR 89-07), should be used on all second-floor glass areas within this project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Bruce October 19, 1989 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-12 - DAVIES The development of Phase II and III including four (4) industrial buildings totaling 18,395 square feet on 2.46 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 3), located on Feron Boulevard, east of Helms Avenue - APN: 209-031-87 and 88. Background: Phase I of the subject industrial development includes four (4) buildings on 1.86 acres of land. The facade of the existing buildings consists primarily of slumpstone construction. llqe design including slumpstone construction does not meet the current City standards for a general industrial type of building. The applicant is proposing that the new buildings match the appearance of the existing buildings. At least two (2) of the proposed buildings will abut 2 exist buildings to give the appearance of one larger building. Following are staff concerns based on the project background and a review of the proposed plans: Staff Conm~ents: Architecture: 1. Should proposed materials, colors and design match existing buildings? 2. Consider use of a more decorative block or tilt-up concrete construction. 3. Accent stripe and color dates the architectural style, however, it is a strong unifying element. 4. Introduction of more glass to accent building entrances. 5. Repetition of different textures on building facades other than glass and concrete block to unify buildings. Site Plan: 1. Centralized location for plaza area on Phase II. 2. Location of Building G in relation to proposed preserved oak tree in Phase III. 3. Size of planter areas at east elevation of Buildings F, E and G. 4. Introduction of additional planter areas at south boundary of Phase II and east boundary of Phase III. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 89-12 - DAVIES Page 2 5. Enriched paving at parking lot entrances, plaza pedestrian circulation and building entrances. Landscape/Site Amenities: 1. Development of la~m area with additional plant material. 2. Screening along drainage easement along south boundary of Phase II and screening along east property line of Phase III. 3. Provide details of site lighting. 4. Introduction of lighted bollards to emphasize building entrances. Design Review Conmsittee Action: Members Present: Suzanne Chitlea, Betsy Weinberger, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Bruce Abbott The Design Review Committee reviewed the site plans and elevations for the proposed 2nd and 3rd phase of the industrial development. The Committee recommended that revised plans be resubmitted for review addressing the following recommendations: Architecture: 1. The proposed materials, colors and design should not match existing buildings. 2. Tilt-up concrete construction should be considered. Slumpstone concrete block should not be used as it does not meet City standards for design of industrial buildings. 3. The proposed accent stripe should not be used. 4. Different textures other than glass and painted concrete, such as sandblasted concrete will need to be used on the building facades. 5. Additional glass should be utilized to strengthen the building entrances. Site Plan: 1. The plaza area at Phase II needs to be in a centralized location. 2. Building G should be located no closer than 15 feet from the proposed preserved oak tree in Phase III. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 89-12 - DAVIES Page 3 3. The planter areas at the front of Buildings F, E and G should be increased in width to 8 feet for tree planting. 4. Additional planter areas for screening should be used at the south boundary of Phase II and at the east boundary of Phase III. 5. The lawn area should be developed as a small park which could accommodate the plaza area or a master plan for development of that portion of the site will need to be provided. 6. Provide enriched paving at parking lot entrances, plaza and building entrances. Enriched paving consists of concrete interlocking pavers enclosed by minimum 12 inch width concrete banding. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 - 7:30 Brett October 19, 1989 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 89-16 - CHILI'S - The development of a restaurant totaling 5,995 square feet within an approved integrated community shopping center consistin9 of four major retail buildings and adjoining mall shops, nine satellite retail buildings and two satellite office buildings, four restaurant pads, a theater, and a design center approved in concept. All on 71 acres of land in the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Planned Community located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-421-05, 06, and 13. Background: The Committee (Chitiea, Weinberger, Coleman) reviewed the project previously on July 20, 1989. Staff Co~mnents: A. Based in previous Committee Comments and additional staff review, the Committee should address the following concerns: 1. Size of wall signs. 2. Detailing of the area previously occupied by signs. 3. The color of the awnings. B. Staff recommends the following revisions: 1. Parapet height variation should be provided on the front elevation. 2. Provide details of outdoor seating {type, location, etc.}. 3. A tile roof element should be used along the right side of the right elevation. The tile base should also be extended. 4. Consider use of spandrel glass along the right side elevation. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Suzanne Chitlea, Betsy Weinberger, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brett Homer The Committee reviewed the plans and made the following recommendations: 1. The rear elevation should have a tile roof element over the cooler to match the pitch and design of the other tile roof elements on the structure. The roof drains and outdoor ladder should be deleted. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 89-16 - CHILI'S Page 2 2. The parapet height of the small tower element above the entry on the front elevation should be heightened 3 to 5 feet and perhaps wider. The free standing sign should be flush with the wall and reduced in size to 18" in height. 3. A trellis with vines and espaliers should be provided where the sign was deleted on the right side elevation. 4. An overhead arbor and benches for seating should be added along the left elevation on the blank portion of that facade. The sign should be reduced in size to a maximum 18" height and relocated somewhere above the arbor structure. 5. The stucco color should match the primary stucco color for the entire Town Center. The cap/cornice should also match the Center's in terms of design and accent color. 6. The awnings along the right side elevation should be deleted and replaced with a tile roof element, solid green or white awnings, or similar detail. The Committee felt the multi-colored awnings were acceptable on the front elevation. 7. The proposed outdoor seating of the entry area should be shown on the plans. 8. Tree plantings, including those provided with the Town Center improvements should be shown on the landscape plan. 9. Examples of other Chili's buildings with similar stucco colors and the proposed awnings should be submitted for review to determine color compatibility. The applicant was instructed to submit revised plans for additional Committee review. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 - 8:00 Vince October 19, 1989 MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-36 O'DONNELL ARMSTRONG A modification to a previously approved site plan and building elevations for an industrial warehouse/manufacturing building totaling 77,757 square feet on 5.94 acres of land in the minimum Impact Heavy Industrial designation (Subarea 9) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located on the south side of Arrow Route at Milliken Avenue - APN: 229-111-23. Staff C0~m~ents: In order to accommodate the applicant's schedule, staff comments will not be available until the meeting. Design Review Co~m~ittee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, David Blakesley, Otto Kroutil Staff Planner: Vince Bertoni The Committee approved the project modification of additional dock-high doors with the following conditions: 1. The freestanding wall along the northern property line should be removed and the proposed planter should be expanded along the north and south sides. 2. The proposed wall should be painted to match the building color. 3. Additional planter fingers should be added to the parking lot east of the loading dock area. 4. Specimen size trees should be used in the parking lot and additional plant materials should be provided in the triangular planter area. 5. Additional landscaping should be provided around the trash enclosu re along the north elevation.