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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987/05/21 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCH0 CUCA GA MEMORANDUM DATE: April 29, 1987 ACTION AGENDA TO: Com~erci al /Industria) 1977 Design Review Committee Suzanne Chitlea Larry McNiel Dan Coleman FROM: Nancy Fong, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 21, 1987 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 Commissi on 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 (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87- U4 - DONLEY-BENNETT ARCHITECTS - The development of a neighborhood commerciaI Shopping center consisting of five structures totaling 30,770 square feet on 3.8 acres of land within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District located at the southwest corner of Lemon Avenue and Haven Avenue - APN: 201-262-48. 6:30 - 7:00 (Chris) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 87-05 - LUSK COMPANY - A proposal to bulld a 9,07U square foot speculative industrial building on .69 acres of land in an Industrial Park District Subarea, located on the north side of Trademark Street and west of Haven Avenue - APN: 210-381-05 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Commercial/Industrial May 21, 1987 Page 2 7:00 - 7:30 (Nancy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 87-17 - UNOCAL - A development of a 2,700 square foot, 4 bay service station on 0.89 acres of land within an approved shopping center in a Neighborhood Commercial District located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Highland Avenue - APN: 201-271-53. 7:30 - 7:45 (Nancy) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 86-35 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA The development of a corporation yard and vehicle maintenance facility master plan on 5.69 acres of land in General Industrial - Subarea 2 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located on the south side of 9th Street (9153 9th) between Hellman Avenue and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 209-013-27 and a portion of 209-013-24. 7:45 - 8:00 (Chris) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 87-10 - SOUTHWEST SAVINGS - A proposal to construct a two-story office/bank building of 9,000 square foot in the Neighborhood Commercial District located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Archibald Avenue - APN: 202-731-08. NF:vc Attachments CC: Planning Commission/City Council Commercial/Industrial CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS AGEMDA May 21, 1987 1. DR 87-15 - BARMAKIAR (Chris) Review of revised site plan. Committee Action: Scheme 2 revisions were approved as submitted for the southern most building elevation. The Committee also recommended that a planter area be incorporated with the building jogs and use such elements as low planter walls and mounding. 2. le)R 86-33 - CARL'S (Chris) Review of color scheme. Committee Action: The Committee required that the col ors should reflect those of the existing Stater Bros. Center. 3. DR 86-19 - GABRIC (CnrisJ Review of color scheme. Committee Action: Approved as submitted. 4. DR 86-26 - BARTON (Nancy) Clarification of color scheme. Committee Action: Approved Phase II color scheme for Phase I 5. DR 86-40 - C.G.H. (Nancy) Review of adding an exit door. Committee Action: Approved. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:00 - 6:30 Debra May 21, 1987 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-04 DONLEY- BENNETT ARCHITECTS - The deve]opment of a neighborhood commercial shopping center consisting of five structures totaling 30,770 square feet on 3.8 acres of land within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District located at the southwest corner of Lemon Avenue and Haven Avenue - APN: 201-262-48. Design Parameters: The site is presently vacant, improvements were partially constructed some time ago, including curbs, landscaping and a paved parking area. The Cucamonga County Water District is presently considering a portion of this property as a potential well site. The Water District has been performing preliminary tests and the exact arrangement with the District is not yet known. The proposed well site is located in the southwest corner of the property, to the south of the proposed carwash. The well is expected to be used only for ten years. Upon termination of the Water District use, the owner expects to more fully utilize this parcel within additional neighborhood commercial development. Therefore the intent at this time is for the carwash to be an interim use during the lO-year period. The property is bounded to the north by an apartment project, to the west by single family residences, to the south by the "Garden Condominium" project, and to the east by a neighborhood commercial shopping center. Staff Comments: Site Plan 1. The pedestrian orientation of the center should be improved as follows: a. Provide a strong, direct link from both streets to the plaza. b. Use texturized pavement across driveway aisles. c. The pedestrian circulation around building 3, shown as a 5 foot width, is not sufficient to provide a walkway and required landscaping along building frontages. 10 to 12 feet would better satisfy the objective. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 87-04 - Donley-Bennett Architects May 21, 1987 Page 2 2. The central plaza should be developed as the focal point of the center. Appropriate pedestrian ammenities such as seating benches, other street furniture, and kiosks should be provided. This space should be defined and enhanced by special landscaping and hardscape treatment. Enlarged details and specific product information should be submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits (see comments under architecture). Architecture 1. The rear elevation of building 2 should be treated in a similar manner to the detail shown for the rear of building 1, using stucco arch details along the entire rear elevation. 2. The towers appear very massive and stark, particularly the tower reflected on the partial Lemon Avenue elevation, which would be located at the central plaza. Additional decorative architectural detail should be used to lessen the massive appearance. 3. The architecture does not provide any dominant elements or features at the plaza to create a focal point. Possible modifications could include, raising the building height at this location or providing a single tower element here rather than several,throughout site. 4. It would appear that no glazing (store front windows) is being provided on the north elevation of Buildings i and 2 (see Sheet 6). Landscaping 1. Additional tree planting should be provided on the north side of Building 1; east, south and west sides of Buildings 2 and 3. 2. Tree wells should be used within the parking lot to aid in achieving the parking lot shading requirements. 2. Landscaping should be utilized at property boundaries to provide a screen to adjacent residences. Proposed materials include Oleander and White Alder. Along the west property line perhaps a more extensive use of tall growing evergreen trees would provide a more appropriate screen. The residential project to the south has an abundance of mature landscaping, therefore adequately screen from the shopping center. In that case, the oleander and the White Alder are probably more appropriate. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 87-04 - Donley-Bennett Architects May 21, 1987 Page 3 Design Review CommitteeAction: Members Present: Suzanne Chitiea, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Debra Meier The Committee recommended approval of the project based on the following: Site Plan 1. Pedestrian circulation should be enhanced by including direct links to Lemon and Haven Avenues. 2. The conceptual design of the central plaza, including all appropriate pedestrian amenities as well as special landscape and hardscape treatment, shall be presented in the form of an enlarged detail for review by the Planning Commission prior to approval. Architecture 1. The rear elevation of Building 1 should be detailed with a stucco relief arch treatment. A1 so, provide an illustrative perspective of the view along Haven Avenue toward the rear of Building 1 for review by Planning Commission prior to approval. 2. The rectangular elements on the towers should become deeper, or cut them completely through, to provide a more defined shadow pattern. 3. Details and/or sections that illustrate treatment of columns and soffit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to approval. 4. Samples and/or photographs of storefront elements depicting use of aluminum window frames and wood mullions shall be reviewed and approval by Design Review Committee prior to Planning Commissi on. Landscaping 1. Additional trees shall be planted on the north side of Building 1 and the east, west and south sides of Buildings 2 and 3 (1 tree per linear foot of building dimension). 2. Tree wells should be utilized within the parking lot to aide in achieving the parking lot shading requirements. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 87-04 - Donley-Bennett Architects May 21, 1987 Page 4 3. Landscaping should be utilized along the west and south property lines to insure screening of the shopping center from adjacent residences. The plant material along the west boundary should include tall growing evergreen trees to provide such screening. DESIGN REVIEW COM~4ENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Chris May 21, 1987 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 87-05 - LUSK COMPANY - A proposa| to build a 9,UTU square foot specu|ative industrial building on .69 acres of land in an Industrial Park District Subarea, located on the north side of Trademark Street and west of Haven Avenue - APN: 210-381- 05. Design Parameters: The site is vacant and relatively flat, The lot to the north is vacant, the lots south and west have projects proposed, however are still vacant at this time, Street improvements are complete except for sidewalk and drive approaches. There is an existing building to the east which is very similar to the proposed project, Staff Comments: Site Plan The first parking space at the entry should be eliminated in order to provide a 25' minimum throat depth for stacking. Architecture The proposed architecture is the same style and materials as three other Lusk buildings which are existing directly to the east. Should the color accent stripe be of the same hue as those which already exist? Landscaping The landscaping should be coordinated to tie into the project to the east, especially along the east property line. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Suzanne Chitiea, Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Chris Westman The Committee reviewed the project and approved it as submitted with the understanding that the first parking space at the entry would be eliminated in order to provide a 25 foot throat depth for stacking. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 - 7:30 Nancy May 21, 1987 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 87-17 - UNOCAL - The development of a 2,IUD square foot, 4 bay service station on 0.69 acres of land within an approved shopping center in a Neighborhood Commercial District located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Highland Avenue - APN: 201-271-53. Design Parameters: The project site is vacant and is part of an improved integrated shopping center Haven Village. This pad area is approved for a service station and the applicant is proposing to construct a UnOcal station. Attached for your reference is a copy of the approved Master Plan for this shopping center. Staff Comaents: Site Plan The proposed site plan for this pad area is consistent with the approved Master Plan of this Haven Village Shopping Center. The service bays face away from Haven Avenue and the building is used to screen the pump islands per Commission policy. Architecture The proposed elevations, wood shingles, river rock veneer and wood siding is generally consistent with the archi tectural style of the approved shopping center. However, it is recommended that the following details should be added to the elevation for consistency purposes: 1. All colors should match the existing center, rather than "Unibrown Trim" and Unocal White". 2. Exposed heavy wood rafter tails should be added to the soffit area on all sides of the building including the canopy for the gas pump island. 3. The extended vertical portion of the flat roof in the middle of the building shou1 d be of wood siding, heavy wood trim consistent with the entire shopping center, not "textured Palomino". 4. All window areas should have heavy wood trim consistent with the entire shopping center. 5. The river rock veneer should be of the "Lake Tahoe" blend from Stucco Stone Products consistent with the shopping center. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 87-17 - Unocal May 21, 1987 Page 2 6. Six inches concrete curb around the base of the rock veneer column for the gas pump island should be provided in order to protect the rock veneer work. 7. The beam work for the canopy column should be of heavy duty size. 8. The trash enclosure area backing up to Haven Avenue would be subject to public view. It should be improved by providing a overhead wood trellis consistent with those existing in the center, for aesthetic purposes. 9. The raised middle portion of the building should be revised to reflect the treatment used on similar portions of the shopping center. Further, this portion should "pop-out" about 2-3 feet. 10. The sheet cap across the top of the roof elements should be deleted as inconsistent with the shopping center. Landscaping 1. Should additional specimen size trees be provided along the entire west building frontage? Design Review CoamaitteeAction: Members Present: Suzanne Chitiea, Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Nancy Fong The Committee recommended that the proposed elevations be revised for further review as follows: 1. The west elevation along Haven Avenue should be improved by adding a tower treatment with windows and by extending the river rock treatment upwards to the middle and raised portion of the building. (Exhibit A) 2. Multi-pane windows consistent with those shown on the overhead doors should be provided to the office area. 3. Double wood beams on all sides of building should be added. (Exhibit A) 4. Exposed heavy wood rafter tail s should be added to the soffit area on all sides of the building including the canopy for the gas pump island. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 87-17 - Unocal May 21, 1987 Page 3 5. All window areas should have heavy wood trim consistent with the entire shopping center. 6. The river rock veneer should be of the "Lake Tahoe" blend from Stucco Stone products consistent with the shopping center. 7. The river rock veneer column of the gas pump island should be enlarged in size and heavy duty double wood beam work should be used. 8. The trash enclosure area backing up to Haven Avenue should be improved by providing an overhead wood trellis consistent with those existing in the center, for aesthetic purposes. 9. Six inches concrete curb around the base of the rock veneer column for the gas pump island should be provided in order to protect the rock veneer work. 10. The sheet cap across the top of the roof elements should be deleted as it is consistent with the shopping center. 11. All colors and materials used such as wood siding and trim should match the existing center. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 - 7:45 Nancy May 21, 1987 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 86-35 - CITY OF RANCHO CUC/V~DNGA The development of a corporation yard and vehicie ma~"'~i~'{enance facility master plan on 5.69 acres of land in General Industrial - Subarea 2 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located on the south side of 9th Street (9153 9th) between Hellman Avenue and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 209-013-27 and a portion of 209-013-24. Background: The Committee at its regular meeting of February 5, 1987 directed the consultant Pitassi/Delmau & Associates to develop an architectural scheme that include element representation of the City's heritage. The purpose for this meeting is for the Con~ittee to review the new scheme/and made recommendations. Design Review Clittee Action: Members Present: Suzanne Chitiea, Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman Staff Members: Duane Baker, Nancy Fong The Con~nittee reviewed the new scheme and recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. The metal vault should be extended to cover the ends of the columns. 2. The metal coping should be of substantial size. 3. The roof extension portion should have extra depth, rather than looking like a fireplace from the west elevations. 4. The main entrance door should have the same smaller grid pattern. 5. A City's logo should be added to the north elevation. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:45 - 8:00 Chris May 21, 1987 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 87-10 SOUTHWEST SAVINGS AND LOAN - A proposal to construct a 9,UUO square foot two-story office/banK building in the Neighborhood Commercial District located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Archibald Avenue - APN: 202- 731-08. Background: The Committee at the May 7, 1987 meeting reviewed the project and recommended that revised plans be submitted for their review on May 21, 1987 regular regular meeting. The following were the concerns raised by the Committee on May 7, 1987: 1. The area by the automatic teller machine should be enhanced through the use of hardscape treatments and low free standing planters with landscaping. 2. Vine pockets should be provided at the column elements around the entire building. 3. The applicant should address Committee's concerns regarding arch treatment on the second floor, landscaping adjacent to the building, the drive aisle configuration directly north of the proposed building, and conceptual drawings for a transitional area between the existing building and any future building to the east. Design Review Co~maittee Action: Members Present: Suzanne Chitlea, Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Chris Westman The Committee reviewed the project for concerns that were raised at a previous Design Review meeting and determined the following recommendations: 1. Architecture: a. The overhang on the second story should be shortened in order to reflect that of the ground floor arcade. b. A similar facia treatment should be provided to the second story that is found on the ground level arcade facia. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 87-10 - Southwest Savings May 21, 1987 Page 2 c. The ground floor office windows should not extend down to the floor but should begin above a plaster finished three foot wall section. d. In order to open the plaza area to the east side of the building, the arcade should provide an open beam section the length of the plaza area approximately five feet in depth. e. Low terra cotta potted planters should be provided in the ATM area. 2. Site Plan: a. The plaza area was approved as submitted. b. The parking lot drive aisle configuration to the north will remain as approved under CUP 84-13. c. Revised elevations shall be reviewed by the Committee on the consent calendar of June 4, 1987.