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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/04/07 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: April 20, 1988 A~TION AI~ENDA TO: ~i al/Industri al Design Review Co~ittee Peter Tolstoy Larry McNiel Dan Col eman David Blakesley (Alternate) FROM: Nancy Fong, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1988 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 (Chris) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-19 - PARCO - A modification to an approved Site Plan for a 35,700 square foot neighborhood retail center on 3.25 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Ramona Avenue in Subarea 3 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, Community Commercial District - APN: 208-305-15, 16, and 17. 6:30 - 7:30 Chris ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-04 - CARNEY-THEODOROU - The development of 11.98 acres of Industrial Park Master Plan consisting of 8 buildings totaling 165,700 square feet in the Industrial Park and Haven Avenue Overlay Districts located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 209-142- 17. NF:te Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSENT CALENDAR IIEMSAGENDA APRIL 7, 1988 1. ffi)R86-34 - CARL'S JR. (Chris) Review of proposed awning colors. Committee Action: Approved as submitted. 2. DR 87-26 MODIFICATION (Greg) Review of minor changes to Site Plan in shifting drive aisle and building, and changes to color sch~. Committee Action: The Committee approved the proposed changes to the Site Plan and on-site planter configurations. The proposed color scheme and spandrel glass applications were also approved, however, the Committee stated that the glass material should relate directly to the modified building colors. 3. CUP 88-03 - NALBANDIAR (Nancy) Preliminary review of proposed concept of Site Plan. Committee Action: The Committee reviewed the concept of a pre-school at Base Line Road west of the proposed retail center. The Committee stated that this location created a traffic conflict between the different land uses. 4. CUP 87-17 - ClKS (Nancy) Review of minor change to the Site Plan for Phase I development, Committee Action: The Committee approved the shift in the building orientation. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:00 - 6:30 Chris April 7, 1988 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-19 PARCO - A modification to an approved Site Plan for a 35,700 square foot neighborhood retail center on 3.25 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Ramona Avenue in Subarea 3 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, Community Commercial District - APN: 208-305-15, 16, and 17. Background: The project was originally approved on August 14, lg85, prior to the approval of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. A one-year time extension was approved by the Planning Commission in November, 1987. The modification being proposed is a reconfiguration of the eastern end of the building to create a satellite pad. Attachments "A" and "B" are copies of the previously approved Site Plan and the proposed one for your reference. Staff will be reviewing this modification according to the current standards of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. The applicant also has submitted a variance application to exceed height and setback limitations. Staff Coneents: A. Site Plan: 1. The proposed site modification reflects the design guidelines of the Foothill Plan more closely than the original concept and provides for a simpler, more logical interna] circulation pattern. 2. Two mini plazas have been eliminated from the site. They should be reincorporated into the site. It would be appropriate to locate one at the eastern end of the main building and the other adjacent to the satellite building. B. Elevations: 1. The original monochromatic color scheme has been proposed to incorporate accent colors. Staff has a concern with the bold use of co]ors and wou]d ask the Committee to make an eva]uation of these proposed colors. 2. The elevations on the proposed bui]ding (2A) are generally consistent with the overall center's architectural theme. However, the balance and focus of the east wing seem out of place. The east end shou]d have an element that acts as an anchor, however should not be as dominant as the main entry element. DESIGN REVIEW CO.MM~S CUP 85-19 - PARCO April 7, 1988 Pa9e 2 3. The open trellis element found on the original proposal should be consistent throughout the project. 4. Consideration should be give to parapet walls and how they are terminated. All parapets should have returns which would eliminate the "false facade" look. Design Review Comeittee Action: Members Present: David Blakesley, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Col eman Staff Planner: Chris Westman The Committee reviewed the proposed modifications and made the following recommendations: 1. Plaza areas similar to the original proposal should be provided at the eastern end of the main building and at the satellite building (refer to Attachment "B"). Pedestrian furniture and trash receptacles must be used. The design of these plazas should be reviewed by the Design Review Committee prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. The final color scheme must be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee prior to occupancy of any buildings. 3. The tower elements should be lowered and the eastern tower element de-emphasized in order to maintain the westernmost of the two as the centers main entrance focus. 4. The arches and trellis feature should be continued at the eastern end of the main building and at the satellite building. 5. The Committee preferred that the rectangular window element be continued onto the north elevations of the satellite building (No. 3) and Building No. 1. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Chris April 7, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-04 - CARNEY- THEODOROU The development of 11.98 acres of Industrial Park ~an consisting of 8 buildings totaling 165,700 square feet in the Industrial Park and Haven Avenue Overlay Districts located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 209-142-17. Oesign Parameters: The site is generally flat, has a 2 percent slope to the south, and has no significant vegetation. A Master Plan concept was approved with the existing Haven Tech Center south of the project site. Attached for your reference is a copy of the previously approved Master Plan concept. At the northwest corner is an out- parcel where staff recently received a proposal for a five-story office building with two levels of subterranean parking. The design of this proposed Master Plan must integrate the design of the out-parcel with an emphasis on circulation and the existing and future improvements to the south. Staff Comaants: Master Plan/Detailed Site Plan: Staff's main concern is how well the proposed Site Plan addresses the concepts approved with the original Master Plan and how it relates to adjoining proposals and existing developments. 1. A central circulation spine is a strong element of the original Master Plan. The proposal addresses that conceptual element, however, it could be strengthened by eliminating some parking aisle entries which will separate the parking from the spine more effectively. 2. The portion of the circulation spine southeast of the "out- parcel" does not provide for a smooth transition with its awkward alignment and the "pin-head" shaped landscape planter which could create a traffic conflict. This portion should be redesigned and to be integrated with the circulation design for the "out parcel." 3. The Master Plan boundary must include the existing Haven Tech Center to the south. 4. The shared driveway and the on-site circulation at the south property boundary between the project site and Haven Tech Center should be improved to provide for better integration. April 7, 1988 Page 2 5. As a related technical item, the drive aisles and joint access at the southeast corner of the out parcel must be properly coordinated. The final design of the adjoining project has not been determined and will have bearing on the design of this project. 6. The Master Plan shows strong potential for an integrated pedestrian pathway system with the exception of the out parcel at the northwest corner and the existing coordination with the adjacent projects should provide that link. 7. A portion of the plaza area for Haven Tech has been completed according to the previous approved Master Plan. The design of the plaza area and pedestrian connection for this project along the south property boundary must integrate the existing half of the plaza so as to achieve a completeness and continuity. 8. Textured paving should be used at all points of pedestrian crossing over drive aisles and all pedestrian walkways. g. The north and south service entrances at the southeast side of the site should be narrowed to the minimum access width, the landscape area increased, and screen walls provided for the single story industrial buildings on Utica. Architecture: 1. The elevations of the two three-story buildings along Haven Avenue with its building design, the articulation of building plane and use of granite and glass materials meet the Haven Avenue Overlay District. 2. The exterior material used on the two-story buildings on Arrow Route should be reflective and compatible with the granite proposed for the buildings along Haven Avenue. 3. On the north and south sides of the midrise buildings on Arrow Route, vertical mullions should continue up to the top of the half circle element versus leaving them open. 4. The large windows should be broken into multi-pane windows in order to continue the rhythm set by the other windows on the buildings along Arrow Route. 5. The parapet reveal on the single story industrial buildings should be continuous on all sides. April 7, 1988 Page 3 Landscaping: 1. Enlargement of the plaza areas should be provided for review. These plaza areas should be designed with a special landscaping scheme including pedestrian amenities. 2. The landscape scheme for the entire Master Plan boundary should consider wind mitigation. 3. The 10 foot landscape planter along the north side of the northerly three-story building and the south side of the southerly three-story building may not have the necessary width to break up the massing of the buildings. An alternative to increasing the width of this planter is to provide terrace planter wall or to provide mature trees. Design Review Cm~nittee Action: Members Present: David Blakesley, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Chris Westman The Committee reviewed the Master Plan proposal and architectural elevations and made the following recommendations to be forwarded to the Planning Commission. Site Plan: 1. The final design of the parking lot circulation, the alignment of the main circulation spine and how it interfaces with the "not-a-part" parcel should be subject to City Planner and City Engineer review and approval. 2. Two of the parking aisle entrances at the main spine should be closed to strengthen it. 3. The design of the plaza area and pedestrian connection for this project along the south property boundary must integrate the existing half of the plaza so as to achieve a completeness and continuity. Final design should be subject to City Planner review and approval. 4. Textured paving should be consistent and used at all crosswalks and pedestrian walkways. 5. The service entry drives at Buildings "E" and "F" should be narrowed and incorporate additional landscape area as shown on the attachment. April 7, 1988 Page 4 6. An area adequate as a turn around space should be provided at the west ends of the east/west parking rows by Buildings "A" and "B". Architecture: 1. Samples of all of the proposed materials for the project shall be submitted to the Design Review Committee for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. 2. Multi-pane windows should be used on Buildings "C" and 3. The parapet reveal on Buildings "E" and "F" should be a continuous 360 degrees. 4. Mitigation should be considered for wind at the entries of the office buildings. Sliding doors and/or vestibules could be considered. Landscape: 1. Enlarged details of all pedestrian spaces should be submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building permits. 2. The landscape theme for the entire Master Plan should consider wind mitigation. 3. Terraced planter walls, mature trees, and/or other measures should be provided at the north side of Building "B" and south side of Building "A". ARROW AVENUE ' ~'~ LI ~ ~fl ~111. . II I rll -'nuu'~ "r c..~ LIIII_IT) 76202 _. ,~ -, _.~ _-, ,-