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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/07/07 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: June 17, 1988 ACTION AGEIk~)A TO: Commercial/Industrial Design Review Committee Peter Tolstoy Larry McNiel Dan Coleman David Blakesley {Alternate} FROM: Nancy Fong, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 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 (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-05 - ROUSE & ASSOCIATES The development of seven (7) industrial buildings totalling 202,900 square feet on 18.34 acres of land within the Industrial Park Designation (Subarea 16) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, north of 4th Street - APN: 210-062-31. 6:30 - 7:00 (Chris) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-18 - COLAVIN DAY CREEK - The development of a manufacturing and office building totaling 77,070 square feet on 4.23 acres of land in the ISP (Subarea 14) located on the west side of Santa Anita Avenue, north of 4th Street - APN: 229-321-12. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Commercial/Industrial July 7, 1988 Page 2 7:00 - 7:30 (Tom) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88- 22 - CHINO BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - A request to install temporary office modules, in association with an existing office use, totaling 1,440 square feet on 1.47 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) located on the east side of Archibald Avenue south of Arrow Highway, at 8555 Archibald Avenue - APN: 209-041-41 and 42. 7:30 -8:00 (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-02 - ARCHITECTURE ONE - The development of an industrial complex comprised of seven (7) buildings totaling 58,262 square feet on 3.12 acres of land in the General Industrial Designation (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Fifth Street and Lucas Ranch Road - APN: 210-071-37. NF:vc Attachments CC: Planning Commission/City Council Commercial/Industrial CONSENT CALENDAR ITEiqSAGENDA July 7, 1988 1. DR 88-07 - SWAN POOL (Nancy) Review of roof color. Committee Action: Approved the pastel muted light blue - KYNAR 500. 2. DR B B_14 ~ Site plan ~dification. Committee Action: The Committee approved the re- orientation of Building "E". The Committee suggested that the service bays be eliminated on the west elevation of the building, continuing the parking and landscaping across that building frontage. The Committee was concerned that adequate landscaping be provided around the parking bay between Buildings "E" and 3. DR 87-56 - DAVIS (Nancy) Review of office entries. Committee Action: Approved new Scheme "A" office entry design with condition that the final color scheme is subject to Design Review Committee review and approval. 4. DR B6_42 - NARSHAL EZRALOW & ASSIX. (Chris) Review of proposed base color change. Committee Action: The 71 Misty Grey, was the Committee's preference for the base color. The roll-up doors shall match· DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:00 - 6:30 Scott July 7, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-05 ROUSE & ASSOCIATES - The development of seven (7) industrial buildings totalling 202,900 square feet on 18.34 acres of land within the Industrial Park Designation (Subarea 16) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, north of 4th Street - APN: 210-062-31. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant with an average slope of about 2.5% from northwest to southeast. There are two existing single family residences that abut the project at the northeast corner of the site. There is also a single family residence that abuts the southeast corner of the site. The area to the south and east of the project is currently vacant. The Planning Commission, however, approved a Master Plan for the area which established the circulation and potential building locations. Staff Comments: Site Plan 1. Under normal circumstances, staff would recommend that Buildings "D" & "E" be located closer to Archibald Avenue and that the parking lot be relocated to the west side of the buildings and screened from Archibald Avenue (a Special Boulevard). Archibald Avenue, however, is designated as a Flood Zone "A", meaning flooding will occur. To relocate Buildings "D" & "E" closer to Archibald would require the buildings to maintain the same relationship to the street (2-3 feet above the curb). This relocation might, however, cause flooding on the opposite of Archibald. Therefore, staff recommends that extensive berming, landscaping, etc. be required along Archibald to screen the parking areas. Landscapin9 1. The Industrial Specific Plan requires that trees be planted at a rate equal to one tree for every thirty {30) linear feet of building. In reviewing the landscaping proposed within the drive court of Complex "A" (between Buildings 1 & 3 and 2 & 3), the applicant has purposely not provided any landscape areas along the drives adjacent to the buildings. This was done to allow greater flexibility in the location of roil-up doors as portions of the buildings are leased to tenants. Staff feels, however, that the location of roll-up doors should be more defined and that landscaping should be provided to break up the amount of asphalt and to soften the buildings. A similar situation exists with Complex "B". DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 88-05 - Rouse & Associates July 7, 1988 Page 2 2. With the development of the site, the applicant is locating plaza areas to serve building groups, such as Complex "A", Complex "B", and Buildings "C" & "D". No plaza area, however, has been provided for building "E". Staff recommends that a plaza be provided to serve the freestanding building. 3. The applicant is proposing a large hardscape area at the east entry to Building "E". Staff suggests that additional softscape (i.e. tree wells, shrubs, etc.) be provided at this location. 4. The ISP requires that areas abutting residential screen the buildings, parkings, storage, etc. through the use of walls, landscaping, and/or berms. To address the residence at the southeast corner of the site, the applicant is proposing a five (5) foot landscape area and a six (6) foot block wall. At the northeast corner of the project, the applicant is proposing a five (5) foot landscape area with a six (6) foot wall along the south side of the residence and a ~30 foot landscape area with a six (6) foot block wall along the west side of the residence. In both cases, the residences are nonconforming uses. In the interm, does the buffering/screening provided meet the intent of the ISP? Architecture 1. The applicant is proposing a series of one story buildings using concrete tilt-up panels with horizontal reveals. This results in buildings that appear very linear. To break this up, variation to building height and building materials should be incorporated. 2. The applicant is proposing to terminate the horizontal reveals at the loading areas. Staff suggests that a consistent treatment be carried around the entire building. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: David Blakesley, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Scott Murphy The Committee reviewed the proposal and recommended that revised plans be resubmitted for additional review to address the following items: 1. Landscaping should be provided within the drive court for Complex "A" and "B". A plan should be provided to show the landscaping proposed initially and a plan should be provided to show the ultimate landscaping for those areas. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 88-05 - Rouse & Associates July 7, 1988 Page 3 2. A plaza should be provided for Building "E". 3. The entry area for Building "E" should be redesigned with additional softscape. 4. Variation should be provided in the use of color to minimize the horizontal emphasis of the architectural style. 5. The reveals should terminate a panel breaks or should step down to logical end point. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Chris July 7, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-18 - COLAVIN DAY CREEK - The development of a manufacturing and office building totaling 77,070 square feet on 4.23 acres of land in the General Industrial District, Subarea 14, located on the west side of Santa Anita Avenue, north of 4th Street - APN: 229-321-12. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant without significant vegetation. The property is located within a Flood Zone A and abuts a proposed rail spur at the most westerly boundary. The Industrial Specific Plan requires that building layout which adjoins a proposed spur line must be done in a manner to ensure potential of future rail access and use. The developer has indicated that the extension of the rail line is physically impossible because the western portion of the site is subject to flooding. He stated he could provide evidence to show this problem. This issue will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for discussion and direction. Staff Comments: Site Plan 1. In order to screen the southerly loading area from Santa Anita a screen wall should be provided at the south property line. 2. Additional landscaping area, 5' minimum, should be provided at the southeast corner of the building for tree planting. 3. The office access walk should be reconfigured to provide more direct access from the easterly parking row. 4. The trash enclosure should be moved to a location more convenient to the building. 5. The parking area at the west side of the building seems scattered and should be reorganized. Architecture 1. Some architectural interest has been given to the office portion of the building however the remainder of the building lacks articulation. Textures, reveals, patterns, colors and other techniques should be used to create more interest to the overall building. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 88-18 - Colavin Day Creek July 7, 1988 Page 2 Landscape 1. Additional landscaping which will provide screening and will meet Flood Zone A tolerance requirements should be provided at the property perimeters. 2. Canopy trees, shrubs and ground cover should be used around the patio area in order to create a sense of place. 3. Accent planting should be provided at the project entry. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: David Blakesley, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Chris Westman The Committee reviewed the project and made the following recommendations. 1. A Line of Sight study shall be prepared to determine the extent of a required screen wall along the south property line. 2. An additional 5 feet of landscape area should be provided adjacent to the south building face at the east end. 3. The entry walk should be reconfigured to accommodate the easterly parking row adjacent to Santa Anita. 4. The trash enclosure should be relocated closer to the building and be designed to allow for access other than through the metal gates (pedestrian access). 5. Architectural reveals in a grid pattern should be applied to the corners of the building. 6. Canopy trees, shrubs, groundcover, tables, and benches should be provided at the plaza area. 7. Accent planting should be provided at the project entry. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 - 7:30 Tom July 7, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-22 - CHINO BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT A request to install temporary office modules, in association with an existing office use, totaling 1,440 square feet on 1.47 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) located on the east side of Archibald Avenue south of Arrow Highway, at 8555 Archibald Avenue - APN: 209-041-41 and 42. Design Parameters: The project site is a pre-existing, nonconforming site that has been developed with two office building. Surrounding property uses include: Jack-in-the-Box Restaurant and a commercial center, which is currently under construction, to the north; the Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood Center to the east; the Womens Assistance League and Cucamonga Elementary School to the south; and the Cucamonga Business Park to the west. The proposal involves the phased installation of two modular buildings at the rear of the District's property approximately 110 feet from Malven Avenue. Staff Comments: Site/Landscape Plan: 1. Additional landscaping is proposed to be added to the west property line to screen views from Malven Avenue. The landscaping should include evergreen trees planted 15 feet on center, shrubs, and ground cover. 2. Staff suggests that additional landscaping be added along the chain link fence at the south side boundary in order to screen views from Cucamonga Elementary School. Architecture: 1. In order to better integrate the modular unit, staff suggests that it be planted to match the existing buildings on-site. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, David Blakesley, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Tom Grahn DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 88-22 - Chino Basin Municipal Water District July 7, 1988 Page 2 The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the site plan subject to the following: 1. Additional landscaping should be added to the west property line to screen views from Malven Avenue. The landscaping should include evergreen trees planted 15 feet on center, shrubs, and ground cover. 2. Landscaping should be added along the chain link fence at the south boundary of the site in order to screen views from Cucamonga Elementary School. 3. In order to better integrate the modular unit, it should be painted to match the existing buildings on-site. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 - 8:00 Scott July 7, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 88-02 - ARCHITECTURE ONF The development of an industrial complex comprised of seven (7) buildings totaling 58,262 square feet on 3.12 acres of land in the General Industrial Designation (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Fifth Street and Lucas Ranch Road - APN: 210-071-37. Action: The Committee reviewed the revised architectural plans submitted by the applicant and recommended that a combination of two alternatives be pursued and resubmitted for additional review. Also, the Committee recommended that the architectural program be reviewed by the full Planning Commission.