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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MEMORANDUM
January 7, ]992
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Commercial/Industrial
Design Review Committee
Larry McNiel
Suzanne Chitiea
Otto Kroutil
John Melcher (Alternate)
Scott Murphy, Associate Planner J~
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER ]9,
]99]
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 - 5:45 p.m., Consent Calendar items will be
reviewed between 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m., with the first design review
item being heard at 6:30 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.
6:30 - 7:30
(Scott)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 9]-22 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PARTNERS
- Review of a ]3],45] square foot retail building
(Wal-Mart) within a conceptually approved 60-acre
commercial retail center within the Regional Related
Commercial Designation (Subarea 4) of the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the south side of
Foothill Boulevard between 1-15 and Etiwanda Avenue -
APN: 229-031-03 through 13, 15, 16, 20, and a portion
of 59.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
CONSEMT CALENDAR ITMAGENDA
December 19, 1991
MDR 91-36 - ISHII & ASSOCIATES
(Tom) ROof tile sample.
Con~nittee Action:
The Committee (Melcher, Vallette,
Coleman) reviewed and approved the
proposed roof material sample.
It should be noted that the Committee
expressed that this material will not
be accepted as a roofing material on
new construction, only as a re-roof
from shake or composition. Also,
should the church propose expansion on
the project site, further use of this
roof material may not be permitted.
DR 89-21 - GLOAT WES-rMi4~ HOTEL
(Bev) ROOf tile sample.
Committee Action:
The Committee (McNiel, Kroutil)
approved the Bermuda Blend roof tile.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
6:30 - 7:30 Scott
December 19, 1991
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-22 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PARTNERS - Review of a
131,451 square foot retail building (Wal-Mart) within a conceptually
approved 60-acre commercial retail center within the Regional Related
Commlercial Designation (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific
Plan, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between 1-15 and
Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 229-031-03 through 13, 15, 16, 20 and a portion
of 59.
Background:
On June 26, 1991, the Planning Commission approved the conceptual master
plan and Phase 1 development plans (Price Club) for "Foothill
Marketplace." The master plan established general building sizes and
locations, parking areas, and circulation aisles. Each proposed
building requires review and approval by the Design Review Committee and
Planning Commission for the architecture and detailed site plan.
Staff Comments:
The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Major Issues:
The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee
discussion regarding this project:
The main entry area of the front elevation should be enhanced to
create a more dramatic statement. Possible modifications include:
a. Increasing the mass and height of the towers.
b. Raising the height of the parapet between the towers.
Generally, a 16-foot depth is being maintained at the front of the
building between the curb and the building face. At the towers,
however, the sidewalk narrows to 5 feet wide. Past Planning
Commission direction on this and other projects has been to
maintain a minimum clear dimension of 8 feet. Therefore, the area
adjacent to the towers should be expanded.
Because Of the proximity of the building to the freeway and
relatively low the height of the parapet, screening of roof mounted
mechanical equipment will become very important. Plans should be
provided to demonstrate that either:
a. The proposed parapet will adequately screen the equipment; or
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DR 91-22 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PARTNERS
DECEMBER 19, 1991
Page 2
A separate, architecturally integrated screen can be provided
to screen the equipment.
Secondary Issues:
Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting,
the Coumlittee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
Additional architectural treatment should be provided on both sides
of the main entry across the front elevation, to tie the building
with the rest of the center. Treatment may include:
a. A wainscot across the front elevation.
b. A cornice consistent with the entry cornice.
c. Tile medallions.
d. Pop-out elements.
e. Trellises.
Additional architectural treatment should be provided on the east
and west elevations consistent with the front elevation (see
comment no. 1).
Policy Issues:
The following items are a matter Of Planning Commission policy and shall
be incorporated into the project without discussion:
The outdoor storage area is proposed to be enclosed with an 8-foot
solid wall and 4 feet of wrought iron. As with previous
submittals, staff is concerned about the stacking of materials
above the solid wall. The applicant has indicated that they will
not have any materials (other than plants) above the solid wall.
Staff will include a condition of approval to prevent the stacking
of material above the solid wall.
2. No overnight storage of trucks will be permitted.
3. The future expansion area should be
Planted/hydroseeded.
irrigated and
Design Review Comm{ttee Action:
Meters Present: Larry McNiel, Suzanne Chitiea, Otto Kroutil
Staff Planner: Scott Murphy
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DR 91-22 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PARTNERS
DECEMBER 19, 1991
Page 3
The Design Review Conunittee considered the plans submitted by the
applicant and reconwaended that revised plans be provided for additional
Committee review. Revisions should include the following:
Additional treatment should be provided at the main entry.
Treatment may include:
a. A secondary parapet over the main entry.
b. Variations in the glass mullion pattern.
c. A bulkhead across the storefront.
d. Stucco columns.
Consistent detailing (i.e., medallions, cornice) should be provided
on all elevations.
The cast stone wainscot should continue across the front of the
building.
The area on either side of the main entry should receive additional
treatment to enhance the entire front elevation.
The applicant may eliminate 3 columns on the rear elevation
provided the medallion and cornice detailing are maintained. Also,
additional landscaping should be considered within the "future
expansion" area. Other options may be considered by the Con~nittee
upon submittal of detailed plans.
A minimum 8-foot clear dimension should be maintained between the
entry towers and curb. The 16-foot dimension from the building
face to the curb was acceptable.
The suggestions by the applicant to raise the parapet was accepted
by the Co~nittee. The parapet heights will be as follows:
a. Outside parapet - 25 feet.
b. Intermediate parapet - 27 feet 6 inches.
c. Entry parapet - 25 feet.
The Committee suggested that the applicant stake corners of the
building and teather balloons to the parapet height to allow staff
to view the line-of-sight from the freeway.
Upon resubmittal of the plans by January 2, 1992, this item can be
scheduled for the January 16, 1992 meeting.