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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/01/03 - Agenda Packet - (2)DATE: TO: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM January 7, 1991 ACTION COI~a~ENTS 1977 FROM: Residential/Institutional Design Review Committee Larry McNiel Wendy Vallette Dan Coleman John Melcher {Alternate} Steve Haye,/~Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF jANUARY 3, 1991 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 (Bruce B.) 6:30 - 7:30 (Anna-Lisa) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90- 40 SIERRA VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH - A request to establish a church sanctuary and classroom building in conjunction with an existing church administration in the Low Residential Designation (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Jasper, west of Sierra Vista - APN: 202-026-13. DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 13717 - WESTERN PROPERTIES - The development of 394 condominium units on 23.5 acres of land in the Medium-High Residential District (14-24 dwelling units per acre) within the Terra Vista Planned Community, located at the northeast corner of Church Street and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-421-13. Y DRC AGENDA JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 2 7:30 - 8:30 (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14368 WESTERN PROPERTIES A residential subdivision and design review of 157 condominium units on 8.67 acres of land in the Medium-High Residential District (14-24 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Milliken Avenue, north of Church Street APN: 1077-421-16. SH:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:00 - 6:30 Bruce B. January 3, 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-40 - SIERRA VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH - A request to establish a church sanctuary and classroom building in conjunction with an existing church administration in the Low Residential Designation (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Jasper, west of Sierra Vista - APN: 202-026-13. Background: The Sierra Vista Baptist Church was originally approved by the Planning Commission as Conditional Use Permit 87-19 in July 1987. It consisted of four buildings; an administration building, a sanctuary, a classroom and a multi-purpose room. In July 1989, the Conditional Use Permit expired with only the administration building constructed. At this time, the church is reapplying for the approval of the Master Plan and Design Review approval for Phase II consisting of the sanctuary building and parking lot expansion. Staff Comments: Buildinq Elevations: 1. The large flat areas of plaster on building corners should be reduced or lessened by the introduction of different building materials or treated with additional architectural detailing or fenestration. 2. The roof design of the sanctuary building proposes large expanses facing west (towards the Cucamonga Channel) and east (towards single family residences). The long ridge design is similar to other churches existing in the City but elements are introduced to break up the horizontal feel of the roof. Dormers or intersecting roof elements have been used in other locations to break up the roof plane. While staff does not necessarily advocate the introduction of dormers in this location, the applicant should explore alternatives to break up the roof line. 3. Along the southern portion of the building, the applicant is proposing a rock retaining/planter wall ranging in height from three to eight feet. Because this elevation faces Base Line Road, staff suggests providing terraced walls, with landscaping in between, to minimize the impact of one continuous wall. 4. Staff suggests the use of planters (at grade or raised) along the middle portion of the west elevation to break up the building plane. 5. In keeping with current Planning Commission policy, all rock veneer should be native stone. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 90-40 - SIERRA VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 2 Staff Comments: Landscape Issues: 1. Along the west and south property lines, Planning Commission has conditioned, as part of the original approval, the construction of a 5 foot high retaining wall with a stucco finish and river rock pilasters and a 5 foot high wrought iron fence on top. Currently, only the precision block retaining wall has been constructed. Therefore, staff recommends that the wall should be finished as a condition of Phase II. 2. Extensive landscaping should be provided along the south and west property lines to soften impacts of the retaining wall and buildings from Base Line Road. 3. A cap element should be introduced at the top of the retaining wall along the west property line. Design Revie~ Coa~aittee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Bruce Buckingham The Committee recommended the following items be brought back to Design Review Committee as a Consent Calendar item on january 17, 1991 for review. 1. The top of the parapet wall on the large flat stucco panels on the corner of the building should be redesigned to introduce a cap or cornice element built on top of the parapet to create a shadow line and compliment the proposed stucco banding. (The cornice should be 2 x 6 minimum and stucco-over). The flashing on top of the cornice element should be painted to match the building. 2. The roof overhang appears unfinished and should tie back into the vertical portion with some type of hip element. The applicant was directed to bring back colored sketches to the Committee. 3. The eave detail should be redesigned to eliminate the 4 x 6 lattice element on the end of the rafter tails. The Committee recommended the following as conditions of approval: 1. All rock veneer should be native stone in keeping with current Planning Commission policy. DRC COMMENTS CUP 90-40 - SIERRA VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 3 2. The three service doors on the west elevation should be painted to match the building wall. 3. The entrance doors on the north elevation should be stained decorative wood or glass. 4. The 5 foot high retaining wall, along the west and south property lines, should be decorative cap, stucco finish, and river rock pilasters with a 5 foot high wrought iron fence on top. This should be finished as part of Phase II of the project. Extensive landscaping should be provided along the south and west property lines to soften impacts of the retaining wall and building from Base Line Road. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:30 Anna-Lisa January 3, 1991 DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 13717 WESTERN PROPERTIES The development of 394 condominium units on 23.5 acres of land in the Medium-High Residential District (14-24 dwelling units per acre) within the Terra Vista Planned Community, located at the northeast corner of Church Street and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-421-13. Backqround: Tentative Tract 13717 was approved by the Planning Commission on February 14, 1990. The tract was approved for the development of 394 condominium units within 52 buildings. There are four (4) two-story building types. The project was designed as two distinct villages, each with its own architectural scheme. The units to the north of the site will have a contemporary appearance with siding, stucco and flat tile roofing, while the units to the south will have a mediterranean style with stucco and s-tile roofs. In addition, there were three recreational facilities featuring three pools, two recreation buildings, two tot lots, a sports court, and an open play area. Since the project's approval, the applicant, due to market conditions, has decided to market the units as "for sale" products instead of rentals. In accordance with this decision, all recreational buildings have been redesigned and scaled down to eliminate the rental offices. In addition, the applicant is proposing a modification to the rear elevation for building Type A {previously reviewed by the Design Review committee on Consent Calendar December 6, 1990}. Abstract: Due to the significant number of changes to the detailed site plan, staff recommends that the Committee review the following changes and determine whether the applicant should apply for a modification to the approved Design Review for Tentative Tract 13717 and obtain Planning Commission approval. The majority of the revisions are primarily related to the redesign of all con~non open space areas. Staff is concerned that the modifications will detract from the original intention of the project to establish "village" communities. The project underwent Design Review on six different meetings. The following are modifications to the approved plans that should be reviewed by the Committee: The applicant is proposing to eliminate the balcony structures on the rear elevation of building Type A. Staff supports this modification to add the hip elements as it helps to break up the elevation, providing relief and variation. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 13717 - WESTERN PROPERTIES JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 2 The Del Mar Recreation building has been scaled down and relocated to the Spruce Avenue entry. Revised elevations have not yet been submitted by the applicant. The revised building elevations should be reviewed by the Committee prior to the issuance of building permits. A paved traffic circle has been added at the Spruce Avenue entry. Any special paved treatment and/or landscaping should be consistent with previous approvals. The sports court has been relocated to the central open play area, eliminating the only opportunity for a large passive green space within the complex. In a project as dense as this, such an amenity should be maintained. Building 27 and the parking lot on the west side of the project has been inverted, placing the parking area directly adjacent to the Spruce Avenue entry. Staff feels that the previous configuration is more efficient and should be maintained for aesthetic purposes. Building 42 has been relocated to the southern portion of the project where the recreation building was originally located. In addition, another interior access has been created by eliminating the open space between Building 38 and the recreation facility. Staff feels that the open space area can be maintained while still ensuring efficient circulation. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Anna-Lisa Hernandez The Committee (McNiel, Vallette, and Coleman) made the determination that the number of changes the applicant is proposing to the detailed site plan, warrants that a modification to the approved Design Review for Tentative Tract 13717 be approved by the Planning Commission. Overall, the Committee approved of the proposed modifications with the following revisions: 1. The pool area on the north side of the tract should be eliminated and maintained as a passive open space area. DRC COMMENTS TT 13717 - WESTERN PROPERTIES JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 3 Landscaping should be added to the circular element for the Spruce Avenue entrance. The applicant should submit for a modification to the Design Review for Tentative Tract 13717 through the Planning Division. All details for the revised Spruce Avenue entry and the recreation building should be reviewed by the Planning Division through the plan check process. In addition, the plans should be reviewed and approved by the Fire District to ensure proper turning radius. The sidewalk on the north side of the Spruce Avenue entry should be eliminated. In addition, landscaping should be added to ensure proper screening of the parking area. The access road between Buildings 38 and 42 should be blocked from the west side with a landscaping planter area and should be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division. The applicant should eliminate the balcony structures on the rear elevation of Building Type A and add hip elements to break up the elevation, providing relief and variation. The applicant should submit for a modification to the Design Review Committee for Tentative Tract 13717 through the Planning Division. In order to meet the scheduling deadline for the February 13, 1991 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant should submit a uniform application, a letter stating the intent of the proposed mofidications by January 14, 1991. Revised 8 1/2 x 11 copies of the detailed site plan and 40 scale colored boards should be submitted by February 6, 1991. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 - 8:30 Scott January 3, 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14368 - WESTERN PROPERTIES - A residential subdivision and design review of 157 condominium units on 8.67 acres of land in the Medium-High Residential District (14-24 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Milliken Avenue, north of Church Street - APN: 1077-421-16. Background: This tract is an extension of Tract 13270, located to the south. a 384 unit apartment project This project has been reviewed by the Design previous occasions. The actions from the meetings are summarized as follows: Review Committee on six Design Review Committee 1. August 17, 1989 The Committee recommended that the plans be revised to include: The architecture should be substantially revised as to eliminate the "false" appearance of the dormers, the significant blank elevations, and many other detail items. b. A low stucco retaining wall should be used to screen the parking areas from Milliken Avenue. c. The fencing, walls, and landscaping south of the underpass should be constructed so that it is consistent with the Milliken Avenue and Greenway landscaping. Patios should meet the City standard of 150 square feet for ground floor units and 100 square feet for upper story units. Improved pedestrians connections should be made to Tract 13270 to better link the two projects together. Significant and substantial landscaping breaks should be made along the loop drive aisle. Parking "pods" should be employed to achieve a minimum 5 foot wide landscaping finger should be provided between the open parking stalls and the enclosed garages. December 21, 1989 - The Committee recommended provided to include: that revisions be The proposed colors were deemed too bold and should be toned down. The color and materials board should be provided. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14368 - WESTERN PROPERTIES JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 2 b. Buildings should contain more than one floor plan type to provide architectural variation. c. A perspective rendering was suggested for review. d. The architectural style should be revised to provide more detailing, particularly around the stairways. The gas meter closets to Building B should be painted the same building color and not highlighted. Much more detailing should be provided on the stairways (see Building B). More variation in roof and plate lines was recommended. The Committee felt this would break up the symmetrical appearance of the units. The accent score lines should be used in a consistent manner throughout the project. Multi-paned windows were also suggested for greater use. The garage design needs much more variation and articulation. The Committee suggested use of a shed or gable roof form or other changes in the building bulk. The space under the second-story decks should be filled in with storage space for the garage. These spaces do not need to be flush with the deck wall, but should not be the depth of the stairs and deck. The site plan should be revised to include the courtyard paving and garage approach detail use on previous multi-family projects. January 18, 1990 - The Committee reviewed a new architectural design scheme on the Consent Calendar. The Committee recommended that the applicant be directed to investigate the concept of developing a three-part design scheme in conjunction with Tract 13270. The built portion of Tract 13270 would remain as it exists. The lower portion of Tract 13270 and Tract 14368 would be developed with different colors and architectural details (i.e., roof tile, chimney, etc.). The variation in the three project would create three distinct "villages" even though the architecture would remain substantially the same. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14368 - WESTERN PROPERTIES JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 3 February 8, 1990 The Committee again reviewed architectural design scheme on the Consent Calendar and approved the scheme for Phase 2 of Tract 13270 and recommended that the new architecture and colors for Tract 14368 be brought back for additional Committee review as a full item. April 19, 1990 - The Committee reviewed the project and recommended revisions be provided to include: a. The island parking stalls between Buildings 8 and 9 should be oriented so that the landscape ends meet the 6 foot minimum dimension. b. Special paving should be provided within the parking courts. Suggestions were made to double the depth of the pop-out areas from 4 inches to 8 inches to create a more substantial shadow line. The Committee suggested that Lewis Homes present a workshop to discuss the diversity of housing types and architectural styles within Terra Vista as was done in previous years. The color palette was deemed acceptable. One building should be removed to provide a sufficient open play area. The applicant should explore alternative building types or configurations if loss of eight units was not acceptable. The applicant was directed to move away from the use of the same floor plan in the same building and stacking the same floor plan as well. Mixing floor plans within the same building was recommended to break up the symmetry of the elevations. h. The applicant indicated that a whole architectural scheme would be pursued. June 21, 1990 - The Committee reviewed the new architectural scheme on the Consent Calendar. The Committee did not feel comfortable with approving the design scheme for the entire project. Instead, the Committee recommended that the architectural concept be developed further and address the following: a. If planter boxes are used, irrigation and plants should be provided. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14368 - WESTERN PROPERTIES JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 4 Inset window areas and other reveals should be greater than 4 to 6 inches. Accent color or suttle color change should be explored for use in the inset areas particularly around the windows. The left end of the side elevation should be studied for alternative designs. The Committee felt that it did not appear to be integrated into the remainder of the elevation. The front elevation should also be developed further, with alternative design schemes including different window wrap treatments, more consistent use of shutters, and revise roof lines in massing above the Plan I units. General: The applicant has revised the plans to provide 157 condominium units. The units have been designed to provide different floor plans within the same building to break up the semitrical designs previously submitted. In addition, the applicant is proposing the use of a carriage unit above the garage buildings. Staff Co~ents: The major design issues in relationship of the site to the West Greenway Park. The site plan, as proposed, turns its back on the Greenway and has only one token sidewalk connection (located at the school site). Site plans should be redesigned to take advantage of this unique opportunity to open "onto West Greenway Park." This can be accomplished be providing a major open space corridor that runs from the main project entry over to the Greenway Park. The tennis court and tot lot can be relocated to provide part of the open space spine to connect the pool area with the park/trail. Greater separation should be provided between the carriage units and the 8-plexes. Some units are separated by as little as 12 feet. 3. Landscaping should be provided between sidewalks and garages. 4. Variation in the detailing on the rear end side elevations of the garages should be provided. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14368 - WESTERN PROPERTIES JANUARY 3, 1991 Page 5 The Design Review Committee comments of August 17, 1989, recommended the use of a low stucco retaining wall along the Milliken Avenue frontage to screen the parking areas along the streetscape. No wall, however, is shown on the plans. Along the northern portion of the site, the parking area is below the grade of Milliken Avenue. At the southern portion of the site, the applicant is proposing berming areas between the Milliken Avenue right-of-way and the parking area to screen cars parked in this location. Staff, however, feels that the use of the low retaining wall may provide additional height to the berm to further screen the vehicles. Oesiqn Review Committee Action Members Present: Larry McNiel, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Scott Murphy The Committee reviewed the proposal and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: An additional connection should be provided to the West Greenway Park between Buildings 12 and 13. The sidewalk should extend into the park and connect to the main east-west sidewalk. 2. Landscaping should be provided between sidewalks and garages. Variation should be provided in the detailing on the rear and side elevations of the garages. 4. The parking area along Milliken Avenue should be screened through the use of berming and shrub planting.