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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/05/02 - Agenda Packet - (2)DATE: TO: FROM: May 8, 1991 Residential/Institutieal Design Review Committee Larry McNiel Peter Tolstoy Dan Coleman John Melcher (Alternate) Steve Hayes,~Associate Planner CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA -/' MEMORANDUM AC~'r{lq SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 2, 1991 The following is a description Of projects which require review and rating by the Design Review Cozunittee. 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 - 7:00 (Steve R.) 7:00 - 8:00 (Steve H.) DESIGN REVIEW FOR TRACT 1328q - COVINGTON HOMES - The design review for building elevations and detailed site plan for q14 lots on a previously approved Tentative Tract Map consisting of 199 single family lots on 33 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District of the Victoria Planned Community (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-081-06. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-20 - SYCAMORE VILLAGE SH:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Steve R. May 2, 1991 DESIGN REVIEW FOR TRACT 13281 - COVINGTON HOMES - The design review for building elevations and detailed site plan for 114 lots on a previously approved Tentative Tract Map consisting of 199 single family lots on 33 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District of the Victoria Planned Community (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-081- 06. Design Parameters: Tentative Tract 13281 was approved by the Planning Commission in January 1988. In June of last year, the Commission approved the Design Review for the tract. (See attached site plan and elevations). Covington Homes began construction on the site last fall. The model complex is scheduled to open in the near future. In the current proposal, the applicant is proposing to employ a different architectural style and house plan on 1~4 of the 199 lots. Staff C~...-ents: Major Issues: Should the proposed phasing plan be revised so that the two different architectural schemes are separated by the central greenway? Should some elements of the Phase I architectural design be incorporated into the current proposal to create a connection between the two project designs? Secondary Issues: The "dimples" added to the front elevations may need to be replaced with a more significant accent element. Construction details of the proposed accents may be necessary. Policy Issues: The project meets the 360 degree architectural policy. Design Review Co---{ttee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steven Ross D COVJNGTON HOMES FRONT ELEVATION A TRACT 13281 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNtA COVINGTON HOMES PLAN 1 FRONT ELEVATION A FRONT ELEVATION C TRACT 13281 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA FOR COVINGTON HOMES PLAN 2 FRONT ELEVATION C ~/ ELEVATION A COVINGTON RANCHO CUCAMOIIGA, CALIFORNIA - HOMES PLAN 3 FRONT ELEVATION C TRACT 13281 L_ Fonj N L;UVINGTO RAr~CHO CUCAMONGA CALIFORNIA HOMES DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 13281 - COVINGTON HOMES MAY 2, 1991 Page 2 The Committee recommended approval of the proposal subject to the following conditions: Upgraded window treatment in the form of window panes shall be provided on the exposed second-story elevations of those units which are visible from Rochester Avenue and Ellena East, and all corner lots to match the treatment used on the front elevations. The unit on Lot 183 shall be flipped to provide for more security by allowing improved visibility of the front entry from the street. The Committee also made the following comments: 1. The applicant may wish to consider flipping units which have a front entry and living area adjacent to the trail in order to provide additional privacy for future residents. 2. A revised color board was approved for the entire tract. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 - 8:00 Steve H. May 2, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-20 - SYCAMORE VILLAGE - The development of 16.94 acres for a mixed office/commercial master plan, consisting of 11 office/retail buildings totaling 173,450 square feet with Phase 1 development consisting of 6 two-story office/retail buildings totaling 113,450 square feet on 3.21 acres of land in the Special Commercial District Of Subarea 1 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, between Baker Avenue and Red Hill Country Club Drive - APN: 207-101-13, 17, 24, 25 and 41. Tree Removal Permit application pending. Abstract: The purpose of tonight's workshop is to allow the applicant the continued opportunity to address the major design issues associated with this project. AS with previous meetings, tonight's workshop should focus on the ma~or design issues discussed at the previous Design Review Comm{ttee meeting, and any resolutions thereto. Once the major issues are resolved, then secondary design issues can be addressed with staff or at the Design Review Committee level. Background: The project has been reviewed previously at two Planning Commission workshops (July 19, 1990 and February 7, 1991) and twice as a courtesy review before the Design Review Committee (November 8, 1990 and March 21, 1991). At the last Design Review Committee meeting, the Committee (Chitiea, Melcher, Kroutil) specifically recommended that previously requested information (example: retaining wall options, architectural details), be provided to evaluate the project sufficiently. In addition, the Committee recommended that the project return for further review addressing the following design issues: Major Design Issues: The following interrelated issues should be addressed to promote aesthically upgraded viewsheds to Red Hill: A terraced retaining wall concept alternative should be prepared behind Buildings "G", "I", and "J". The Committee suggested that the retaining walls be faced with real river rock, other natural materials or a combination thereof; Building "G" should be significantly lowered in height to allow views of the top part of Red Hill from Foothill Boulevard and other public view areas. Suggested means to address this issue included excavating the underground parking DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 90-20 - SYCAMORE VILLAGE MAY 2, 1991 Page 2 lot deeper into the hill, providing terraced rock walls with planters on the south elevations adjacent to the parking garage, and lowering the building plate line to 12 feet; A sensitively selected, native landscape palette (in accordance with City slope planting requirements) should be provided in conjunction with items l(a) and l(b) to mitigate the negative impacts of the contour grading concept. For clarification, issues l(a) through 1(c) were not specifically addressed in relation to Phase 2 Buildings "I" and "J." It has been interpreted that Phase 2 is shown for master planning proposes only with specific development review and approval required at a later date. The Committee directed the applicant to revise the architectural concept as follows: The "Craftsman bungalow" style architecture was considered inappropriate for Building "G" due to its mass and scale. It was suggested that a much simpler, cleaner approach to architecture (similar to buildings within National Parks such as Zion and Yosemite) be pursued on Building "G-" Details should not necessarily be reduced in number to achieve the suggested approach; instead, the substance and massing of all details should be upgraded to achieve the rustic look the Committee recommended. (example: lintels, columns and bases, foundations, use of rock over flat openings, etc.) The general architectural approach to Building "A" through "E" was favorable to the Committee, provided design details such as colors, detail massing, storefront articulation, etc., are worked out at the Design Review Committee level. The color scheme for all buildings should be revised to include darker primary building colors and less contrast between primary building and accent trim colors. The tree perpetuation concept was accepted by the Committee, provided all technical aspects are resolved between staff and the City's and the developers arborist and put in a detailed program for review and approval of the full Planning Co~unission. The Committee recommended approval Of the revised parking lot layout in front of the Sycamore Inn and Buildings "A" and "E" as long as the valet parking area was striped for regular parking and included an enriched paving material (i.e., interlocking pavers). DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 90-20 - SYCAMORE VILLAGE MAY 2, 1991 Page 3 The Committee requested that the following information be provided the next review of the project to resolve the major design issues: Architectural elevations that are drawn with a higher level detail and additional architectural details addressing Committee's concerns for massing and material use. for 1. Revised grading plans, sight line studies, retaining wall plans and Building "G" concepts addressing the Committee's concerns for viewsheds to Red Hill; and 2. of the Staff Comments: At the time of comment preparation, revised plans and the requested additional information had not yet been submitted to staff. Therefore, the Commission should review the attached plans in light of the previous meetings issues and comments. Design Review C(Mmittee Actice: Staff Planner: Steve Hayes A report was received by the Planning Commission. Please refer to the Planning Commission minutes that were prepared for this workshop.