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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/10/17 - Agenda PacketDATE: CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM October 21, 1991 ACEION COM~MTS FROM: SUBJECT: Commercial/Industrial Design Review Committee Larry McNiel Suzanne Chitiea Otto Kroutil John Melcher (Alternate) Scott Murphy, Associate Planner ~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 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 spac~ 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/reconm~endation 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 (Bruce) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-21 - LA CELLULAR - The development of a 12-foot by 30-foot equipment trailer and a 60-foot monopole on a 6,944 square foot area within a vacant parcel of 2.8 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located on the west side of Hyssop Street, approximately 330 feet south of Seventh Street - APN: 229-283-10. 7:00 - 7:30 (Anna-Lisa) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-16 - SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP - The development of a 1,080 square foot retail addition to the existing Perry's Market Center on 1.12 acres of land in the Conmmunity Con~aercial District of the Foothill Boulevard' Specific Plan, located west of 9451 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-261-56. DRC AGENDA October 17, 1991 Page 2 7:30 - 9:00 (Scott) PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP - CONDITIONAL USE 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PERMIT SM:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMSMNT CALEb]DAR ITEMS AG~DA October 17, 1991 DR 91-07 -- HIMMS PETERS ( Scott ) Cow=nittee Action: Revised site plan and elevations. The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Chitiea, Kroutil) recommended approval of the revision to the site plan and elevations for the southeast corner of the building. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Bruce October 17, 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-21 - LA CELLULAR - The development of a 12-foot by 30-foot equipment trailer and a 60- foot monopole on a 6,944 square foot area within a vacant parcel of 2.8 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located on the west side of Hyssop Street, approximately 330 feet south of Seventh Street - APN: 229-283-10. Site Characteristics: The proposed site is vacant and slopes to the south approximately 2 percent. Existing vegetation consists of an abandoned vineyard. The parcels adjacent to the site are also vacant. The site is adjacent to Interstate 15 and below the grade of the freeway. Staff ~ents: The proposed project consists of a pre-fabricated equipment building, to be screened by an 8-foot high masonry wall, and a 60- foot monopole with panel antennas attached to the top. The perimeter of the paved access driveway and the wall shall be screened by a 10-foot wide landscape planter. Though the wall, in combination with the landscaping, can adequately screen the trailer, it is obvious that the antenna pole cannot be screened. The applicant has designed the antenna (on top of the pole) to minimize its bulk and proposes the minimum height in which it is fully functional. Therefore, the Committee should review the project to determine if the proposed screening is adequate for this location. The applicant proposes to paint the antenna pole a light pastel blue. Staff suggests that due to the frequency of smoggy days and our poor air quality, the pole should be painted a light grey or tan in order to be less conspicuous. Design Review ComMittee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Suzanne Chitiea, Otto Kroutil Staff Planner: Bruce Buckingham The Committee reviewed the plans and did not recommend approval. The Committee felt the proposed location adjacent to the freeway would create a negative visual impact from the freeway. Further, they felt the development placed in the middle of a vineyard acted as an "oasis" which attracted even more attention to the site. The Committee suggested relocating the site away from the freeway and that an existing industrial site where the equipment could be better screened or placed within the building would be preferable. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 - 7:30 Anna-Lisa October 17, 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-16 SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP - The development of a 1,080 square foot retail addition to the existing Perry's Market Center on 1.12 acres of land in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located west of 9451 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-261-56. Site Characteristics: The site slopes to the southeast at an approximate slope of 3 percent. No significant vegetation or historic structures exist on-site. General: The Perry's Market Center was built prior to the adoption of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Development Code. AS a result, the center does not comply with many current development standards, including streetscape setbacks, landscaping coverage, parking lot design, and architectural guidelines. Background: The parcels comprising Perry's Market shopping center are all currently owned by one entity. There are long-term leases on several of the parcels of land. On January 10, 1991, the Planning Conlmission approved the proposal to add 5,195 square feet of retail space to the project's eastern parcel of land (Conditional Use Permit 88-28). A condition was placed on the approval, requiring architectural improvements to the existing retail frontage for the parcel located directly west of the addition. Building permits have recently been issued for Conditional Use Permit 88-28. This application contemplates the development of an additional 1,801 square feet to the existing 9,000 square-foot pharmacy within the center. In addition, the applicant is proposing to restripe the parking areas located directly east of the site. On September 5, 1991, the Committee reviewed the project and directed the applicant to revise the plans and return to the Committee. The applicant has worked with staff to address those comments listed below: MAJOR ISSUES Master Plan: In order to ensure coordinated and comprehensive development of the entire center, the Committee recommended that the applicant provide a revised master plan detailing the ultimate configuration of the parking lot, building, and Foothill Boulevard streetscape directly east of the project site. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 91-16 - SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP OCTOBER 17, 1991 Page 2 Site Plan: Circulation - The improvements within the project should be designed and developed in accordance with the master plan to ensure efficient circulation and parking access. Pedestrian Access/Amenities The Committee suggested that a pedestrian access linking the buildings and plaza area to Foothill Boulevard be developed in front of the pharmacy area. A sidewalk structure, utilizing pavement treatment (i.e., interlocking pavers), should be incorporated into the plans. 2. Landscaping should be increased along the pedestrian access. 3. Benches, lights, and other pedestrian incorporated into the plaza area. Parking Lot Configuration/Parking Facilities: A. amenities should be The Committee recommended that the parking be removed from the area in front of the market for efficiency and easier treatment of landscaping on the master plan. B. The Committee noted that the ultimate landscape setback along Foothill Boulevard be reduced while still maintaining the required 45-foot average setback to increase parking. C. The parking aisles and landscaping adjacent to the main entry drive should be extended northerly. Architecture: A. A 3/4 column element should be carried over onto the west elevation. B. The reveal lines on the west elevation should continue on a horizontal direction instead of angled, which emphasizes the drop in grade. C. The roof lines along the west elevation need additional movement and articulation. The Committee recon~nended the following: 1. The awkward roof line transition between the addition and the existing pharmacy should be softened with a corbel or console element. The applicant may also consider a 4 or 5-foot wrap of the roof line onto the south elevation. DESIGN REVIEW C0~MENTS CUP 91-16 - SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP OCTOBER 17, 1991 Page 3 Some kind of mansard treatment, similar to the one on the new east addition, should be considered for the south elevation. D. The circle clay elements should be added onto the west elevation to add interest and break up the elevation. Eo The existing stair structure should be enclosed with wall structures to help break up the flat elevation on the south elevation. The pop-up tower element on the north elevation seems "inappropriate." A tower element similar to the one approved for the eastern addition (CUP 88-28) would be more appropriate. Staff Comments: The applicant has addressed the above listed comments within the plans. The following issues should be reviewed by the Committee: The Committee should review the sidewalk structure which stretches from the plaza area to the end of the drive aisles. Does the sidewalk terminate at a logical point? The roof line along the west elevation transitions due to the change in grade - the Committee should review the proposed transition element for consistency with the rest of the elevations. 3. The Committee should review the revised master plan to ensure efficient circulation for the entire center in the future. Design Review C~,~,.ittee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Suzanne Chitiea, Otto Kroutil Staff Planner: Anna-Lisa Hernandez The Conunittee reviewed the project and recon~nended approval of the proposal subject to the following revisions prior to Planning Commission review: The column structure on the west end of the north elevation should carry around the corner as a 3/4 column element. 2. The pedestrian walkway from the plaza area should continue up to Foothill Boulevard. 3. The parking bay east of the main drive should be redesigned to provide two-way traffic.