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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/01/16 - Agenda Packet - (2)DATE: CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM January 23, 1992 ACTION CO~ENTS TO: FROM: Residential/InstitutioM1 Design Review Committee Wendy Vallette Peter Tolstoy Dan Coleman John Melcher (Alternate Steve Hayes, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW CO~4ITTEE MEETING OF JANUARy 16, 1992 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 p.m. 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. 1:30 - 7:00 (Steve R.) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14208 SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP - A residential subdivision and design review for 32 condominium units on 3.0 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Base Line Road, west of Alta Cuesta Drive - APN: 202- 025-1, 4, 7, and 8. 7:00 - 7:30 (Steve R.) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15247 - SHIBATA A residential subdivision and design review for 13 condominium units on 1.4 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street between Amethyst Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 201-474-05. DRC AGENDA JANUARY 16, 1992 Page 2 7:30 - 8:00 (Steve R.) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15139 HICONIC DEVELOPMENT A residential subdivision and design review for 10 condominium units on -85 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8548 and 8556 Arrow Route - APN: 207-201-3 and 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15138 MODERN CORPORATION - A residential subdivision and design review for a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes for 10 townhomes on .7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8530 Arrow Route - APN: 207-201-21. 8:00 - 9:00 (Scott) pLANNING COMMISSION Uniform Sign program WORKSHOP - Foothill Marketplace 9:00 - 10:00 (Steve H.) pLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP - Etiwanda Specific Plan SH:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:00 Steve R. January 16, 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14208 - SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP - A residential subdivision and design review for 32 condominium units on 3.0 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Base Line Road, west of Alta Cuesta Drive - APN: 202-025-1, 4, 7, and 8. Design Parameters: The site is bounded by the Upland city limits to the west, Base Line Road to the south, single family homes to the north, and a vacant lot on the east, which is next to the Cucamonga Creek Channel. For this reason, a conceptual master plan has been developed to show that multiple family development could occur on the adjacent 2.75 acres to the north and east. Background: This project was last seen by the Design Review Committee (McNiel, Vallette, Buller) on December 20,1990. At that time, the Committee reco~umended approval of the plans subject to the following conditions: The ash trees in "Stand C" as shown in the arborirts report for transplanting should be replaced at a 2 to 1 rate with Schinus molle (California Pepper) around the site where applicable with the exception of those ash trees which are shown as remaining in place. The patio wall construction materials and colors should be labeled and the dimensioned height be provided. An alternate ornamental wall light mounting bracket should be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval. Architecturally treated screen walls should be provided along the property lines to the patio walls of Units 1 and 10 at the front of the project. Ornamental gates should be provided where walls and drvieways intersect the walls. Since that meeting, the applicant has been trying to gain the approval of the Technical Review Committee. Since the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 465 on November 20, 1991, all projects are required to comply with the new multiple family development standards if they were not approved by December 20, 1991. Because the project did not comply with the revised standards, the applicant has reviewed the site plan for review by the Design Review Committee. A complete revised development package will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee prior to scheduling for the Planning Commission. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14208 - SOUTHWEST DESIGN GROUP JANUARY 16, 1992 Page 2 Staff Coments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: The proposed project has 3 less dwelling units than when the Design Review Committee recommended approval on December 20, 1990. As a result, it also has more amenities, additional open space, and greater building separation and setbacks. The proposed special paving should be interlocking concrete pavers rather than the proposed colored concrete. Design Review Committee ACtion: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Ross The Committee made the following comments and stated that the project should return as a Consent Calendar item: The design Of the entry to the project should be revised to create a significant entry statement utilizing decorative walls and extensive, well designed landscaping. The sound wall at the southeast corner of the site should be moved closer to Base Line Road to create a larger usable lawn area, while still maintaining the required 55-foot average streetscape setback. The paving along the main entry drive should be revised to have alternating bands of interlocking concrete pavers, asphalt, and aggregate. The remaining paving throughout the site may be aggregate. Provide elevations of all sides of the single unit building. A decorative garden wall should be constructed around the south side of the unit to help improve this elevation as seen from the entry to the project. Provide typical details showing how air conditioning units and utility meters will be screened by integrated screen walls. 6. Provide rain gutters or decorative drains to control balcony drainage. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 - 7:30 Steve R. January 16, 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15247 - SHIBATA - A residential subdivision and design review for 13 condominium units on 1.4 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street between Amethyst Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 201-474-05. Design Parameters: The site is bounded on the north by high density senior apartments, on the east by the approved Tentative Tract 14679, 19th Street to the south, and a single family home on the west. Several significant trees exist on-site, all of which can be transplanted elsewhere on the site to avoid conflicts with the proposed improvements. Background: The project was last seen by the Design Review Committee on November 7, 1991. At that time, the Committee did not recommend approval because the projects design did not justify the higher densities allowed by the Optional Development Standards. The Committee was concerned that the project was "too tight" and may have to be reduced in density to achieve a better site design. On NovendDer 20, 1991, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 465 which revised the development standards for multi-family zones and required that all projects without Planning Commission approval meet the new standards. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Since the last Design Review meeting, the applicant has revised the project to comply with the revised development standards. Four units had to be eliminated in order to bring the density down to the lowest end of the permitted density range. Rather than review the entire development package prior to returning to the Committee, the applicant has submitted a copy of the site plan to address the remaining issues. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Due to the projecta reduced density, it appears that the previous design issues have been resolved making for an improved project site plan. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 15247 - SHIBATA JANUARY 16, 1992 Page 2 Design Review Com~{ ttee Action: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Ross The Committee recommended approval subject to the following condition: 1. The row of garage doors on the five-plex should have an offset to break-up the elevation and to provide additional landscaping along the drive aisle. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 - 8:00 Steve R. January 16, 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15139 - HICONIC DEVELOPMENT - A residential subdivision and design review for 10 condominium units on .85 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8548 and 8556 Arrow Route - APN: 207-201-3 and 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15138 - MODERE CORPORATION - A residential subdivision and design review for a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes for 10 townhomes on .7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8530 Arrow Route - APN: 207-201-21. Design Parameters: The tracts are located next to each other on the north side of Arrow Route, east of Baker Avenue. To the north is approved Tentative Tract 14055, owned by Modern Corporation. East and west of the site are existing single family homes. Two single family homes, as well as shrubs and trees, are located on the properties. The proposed tracts are served by a central drive aisle along a common property line. The central drive intersects with an east-west drive aisle which will provide the necessary access to adjacent property owner when those sites fully develop. Background: The project consists of two adjacent tracts owned by separate developers who wish to consolidate resources and develop nearly duplicate tract maps rather than combine them into one. For this reason, the tracts are being reviewed together. However, each project must be able to stand on its own - in terms of Code requirements - in the event that the other is not developed. Both tracts were originally submitted in September 1990, but remained inactive until the two property owners agreed to share access and work together. Both projects are subject to the new multi-family development standards. Staff Coments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Comittee discussion: Neither tract complies with the Development Code regulations for the Medium Residential Zone; however, the applicants' requested to go before the Design Review Committee prior to redesigning their site to meet the recently adopted multi-family standards. The CUrrent proposals are deficient in complying with the standards relating to density, building DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 15139 - HICONIC DEVELOPMENT TT 15138 - MODERN CORPORATION JANUARY 16, 1992 Page 2 separation, and recreational amenities will be discussed at the Technical Review Committee meeting on January 15, 1992. At this time, the Design Review Committee should study the overall site plan and architecture of the project and give the applicant its general impression of the overall design. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The recreation area is inadequate because it lacks sufficient buffering from adjacent buildings and walls. Additional facilities and usable open space should be provided to meet the intent of the Development Code requirements. A greater separation should be provided between the facilities and adjacent buildings, patios, and walls. Tracts 15138 and 15139 must have three amenities each, unless combined into one tract. Secondary Issues: Once all of the ~k~jor issues have been resolved, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The perimeter walls should be decorative and consistent with the design of the buildings. A stucco wall with pilasters and a cap are reco~nended. The enhanced paving at the entry to the site should be increased to cover the area from the property line to the back of the driveway throat. Additional landscaping, including specimen size trees, should be provided at the project entry. Significant landscape planters should be provided along the walkway to the middle units of the four-plex to soften the entry. The parking spaces at the front of the site should be removed to allow for greater landscaping at the entrance to the site and also meet the 50-foot stacking distance required by the Engineering Division. Larger landscape planters should be provided along the drive aisles to soften the extensive amount of hardscape in this area. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 15~39 - HICONIC DEVELOPMENT TT 15138 - MODERN CORPORATION JANUARY 16, 1992 Page 3 7. Enhanced paving should be interlocking concrete pavers. Design Review Comm~ ttee Action: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Ross The Committee stated that the project should not return to the Design Review Committee until it is revised to meet all technical standards. The Committee gave a courtesy review of the proposed tracts and offered the following preliminary con~ments: Access should be provided to properties east and west of the tracts to provide for the future development of those sites. The parking spaces with substantial statement. at the entry should be relocated and replaced landscaping to create a significant entry The entry to the four-plex should be enhanced by increasing the amount of landscaping along the walkway and possibly providing a trellis above. The applicant should work with staff in revising the project to meet the Development Code regulations and Planning Commission policies.