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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/08/18 - Agenda PacketDATE: August 25, 1992 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM ACTION TO: FROM: primary Design Review Committee Wendy Vallette Peter Tolstoy Dan Coleman Larry McNiel (Alternate) Steve Hayes, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1992 The following is a description of projects which require review and rating by the Design Review Con~nittee. 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 Conunittee 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. Consent Calendar items will be reviewed between 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., with the first design review item being heard at 5:40 p.m. Please notify our department if you will be unable to attend the meeting. 5:40 - 6:00 (Bey) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-23 SMART SMR The development of an unmanned radio dispatch facility for mobile communications consisting of a 75-foot pole and antenna and 200 square feet of equipment storage within an existing building in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 10700 Jersey Boulevard - APN: 209-144-83. 6:10 - 6:30 (Nancy) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-08 - WESTERN PROPERTIES - The review pf a detailed site plan and elevations for Phase III of Terra Vista Town Center, consisting of two restaurants totaling 15,000 square feet and three retail buildings totaling 20,688 square feet, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Aspen and Spruce Avenues - APN: ~077-42~-73, 74, and 76. DRC AGENDA AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 2 6:40 - 7:30 (Steve H.) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-06 -RYDER TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES - A request to develop a 65,732 square foot warehouse/distribution building On 3.97 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Santa Anita Avenue - APN: 229-331-07. SH:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council CONSENT CAT.R'I~DA.R ITMa~ AGENDA AUguSt 18, 1992 DR 92-05 d~FREY GROUP (Steven R. ) Committee Action: Review of revised sport court location. The Con~nittee (Tolstoy, Vallette, Coleman) recommended approval of the project with the relocation of the sport court. The Committee did wish to emphasize its concern over the amount of grading and development on the site, and stated that the Hillside Ordinance should be revised to limit the amount of area covered by impervious surfaces. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 - 6:00 Beverly Nissen August 18, 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-23 - SMART SMA - The development of an unmanned radio dispatch facility for mobile communications consisting of a 75-foot pole and antenna and 200 square feet of equipment storage within an existing building in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 10700 Jersey Boulevard - APN: 209-144-83. Design Parameters: The site is a fully developed industrial complex on the north side of Jersey Boulevard west of Red Oak Street. The pole is proposed to be located in the far northern portion of the site, approximately 375 feet from Jersey Boulevard. The pole is approximately 65 feet in height, with 10-foot whip antennas on top, for a total overall height of 75 feet. Concrete tilt-up buildings are also located to the north of the proposed pole/antenna. The pole will be partially screened by the building to the south which is approximately 20 feet in height. The building to the north is Of similar type and height and will also partially screen the pole. Leased space Of approximately 200 square feet will be utilized in the existing building for equipment storage. Staff Coments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Issues: The applicant has proposed a wooden pole as they feel it is more ubiquitous and thus less noticeable than a metal pole. Staff feels, however, that a metal pole (painted smog gray) will blend in more successfully and will be more in keeping with the industrial nature of the area. The applicant will provide photographs of both alternatives at the meeting for the Committee to review. The pole will take up one parking stall and the applicant has proposed to enclose the pole with a chain link fence. Staff would suggest that a block wall enclosure be utilized instead. The block wall should be painted gray to match the existing building to the north. Design ~aview Co-~ttee Action: Members Present: Wendy Vallette, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Beverly Nissen DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 92-23 - SMART SMR AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 2 The Committee approved the project with the following conditions: The location of the pole should be moved adjacent to the nearby trash enclosure. The tree along the west side of the enclosure should be removed. A matching masonry wall should be located along the west side of the pole and landscaped with one tree and shrubs. AS an alternative, if the above location is not feasible, then the pole should be located in the same location as proposed but screened with a masonry block wall and landscaped. 3. The pole should be of metal material and painted a gray color. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:10 - 6:30 Nancy Fong August 18, 1992 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-08 - WESTERN PROPERTIES - The review of a detailed site plan and elevations for Phase III of Terra Vista Town Center, consisting of two restaurants totaling 15,000 square feet and three retail buildings totaling 20,688 square feet, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Aspen and Spruce Avenues - APN: 1077-421- 73, 74, and 76. Background: The Committee (McNiel, Chitiea, Kroutil) reviewed the project on July 16, 1992 and recommended that the applicant revise the development plans. Included in your packets are revised elevations for Soup Exchange and several sketches for Buildings N, S, and P. Colored elevations and site plan will be available for review at the meeting. Staff ~ents: Listed below are the design and policy issues raised by the Committee at the July 16, 1992 meeting, followed by staff comments on the revised plans and sketches: A. Soup Exchange 1. The proposed location Of the building entry is acceptable. Staff Comment: Acceptable. Stone columns and wood trellis should be added to the south elevation. The design and materials should be consistent with the center. Staff Comment: Added. The trellis structures at the east and west elevations should have 3 columns. Staff Comment: Added. The quatrefoil should be eliminated from the flat roof tower at the west elevations. Staff Comment: Done. 5. Additional architectural elements compatible with the center should be provided to the flat roof towers. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 92-08 - WESTERN PROPERTIES AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 2 Staff Comment: Plaster niche added. However, two such plaster niches should be provided to the flat roof tower on the south elevation. The stone materials should frame the arch completely (to the finish grade) for the towers at the west and north elevations. Staff Comment: Done. However, the stone materials should wrap around the base of the columns (west and north elevations). 7. The roof and the cornice should be raised so that the trellis structure is below the cornice. Staff Comment: Not done. Can be conditioned. B. Pad S Alternative elevations to show the feasibility for multi-tenant users with respective signages should be provided. Staff Comment: See Exhibit "A." Where store front is omitted, metal trellis and vines are provided. Pad P Alternative elevations to show the feasibility for multi- tenant users with respective signages should be provided. Staff Comment: See Exhibit "A." A perspective view of the tower at the southeast side of the building should be provided for review. Alternative architectural elements, instead of the proposed basket weave plaster niche, may be required. Staff Comment: Will be available at the meeting for review. D. Building N Building N being most visible at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Spruce Avenue should be improved with additional articulation and embellishments. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 92-08 - WESTERN PROPERTIES AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 3 Staff Comment: See Exhibits "B" through "B4." The tower is revised to show two levels and in the right proportions. Decorative metal railing is added to the south elevation. A gable roof entry is added to the north elevation. Overall, the design of Building N has improved. The applicant has agreed to revise the plans to address and resolve the secondary and policy issues identified in the July 16, 1992 Design Review Committee Staff Report. A pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk to the west side of Soup Exchange should be added. Staff Comment: Added and is acceptable. See Exhibit "C." Additional tree wells should be provided along the north side of the site area for Buildings S and Soup Exchange as well as for Buildings P and Chevys. Staff Comment: Can be conditioned. The landscape design for the pedestrian space between Buildings p and Chevys should take into consideration the directions of the prevailing and Santa Ana winds. Staff Comment: Can be conditioned. Additional tree wells should be added along the north and west elevations for Building N. Staff comment: Added and is acceptable. See Exhibit "E." Provide a separate loading/delivery parking space each for the two proposed restaurants. This space should be large than a regular parking space in width and depth. For examples: the dimension of the loading space for Chili's is 14 feet by 33 feet; the dimensions of the loading space for Shakey's, a recently approved restaurant, is 11 feet by 22 feet. Staff Comment: See Exhibit "C" and "D." A 10 feet by 24 feet space is provided. The Development Code requires 12 bicycle storage spaces for these buildings (i.e., six per pair of buildings). Staff comment: Can be conditioned. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 92-08 - WESTERN PROPERTIES AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 4 Design Review Co-~{ttee ACtion: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Nancy Fong The Committee reviewed the revised plans and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: A. Soup Exchange A different pattern of the plaster niche should be provided on the flat roof tower on the south and west elevations, subject to City Planner review and approval. Three sets of plaster niches should be provided to the flat roof tower on the south elevation. Dense landscaping such as increasing the number and size of trees, shrubs, etc., should be provided along the west and south elevations and the southern portion of the east elevation. The alternative elevations that show the feasibility for multi-tenant users with respective signages are acceptable for Pads S and P. Where the storefront is to be omitted, vine planting, metal trellises that simulate the pattern of the storefront glass, mullion and the same canopy should be provided. An alternative design is to provide display windows subject to City Planner review and approval. Expand the basket weave area for the tower at the southeast side of Pad P. Additional tree wells should be provided along the north side of the site area for Buildings S and Soup Exchange as well as for Buildings p and Chevys. The landscape design for the pedestrian space between Buildings p and Chevys should take into consideration the directions of the prevailing and Santa Ana winds. Twelve bicycle storage spaces should be provided (i.e., 6 per pair of buildings) subject to City Planner review and approval. 9. A pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk to the west side of Pad N should be added. ARCHIT[CTS PACIFICA 111 PACIFICA, SUE 300 II~qNF., CA 92718,,3304 q C F. H C 0 I 1 0 \ 0 0 0 ARCHITEC[.S PACIRCA LTD 13,'~ PACIFIC, A, SUITE 300 IRVINE, CA 92718-3304 0 0 ARCHITEu is r~CIF$CA LTD 111 PACIFICA, SUITE 300 IRVINE, CA 92'/],8-3304 \ C r I C 1) 0 1% ee ~ q2-O 8 ARCHITEm, i S PACIFICA LI'D 111 PACIFIC, A, SUITE 300 IRVlNE, CA 92718-,,l,t04 \ ~ORT~ ~Lrc..'YATION 0 m 0 0 ARCHITEL; iS r'ACIFtCA LTD 111 PACIFIC. A, SUITE 300 IRVJNE, CA 92718-3304. 02/08 0 I 0 0 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:40 - 7:30 Steve Hayes August 18, 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-06 -RYDER TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES - A request to develop a 65,732 square foot warehouse/distribution building on 3.97 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Santa Anita Avenue - APN: 229-331-07. Design Parameters: The site is vacant and includes remnants of a former grape vineyard. Currently, the property to the north is vacant but the same owner plans to construct an administrative facility and maintenance yard on the northern parcel. The south is vacant industrial property within the City of Ontario and a multi-tenant industrial complex exists to the east of the site. The completed Day Creek Flood Control Channel is immediately west of the site. A railroad easement exists over the westernmost 20 feet of the site for potential development of a rail spur line in the future. The vehicular access on Santa Anita Avenue has been located to comply with the Engineering Division spacing requirements along local industrial streets. The site slopes from northwest to southeast at less than 2 percent. Background: On June 28, 1989, the same owner received approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the development of a truck leasing and maintenance facility and an administrative office building On this parcel. However, this project was never pursued by the owner and has since expired. ~taff ~ents: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Colmmittee discussion: Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The south and west elevations should be significantly enhanced through the use of varying building planes (both vertical and horizontal) and the substantial use of secondary materials (see Policy Issues). This issue is of particular importance given that Fourth Street is a Special Boulevard on the City bundary where design quality is of extreme importance and the west elevation is visible from the Devore Freeway. The long, unbroken stretch of tilt-up concrete within no plane variation or accents is not considered an acceptable design in this area. The angled pilasters do not adequately address this concern. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 92-06 - RYDER TRANS. RESOURCES AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 2 The amount of office parking spaces should be increased in the front (east) parking lot and decreased in the back (west) parking lot to provide proper parking distribution in each area, based on the proposed amount of office square footage for the two office areas. By doing this, less auto traffic will have to cross through the truck loading/storage area. Secondary Issues: time permitting, design issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed and the Committee will discuss the following secondary At this time, it appears that the extension of a railroad spur line is not feasible. If this is true, landscaping should be provided along the west building elevation to soften the buildings appearance from the Devore Freeway. "Knock out" concrete tilt-up panels should be provided along the west building elevation for to ensure that this building could be rail serviced in the future is required by the Industrial Specific Plan. 3. The employee lunch areas should be relocated at follows: a. Primary (east) plaza farther away from main entrance and Santa Anita Avenue. Secondary (west) plaza - "notched" slightly into the building to protect from noise and wind. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project without discussion: A minimum of two primary building materials shall be provided (i.e., smooth concrete, sandblasted concrete, brick, rock, textured block, etc.) per Planning Commission Resolution No. 89-158. The roof parapet should be tall enough to screen all future roof mounted mechanical equipment from public view, including the Devote Freeway. The use of enriched paving (i.e., interlocking concrete pavers) should be extended into handicapped parking spaces adjacent to office entrances and a greater depth into the main drive entrance. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 92-06 - RYDER TRANS. RESOURCES AUGUST 18, 1992 Page 3 The berming along Fourth Street should undulate substantially to break up the building mass and provide interest to the streetscape along Fourth Street. The outdoor eating areas should include elements such as, substantial and secured tables, large trees to provide shade, trash receptacles, and drinking fountains. Trash enclosures and perimeter walls should be architecturally integrated into the design of the project (i.e., concrete tilt-up walls, overhead trellises and doors painted to match the building, etc.). Design Review Committee ACtion: Members Present: Wendy Vallette, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Hayes The Con~nittee reviewed the project but did not recommend approval of the project as presented. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to resolve all design issues mentioned in these comments. Once resolved to the satisfaction of staff, the item can return to the Committee as a Consent Calendar item. However, if the applicant and staff cannot agree on resolutions to those design issues, then the project should be rescheduled as a regular item for additional Conu~ittee review. In addition to the items listed in this report, the Committee offered the following suggestions to further upgrade the project: The office area at the northwest corner of the building should be enhanced, similar to the office area at the northeast corner. Additional spandrel glass should be provided at the southwest corner of the building. The glass elements (vision and/or spandrel) used to break up the long expanse of building along Fourth Street should be enlarged. 4. The sandblasted concrete finish should be utilized in more prominent view areas. The mechanical screens shown on the building elevations are not acceptable. The applicant should consider lowering the roof over Office areas while maintaining the roof parapet height to screen roof equipment more effectively.