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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/11/03 - Agenda PacketDATE: TO: FROM: CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM November 9, 1992 ACTION Prln~-~ry Design Review Committee Larry McNiel Wendy Vallette Dan Coleman Peter Tolstoy (Alternate) Steve Hayes, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 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. 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 (Steven R.) DESIGN REVIEW FOR TRACT 13281 - M.J. BROCK & SONS - The Design Review of proposed revisions to previously approved building elevations for the remaining 180 lots of a Tract Map consisting of 199 single family lots on 33 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District Of the Victoria Planned Conununity (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-081-06. 6:{0 - 6:30 (Dan) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-11 - DAVIS - The development of a single family house totaling 7,600 square feet on 10 acres of land in the Open Space District and Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at 9400 Almond Street - APN: 106~-491-01. DRC AGENDA NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Page 2 6:40 - 7:00 (Beverly) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-18 - SMITH'S - The development of a commercial shopping center consisting Of a 75,000 square foot grocery store, two satellite buildings of 3,500 square feet each, and a drive-thru pad of 4,800 square feet on 10.6 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 5, 8, 15, 20, 21 and 49. SH:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 - 6:00 Steven Ross November 3, 1992 DESIGN REVIEW FOR TRACT 13281 - M.J. BROCK & SONS - The Design Review of proposed revisions to previously approved building elevations for the remaining 180 lots of a Tract Map consisting Of 199 single family lots on 33 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District of the Victoria Planned CoRununity (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-081-06. Design Parameters: Tract 13281 is located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue in the Vineyards South community of the Victoria Planned Community. The Southern Pacific Railroad is located along the north property line and a park is proposed to the west. Background: The original Design Review application for Tract 1328~ was processed by Covington Homes in 1990. While Phase 1 was being constructed, Covington processed a Design Review application for a second set Of elevations which was approved but never built. After Phase 1 was constructed, the project was discontinued (a total of 18 units were built). Since then, M.J. Brock & Sons has acquired the property and would like to complete development of the tract. Staff Comments: The applicant is proposing to revise the originally approved elevations (see attached) to what they feel is a more marketable design for the remaining lots within the tract. The applicant is generally trying to improve the appearance of the elevations and create a "welcoming look" by simplyling the building forms, lightening up higher elements, and emphasizing horizontal over vertical elements. Attached please find the applicant's description of the proposed revisions. Staff would like the Committee to review the elevations and discuss the proposed changes with the applicant. Design ~view Co-M{ttee ACtion: Members Present: Larry McNiel, John Melcher, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steven Ross The Committee approved the proposed revisions and recommended that the applicant work with staff to address the following comments: Columns should be added to the side of the garage of Plan 3 to architecturally support the cantilivered bedroom. 2. The color scheme should be toned down and lighter colors with less contrast should be used. COUNTRY PARK ..~,..,~,. ~:~-,.:---.::,......:,: .....::: .....::: ....:::~ ~ ~ '~~ ~~ ..... T~ 13z~ ~' SITE PLAN 1A 1C 2A 2B 4B DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:10 - 7:00 Dan Coleman November 3, 1992 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-11 - DAVIS - The development of a single family house totaling 7,600 square feet On 10 acres Of land in the Open Space District and Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at 9400 Almond Street - APN: 1061-491-01. Design Parameters: The site is a horse ranch, including a residence, riding arenas, barn/stables (under construction), and accessory structures. These improvements lie between the Demens drainage area and Thorpe Canyon. Physically, the site is notable for its prominent hillside location at the base of the foothills, mature Sycamore trees, and the oak-studded Thorpe Canyon, featuring a stream which carries water year round. Numerous utility easements bisect the property. Most of the property, with the exception of the residence, lies within a flood zone. A public Community Trail (thru Tract 11626) adjoins a portion of the westerly property line. The applicant intends to demolish the existing residence to construct a new home in the same location. The slope varies greatly across the site, ranging from 5 percent to over 30 percent. Staff Cuum~ents: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Staff have been working with the applicant to address hillside and design issues. The revised plans before you tonight reflect staff's suggestions; therefore, staff has no major design issues. Key design elements in support of this project include: 1. No development is proposed within the natural Thorpe Canyon area. The proposed two-story home and driveways have been sited where the existing residence and driveways are located to minimize grading. The proposed home has been designed in accordance with the Hillside Development regulations, such as plotted parallel with contours, split pad, detached garage, varied roof elements, and a combination of one-and two-story elements. 4. The proposed grading mimics existing grades which are man-made. 5. The proposed elevations are well below the maximum 30-foot building envelope. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS DR 92-11 - DAVIS NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Page 2 Secondary Issues: time permitting, design issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and the Committee will discuss the following secondary The proposed grading scheme includes regrading several large slope areas that will require planting per the Hillside Development guidelines and standards. The applicant has submitted a Conceptual Landscape Plan indicating extensive slope planting. The proposed slopes should feature the following elements: variety in slope gradient wherever possible, and rounding off hard edges (i.e., top/toe). The proposed interceptor drain at the top of the slope above the house should be "naturalized" with native river rock or colored concrete. 4. The proposed retaining walls should be redesigued with terracing. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project without discussion: Any trees removed shall be replaced per the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Design Review Com{ttee Action: Men~bers Present: Larry McNiel, John Melcher, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Dan Coleman The Committee recommended approval subject to conditions addressing the secondary and policy issues. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:40 - 7:00 Beverly Nissen November 3, 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-18 - SMITH'S - The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 75,000 square foot grocery store, two satellite buildings of 3,500 square feet each, and a drive-thru pad of 4,800 square feet on 10.6 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 5, 8, 15, 20, 21 and 49. Background: The Design Review Committee most recently reviewed the proposal on October 6, 1992 and did not approve it. The Committee (Melcher, Tolstoy, Coleman) requested that the project be returned to the full Commission with the following issues addressed: The applicant indicated that the rock material utilized on the store was similar to that used by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Wayfarer's Chapel and the "desert concrete" of Taliesin West. The Committee felt this was unacceptable, but was willing to review specific details, photographs and material samples of how the material could work and whether or not it would fit into the context of the site. Traditional river rock could also be utilized as an alternative, if the other type of stone is determined not to be appropriate, which would also be compatible with river rock approved for the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection. The Committee preferred the second option for the drive-thru, however, they required that the drive-thru lane be screened from Foothill Boulevard. An illustrative cross-section should be presented to the Committee for further review. A master plan which incorporates access to the parcels to the north should be provided for review by the Committee. Landscaping should be provided in front of and adjacent to the Smith's building. No cart storage should be allowed in front of the grocery store building. A letter from Smith's agreeing to this condition should be submitted prior to scheduling for Planning Commission. The Committee suggested using the triangular space between the store and the loading area for cart storage. 6- The mass of the tower should be modified by increasing its height and width. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 92-18 - SMITH'S NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Page 2 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. The size of the trellis columns on the front elevation should be carefully studied and possibly increased in width to be square in shape. In addition, the size of the trellis members should be specified. The pedestrian connection to the front of the store should line up at 90 degrees with the front entrance, rather than angled as currently shown. Special paving (aggregate finish or interlocking pavers) should be provided in front of the entire entryway across the driveway. Large canopy trees (not the Prunus cerasifera) should be provided for shading of the parking lot. Additional trees should be added to the parking lot and may be planted adjacent to the light standards, with the height of the light being lower (i.e., 15 feet maximum) than the eventual canopy height of the tree. The retaining walls along Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard should be treated with the same type of rock that will be provided on the building front. Redesign the entryway to provide a second set of glass doors rather than a forced air barrier or eliminate the dividing wall between the entrance and exit to provide a more inviting entrance. The Foothill Boulevard Activity Center/landscape concept should continue from the corner to the channel along Foothill Boulevard and from the corner to the northerly driveway along Vineyard Avenue. Terraced rock walls should be provided to minimize 2:1 slopes. The veneer of the two buildings at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue should be constructed of the rock material. If the two building pads at the corner are not developed at the same time as the grocery store, then the streetscape should be developed up to the level of pad and the pads landscaped for erosion control. Increased information on how the fast-food pad will work should be submitted for review by the Comittee. A stacking study should be provided. The Conunittee expressed concern that the "aqueduct" element combined with the grade differential, would negatively affect Smith~s view corridor. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 92-18 - SMITH'S NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Page 3 18. The bus stop shelter should be redesigned to eliminate the steeply pitched roof element. 19. Provide a rendering of the truck loading areas to show how trucks would be screened. Staff Comments: The applicant has provided revised plans to address the Committees concerns. At the time of comment preparation, staff had not reviewed the plans to determine if any comments remain unanswered or if other concerns may be present with the redesign. Staff will update the Committee at the meeting. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, John Melcher, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Beverly Nissen The Committee (McNiel, Melcher, Coleman) reviewed the revised proposal and indicated that some of their concerns could become conditions of approval, while some issues needed to be reviewed further by the Committee. Additionally, certain site planning aspects regarding the corner Pads A and B were discussed and may be incorporated as conditions of approval at a conceptual level only. The approval of the specific architecture for Pads A and B was deferred to a later date. The following items should be reviewed further by the Committee at their November 17, 1992 meeting: The rock treatment proposed was not acceptable to the Committee. Additional alternatives, such as native river rock should be presented for Committee review and approval, prior to scheduling the project for Planning Commission. The height of the trellis in front of the Smith's store is too tall and does not convey a human scale. The height of the trellis should be lowered. The scale of the wooden element of the trellis should be increased. The architect indicated that the size of the members were 4" x 4", 4" x 8" and 4" x 12". The Committee felt the smallest member size should be 4" x 8" with the other elements increased proportionately. The trellis should not just plainly terminate at the building face, but should somehow appear to be structurally supported. Tile with a rafter treatment and possible texture around the edge might be incorporated. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 92-18 - SMITH'S NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Page 4 The size and shape Of the supporting pillars should be increased and/or modified. A battered side or a cruciform shape was proposed by the Committee. The trellis structure could be pushed back towards the store front with something more substantial than vines planted in front. The pyramidal shaped trellis element over the entry door should be revised and provided with a solid covered tile roof element. The roof of the bus shelter is sill too steep and should be modified to reflect the shape of the larger pyramidal element over the Smith's store. The bus shelter should have some type of solid overhead structure which will protect bus passengers from the rain. The overhead aqueduct element connecting Pads A and B and the bus shelter should be eliminated. 7. The low walls adjacent to Pads A and B should be tapered back at the ends rather than terminating abruptly. The landscaping/pedestrian walkway area between Pads A and B and the parking lot should be increased to 10-12 feet in width minimum. Some landscaping at the corner of Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard is appropriate, however, as indicated it interrupts the flow of pedestrian movement on the site. The corner should be designed in an open manner and should invite pedestrians onto the site. The reflecting pool and fountain are acceptable and may even be scaled down, however, the free standing wall parallel to Foothill Boulevard between the two sets of stairways should be deleted. 10. The scale of the stairway along Vineyard Avenue should be bolder, similar to that which is provided along Foothill Boulevard. 11. The metal pipe handrails are not desirable and should be deleted or redesigned. 12. The access lane Onto the site from Foothill Boulevard should be modified to extend the length of the landscape planter area even with the end of the first row of parking. The following items can be included as conditions of approval for the project: The berming along Foothill Boulevard adjacent to the drive-thru lane should be a minimum of 3 feet in height in order to adequately screen cars. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CUP 92-18 - SMITH'S NOVEMBER 3, 1992 Page 5 Special paving (aggregate finish or interlocking pavers) should be provided in front of the entire entryway across the driveway. The retaining walls along Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard should be treated with the same type of rock that will be provided on the building front. The Foothill Boulevard Activity Center/landscape concept should continue from the corner to the channel along Foothill Boulevard and from the corner to the northerly driveway along Vineyard Avenue. Terraced rock walls should be provided to minimize 2:1 slopes. The veneer of the two buildings at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue should be constructed or accented with the approved rock material for the Smith's storefront. If the two buildings at the corner are not developed at the same time as the grocery store, then the streetscape should be developed up to the level of the pads and landscaped for erosion control.