HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/12/18 - Agenda Packet THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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%Watt DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Lai AGENDA
C oNCa DECEMBER 18, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Haven Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ Francisco Oaxaca
Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger
Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly
Lou Munoz
II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives.
Each presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to
20 minutes. Following each presentation,the Committee will address major issues
and make recommendations with respect to the project proposal. The Design
Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee to the Planning Commission.
Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission as
applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony,although
the Committee may open the meeting for public input.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to
subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the
development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the
Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the
Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street
between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50.
Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code
Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726,
and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC -
Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium
development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District
(14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan,
located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and
Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan
Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment
DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception
DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
the environmental impacts for consideration.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law
prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the
Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent
meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
(� IV. ADJOURNMENT
The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with
the consent of the Committee.
I, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,hereby certify that a
true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 6, 2012, at least
72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag December 18, 2012
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856-HOMECOMING
V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium
purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium
High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan,
located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive -
APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727,
Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726,
and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the
environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 -
HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental
condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24
dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of
Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive -APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related
files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment
DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff
has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration.
Project Overview: Lewis Apartment Communities has submitted an application to develop a
306-unit market-rate rental condominium project on 19.25 acres located on the south side of
Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive. The project is the final phase of the
Homecoming apartment community located on the north side of Church Street.
The project site is within the Medium High Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan.
The proposed density is 15.9 dwelling units per acre, which is at the lower end of the permitted
density range of 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre. The project site borders a vacant 28-acre parcel
(approximately) to the south, which is in the approval process for the development of a
185,667 square foot Walmart retail store and a master planned commercial center.
Background: The project was reviewed by the Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger) on
October 16, 2012. At the meeting,the Planning staff raised six main issues regarding the design of
the project: four issues were related to building articulation; one issue was related to carrying the
architectural elements to all of the elevations; and one issue was related to the addition of tile
elements. The Committee stated that additional building articulation was unnecessary and
recommended that the applicant provide additional architectural elements to enhance the building
elevations. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to determine when the project
would be ready for final Planning Commission review.
Following the October 16, 2012, Design Review Committee meeting, the applicant made a number
of changes to address the issues raised by the Design Review Committee and resubmitted the
plans. Staff reviewed the changes and indicated to the applicant that the project was moving in the
right direction and asked that a few additional changes be made. The applicant responded that the
requested changes by staff were above and beyond those raised by the Design Review Committee
(DRC)and asked to meet with the Planning Director. In response to the applicant,staff scheduled a
meeting with the Planning Director, staff planner, and the applicant.
At the meeting, the applicant outlined the changes made and why they felt that the remaining
changes requested by staff would not improve the overall aesthetics of the project and would add
construction costs that would not enhance the overall tenant experience. The applicant expressed
their openness to discuss staffs comments but were insistent that any changes made be in highly
visible areas.
DRC AGENDA
DRC2012-00726 AND SUBTT18856— HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC
December 18, 2012
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Staff acknowledged this point and appreciates the applicant's willingness to make adjustments to
the more visible areas. In exchange for eliminating the proposed tile elements between Buildings A
and B, the applicant agreed to add a metal canopy on the street side elevation and decorative eave
supports to both sides of these buildings. The applicant agreed to add a scalloped edge treatment
to the garage side elevations of Building C in exchange for eliminating the wood supports in the
areas between the pop-outs on Buildings C and D. The applicant also agreed to add decorative
eave overhangs on the rear elevation of Building E and to the side elevations of Building F. With
these changes, staff concluded that the project was ready for Planning Commission Review.
Staff docketed the project for the November 28, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. Because of
time constraints, the applicant was unable to update the plans with the agreed upon changes in time
for that meeting date and requested a continuance. Prior to the November 28, 2012, Planning
Commission meeting, staff forwarded the Commissioners updated building elevations and outlined
the changes made to address the DRC comments. At the November 28,2012, meeting, one of the
Commissioners stated that the project needed additional enhancements and recommended that the
DRC review the proposed changes prior to final Planning Commission review. The other
Commissioners agreed and voted to remand the project back to DRC for their review.
Design Changes:
The applicant made the following changes to the project to address the issues raised by the Design
Review Committee at the October 16, 2012, meeting:
1. A tile element was added and incorporated with the unit numbering at each unit entrance.
2. Added a tile element to either side of the entrance gates to the private courtyards along with a
number of tiled niches throughout the project.
3. The half window shutter treatments are to be eliminated on Buildings A and B and to be
replaced with metal canopies.
4. A scalloped edge treatment was added to half of the garage overhangs on Buildings A and B
and to the garage side building overhangs on Building C.
5. Decorative wood eave supports were added to the side elevations of Buildings A and B.
6. Extended decorative eave treatments were added to the garage side elevations of Buildings E
and F and to the left and right elevations of Building F.
ANALYSIS: Staff is pleased, overall, with the changes made by the applicant and feels that they
address the architectural deficiencies raised by the Committee. The additional tile elements, metal
canopies, scalloped edge overhangs, and decorative eaves each help to add visual interest and
accentuate the overall Spanish design theme. With these changes, staff feels the project is ready
for Design Review Committee review.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: None.
Secondary Issues: None.
DRC AGENDA
DRC2012-00726 — HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC
December 18, 2012
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning
Commission for final review.
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
Members Present:
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