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Home My WebLink About2012/12/04 - Agenda Packet cgitthit THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA k DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE L� J AGENDA UU oNcA DECEMBER 4, 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. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-The design review of a detailed Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof-mounted solar panels and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof-mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre)within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street -APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On 1 of 3 • tsS i DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Lz-MJ DECEMBER 4, 2012 RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by'the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048(Phase I). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof-mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof-mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street-APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase I). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). 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 1 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. 2 of 3 vs I DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Ltee DECEMBER 4, 2012 RANCHO COCAMONGA 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 November 21, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • 3 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger December 4, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of a detailed Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof-mounted solar panels and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof-mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street-APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase I). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618-CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-A request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof-mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof-mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street-APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase I). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). Project Background: On April 14, 2004,the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) DRC2003-00048, a master plan for a recreational and boat storage facility on 9.87 acres of land at the intersection of the eastbound 210 Freeway and 1-15 Freeway interchange, north of Victoria Street. At the time the Planning Commission approved CUP DRC2003-00048, the entitlement was specifically limited to approval of Phase I, with only Phase II being indicated as a conceptual layout for future development of the site. Phase I approval consisted of 165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square foot office and caretaker residence and a 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and boats. On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, Phase II of the project. Phase II consists of 393 self-storage units that will vary in square footage. Phase I construction was recently completed, and construction on Phase II has not started because of current market conditions being soft. Additionally, the applicant is currently analyzing his business plan for Phase II and may alter the self-storage facility in the future. Project Surroundings: Immediately to the south of the project site is the 1-15 Freeway, and to the north is the 1-210 Freeway. To the southwest, across the San Sevaine Drainage Channel, is the Victoria Street Basin, and to east is the 1-15 Freeway. Approximately 200 feet west and northwest of the project site, across the flood control channel, are single-family dwelling units. Access to the 3.6-acre parcel is from Victoria Street via an access road,just west of the 1-15 Freeway overpass. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00616 AND DRC2012-00618— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES December 4, 2012 Page 2 Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing the following revisions to the previously approved Phase I: 1) add covered parking to the open RV parking stalls with roof-mounted solar panels; 2) modify existing Buildings A, H, and J to include roof-mounted solar panels; and 3) add 12 recreational, uncovered vehicle parking stalls. The applicant has designed the ends of the covered parking to be architecturally integrated into the building design. Because of the falling elevation of the 1-210 eastbound Freeway to the 1-15 southbound Freeway ramp, the covered parking canopies will be only slightly visible to vehicles. The solar panels will be mounted parallel to the roof plane,thereby being only moderately visible to motorists(see cross sections on Sheet C-4). The solar panels will produce enough annual energy to contribute to the electrical grid, contributing over 5.2 million kWhr, or enough energy for approximately 529 homes. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. As noted above, the architect applicant has designed the ends of the covered parking to be architecturally integrated into the building design. Staff finds that covered parking canopies and the roof-mounted solar panels will be an architectural and environmental enhancement to the project; accordingly, there are no Major Issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. There are no Secondary Issues. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Signs are not permitted on the solar panels or canopies. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the proposed project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner Donald Granger Members Present: