HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/06/03 - Agenda Packet - Action THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Si, DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
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C CA ONGA JUNE 3, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Rains Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL To ORDER I ACTION
Roll Call 7:00 PM
Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ Francisco Oaxaca X
Candyce Burnett_ Donald Granger X
Alternates: Ray Wimberly_ Frances Howdyshell_
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. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00583 - Creative Design Associates - Site A. Approved as
plan and architectural review of a 13-unit detached condominium project presented.
on 2.17 acres within the Low Medium (LM) Residential District (4-8
dwelling units per acre) for a site located on the west side of
Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street -
APN: 0202-131-27, 61 and 62. Related files: Tentative Tract Map 17444,
Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00942, Minor Exception DRC2013-00941,
Minor Exception DRC2014-00358, and Development District Amendment
DRC2005-00523. On October 10, 2007, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for
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Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. 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 the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration.
B. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00305 - BRAD BULLER FOR B. Continued to the
TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER - A review of a proposed change to the DRC meeting of June
color scheme/theme of an existing commercial complex of about 17, 2014 at the
69.9 acres within the Community Commercial (CC) District, Terra Vista requestofthe
Community Plan, located at the north side of Foothill Boulevard between applicant
Haven Avenue and Spruce Avenue -APNs: 1077-422-10, -11, -17, -60, -
62, -66 through -69, and -79 through -92.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP C. The project was
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subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M) approval with noted
and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald changes.
Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland
Empire Trail -APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review
DRC2013-00545,Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development
Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, Minor
Exception DRC2014-00161.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW D. The project was
DRC2013-01083 - MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposal for recommended for
46 single-family residences in conjunction with a 46-lot subdivision of approval with noted
about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M)and Low Medium(LM)Residential changes.
Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the
north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail-APN: 1076-181-01.
Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map
Amendment DRC2013-00887, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Tree
Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, and Minor Exception DRC2014-00161.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS I None.
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 I 8:02 p.m.
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.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag June 3, 2014
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00583 - Creative Design Associates - Site plan and architectural
review of a 13-unit detached condominium project on 2.17 acres within the Low Medium (LM)
Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for a site located on the west side of
Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street - APN: 0202-131-27, 61 and 62.
Related files: Tentative Tract Map 17444, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00942, Minor Exception
DRC2013-00941, Minor Exception DRC2014-00358, and Development District Amendment
DRC2005-00523. On October 10, 2007, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts
was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. 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 the previous
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Project Background: The project was previously approved on October 10, 2007, and the applicant
did not request a Time Extension or pull permits within the 5-year approval period. The Design
Review expired on October 10, 2012. The Tentative Tract Map(SUBTT 17444)has not expired due
to multiple extensions approved by the Legislature. The basic layout and building footprints are
similar to the originally approved project. The elevations have been updated to reflect Staff
comments.
The project site is located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, north of Monte Vista Street. It
includes 13 detached units and will be accessed by a shared drive with the mobile home park to the
west. The project is required to construct a new signalized intersection at Archibald Avenue and
Victoria Street. The new intersection will necessitate relocating the main entrance of the mobile
home park in order to align with Victoria Street.
Project Design: The project includes three plans-two 2-story models and one 1-story model. The
2-story models will each have two elevation types (Spanish and cottage)and will range in size from
1,697 to 2,145 square feet. The single-story model will have one elevation type (Spanish) and is
1,792 square feet. Each unit includes a minimum 15-foot rear yard, and there is 15 feet between the
units. The common open space amenities include two covered picnic tables with barbeque units, a
tot lot, and two open play areas. A two-car garage is included with each unit in addition to 11 guest
parking spaces, 7 parking spaces over the minimum requirement.
The project requires a Minor Exception for wall height. A 7-foot high wall is required along Archibald
Avenue and wrapping around unit 9 per the recommendations of the acoustical study.Additionally,
an up to 8 foot high wall is required for the walls separating Units 11 and 12 and Units 10 and 13
because of a 2-foot grade difference.
Staff Comments: Staff is pleased with the design and layout of the project. Each plan provides wall
and roof plane articulation, and the architectural theme is carried to all elevations. The project
conforms to all Development Code requirements except for wall height for which a Minor Exception
has been submitted.
Staff Comments: 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.
1. There are no major issues.
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Secondary Issues:
1. There are no secondary issues.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning
Commission for final approval.
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Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith June 3, 2014
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00305 - BRAD BULLER FOR TERRA VISTA TOWN
CENTER - A review of a proposed change to the color scheme/theme of the majority of an existing
commercial complex of about 69.9 acres within the Community Commercial (CC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan, located at the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and
Spruce Avenue -APNs: 1077-422-10, -11, -17, -60, -62, -66 through -69, and -79 through -92.
Site Characteristics: The project site is an existing commercial complex that consists of twenty-six (26)
parcels with a combined area of approximately 69.9 acres. The overall dimensions of the complex are
approximately 2,600 feet deep (east to west) and 1,600 feet (north to south). The project site is
developed with a commercial complex comprised of multiple buildings. To the east and west of the
project site are other commercial complexes. To the south is an office complex. To the north is a small
commercial development, an apartment complex (Santa Barbara at Terra Vista), and an office complex
(Terra Vista Business Park). The site has street frontage on Foothill Boulevard, Haven Avenue, Town
Center Drive, and Spruce Avenue to the south, west, north, and east, respectively. The zoning of the
site is Community Commercial (CC) District. The zoning of the properties to the west is General
Commercial (GC) District, while the properties to the south are zoned Industrial Park (IP) District. The
zoning of the properties to the north are Community Commercial (CC) District, Office Park (OPK) District,
and High (H) Residential District. The project site and the properties to the north and east are all within
the Terra Vista Community Plan.
General: The proposal applies to the majority of the complex - the large buildings that are occupied by •
, the anchor tenants (Target, Hobby Lobby, Old Navy, etc.) and various in-line tenants and the smaller pad
buildings occupied by a variety of restaurants and offices (Farrell's Ice Cream, Chili's, Panera Bread,
Wells Fargo Bank, etc.) along Foothill Boulevard. The proposal does not apply to the two (2) buildings
located at the northwest corner of the complex (APNs: 1077-422-47, -48, and -56) that are occupied by,
for example, CVS Pharmacy, Five Guys, 1-800-Flowers, and Conroy's. The applicant proposes to
change the color scheme/theme for the aforementioned buildings because they have concluded that the
current color palette is outdated. The proposal does not include any changes to the architecture,
materials, decorative features, and/or floor area of any of the buildings. The new color palette is an effort
to more clearly define buildings and building entrances and otherwise establish a distinct identity for the
overall complex relative to nearby shopping centers that are similar in size and for individual tenants.
The relatively neutral colors of the complex will be replaced with a mix of bolder colors within three (3)
palettes on Route 66, Harvest, and Chaparral themes (refer to the plans for color elevations of each
building for more information).
The proposed color scheme/theme is a significant departure from the scheme/theme that has been
applied to the subject commercial complex and other, similar commercial developments throughout the
City. However, staff believes that the proposal is consistent with the ongoing evolution of the City's
design standards. Within the last several years the City has approved several projects with similarly bold
color pallets. An example of this is the commercial complex located at the northwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard where the entrances for the anchor tenants such as Best Buy, REI,
and Fresh & Easy are boldly identified with their brand colors. On a smaller scale, individual buildings
have been approved (for either new construction or refurbishment) that have bold color pallets and/or
signature architecture that are unique to a particular business' brand such as Lazy Dog Café, Farrell's
Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant, and Sonic Burger.
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Staff Comments: 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.
1. Although staff concludes that the proposed palette is consistent with the ongoing evolution in the
City's built environment and other projects that have recently incorporated bold and corporate
colors, because of the scale and prominence of the established commercial center along two
prominent arterials, staff requests that the Committee provide input and feedback regarding the
appropriateness of the color scheme, the proposed three color palettes, and any other issues
identified by the Committee as result of the applicant's proposal.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
Staff has observed several architectural features that are (or appear to be) in need of repair. These
areas should be repaired as part of this color scheme/theme update.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning
Manager for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
The item was continued to the meeting of June 17, 2014 at the request of the applicant.
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
Members Present: Oaxaca, Granger
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith June 3, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18912 - MANNING HOMES -
A review of a proposed 46-lot subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M)
and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue at
the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail - APN: 1076-181-01. Related files:
Pre Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development
Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-01083 —
MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposal for 46 single-family residences in conjunction with a 46-lot
subdivision of about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts
located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland
Empire Trail - APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map
Amendment DRC2013-00887, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Tree Removal Permit
DRC2013-00889, and Minor Exception DRC2014-00161.
Site Characteristics: The project site is a rectangular parcel with an overall area of approximately
312,000 square feet (7.16 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 1,200 feet deep
(east to west) and 250 feet (north to south). The project site is generally vacant with the exception of a
single-family residence that was built in ca. 1915 that is located at the east side of the project site near
Ramona Avenue. To the west of the project site, is an equestrian/pet supplies retail store (CW Feed &
Pet). To the north and east are single-family residences. To the south is an apartment complex
(Sycamore Springs) and a mobile home park (Ramona Villa Mobile Home Estates). The site has street
frontage on Archibald Avenue and Ramona Street to the west and east, respectively. Adjacent and
parallel to the south property line of the site is the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, which is partially '
completed at this location.
The zoning of the west half of the site is Medium (M) Residential District, while the zoning of the east half
of the site is Low Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the property to the west is Medium
High (MH) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the north is Low Medium (LM) Residential
District. The zoning of the properties to the east is Low (L) Residential District. The subject property is
generally level with a slope that trends from west to east; the elevations at the west and east sides of the
property are approximately 1,398 feet and 1,373 feet, respectively.
Associated Applications/Background: The applicant, in conjunction with the subject applications,
proposes to change the zoning of the eastern half of the project site to Medium (M) Residential District
(Related file: Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887). The applicant has elected to develop the
property according to the requirements outlined in Table 17.36.010-2 — Optional Development Standards
which will allow for more flexibility in developing the site. However, as the Development Code currently
does not have optional development standards for single-family residential development in the Medium
(M) Residential District, the applicant, in coordination with staff, is in the process of creating standards
that apply to, for example, lot dimensions, setbacks, and lot coverage.
General: The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 45 lots for a single-family residential
development. The lots will be developed in accordance with standards that are currently being
developed as noted above. Individual lot areas will range between 4,013 square feet to 10,529 square
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feet; the average lot area is 4,907 square feet. The depth of each lot will be at least 90 feet with the
exception of Lots 26, 27, 44, and 45. Those lots will have a depth of between approximately 60 feet and
80 feet. The width of each lot, except the above-noted lots, at the required front setback will be between
45 feet and 50 feet. Lots 26, 27, 44, and 45 will have a width of between 65 feet (Lot 27) to 137 feet (Lot
26).
Access to the subdivision will be via a new public street connected directly to Ramona Street. This street
will terminate with a cul-de-sac at the west side of the project site. For emergency purposes, a second
point of access referred to as an Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) will be provided at the end of the
cul-de-sac and connect to Archibald Avenue via a specialized driveway. The technical and design
details of this driveway are still in process. Parallel to the south property line, the applicant will "build-out"
the missing segment of the Pacific Electric trail between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Street. This
segment will have a decomposed granite surface and will match the existing segments of the trail that
continue to the east and west of the site. It will complement the existing, concrete-surfaced component
of the trail that follows the same general alignment.
In conjunction with the tentative tract map, the applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence
on each lot for a total of 45 single-family residences. Although all of the houses will be two-story, this
does not conflict with Section 17.122.010(A)(1)(a) of the Development Code. This Code section requires
that a minimum of 25 percent of a residential development be comprised of single-story houses;
however, the requirement only applies to residential development with lots in excess of 7,200 square
feet.
The applicant proposes four (4) types of architectural themes (elevations) — Traditional, Bungalow,
Spanish, and Cottage. Each house will incorporate a variety of materials to varying degrees depending
on the theme. Each house will have an articulated footprint/floor plan and profile. The applicant
proposes three (3) distinct footprints — Plans 1, 2, and 3, and reverse footprints of each for a total of six
(6) footprints. The number of available footprints will comply with Table 17.122.010-1 of the
Development Code. Because the footprints and profiles of each house differ, there will be a variety of
movement in the wall planes and roof lines.
Staff Comments: 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.
1. Spanish (all Plans) — Revise the Spanish-themed elevations so that they incorporate more features
that are characteristic of the architectural theme including arched and/or recessed windows (with
shutters having the corresponding curved top edge) and wrought iron accents on all elevations.
2. All themes (all Plans) — Provide more variety in the roof pitches — do not limit the pitch of the roof to
only 4:12 or 5:12.
3. All themes (all Plans) —Add decorative pot shelves at the windows on the rear elevations.
4. Cottage and Bungalow (all Plans) —Add a decorative stone veneer wainscot and trimcap to the front
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and rear elevations and base of the columns/pillars that support the porch cover at the entrances.
5. Traditional (all Plans) — Add a decorative brick veneer wainscot and trimcap to the front and rear
elevations and base of the columns/pillars that support the porch cover at the entrances.
6. All themes except Spanish (all Plans) — At the front elevation, the decorative veneer shall 'wrap'
around the corners of each house and terminate at the return wall. At the rear elevation, the
decorative veneer shall wrap around the corners of each house and terminate at a point at least
3 feet from the corner.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. Add decorative windows on all garage doors.
2. The molding along the top of the stone or brick veneer wainscots shall also be stone or brick and not
foam.
3. All rock veneer shall be real river rock and not synthetic.
Staff Recommendation: With Major and Secondary Issues addressed to the satisfaction of the
Committee, staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission
for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff presented a brief overview of the project and summarized the major/secondary issues relating to
the architecture and site development. The applicant followed with a response to the comments report.
He noted that his design team had addressed some of the comments prior to the meeting. The applicant
and the Committee discussed the other comments and various solutions to address them. The
Committee accepted the applicant's proposed solutions (that were already completed) and recommend
approval subject to the completion of the following revisions (to be verified by Staff prior to review and
action by the Planning Commission):
1. Add decorative ironwork details and arched windows and/or recessed windows on the front and rear
elevations of the Spanish theme;
2. The roof pitch of the Cottage theme shall be 6:12;
3. Add stone veneer to the Cottage theme and brick veneer to the Traditional theme (front and rear
elevations) - the Bungalow theme does not need any veneer;
4. Add pot shelves at some of the windows of all themes;
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5. Add windows on the garage doors of at least 50 percent of the homes within the subdivision; and
6. Add vertical elements to the garage doors of the Bungalow and Traditional themes.
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
Members Present: Oaxaca, Granger