HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/06/17 - Agenda Packet - Action THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
ti AGENDA
cu oNCn JUNE 17, 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 p:m.
Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP A. The project was not
SUBTT18928 —ALEX MUSTAPHA -A request to create a Tract Map for approved. Revisions
an 8-unit townhouse development for a 1.02-acre site within the Medium are needed and return
Residential District, located at 7490 Carnelian Street-APN: 0207-022-11. toDRC.
This project is categorically exempt per Section 15332 (In-Fill Development
Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA
Guidelines. It is a Class 32 categorical exemption because the project
includes in-fill development consistent with the applicable General Plan
designation and regulations. Related files: Design Review
DRC2013-00824 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00825.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW B. The project was
DRC2013-00824 — ALEX MUSTAPHA - Design review for an 8-unit not approved.
townhouse development on 1.02 acre within the Medium Residential Revisions are needed
District located at 7490 Carnelian Street-APN: 0207-022-11. This project and return to DRC
is categorically exempt per Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)of
the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. It
is a Class 32 categorical exemption because the project includes in-fill
development consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and
regulations. Related files: SUBTT18928 and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2013-00825.
C. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00825 - ALEX MUSTAPHA - A C. The project was
request to remove 26 trees related to Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18928 not approved.
and Design Review DRC2013-00824 for a 1.02-acre site within the Revisions are needed
Medium Residential District, located at 7490 Carnelian Street - and return to DRC
APN: 0207-022-11.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00305- BRAD BULLER FOR D. The project was
TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER - A review of a proposed change to the approved. The
color scheme/theme of an existing commercial complex of about applicant will need an
63.6 acres within the Community Commercial (CC) District, Terra Vista inspection on a test
Community Plan, located at the north side of Foothill Boulevard between area (accent colorsy
y then final approval by
Haven Avenue and Spruce Avenue -APNs: 1077-422-10, -11, -17, -60, - Planning Manager
62, -66 through -69, and -79 through -92 and/or DRC on the
color before applying
to the rest of the
building(s).
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 18:03p.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. Mayuko Nakajima June 17, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18928 - ALEX
MUSTAPHA - A request to create a Tract Map for an 8-unit townhouse development for a
1.02-acre site within the Medium Residential District located at 7490 Carnelian Street - APN:
0207-022-11. This project is categorically exempt per Section 15332 (In-Fill Development
Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. It is a Class
32 categorical exemption because the project includes in-fill development consistent with the
applicable General Plan designation and regulations. Related files: Design Review
DRC2013-00824 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00825.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00824 - ALEX
MUSTAPHA - Design review for an 8-unit townhouse development on 1.02 acre within the
Medium Residential District, located at 7490 Carnelian Street - APN: 0207-022-11. This project
is categorically exempt per Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California
Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. It is a Class 32 categorical exemption
because the project includes in-fill development consistent with the applicable General Plan
designation and regulations. Related Files: SUBTT18928 & Tree Removal Permit
DRC2013-00825.
• TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00825-ALEX MUSTAPHA - A request to remove 26 trees
related to Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18928 and Design Review DRC2013-00824 for a 1.02-acre
site within the Medium Residential District located at 7490 Carnelian Street -APN: 0207-022-11.
Design Parameters: The project location is a 1.02-acre site zoned Medium Residential (8-14
du/ac), located on the west side of Carnelian Street, south of Base Line Road. There is an existing
single-family residence that is proposed for demolition as part of this project. The property is
about 100 feet in width and the lot extends approximately 441 feet west along the northern side
and 431 feet west along the southern side (to the flood control easement). There is a regional
trail along the Flood Control easement, single-family residential and a water tank owned by
San Bernardino County Flood Control to the south, and both single-family and multi-family
residential to the north.
Proiect Description and Architectural Design: The applicant is proposing to construct an 8-unit
townhouse development along the south side of the property. The product proposes a 2nd floor
and a garage for each unit. The lot coverage is approximately 20 percent. There is an open
private/common space proposed, which includes an open lawn area, tot lot play area and a
barbecue/picnic area. Each unit will have a private landscaped front lawn area (298 square feet),
with the exception of Unit 8 (198 square feet). This reduced landscaped area was to
accommodate the pedestrian walkway that fronts all of the units.
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At initial submittal, the design was lacking in architectural details and elements. The applicant
has been working with staff to incorporate additional elements to the project to enhance the
Spanish architecture theme. Added elements include: Decorative scalloped edges, window trim,
exposed rafters, Spanish style red tile roofing material, addition of shutters, decorative wrought
iron railings, and sectional garage door details. Additionally, front porches were added to create
articulation along the north elevation.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2013-00824 AND SUBTT18928 —ALEX MUSTAPHA
June 17, 2014
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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. Does the design meet the intent of the Spanish architectural style?
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. The General Plan indicates a proposed Trail Head (Figure CS-3) just west of the project
site. There is a steep slope, approximately 20 feet in grade difference that exists towards
the west side of the site, adjacent to the regional trail. Because of the size of the project
and the existing topography, staff has determined that access to the trail was not feasible.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All future Double-Detector Check (DDC) and Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be
screened per Section 17.48.050 (A)(4) of the Development Code.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval and
forward the project to the Planning Commission for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Design Review Committee (DRC) directed the applicant to work with staff to re-design the
project. The DRC would like to see more variations between the units. Some suggestions made
were to create arched doors and/or windows, utilize recessed windows or bordering, alternate
scalloped edging to some units and not the others, include corbels under edges, have variations
in roof lines, use various types of iron work, and recessed wall planes.
These details shall be used creatively to add a sense of uniqueness to each unit. Not all units
have to look identical.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mayuko Nakajima
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith June 17, 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.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2014-00305- BRAD BULLER FOR TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER
June 17, 2014
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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.
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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 Committee reviewed and accepted the applicant's color scheme/theme as proposed subject to the
condition that the applicant, prior to fully applying any of the paint colors (described as "Accent Colors" in
the plans submitted to the City for review), paint a small test area where each of the corresponding new
colors will be applied for inspection and evaluation by the City. Approval to continue with the application
of the paint to the subject building(s) will be contingent on acceptance by the Planning Manager and/or
the Design Review Committee of the colors as they actually appear.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
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