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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/09/16 - Agenda Packet THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA a ``h DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE L%.,,J AGENDA „RANCHO GA SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL To ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ Francisco Oaxaca Candyce Burnett_ Donald Granger Alternates: Ray Wimberly_ Frances Howdyshell_ Lou Munoz II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS I 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. MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00521 — MGC ARCHITECTS FOR BED BATH & BEYOND/BUY BUY BABY-A review of proposed exterior modifications to an existing building within a commercial center of about 504,000 square feet within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street — APN: 0229-411-01. Related files: Development Review DRC2004-01013, Minor Exception DRC2014-00661, and Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2014-00330. 1 of 3 ' '4- ''{ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Lewe J SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 RANCHO CUCAMONGA B. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT DRC2014-00330 — QUIEL BROS. SIGNS FOR SIGNATURE CENTER-A request to amend Uniform Sign Program#188 in conjunction with proposed exterior modifications to an existing building within a commercial center of about 504,000 square feet in the Industrial Park (IP) District located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street - APN: 0229-411-01. Related files: Development Review DRC2004-01013 and Minor Development Review DRC2014-00521. C. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19528 - SHAREEF AWAD - A request to subdivide a 58,745 square foot parcel into two lots within the Very Low(VL) Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at 13351 Banyan Street - APN: 0225-191-17. Related case: Variance DRC2014-00530. D. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00493-CONSOLIDATED CONSULTING-A request to develop a 16,260 square foot warehouse and a 12,600 square foot canopy at an existing 252,193 square foot fabricated steel manufacturing facility within the General Industrial (GI) Development District, located at 11200 Arrow Route - APN: 0208-961-26. 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 crkr tra DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Vi .l SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 OHO ONOA I, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist/I for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 3, 2014, 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 PM* Mike Smith September 16, 2014 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00521 – MCG ARCHITECTS FOR BED BATH & BEYOND/BUY BUY BABY: A review of proposed exterior modifications to an existing building within a commercial center of about 504,000 square feet in the Industrial Park (IP) District located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street; APN: 0229-411-01. Related files: Development Review DRC2004-01013, Minor Exception DRC2014-00661, and Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2014-00330. Design Parameters: The project site is a commercial center of about 504,000 square feet (11.6 acres) that is about 760 feet (east to west) by about 760 feet (north to south). The center was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on September 28, 2005 (related file: Development Review DRC2004-01013). The center is comprised of five (5) buildings with a combined floor area of about 120,000 square feet. The subject building of the current application is the largest building within the center (referred to as Building 1 in the original application) and has a floor area of 93,450 square feet. Until recently, most of the building was occupied by Tai Pan Trading; the remainder was occupied by The Alley. Tai Pan Trading has since 'downsized' while The Alley has vacated the building. The part of the building that was previously occupied by Tai Pan Trading will be occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby. The tenant space occupied by The Alley is currently occupied by TJ Maxx. With the exception of vacant properties to the north, the commercial center is bound on all sides by commercial development. The zoning of the center and all properties to the west, north, and east is Industrial Park (IP) District. The properties to the south are part of the Ontario Mills shopping center in the City of Ontario. The applicant, on behalf of Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby, proposes modifications to the south (front) elevation of the subject building. The primary modifications include the construction of new primary and secondary entrances for both tenants; construction of a raised 'tower' element with a curved parapet at each primary entrance; replacement of existing aluminum storefront and glazing with exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) panels; and removal of freestanding, decorative tilt-up screen wall panels. Additional modifications include installing graphic and opaque film on the windows located on the main tower element located at the midpoint of the building; removal/relocation of stone veneer at various locations; and minor changes to the parking, landscape, and hardscape areas to accommodate the new building entrances. The basic 'footprint' of the building will remain unchanged. The proposed modifications are generally consistent with the character of the subject building. The modifications will not significantly alter the architecture in a manner that will result in an outcome that is inconsistent with the original project as approved by the Planning Commission. The construction of new entrances for each tenant is standard practice. Similarly, the replacement of storefront glazing is common to address a tenant's specific aesthetic, operational, and/or security requirements. The addition of tower elements will comply with the City's guidelines and standards requiring well-defined building entrances. Although the proposed tower parapets will be curved and the parapets of the remainder of the building are straight/horizontal; this is not an issue as the difference further identifies each entrance. The only aspect of the project that cannot be recommended for approval (as proposed) is the installation of graphic film on the windows of the main tower element. The intent of the graphic film is to minimize visibility through the windows while simultaneously providing advertisement in an image format (it is unclear from the plans if they are applied to the exterior or interior side of the windows). Completely covering each window with this graphic film is not permitted per Section 17.74.070(B)(6) of the Development Code which states, "window signs (permanent or temporary) shall not cover more than thirty percent (30%) of the window area for each window of the establishment." The area of the windows covered by this film would have to be reduced to comply. However, this most likely will not achieve the applicant's objective of blocking visibility through each window. Furthermore, the appearance of the partially covered windows would be unusual and aesthetically awkward. 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. NONE Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Revise the window graphics proposed on the center tower element so that they are opaque and uniform in color, and installed on the interior side of each window. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Existing stone veneer on the remainder of the building, specifically on the center tower element and the `lighthouse' tower elements on either side of the area of work shall be protected in-place. 2. All existing amenities such as bike racks shall be protected in-place or relocated as close as possible to their original location. 3. New trash enclosures shall match the existing trash enclosures on-site and shall be designed and constructed per City standard. 4. New cart corral areas near the building shall be enclosed. The enclosure shall incorporate the stone veneer that is used on the building. The applicant should review the cart corrals at BevMo!, located at 12204 Foothill Boulevard for reference. 5. All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance, Uniform Sign Program #188, and any amendments to the sign program associated with Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2014-00330 that are approved by the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved, with the above-noted revisions incorporated, and forwarded to the Planning Manager for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Mike Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2014 UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT DRC2014-00330 — QUIEL SIGNS FOR BED BATH & BEYOND/BUY BUY BABY - A request to amend Uniform Sign Program #188 in conjunction with proposed exterior modifications to an existing building within a commercial center of about 504,000 square feet within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street; APN: 0229-411-01. Related cases: Development Review DRC2004-01013 and Minor Development Review DRC2014-00521. Background: The proposed Sign Program Amendment is for three (3) revisions to the existing uniform sign program that regulates the signs within the "Signature Center," a commercial center of approximately 504,000 square feet that is comprised of five (5) buildings. The amendment is to accommodate three (3) new primary tenants - Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby, and TJ Maxx. These tenants will occupy most of the floor area of the largest building in the center (Building 1) that was previously occupied by Tai Pan Trading and The Alley. Until recently, most of the building was occupied . by Tai Pan Trading; the remainder was occupied by The Alley. Tai Pan Trading has since downsized, while The Alley has vacated the building. The part of the building that was previously occupied by Tai Pan Trading will be occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby. The tenant space that was occupied by The Alley is now occupied by TJ Maxx. Design Parameters: Revision No. 1: In the Uniform Sign Program there is currently a mix of potential (or allowed) sign areas for three (3) "Primary Tenants" and four (4) "Secondary Tenants" on the south elevation of Building 1. The first revision is to change the quantity and location of the potential wall sign areas for "Primary Tenants" and delete the potential sign areas for "Secondary Tenants" altogether. The proposed sign areas will be on the tower elements that will be constructed at the respective primary entrances of pending tenants Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby. These proposed sign areas will be in addition to the existing sign areas in use by Tai Pan Trading and TJ Maxx. The proposed height for each sign area are about 10 feet and 8 feet for Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby, respectively. The proposed length for each sign area are approximately 30 feet and 20 feet for Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby, respectively. The overall area of each sign will be 300 square feet and 160 square feet, respectively. Staff notes to the Committee that the individual area of both signs exceeds the maximum of 150 square feet (per sign) applicable to retail establishments in multi-tenant centers per Table 17.74.080-1 of the Development Code and will need to be reduced in area accordingly. Consistent with the other signs within the commercial center, the text of the signs will be fabricated channel letters. The colors and fonts will be the trademark colors of the tenants. No wall signs are proposed on the other elevations. Revision No. 2: There are six (6) monument signs on the property — one (1) each at the driveways at Buffalo Avenue and Richmond Place on the east and west sides, respectively, of the commercial center (identified as MT1 and MT4); two (2) at the driveway at 4th Street (MT2 and MT3); and one (1) each at the southwest and southeast corners (the "corners") of the commercial center (CM1 and CM2). Signs MT1 — 4 are for the purposes of tenant identification while signs CM2 and CM3 are limited to identification of the commercial center ("Signature Center"). The second revision is to convert signs CM2 and CM3 to tenant identification signs. The proposed change on both signs eliminates the commercial center identification and replaces it with individual sign panels to allow tenant-specific identification, i.e. signs for Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby, and TJ Maxx. Signs MT1 - 4 will remain as-is. DRC AGENDA DRC2014-00330 — QUIEL SIGNS FOR BED BATH & BEYOND/BUY BUY BABY September 16, 2014 Page 2 Revision No. 3: The existing potential tenant sign area on the tower element located at the midpoint Building 1 is reserved for a primary tenant. The third revision is to allow this sign area to be used to identify the commercial center, i.e. "Signature Center." Text and graphics that are necessary to describe the technical and design details of the proposed amendment will be incorporated on pages 1, 10, 11, and 17. The remainder of the sign program, including the construction and design requirements for wall signs; category definitions, i.e. "Primary Tenant," "Secondary Tenant," etc.; sign restrictions, and tenant responsibilities will remain unchanged. 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. Per Table 17.74.080-1 of the Development Code, the maximum area of wall-mounted signs is 150 square feet. The wall-mounted signs for Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby have an area (as shown on the architectural drawings) of 300 square feet and 160 square feet, respectively. The area of both signs will need to be reduced accordingly. 2. Per Table 17.74.080-1 of the Development Code, the maximum height of wall-mounted project identification signs is 6 feet and the maximum area is 24 square feet. The proposed project identification sign area (as shown on the architectural drawings) appears to be larger than this. The area of this sign will need to be reduced accordingly. 3. Per Table 17.74.080-1 of the Development Code, the maximum height of monument signs is 8 feet. The height of the monument sign (as shown on Page 17 of the sign company's draft) exceeds this height and needs to be reduced accordingly. Note: the maximum area for monument signs is 24 square feet. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. The applicant shall submit a final draft of the amended Uniform Sign Program that incorporates the text and graphics that are necessary to describe the technical and design details (and corresponding deletions) of the proposed amendment. Page 11 of the final draft shall include a revised south elevation of Building 1 that matches the plans and sign locations prepared by MCG Architecture. The other pages shall include the corrections noted above. 2. The number of signs (wall and monument) that is permitted for each tenant shall comply with Table 17.74.080-1 of the Development Code. DRC AGENDA DRC2014-00330 — QUIEL SIGNS FOR BED BATH & BEYOND/BUY BUY BABY September 16, 2014 Page 3 3. The applicant is advised that any future changes to this sign program will require an application and fee to amend this Uniform Sign Program for review and approval by the Planning Manager and/or the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the amendment be approved, with the above-noted revisions incorporated, and forwarded to the Planning Manager for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: Attachments: Draft of Amended Uniform Sign Program #188, Excerpts Only (Prepared by Quiel Signs) Colored Elevation of Building (prepared by MCG Architects) DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag September 16, 2014 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19528 - SHAREEF AWAD - A request to subdivide a 58,745 square foot parcel into two lots within the Very Low (VL) Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at 13351 Banyan Street - APN: 0225-191-17. Related case: Variance DRC2014-00530 and Site Development Review DRC2014-00514. Project Overview: The applicant is requesting to subdivide a 58,745 square foot site into two parcels. The site is currently developed with a single-family residence which will be retained on Parcel 1. The applicant is also requesting a Variance (DRC2014-00530) for a reduction in the 200-foot lot depth requirement for the parcel with the existing residence (Parcel 1). This parcel will have a depth of 166 feet, 34 feet less than the 200-foot lot depth requirement. Both parcels conform to all other Development Code requirements and will be required to install all street improvements including the installation of a community equestrian trail. The final approval will include Site Development Review (DRC2014-00514) for the construction of a new circular driveway for the existing residence. Staff Comments: Staff is supportive of the proposed Tentative Parcel Map, Variance and Site Development Review. The Variance is necessary because of the odd shape of the existing parcel. The substandard parcel (Parcel 1) will have a similar parcel depth to the existing parcel to the west. The proposed circular driveway on Parcel 1 will make it easier to access Banyan Street without blocking traffic. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for their review and final decision. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tom Grahn September 16, 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00493 — CONSOLIDATED CONSULTING —A request to develop a 16,260 square foot warehouse and a 12,600 square foot canopy at an existing 268,524 square foot fabricated steel manufacturing facility within the General Industrial (GI) Development District, located at 11200 Arrow Route - APN: 020896126. Design Parameters: Steelscape currently maintains a 268,524 square foot facility on the north side of Arrow Route, west of Milliken Avenue. This includes 13,525 square feet of office, 252,193 square feet of warehouse, and 2,806 square feet of storage. The majority of the existing building is constructed with pre-fabricated metal siding. A small office area on the street front incorporates a brick façade. The site is bounded on the north and east by rail spur lines, and on the north, east, and west by existing industrial buildings. The applicant is proposing a 12,260 square foot warehouse addition, and a 12,600 canopy attached to the rear of the existing building. The structure is proposed to be constructed out of metal to match the existing building. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following design issue will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Within the Industrial land use requirements of the Development Code, the construction of new metal buildings is limited to the Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) land use designations. The Code does, however, allow the expansion of existing facilities consistent with their present design. The proposed addition is a metal design consistent with the warehouse, production line, and office buildings. Because the application proposes the addition of a metal building and canopy to the rear of an existing industrial building, the architecture is designed to be compatible with the existing architecture, and the proposed addition will not be visible from public right-of-way, staff has no comment on the proposed addition. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Development Review DRC2014-00493. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tom Grahn Members Present: