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tiDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
L� J AGENDA
RAN
C ONGA MARCH 3, 2015 - 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
Mike Smith 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 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00545- A. Approved.
C&C DEVELOPMENT - The request to develop a 60-unit senior apartment
complex on 2.25 acres of land within the Low (L) Residential District (the
associated General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment applications
propose the High (H) Residential District and the Zoning Map Amendment also
proposes establishing the Senior Housing Overlay Zoning District (SH) on the
project site), located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, south of Base Line
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
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Road - APN: 0208-031-58 and 0208-031-59. Related files: Development
Agreement DRC2014-00610, CEQA Review CEQA2014-00008, General Plan
Amendment DRC2014-00546,and Zoning Map Amendment DRC2014-00547.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00745 B. Approved.
— KARISH ARCHITECHTS - Site plan and architectural review of a
15,821 square foot office/warehouse building on a.89 acre project site located
within the General Industrial (GI) Zoning District at the southeast corner of
Hellman Avenue and Feron Boulevard-APN: 0209-032-57.
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 7:45 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. Tom Grahn March 3, 2015
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00545 - C&C DEVELOPMENT - The request to develop a 60-unit,
three-story senior apartment complex on 2.25 acres of land within the Low (L) Residential District
(2-4 dwelling units per acre) (the associated General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map
Amendment applications propose the High (H) Residential District (24-30 dwelling units per acre)
and the Zoning Map Amendment also proposes establishing the Senior Housing Overlay Zoning
District (SH) on the project site), located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, south of Base Line
Road -APN: 0208-031-58 and 0208-031-59. Related files: Development Agreement DRC2014-
00610, CEQA Review CEQA2014-00008, General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00546, and
Zoning Map Amendment DRC2014-00547.
Design Parameters: On November 11, 1995, the Planning Commission approved Development
Review DR 95-22 for the development of a 158-unit, three-story, senior housing project within the
High (H) Residential District(24-30 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Base Line
Road, west of Archibald Avenue. This complex was subsequently developed in the mid to late
1990s.
The current project site is located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, south of Base Line Road.
The property to the north includes the Archibald Library in the Office Professional (OP) District
and the existing Villa Pacifica Senior Apartment complex in the High (H) Residential District and
Senior Housing Overlay Zoning District (SHOZD). The property to the south contains a church
within the Low (L) Residential District, and the property to the east and west contain existing
single-family residences within the Low (L) Residential District.
The project was designed to be compatible with and connect to the existing Villa Pacifica complex
to the north. The design of the building has a similar building massing; however, the project
architecture has been revised to include additional accent material. Additionally, the project was
designed to physically connect with the existing Villa Pacifica complex through the connection of
the project driveway at the western edge of the project site, various sidewalk connections along
the projects northern boundary, and through the removal of the existing wall along the south
boundary of the existing Villa Pacifica complex.
Staff has encouraged the applicant to establish a shared driveway approach with the adjacent
church property to the south. Although this agreement has not yet been finalized, the site plan
does identify a shared driveway both entirely within the project site and an alternative design
shared between the two properties.
Staff Comments:
Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
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1. The applicant worked with staff during the initial review of the project to incorporate
recommended design modifications to the project architecture; consequently, there are no
major design issues to address.
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 design issues.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. The Senior Housing Overlay Zoning District allows the City to grant a developer various
development incentives in order to reduce development costs associated with the
construction of housing oriented toward senior citizens of low and moderate income.
Development incentives can include a reduction in on-site parking, a density bonus, and
various fee waivers/reductions.
2. The applicant submitted a Development Agreement that in addition to establishing
occupancy criteria, identifies two development incentives. This includes:
a. Density Bonus: A request to increase the maximum project density from 24 dwelling
. units per acre to a maximum of 26.6 dwelling units per acre. On larger parcels a
project within the High Residential District is permitted a density range from 24 to 30
dwelling units per acre. Projects under 3 acres in size are restricted to developing at
the lower end of the density range, which limits the permitted density to 24 dwelling
units per acre.
b. Recreational Amenities: A request to duplicate recreational amenities in order to fulfill
the total number of recreational amenities for the project. Developments under
100 units are required to provide 4 recreational amenities including, 1) large lawn area,
2) enclosed tot lot, 3) spa or pool, and 4) barbecue facilities. The applicant is proposing
to duplicate amenities including 2 large lawn areas and 2 barbecue facilities.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee recommend approval of Design
Review DRC2014-00545.
Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Smith
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag March 3, 2015
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00745 — KARISH
ARCHITECHTS - Site plan and architectural review of a 15,821 square foot
office/warehouse building on a .89 acre project site located within the General Industrial
(GI) Zoning District at the southeast corner of Hellman Avenue and Feron Boulevard-
APN: 0209-032-57.
Project Overview: The applicant is requesting to construct a 15,821 square foot
industrial building on a .89 acre project site that is located at the southeast corner of
Hellman Avenue and Feron Boulevard. There is existing industrial development to the
east, west, and south and a vacant lot to the north. The project will take vehicle access
from a new extension of Feron Boulevard.
The project is in conformance will all development standards of the Development Code
including parking, setbacks, landscape coverage, site improvements and building
design. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is .39 percent which is below the maximum
permitted .60 percent FAR.
Staff Comments: Staff is pleased with the site layout and building design. The
architecture has a contemporary appearance that incorporates extensive use of tinted
glazing with a metal canopy over the front entrance. The glazing used at the front
entrance is carried over to a southwest corner of the building, creating visual interest and
continuity along the Hellman Avenue right-of-way. Form lines and narrow rectangular
glazing is provided on each elevation, carrying the architectural theme to all elevations.
The perimeter walls are designed to match the building providing a seamless
appearance. A large outdoor eating area is provided on the south side of the building
with a metal canopy.
Major Issues: None
Secondary Issues: None
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to
the Planning Commission for final review.
Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Smith
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag