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Home My WebLink About2015/03/03 - Agenda Packet THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA t DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE IsfoJ AGENDA CONGA MARCH 3, 2015 - 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 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- 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 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. 1 of 2 L'�-`��r{, I DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA tob MARCH 3, 2015 CHO ONOA B. 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. IIII. 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 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. I, Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 19, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 • 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: 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: DRC AGENDA DRC2014-00545 — C&C DEVELOPMENT March 3, 2015 Page 2 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: Staff Planner: Tom Grahn Members Present: 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 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 south west 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. Maior 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: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca and Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag