HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/08/09 - Agenda Packet - WorkshopCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 9, 1995
7:45 P.M.
WORKSHOP
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
II.
IlL
IV.
Roll Call
Chairman Barker
Vice Chairman McNiel
Commissioner Lumpp
Announcements
New Business
Commissioner Melcher
Commissioner Tolstoy
A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 95-02 - LOVELAND CHURCH - A proposed
church located on the south side of Base Line Road between the 1-15 and
Emmett Way - APN: 1100-011-03, 04, 06, and 07 and 1100-021-04.
1. Site Design
a. Access and Circulation
b. Building Orientation
2. Building Design
a. Compliance of Proposed Building Design with Architectural and
Design Guidelines of the Etiwanda Specific Plans
Public Comments
This is the time andplace for the general public to address the Commission. Items to
be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
V. Commission Business
B. DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AND PHILOSOPHY
VI. Adjournment
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 P.A/[ adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only
with the consent of the Commission.
I, Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the CRy of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certifj2 that
a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 3, 1995, at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.~~ Drive, Rancho Cucatnonga.
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 3 1995
TO: Cha' an and Members of the Planning Commission
FR rad Buller, City Planner
B Nancy Fang, AICP, Senior Planner
BJECT: PRE-APPLICATION 95-02 - LOVELAND CHURCH - A proposed church
the south side of Base Line Road, .between the I-15 and Emmett
Way - APN: 1100-011-03, 04, 06, 07, and 1100-021-04.
The above described item is scheduled for a workshop following the regular August 9,
1995, Planning Commission meeting. Attached for the Commission's review is a copy of
the letter from the applicant and the proposed site and building design for Loveland
Church. Also, a copy of the Architectural and Design Guidelines of the Etiwanda Specific
Plan is attached for the Commission's reference. Staff will present an oral report at the
meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or Nancy Fang at
989-1861, extension 2252.
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Attachments:
Exhibit "A" -
Exhibit "B" -
Letter from Applicant
Architectural and Design Guidelines from the Etiwanda
Specific Plan
ITEM A
JESUS IS LORD
July 25, 1995
Mr. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Planning Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
RE: LOVELAND CHURCH
Dear Mr. Coleman:
Loveland Church hereby requests a Pre-Application review of its proposed new facility at 13053
Baseline Road. Several criteria combine to justif~j the need for this pre-application process:
The church, as applicant, is not a developer who is highly familiar and experienced with
the process of obtaining a Conditional Use Permit in the city ofRancho Cucamonga. The
Pre-Application process will help the church in fulfilling its desire to improve the
property in a way that enhances the overall conunity while accomplishing its own
design goals and ministry objectives.
The project, which involves more than 11 acres of property adjacent to a major freeway
and arterial street, is of suffident magnitude that the Pre-Application review will be
beneficial to both the city and the church. It is the church' s desire to clearly identify the
priority objectives of the Planning Commission early in the process so that the site and
building design can address the input in an appropriate manner. Furthermore, there is
curren~y no built example of this project type and size within the Etiwanda Specific Plan
The church in building its proposed facility wishes to support the City of Rancho Cucamonga's
goal of quality design which enhances the community and is of lasting value to both the
community and the church itself. A heavy emphasis will be placed on communit~ oriented open
landscaped space. While the site must accommodate substantial parkinB for Sunday mominB, the
site design is clearly pedestrian friendly and people oriented. Landscape plant materials for
sereenin8 and shading will reduce impact of parking areas. It is the church's intent to provide a
campus that meets and exceeds the expectation of the city in its general guidelines and fits well
within the overall character of the community of Etiwanda.
13053 BASELINE ROAD · RANCliO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 · (909) 899-0777 · (909) 899-3423 (FAX)
The church corporarely, the Pastor, staff, and the members as individuals, have proven themselves
as citizens committed to impacting the community in a positive manner. The church's vision for
continued growth and ministry within the community defines the purpose of the proposed facility.
This purpose must be the central factor impacting the design of both building and site.
The magnitude and scale of the proposed facility make it difficult if not impossible to follow the
specific architectural guidelines (barn style) introduced in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Any attempt
to do so would result in a grotesque caricature which would undermine the true objectives of the
plan. The proposed building in its placement, landscaping and massing seeks to blend with the
community and meet or exceed the objectives of the Etiwanda Specific Plan in the following
ways:
The proposed fadlity and site design is informal, rather than formal. The proposed design
is environmentally sensitive, seeking to maintain existing trees to the greatest possible
extent and introducing new landscape features such a~ berms and knobs which reinforce
the rural character of the community.
The proposed building design will relate strongly to the lendscape features. Betins around
the building will offer a low profile for such a large facility. Strategically placed trees and
other plant material will reinforce the building's connection to the site. Curved roof
forms, glass window expanses, and natural colon will reflect landscaping, distant
mountains, and the sky above in a dramatic but subtle manner.
C. Landscape features, including ~creen or retaining wafts will incorporate native fieldstone
as suggested in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Set well away from the street, the building,
adjacent pln~,~.. courtyards, and play areas will accomplish the objective of relating to
people, rather than automobiles.
Loveland Church greatly appreciates the consideration of the Commission during this exciting
phase of preparation for enhanced ministry in the City of Rancho Cucamongn and the greater
metropolitan area. Any dialogue, discussion, and refinements which will enhance the project fi'om
the church's perspective and the city's perspective will be most welcome. In this way we can
work together to build a better community for ourselves end for future generations.
Steven D. Newton, Agent
Loveland Church
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13053 BASELINE ROAD · RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 · (909) 89943777 · (909) 899-3423 (FAX)
5.42 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
.100 Intent
It is the intent of this article to encourage preservation of
e=[qting structures with signi/ieant architectural or historical
merit, and to preserve struetures or elements wiljeh reinforce
the eharaeter of Etiwanda. It is also the intent to assure that
new developent be designed in a manner that is sensitive to, and
compatible with, the character of Etiwanda.
Projects which in the opinion of the Design Review Committee
do not meet the intent of this article shah not be recommended
for approval.
.200 General Guidelines Applicable To All Projects
.201
Project design shah be guided by site-specific factors
such as views, mature vegetation, topography,
surrounding development, solar access and similar
considerations. The use of designs and site plans
prepared for another site shah not be permitted unless
successfully modified to local conditions.
.202
Architectural and design elements which relate to the
existing and desired character of Etiwanda are best
described as:
rural, rather than urban
informal, rather than formal
- traditional, rather than contemporary
- rustic, rather than polished
- low profile, rather than massive
- relating to people, rather than automobiles
The sketches in this soetion and throughout the
document are intended to illustrate various
architectural elements and materials that are consistent
with the character of the community.
.300 Residential Projects Contalnin~ Four Dwellings or Less
.301
The project shah be designed in a manner that is
sensitive to, and compatible with, the character of the
surrounding area.
.302 Excessive repetition of identical 'single family
structures shah be discouraged.
Article 5.42
.400 Notable Existing Struetures
,500
.401
Figure 5-44 identifies existing structures of historical or
architectural merit or structures which otherwise
contribute to the character and visual quality of
Etiwanda.
.402
A reasonable effort shah be made to encourage the
preservation of structures identified in Figure 5-44 as
follows:
(a)
Such existing structures and uses located on legal
lots of record shall be considered as conforming
to provisions of Section 5.2 of this chapter,
regardless of lot size, setbacks and similar
existing conditions, provided public health, safety
or welfare is not threatened.
(b)
Such existing structures shah be incorporated
into the design-of new d.evelopment wherever
possible. On lots of one acre or more, these
structures shah not be included in density
ealc,,lations, and will not reduce the number of
new dwellings permitted.
(e)
In the OP and CS/OL Districts, such structures
may be converted to non-residential uses, subject
to the provisions of the OP and CS/OL Districts,
respectively.
Move-Ons
.501 General:
Except as. specified below, move-ons for residential
purposes shall be subject to regulations in effect
elsewhere in the City, in accordance with the
Development Code.
.502 Move-ons within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District:
In addition to meeting city-wide criteria, structures to
be moved into the E/OL District must be of significant
architectural or historical merit Or must otherwise
reinforce the character of Etiwanda Avenue.
.503 Move-ons within the Community Service Overlay
District:
Provisions of .401 and .402 shall prevail, except that
such-structures may also be used for limited impact
non-residential purposes, subject to the limitations of
the CS/OL District, Section 5.25.400
5-41
Article 5.42
.600
Residential Projects of Five Dwellings or More Developed Under
Basic Development Standards (Figure 5-2)
.601
The project shah be designed in a manner that is
sensitive to, and compatible with, the character of the
surrounding area.
.602
While no specific architectural style is required,
dwelling design shah incorporate at least some elements
of traditional architectural styles found in Etiwanda,
such as the following:
- Traditional materials
- Building masses broken into smaller
components
- Verandas/porches
- Dormers/cupolas
- Variety in roof Hnes; large roof projections
- Garages.de-emphasized (Side-on, detached)
- Bay windows
Field stone foundations or veneers
Prominent Chimneys
.603
Architectural treatment and detailing shall appear on
all elevations visible from public areas.
.604
Excessive repetition of single family structures with
identical floor plans and elevations shall ,be
discouraged. Foot prints and elevations shall be varied
per Figure 5-45.
.605
In the ER & VL Districts, front yard setbacks along
public streets shah be staggered up to 10 feet.
.606_
At least 50% of all garages within single family tracts
shah be detached, side-on, or set behind front part of
dwelling.
.607
Driveways shah not exceed 16' in width through public
parkway frontages.
.608
Two-story structures should not be planned for corner
parcels, unless extra deep sethacks are used.
.609
.610
At least 5096 of dwellings shah not be plotted parallel to
the street frontage.
Property lines should be staggered as much as possible
to create variety.
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Article 5.42
.700
Residential Projects of Five Dwellings.or More Developed Under
Optional Development Standards (Figure 5-3)
.701
The project shall be designed in a manner that is not
only sensitive to, and compatible with the character of
Etiwanda, but also reinforces that character through an
integrated design and architectural theme.
.702
While no specific architectural style is required, the
integrated theme selected shah reflect the traditional
architectural styles found in Etiwanda, including but not
limited to the following:
(a) Victorian
Characteristics:
fieldstone foundations
steep gables and roofline
porches and verandas
bay windows
vertieal windows
roundheaded windows
clapboard & fascia
board & batton siding
large roof projections
shake or composition roofing
(b) California Bungalow
Charaoteristics:
Hip or gable roof/gently sloping
Large front porehes/verandas
Fieldstone foundations
(e) California Ranch
Characteristics:
Low, rambling
Rustic, informal
(d)
Any other integrated design style which in the
opinion of the Design Review Committee meets
the intent of this article.
.703
Materials, textures, and architectural detailing shall be
consistent with the design theme.
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Article 5.42
.704
.705
.706
.707
.708
.709
.710
.711
Colors shall be consistent with the design theme and
compatible with facade materials..
Multi-family structures shall be attached in small
groups and clustered around common facilities. Building
masses shall be broken by architectural elements such
as overhangs, trellises, projections, reveals, and
awnings, and other elements which contribute to the
building's character.
Attached dwellings shall be staggered to provide relief
and a sense of variety. Attached units appearing in
rows with blank facades shall be discouraged.
Duplex and triplex units shall be designed to present an
image of large scale family structures. In addition,
generous setbacks should be provided to compliment the
appearanee of a large single family structure.
Developments may be phased provided that each phase
is integrated into a master plan which ensures
completeness of functional and visual elements.
Buildings shall be located in a manner which enhances
the architecture and de-emphasizes vehicular parking
and circulation. This may be accomplished through
landscaping techniques such as moundlag or screening.
Unless otherwise required for noise attenuation, solid
fence materials should not be located adjacent to public
areas (sidewalks, commons, equestrian trails, etc.).
View fencing shall be used wherever possible to prevent
a "walled" effect.
A contiguous greenway designed to link private common
areas with public areas, shall provide at. least one
connection across the project site, and shall:
(a)
Have a minimum average width of 20 feet, but at
no point be less than 10 feet wide.
(b) Have adequate provisions for pedestrian
circulation.
(c)
In the EQ/OL District, provide for equestrian
(Feeder TraiD use.
(d)
Provide a connection to an existing or planned
greenway located on adjacent property.
(e) Be dedicated as an easement.
5-44
Article 5.42
.800 Commercial and Office Developments
.801
All commercial and office professional development
shall be designed in a manner sensitive to, and
compatible with the character of surrounding residential
areas; and
.802
shall be designed to reinforce the rural image of
Etiwanda by emulating the "Barn" style. Examples of
the "Barn" style are illustrated on faeing psge.
.803
All commercial and office signage shah be designed in a
manner which is consistent with the "Barn" design
theme, and shall otherwise meet all criteria of the
City's Uniform Sign Ordinance.
.804
Commereial facilities should include plazas, shaded
seating areas, bike racks, kiosks, and other public
faeilities and open spaces.
.805
Provide for non-motorized aneess between the
commercial facilities and edjaeent areas through the
interior boundaries of the site, with the intent to
eonneet to nearby trails, greenways and local streets.
.900 Overlay Districts
.901 Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District:
(a)
All struetures shall be designed to enhance and
reinforce the visual and historical character and
quality of Etiwanda Avenue.
(b)
While no specific architectural style is required,
the style selected shall reflect the traditional
architectural styles found along Etiwanda
Avenue. The use of fieldstone as a major design
ela merit is strongly encouraged.
(e)
Residential structures containing more than one
dwelling shall be designed to present an image of
large single family structures. Careful attention
to the plaeement of entrances, garages and
private open space areas shah be required to
reinforce the single family image.
(d) Provis!ons of Artiele 5.25.300 shah also apply.
.903 Equestrian Overlay Distriet
The design of residential structures shah reflect a
distinetly rural theme. The design of detached garages
and other accessory buildings should also reinforce the
rural theme, as should open fencing, lack of uniformity
in siting, predominance of one story structures, and
careful attention to the choice of materials used.
fieldstone foundations,
veneers
I ~al!
fieldstone walls,
detailing
steep gables,
traditional detailing
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dormers,
roofing patterns
traditional materials,
cupolas
variety in roof
attention to detail
r
vertical windows,
- clapboard siding
'* rlety in
: :' ':i1 ':~-~-~-~"" ! roof lines,
traditional forms,
materials
BARN STYLE ELEMENTS
CITY OF RANCHO CUCA/VIONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
August 9, 1995
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Brad Buller, City Planner
Dan Coleman: Principal Planner
]DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AN]D PHILOSOPHY
At the Planning Commission meeting held on June 14, 1995, it was requested that a workshop be
scheduled regarding this item. At the request of the Commission, that workshop was continued from
July 12 to August 9. The Commission also requested the attached copies of the enabling legislation
for the design review process. As you know, this section was amended last year as part of the City's
streamlining of the development review process (see attached Ordinance 528).
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Attachment: Development Code Section 17.06.010
Ordinance No. 528
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Section 17.06.010
CHAPTER 17.06
LAND DEVELOPMENT R~V'I~W
Seetim 17.06.010
Developmes~t/Deslgn Review
A. Purpose and Intent
This section establishes the review procedures for residential, commercial,
industrial, and institutional development proposals to facilitate project
review by local responsible agencies and the Development/Design Review
Committees in a timely and efficient manner; to ensure that development
projects comply with all applicable lcoal design guidelines, standards, and
ordinances; to minimize adverse effects on surrounding properties and the
environment; and are consistent with the General Plan which promotes high
aesthetic and fanetional standards to complement and add to the physical,
economic, and social character of Raneho Cueamonga.
In addition, the City finds that a Development/Design Review process will
support the implementation of the General Plan, as it stresses quality
community design standards. The City further finds that the quality of
certain residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial uses has a
substantial impact upon the visual appeal, environmental soundness,
economic stability, and property values of the City. This Section is not
intended to restrict imagination, innovation or variety, but rather to focus
on community design principles which can result in creative imaginative
solutions for the project and a quality design for the City. It is, therefore,
the purpose of this Section to:
(a)
Recognize the interdependenee of land values and aesthetics and
provide a method by which the City may implement this
interdependence to its benefit.
(b)
Encourage the orderly and harmonious appearanee of structures and
property within the City along with associated facilities, such as
signs, landscaping, parking areas, and streets.
(c) Maintain the public health, safety and general welfare, and property
throughout the City.
(d) Assist private and public developments to be more cognizant of public
concerns for the aesthetics of development.
(e)
Reasonably ensure that new developments, including residential,
institutional, commercial and industrial developments, do not have an
adverse aesthetic, health, safety or architecturally related impact
upon existing adjoining properties, or the City in general.
(f)
Implement those sections of the City's General Plan whieh
specifically refer to the preservation and enhancement of the
particular character and unique assets of this City and its harmonious
development.
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(g)
Minimizing the effects of grading by disco.uraging mass grading and
excessive slopes to ensure that the natural character of terrain is
retained.
(h)
Preserving significant topographic features, including rock
outcroppings, native plant materials and natural hydrology while also
encouraging improved drainage from lots directly to a street, storm
drain, or through public or privately maintained easement.
(i) Limiting the impact of slopes on adjacent developed properties and
limit construction on identified seismic or geologic hazard areas.
(j)
Encouraging the use of a variety of housing styles, splitlevel grading
techniques, varied lot sizes, site design densities, maintenance of
views and arrangement and spacing to accomplish grading policies.
(k) To help ensure that adequate school facilities for all existing and
future residential development in the City are provided.
(1) To help insure that adequate levels of public services are provided for
existing and future development in the City.
(m) To encourage orderly development of residences within areas more
readily served by public services.
(n) To encourage the development of master planned projects which
provide the service needs of the residents of these projects.
(o) To encourage use of energy conservation techniques in new residential
development.
B. Projects Requiring Development/Design Review
An application for Development/Design Review is required for commercial,
industrial, institutional, and residential projects with five (5) or more
dwellin units (See Section 17.06.030) involving the issuance of building
permit g~or construction or reconstruction of a structure which a
meets the
following criteria:
(a) New construction on vacant property.
(b)
Structural additions or new buildings which are equal to 50% of the
floor area of existing on-site building(s), or have a minimum 10,000 sq.
ft. in size.
(c) Reeonstruetion projects which are equal to 50% of the floor area of
existing on-site building(s), or have a minimum 10,000 sq. ft. in size.
(d)
Projects involving a substantial change or intensification of land use,
such as the conversion of an existing building to a restaurant, or the
conversion of a residential structure to an office or commercial use.
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Projects of a limited size and scope which do not meet the above criteria
may require an application for Minor Development Review as defined in
Section 17.06.020.
Residential construction involving four (4) or le~s dwelling units are subject
to Design Review. The City Planner shall review the project for compliance
with the design considerations contained in Section 17.06.010-E. The City
Planner may request modifications based on the design criteria or may refer
the project to the Design Review Committee.
Authority
Plannin~ Commission Review: Development/Design Review applieations
which meet any of the following eriteria shall require review and
consideration by the Planning Commission:
(a) Any project being proposed along Foothill Boulevard, Haven Avenue,
or any other Speeial Boulevards, as deseribed on the General Plan; and
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Projects whieh fall within the sensitive land use areas, or sensitive
environmental areas; and
All projects which are master planned. As prescribed in Chapter
17.20.030, Master Plans, onee the master plan has been Impproved by
the Planning Commission and does not fall on a special boulevard may
be approved by the City Planner.
All additions that exceed 50% of the existing strueture and meet
requirements of 1 and 2 shall require Planning Commission approval.
All projects requiring an EIR shall require Planning Commission
reviews.
(f) All residential projeets of more than four (4) dwelling units.
(g) All projects within a hillside area are subject to review pursuant to
Section 17.24.020.B.
The Planning Commission is authorized to approve or deny applications and
to impose reasonable conditions upon sueh approval, subject to the right of
appeal. Conditions may include, but shah not be limited to requirements for
open spaces, screening and buffering of adjacent properties, fences, and
walls; requirements for installation and maintenance of landscaping and
erosion control measures; requirements for street improvements and
dedications, regulation of vehicular ingress and egress, and traffic
circulation; regulation of signs; regulation of hours or other characteristics
of operation; requirements for maintenanee of landscaping and other
improvements; establishment for maintenance of landscaping and other
improvements; establishment of development schedules or time limits for
performance or eompletion; and such other conditions as the Commission
may deem neeessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses, to
preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, and to enable the
Commission to make the findings required by Section 17.06.020-F.
"revised 3/8/90"
Section 17.06.010
City Planner Review: Development/Design Review applications which do
not require PIning Commission review as described above shall be subject
to review and approval by the City Planner. Although, if in the opinion of
the City Planner the application involves unusual site development
requirements or unique operating eharaeteristies, or raises questions of
development policy substantially more significant than generally pertain to
applications for development review and which require Planning Commission
consideration, the City Planner shall refer the application to the Planning
Commission.
The City Planner may, contingent upon environmental clearance by the
Planning Commission, grant approval or grant approval in a modified form or
subject to eonditions, or may deny the application. Conditions may include,
but shall not be limited to; requirements for open spaces, screening and
buffering of adjacent properties, fences and walls; requirements for
installation and maintenance of landscaping and erosion control measures;
requirements for street improvements and dedications, regulation of
vehicular ingress, egress, and traffic circulation; regulation of signs;
regulation of hours or other characteristics of operation; requirements for
maintenance of landscaping and other improvements; establishment of
development schedules or time Hmits for performance or completion; and
such other conditions as the City Planner may deem necessary to insure
compatibility with surrounding uscs, to preserve the public health, safety,
and weftare, and to enable the City Planner to make the findings required by
Section 17.06.020-F.
The Development, Design and Grading Review Committees are hereby
established to be advisory to the Planning Commission and the City Planner
in areas of Development, Design and Grading issues.
Application An application for Development/Design Review shall be filed with
the Planning Division in a manner prescribed by the City Planner.
Development/Design Review Procedure
Scheduling for Committee Review. Upon acceptance of a complete
application for Development Review or for design approval only, a project
shall be set on the first available agenda for Committee reviews. The
applicant and any persons requesting notice will be notified at least ten (10)
days prior to the meetings.
All development proposais submitted pursuant to this Section are initially
reviewed by the Development, Design, and Grading Committees: (1) Design
Review Committee - architecture and site planning; (2) Grading Committee
- grading and drainnge; and (3) Development Review Committee
compliance with technical cede requirements. Each committee shah make a
recommendation on eaeh project for consideration by the Planning
Commission or City Planner, if appneable.
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Design Review Committee. The Design Review Committee shall be
comprise of three members. One shall be the City Planner and two shall be
members of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall elect
two of its members to the Design Review Committee. The City Planner
shall be the secretary of the Committee. Of the first two commission
members appointed, one shall have a term of six months and the other shall
have a term of twelve months. Thereafter, all terms shall be twelve
months. The Design Review Committee shall meet as needed. The time
and place of such meeting shall be set by resolution of the Planning
Commission.
Review and analysis by the Design Review Committee will consider design
elements, such as, but not limited to, compatibility of the project to
surrounding properties; relationship of the design and layout of the project to
the site; architectural design and use of materials; grading; landscaping;
screening and buffering techniques of adjacent properties; signs; and open
space. This committee will determine if the project adequately meets City
design guidelines and standards, and will transmit an appropriate
recommendation to either the City Planner or Planning Commission.
The recommendation of the Design Review Committee will be based upon
the project conforming to the followin~ criteria:
(a)
The Design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with
the applicable elements of the City~ General Plan, design guidelines
of the appropriate district, and any adopted arohitectu~al criteria for
specialized area, such as designated historic districts, theme areas,
specific plans, community plan, boulevards, or planned developments.
(b)
The design and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring
existin~ or future developments, and will not ereate traffic or
pedestrian hazards.
(c)
The arohiteeturel design of the proposed development is compatible
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain
the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by
this Section and the General Plan of the City.
(d)
The design of the proposed development would provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its
neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture and color
that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably
adequate level of maintenance.
If the project is found to be not acceptable by the Committee, the City
Planner will inform the applicant of the design issues and may suggest
pnssible alternatives which would improve the design of the project. The
Committee will then direct the applicant to return to the Committee with
the revisions and/or work with Staff to resolve the concerns prior to final
approval by either the Planning Commission or City Planner.
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Technical Review Committee. The Technical Review Committee, is
comprised of members of the Community Development Department,
Planning, Engineering, and Building and Safety Division; the Cueamonga
County Water District; the Foothill Fire Protection District and the Sheriff's
Department. Review by this Committee will consider items, such as, but not
limited to circulation; street improvements; right-of-way dedication; utility
easements; grading; drainage facilities; storm drain improvements; uniform
building code requirements; security; fire flow; emergency access; location
of fire hydrants; water and sewer line connections and sizing; water
pressure; permit fees; streetscape and landscape standards; setbacks;
parking; and requirements for environmental preeessing. The Committee
will require changes in any development for compliance with adopted codes
and standards. They may also make recommendations to the City Planner
and Planning Commisison on any policy issues or areas not covered by
existing codes and standards.
Grading Committee. The Grading Committee, comprising of representatives
of each Division of the Community Development Department will consider
items such as, but not limited to, cut and fill areas; dreinage and flood
eontrel facilities; erosion eontrel; retaining walls; and the effect of preposed
grading on adjacent preperties. This Committee will determine if the
Grading Plan meets City grading guidelines and policies. The decision of the
Grading Committee will be forwarded to the City Planner or Planning
Commission and will be based on criteria contained in the City's Hillside
Development Ordinance, Chapter 17.24.
Findings The Planning Commission or City Planner, where authorized, shall make
the following findings before approving a Development or Design Review
application:
1. That the proposed prejeet is consistent with the General Plan; and
2. That the preposed use is in aneord with the objective of the Development
Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
3. That the preposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions
of the Development Code; and
That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, wili
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially
injurious to properties or imprevements in the vicinity; and
New APPlications following Denial: Following the denial of a Development
Review application, no application for the same or substantialiy the same use or
the same or substantially the same site shall be filed within one year frem the
date of denial.
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"revised 3/8/90"
Ca4JINANCENO. 528
AN CS. JINANCE OF 'IHE ~J.'IY (fIX_WelL OF ~ CITY OF ~
CjCAI411~5~ ADO. vr..l.~ DEVELOPM~Fr (13OE ~ NO. 94-02,
RBGUI. ATIC~S FCR ~O:':'~Z DZS'n~CTS, A~D MAKING
1. ~hePur~mearrlirfce~of=hisQrdinmr~istom:r~tnetbe
review of new devel,.t...,==~L permits Pri~r %o' the use and the
st:udypr~by, a
foll~,s:
~=ui'lC~ 1: ~he City Council here~ s~eci~ically finds ~t an of
~ f~ ~ f~ ~ ~ ~i~, ~ A, of ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Ordinmlue No. 528
Pa~e 2
SEUIIC~ 2. Ihe City CarEil of the City of Rancho awvm,lr3a hereby
finds that this amendment is es~-~hlished and ado~ to Ix"u~',,,Tt~ and lcT~mzfce
Parti~l~-ly;
2. To pro~-t the physical, -_~'x'_ial, and eccnm~c s~-~hH!ty of
4. TO attain the physical, sOCial, and ~v~_!C advar~
resulting fran ccm~zBher~ive and ~derly land use and reea~ plannirq.
Califo~xda ]~ru~w.9,1tal Qtaa].ity act of 1970, as amerdei, arrl the G~u[deltnee
(b) (3). state
~-n. CN 4. Section 17.02.050 is hereby ~ to am:kS. a nem~
s2P~clm 6 to read as follc~B:
forth in ~u,,~ ~ C~de ~5900 et esq. ezra as set f~
SECIIC~' S. Sectiota 17.02.100, su~eec~Lm B, is hereby m-,..r]ed to
read as follows:
B. Ex~rsicrm. An extamstm m~y be ~ qzanted by ~ ~
P~ f~ ~ ~ ~
m~ ~. All re~ests for enensions should ~ filed with t
Ordinance No. 528
City Planner as least ~XX~ X~Y thin.7 (30) days icr
expiraticn date. ~he city Platter ~ ~r to the
Develcrsv~nt Cede c~an~Jee.. in the Larr~ Usef~ has
$EClIC!~ 6. Sectira 17.02,110 shall be amerdsd to ~ as foll(~s:
section 17.02,110 Public Fa~ir~ and Notification
A. ~. A public hearin~ shall be ~ ~ricT to actjan by the
cit7 PlazmeT, Planning Commission, or City Council in any of th
follo~dn~ (~see. ~ public hearirrJs are c~a.:,~wCed in Q~aer
1. A.~ ~ in t. be i:~ of this title ard/cr c~-~4 Plan.
2. AnY charr3e in the District Map.
5. A~artments afflict mnti-fam41y ~,~.ujects Of faur (4) units
' in this pare far the p . a C~'' hearin~ as
C. Notice of Fi]4W.
Or~h~ance No. 528
Pa~e 4
Standard Notice Rem~ i ~ eient. At such time as an
application far a ~uject wtlich reg,,imes a public hearin~
~ c~lete far ~-~irrl, the City Planner shall
cause natices to be ~ conspicuously al the ~=uject
site nat m~re~ than 300 feet apart alcr~ ~uject ~-r~.-~er
fraYc/rr3 ~ ~ public streets. Eauh natice she//
ccntain a ~_neral cMscripUicn of the ~ject and a cx~y of
shall ha~ the followir~ title in let-terin~ not ]M than
crm (1) inch in hei~: "NUA'ACE OF
a. A~l]~hilitv: In additicll to ~ requir~mmlts,
lar=3e 4-foot by 8-fc~L sign CT signs shall be required
to be pampa at the ~uject site for develcrmmlt
(2) ~he [~:osed infer1 ~uJect requires a General
Plan land use ~-v~nt;
(4) ~ ~ ~
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including ~-~ntenance and r~--ral of the
(1) Sign Size and S~ec~ic~ti~s. All la~je sign(s)
~ te f~r fe~ by eight feet (4, x s,) ~
the sign(s) c~ the lxoject site shall
determinsd by the City Planner.
rztificaticn sign (s) installed per City
standards, t_be ,--uject will be schedu/ad fcT
Ordinance No. 528
Palm 6
a. ~m~ devel.cr,-.~c is a r~etdene4,n
b, ) f.i,.-F~ residential infill ~uJect requires a
Gemral Plan ]and use ameK~t;
Era; cr,
Ordinance No. 528
Pa~e7
(b) ~e expsrded ar~/s an integral part of the affected
neigh~orbxd or :mbdivisim.
If it is detarmir~ upml initial ~,~]ttal that
assessors rolls for the tax
F. k'ffect of Failure to Give Notice. No actlos1, j.nact/zm, or
· · ' shallbmhe/d~idor
SE~'I'ICIq 7. Sectbin 17.04.030, subeecticm G, ~ be am,emded to read
as fOllCkB:
G. ~evg~icrs/MM~?tcatic~s. Revisic~s or r~-~flcaticrm of
ocrctiticral Use Permits can be requested by the applicant.
Further, the Platre/rig Ommiss.ic~ my perioiically review, ~n~fy
~ ~ a ccrditicnal use ~t.
~tna~ No. 528
Oniinance No. 528
l>age9
the ' resolutic~. reasa. m
$'ECTI(:~ 8. Sect:j. cm 17.04.035 is hereby' adcild to 3read as
8e~.tcm 17.04.03~ )ke=tt'"eetR~ct,t~$ n-w~4t:4,w~.l ~me
.L-efer 'dm eppL4x:s~km ~ P, ~ (~LL'y l:']anner:
Pz',xmduz. ea o~ seee..tx:um "7.04.030.a.
SF~:L'J. CI'4 9, Sectice 17.06,020, m. dzectkrt C, is hez-e~ e to
read as foLkx, m:
c.
OrCLinance No. 528
(d)
(e)
C~ No. 528
l;3UZ'JRIB~ lbO Bec'P..t,cm 3,7.24.020.B.
· '' "' ~ and ecjam~, ancl
· im~ JtmltS fC~' pez'fm c~ sctle:lu.],lli
m 17 (M 02
city Plann.z. Review: Dm,s.kpmnt/Desicjn
, . .
o=~m~e No. 528
gr-~'l'.LCtl' 10. Secticrl 17.06.010, subeecticzt E, .ta=n-~r]_ paragraph, is
hereb~ amended to r,v,a as follows:
E.I. De~elM/Desi~n Review Procedure
Tectmic~, Design, and Grading Cc~att~.,..-: (Z) Design
Review cumittea - ~hiu~n~ ~d site ~hnnina- (2)
er' o:m t-u--- .cttrqanUc . 3
~z:~,'i'lCRq 11. Sectice1 17.10.030
and figtEem as set fcrth in Exh/bit "A" attached hereto and
1). SeC~ 17.04.050, ~m D, is h,=,=t~Z amenclad to
N~Hftcat[m. ~le Clt7 Plarr,~ shall rlo,'tt~ the ~ ~
~X~ --4! ~ (ZO) ~ ~i~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~- Said notice shall state the following:
Ordinance No. 528
SECTIC~/13. Pt~LICATICEq ~be Mayer shall sign this C~itnance and
the City Clerk shall cmuse the same t~ be published within fieta~ (15) day~
after its pasa~3e at: least cr,~ in the Inland Valley r~tlv E~,~letln, a
PASj~, APRIlOVa3, and ADOPi.~j this 3rd day of August, 1994
E)~-~erl thzEs 4~:h day of ~, 1994,
Calif~xda.