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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/01/11 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPCCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjourned Meeting January 11, 1995 Chairman Barker called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 9:45 p.m. The meeting was held in the DeAnza Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROT.T. C~T.T. COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: David Barker, Heinz Lumpp, John Melcher, Larry McNiel, Peter Tolstoy STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner , , , , , N~W BUSINESS Ae PRR-APPT.ICATION R~VIRW 94-05 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEV~.T.OPM~NT CORP. - The review of conceptual designs for single family residences on 12 infill lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Northtown area. Peter Pitassi, AIA, Project Architect, presented the design concepts. He asked for Commission comments regarding the use of composition shingle roof material. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. He indicated that the architect and staff have been working together. He noted that the plans reflect staff recommendations to use a craftsman bungalow architectural style with detached garages to reflect the existing neighborhood character. He observed that there is precedent for the Commission to allow composition shingle roofing. He concluded that Staff supports the design concept as presented. Chairman Barker said he was opposed to the use of composition shingle roof material and that the Commission's policy to require tile roofs should stand. Commissioner McNiel asked what materials would be used on the side elevations, chimneys, and garages. Mr. Pitassi responded that the predominant material on the side of these houses would be stucco. He stated that Craftsman bungalow houses typically had masonry chimneys but that siding or stucco were proposed for these homes. He indicated that the detached garages would be stucco because they were not visible from the street. On the two corner lots, he commented that the garages would probably have some siding material on their fronts where visible from the street. Commissioner McNiel expressed concern with the proposed materials for the side elevations, chimneys, and garages. Commissioner Lumpp stated that houses in the neighborhood are characterized by a uniform architectural treatment on all sides. He thought the proposed infill houses should also have a uniform treatment and that the garages should have siding. Commissioner Melcher asked whether these homes would be "for sale" units and who would maintain them. Nora Lake-Brown, David Paul Rosen & Associates, responded that the Northtown Housing Development Corporation intends to sell these homes and will carry a second mortgage for affordability. She indicated that the homes will be maintained by the homeowners and that the maintenance costs will be factored into the loan financing considerations. Commissioner Tolstoy said that he loved the porches. Commissioner Barker agreed and stated that the detached garages are also an excellent idea. He thought the project should be used as an example for other builders of how to successfully use detached garages to improve the streetscape scene. Commissioner Melcher asked what footprint width is proposed. Mr. Pitassi replied the footprint is 33 feet wide. Commissioner Lumpp questioned the lot sizes in the project. Mr. Pitassi responded the typical lot is 50 feet by 150 feet. Commissioner Melcher stated that although the house is 33-feet wide, it is as much housefront as is typically seen on an 80-foot wide subdivision lot because there is no garage in front of this house. , , , , , COMMISSION BUSINESS There was no Commission Business at this time. , , , , , PUBLIC COMM~.NTS There were no additional public comments. , , , , , ~DJOURNM~NT Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Tolstoy, carried 5-0, to adjourn. 10:10 p.m. - The Planning Commission adjourned and reconvened back to their regular meeting. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary PC Adjourned Minutes 2 January 11, 1995