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THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
WORKSHOP OF
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CUCAMONCA THE PLANNING COMMISSION
September 23, 2015 - 4:30 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
RAINS ROOM
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
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F[7�- III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
PRE APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2015-00802-CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-A
review of the site plan and elevations for a proposed 183-unit, multi-family apartment
complex on 4.45 acres of land in the Mixed Use(MU)District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay
District (FBOD), located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa
Avenue; APNs: 1077-601-13 and 1077-601-14.
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Item A: Pre- Application Review DRC2015-00802
STAFF-REPORT
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
DATE: September 23, 2015 RANCHO
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission CUCAMONGA
FROM: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director
BY: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: PRE APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2015-00802 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A
review of the site plan and elevations for a proposed 183-unit multi-family apartment
complex on 4.45 acres of land in the Mixed Use (MU) District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay
District (FBOD), located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa
Avenue; APN: 1077-601-13 and 1077-601-14.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide input and direction
to the applicant regarding the proposed project.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Pre-Application Review Process: The Pre-Application Review process is intended to promote
quality development and to facilitate the development review process. Although a Pre-
Application Review is not required, it allows an applicant to present conceptual plan designs to
the Planning Commission during the early stages of concept plan preparation prior to the formal
application and to receive broad, general comments and direction from the Planning
Commission. The meeting is not a forum for debate and no formal decision is made. After the
meeting, staff prepares general minutes of the meeting that are sent to the applicant.
B. Project Description: The applicant, Charles Joseph Associates/Fore Property Company, is
proposing to demolish 3 existing buildings and to develop a 4-story, 183-unit multi-family
apartment complex at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue
(Exhibit A).
C. Site Characteristics: The project site is comprised of two parcels that make up a generally
rectangular-shaped project area situated at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Hermosa Avenue. The southerly half of the site contains a liquor store (Shop & Go), a short
term hotel, and a closed night club (Rock the Keys). The northerly half of the site is vacant.
The property to the north contains single-family residential; to the east is the Villaggio on Route
66 apartment complex (DRC2006-00633) and an existing single-family residential house that
has been used for commercial uses; to the south is a multi-tenant office building and restaurant
(Kick Back Jacks); and to the west is commercial (Xtreme Autosound) and an older multi-family
residential complex. The site slopes generally from north to south, and has no landscape
features except for a few trees located near the north property line and throughout the existing
parking areas.
C. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Mixed Use (Subarea 4)
North - Low Residential (2—4 dwelling units per acre)
South - General Commercial
East - Mixed Use (Subarea 4)
West - General Commercial and Low Residential (2 —4 dwelling units per acre)
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D. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North - Single-Family Residential; Low Residential (L) District (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
South - Commercial (Restaurant and Office); Commercial Office (CO) District, Foothill
Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD)
East - Multi-Family Apartments; Mixed Use (MU) District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District
(FBOD)
West - Commercial and Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential; Commercial Office(CO)
District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD) and Low Residential (L) District
(2-4 dwelling units per acre)
BACKGROUND:
A. Previous Mixed Use District Actions: . On February 13, 2008, the Planning Commission
recommended approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00635 and Development
District Amendment DRC2006-00634 amending the land use district from Community
Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU) for 17.0 acres located on the north side of Foothill
Boulevard, between Center Avenue and Hermosa Avenue (including the project site); these
applications were subsequently approved by the City Council on March 5, 2008. At the
February 13, 2008, meeting, the Planning Commission also approved Development Review
DRC2006-00633 for the development of the Villaggio on Route 66, a 166-unit apartment
complex on 10.5 acres. This apartment complex was completed in 2009 and includes both
market rate and workforce units (35 units and 131 units, respectively), and the workforce units
are provided at a variety of affordability tiers.
B. Proposed Mixed Use District Development Standards: The City is in the process of establishing
Mixed Use (MU) development standards. Phase 1 of the Mixed Use standards will establish
land use mix, density, setback, height, and use standards applicable to all Mixed Use land use
districts. Phase 2 will further define Mixed Use (MU) development standards, but will evaluate
the relationship between adjacent districts, determine what additional development standards
should be applicable to each district, and establish a village concept so that districts within close
proximity to each other will have appropriate development standards. The Phase 1 Mixed Use
development standards have not been adopted, but have been recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission and are tentatively scheduled for City Council consideration in
October 2016.
C. Site Context.and Transit.Environment: With respect to future transit, the General Plan identifies
policies and goals to establish Mixed Use areas and higher intensity "urban centers" where
there are convenient modes of transportation or future transit stops within identified areas and
along identified corridors. These policies encourage the support of projects that are designed
to facilitate access to multiple modes of transportation and reduce total vehicle miles traveled
by automobiles. Within the Community Mobility element of the General Plan, a future Bus Rapid
Transit expansion is identified along Foothill Boulevard. Transit stops have been generally
identified at major intersections along Foothill Boulevard. Per the General Plan Transit Plan the
project sits almost dead center to both the Archibald Avenue and Haven Avenue stops. Staff
received a Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) grant for the Compass
Blueprint project and prepared an additional study of the future BRT route. That study was
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presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in 2013. The proposed project will
increase the residential units and potential ridership of future transit opportunities. Although this
site is not identified as a proposed BRT stop it is within '/z mile of the two future stops. Project
sites within % to '/2 mile of transit stops can be considered as TOD sites and would still be
considered a TOD.
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
A. General Plan: The General Plan Mixed Use land use designation permits both commercial and
multi-family residential land uses. General Plan Land Use Element, Table LU-5 (Exhibit B),
identifies that a total of 210 units could be developed on the 17 acres of this Mixed Use District;
a maximum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. The Villaggio apartment complex provided
166 units at a density of 15.75 dwelling units per acre, leaving a balance of 44 units available
for the remaining 6.5 acres of this district.
In addition, adding the proposed 183 units to the existing 166 units within the district will create
a total of 349 apartment units; an overall district density of 20.52 dwelling units per acre and a
project density of 41.12 dwelling units per acre, exceeding the maximum density of 20 units per
acre. Development of the project site at the proposed number of units and the project density
will require an amendment to Table LU-5 of the General Plan. However, the City is in the
process of establishing Mixed Use (MU) District development standards and will process a
General Plan Amendment with the intent to remove the Mixed Use Land Use tables of the
General Plan (LU-2 to LU-14), thus making the density analysis not applicable. Additionally,
the proposed Mixed Use development standards require a minimum of two types of land uses,
including commercial, office, institutional, residential, or live/work. The proposed project
proposes only one land use, which will need to be addressed by the applicant.
B. Development Code: The Development Code establishes land use percentages for each Mixed
Use District in Table 17.36.020-1 (Exhibit C). For this Mixed Use District, Table 17.36.020-1
establishes a district residential percentage of 0-62 percent, a commercial percentage of 0-100
percent, and an average density range of 20 dwelling units per acre. Adding the proposed 5.28-
acre mixed use project to the existing 10.5-acre residential component of the district will result
in 15.78 acres of residential land use. This results in a residential percentage of 0%-93% over
the 17-acre Mixed Use District, far in excess of the permitted 0%-62%, and will require the
submittal of a Development District Amendment to amend Table 17.36.020-1 of the
Development Code. Again, the City is in the process of establishing Mixed Use (MU) District
development standards and will process a Development Code Amendment with the intent to
remove the Mixed Use Land Use percentages contained in the Development Code, thus making
this density analysis not applicable. However, the proposed standards include a maximum
density of 50 dwelling units to the acre within the Mixed Use zoning district. The proposed
project would be consistent with this requirement.
With respect.to the other proposed changes to the Development Code shown in Exhibit D,
Exhibit E provides a comparison between the proposed Development Standards for Mixed Use
Zoning Districts and the proposed project. As shown in Exhibit E, there are a few discrepancies
that will need to be addressed by the applicant.
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C. Foothill Boulevard Design Standards: The project site is located within the Foothill Boulevard
Overlay District (FBOD) and Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan (VIP). These two
documents provide unique design guidelines for this project. The FBOD identifies the project
site as the "Hermosa Intersection" and is identified as a minor"activity center" that encourages
pedestrian orientation. The scale is envisioned to be 3-stories with the first floor oriented toward
the pedestrian. The community design palette for this area of Foothill Boulevard includes
contemporary interpretations of the winery or barn prototypes with stucco, wood, brick, or stone
walls, pitched or flat roofs for 3-story structures of wood, slate, or metal in earthtones, and a
variety of accents such as exposed rafter tails warm color accents, towers/cupolas, covered
walkways, vine arbors, and similar features.
The VIP will require design improvements to address site improvements consistent with the
Hermosa Avenue Activity Center (Exhibit F). These design elements include unifying
streetscape elements, large parkway with turf and meandering sidewalk, low rock wall planters
in the corner setback, paved corners, paved crosswalk, Route 66 icons within the right-of-way,
historic pedestrian level light poles, and streetscape furniture. Currently, a VIP Suburban
Parkway Enhancement Area Prototype, with enhanced parkway features, widened sidewalk,
Crape Myrtle trees, street furniture, accent paving, Route 66 logo, and brick pavers in the
median were installed as part of the Villaggio apartment complex. All projects in this vicinity will
be required to provide the enhancements as noted in the VIP.
D. Site Layout: The applicant submitted a preliminary layout that proposes a generally rectangular
shaped apartment building with an interior courtyard. The 4-story apartment building is situated
in the southwest corner of the project site adjacent to Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue.
Driveway access is provided at both street frontages. Parking is provided in the northern and
easterly portions of the project site, adjacent to the existing single-family homes to the north
and the apartment complex to the east. The club house, fitness center, and leasing office are
situated on the first floor adjacent to Foothill Boulevard; these uses total approximately 6,100
square feet. A total of 183 apartment units are proposed; no secondary use is included.
Residential units are provided in a mix of 92 one-bedroom apartments, 83 two-bedroom
apartments, and 8 three-bedroom apartments.
The Site Plan places the units in a rigid rectangular pattern, with units fronting east to west onto
Foothill Boulevard, units fronting north to south onto Hermosa Avenue, and then squared off
with a row of units crossing east to west through the middle of the site, and finally units crossing
north/south near the eastern boundary of the site. The middle of the building provides a
courtyard, with a pool and other common open space areas. Building setbacks are proposed
at 20 feet for Foothill Boulevard and 15 feet for Hermosa Avenue.
Issues for discussion include relocating the club house, fitness center, and leasing office to an
interior area of the project and providing commercial tenant spaces along the buildings Foothill
frontage, incorporating the existing residential structure east of the project Foothill Boulevard
frontage into the project through shared parking area, driveway, and pedestrian access, and
revising the Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue project driveway locations.
E. Parkin: The proposal would provide 313 parking spaces for the 183 units, which is 68 fewer
spaces than required by the existing Development Code. In addition, 251 parking spaces are
required to be covered in a garage or carport and 184 are proposed to be covered, which is 67
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fewer than required by the existing Development Code. The proposed Mixed Use (MU) District
does not include a specific parking requirement, but rather requires the applicant to propose
their parking based on the results of a Traffic Study, which could consider such things as the
unit mix, proximity to transportation alternatives, bicycle parking, etc. In addition, providing a
Mixed Use development with another land use, such as commercial square footage, will require
additional parking spaces since general retail uses require 4 parking spaces for each 1,000
square feet. However, the commercial uses are expected to serve both the new community
and adjacent residents and the retail parking could potentially be used in the overnight hours
by residents thereby potentially alleviating the residential parking demand.
The proposed parking spaces are provided throughout the site with carriage, carport and
uncovered parking. Carriage parking buildings are located to the north of the project site,
carports are situated along to the north project boundary, along the east project boundary, and
to the east of the apartment building. The proposal also includes tandem parking, which places
one row of uncovered parking space adjacent to a row of carriage or carport parking spaces.
These tandem spaces would be restricted to those units with multiple assigned parking spaces
to avoid tenant conflict, but the design of the tandem parking is not consistent with the
Development Code aisle requirements.
Planning issues for discussion related to parking include: mixing the parking and residential
buildings throughout the project site, rather than the concentrated locations proposed,
eliminating tandem parking, providing a higher percentage of covered parking, and requiring a
parking study.
F. Architectural Desiqn and Landscaping. The design of the buildings is contemporary and utilizes
a variety of materials including wood or metal siding, stucco, and glass. Balconies are provided
for private open space. The building is of a general rectangular shape, with flat roofs, and little
articulation in the building plane. The flat roof adds to the contemporary architectural design.
Suggested architectural revisions include incorporating items from the Foothill Boulevard
Overlay District community design palette, stepping back the 4th floor, adding more articulation
in the building plane to provide depth and shadow to the visual feel of the buildings, and
enhancing the building materials.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is seeking input as to what the City would like to see regarding the project. Based upon
Staffs analysis, the suggested areas of discussion include-
1.
nclude:1. Mix of land uses.
2. Consistency with proposed Development Standards for Mixed Use Zoning Districts.
3. Site layout.
4. Parking.
5. Architectural style and design.
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Following the workshop the applicant will be provided minutes of the meeting to assist them in the
preparation of their full submittal package in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Candyce �B rnett
Planning Director
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Attachment: Exhibit A—Conceptual Plans
Exhibit B—General Plan Land Use Element Table LU-5
Exhibit C — Development Code Table 17.36.020-1
Exhibit D— Proposed Development Code Table 17.36.020-2
Exhibit E — Comparison Table
Exhibit F — Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan Exhibits I and Q
Exhibit G — Draft Formal Application Submittal Requirements and Special Studies
Exhibit H — Draft Technical Requirements/Comments
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Office—professional, 85%-87% 45-47 acres 47 acres
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Residential 12%-15OX 6.5 @ 24-30 du/acre or 30 dcres IIT
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Totals 100% 53.5 acres 53.5 acres
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range.Actual density may increase up to 30 du/oc as long
as the total of 195 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa Avenue and
Center Avenue
This site is located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, between Hermosa Avenue
and Center Avenue (#4 on Figure LU-3). A Master Plan was approved and
implemented for the site, which includes a 10.5-acre, 166-unit workforce multi-unit
housing project, an existing restaurant at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard
and Center Avenue, and commercial, office, and restaurant land use at the northeast
corner of Hermosa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Table LU-5 specifies the uses
and range of development allowed.
Table 1_11-S: Maui Use: Foothill Boulevard betvvce tg Iirrmosa '
Avenue and Center Avenu
Residential Medium/ Residential 10.5 acres @
Medium High 0%-62% 0-10.5 acres 20 du/acre
(Up to 20 dwelling units per acre)' 210 du
Commercial—Retail and restaurant 0%-100% 0-17 acres 17 acres
Note:
1. This Mixed Use site may consist of a mix of Medium to Medium High Residential uses,
which may include multi-unit housing of up to 20 dwelling units per acre developed
subject to the applicable density range requirements.
EXHIBITB y Design, and Historic Resources
J G A GENERAL PLAN LU-27
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Article III, Chapter 17.36 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code
TABLE 17.36.020-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED USE SITES
Land Use Mix
Mixed Use Sites
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Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors 21-36% 20-41% 5-12% 4-14
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Town Center(Foothill Boulevard and 25-35% 10-15% 30-50% 0-10% 14 du/ac
Haven Avenue)
Terra Vista 12-15% 85-87% 30 du/ac
Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa 0-62% 0-100% 20 du/ac
Avenue and Center Avenue
Foothill Boulevard between Archibald 67-70% 30-33% 15-30
Avenue and Hellman Avenue du/ac
Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue and 30-40% 60-70% 30 du/ac
Hampshire Street
Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue 26-50% 40-60% 6-10% 4% 24--30
du/ac
Industrial Area Specific Plan 11-22% 15-25% 40-60% 7.5% 28 du/ac
Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek 70-75% 25-30% 14 du/ac
Channel
Haven Avenue and Church Street Site 0-100% 0-100% 8-14 8-14
Western Gateway(Bear Gulch Area) 30-50% 50-70% 14 du/ac
Foothill Boulevard and Cucamonga 0-100% 0-100% 8-14
Channel Site du/ac
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Historic Alta Loma(Amethyst Site) 0-100% 0-100% 14-2 4-2
Section 17.36.030 Development Standards for Commercial and
Office Zoning Districts
A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Section is to establish minimum
development standards that are unique to development projects within the
Commercial and Office Zoning Districts. Development standards in this Section apply
to all land designated on the Zoning Map within the Commercial and Office Zoning
Districts.
B. Commercial and Office Districts Described. As identified in Chapter 17.26
(Establishment of Zoning Districts), the city includes six (6) Commercial and Office
Zoning Districts:
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Table 17.36.02.0-1 Mixed Use Development'Standards
Development Standard/ MU
Zoning District
Site/Lot Area (minimum)') n/a
Lot Width/Depth (minimum) n/a
Allowed Density(dwelling units per acre)
Minimum Density n/a
Maximum Density 50 units/acre
Project shall incorporate a minimum of two of the following
Land Use Mixl2l types of-land uses:
Commercial, Office, Institutional, Residential, Live/Work
Setbacks(3)(4)
Street Yard (Major/Special Boulevard) Vary between 50% -75% reduction of streetscape requirements
Street Yard (Secondary/Collector) Vary between 50% -75% reduction of streetscape requirements
i Street Yard (Local Streets) Vary between 75% - 100% reduction of streetscape
requirements
Rear Yard (adjacent to residential) Match rear yard setback requirements of adjacent base district
Rear Yard (adjacent to commercial or 0 feet(')
industrial)
Interior Side (adjacent to residential) Match side yard setback requirements of adjacent base district
Interior Side(adjacent to commercial 5 feet
or industrial)
Distance Between Buildings
i Primary Buildings
Accessory Buildings Minimum per Building Code requirements
Building Height(maximum in feet)(6)
Primary Buildings 75 feet maximum
Accessory Buildings Not to exceed primary building height
Floor Area Ratio(maximum ratio of building to lot square footage)
Floor Area Ratio 11.0 max
Open Space Requirement(minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project)
Landscape Area (overall net area) 10% minimum
Open Space Requirements Minimum of 150 square feet/unit
See Section 17.36.020 (D)for additional requirements
Recreation Area/Facilit
Y Required per Section 17.36.010 (E)
Parking Requirement
Parking Spaces
i Per Table 17.64.050-1
All Mixed Use projects shall provide a parking study.
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Table Notes:
(1) On existing lots of record,parcels less than 3 acres or less than the required minimum frontage may only be developed at
the lowest end of the permitted density range.
(2) Lot sizes less than one-half acre are not subject to land use mix requirement.
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(3) Setbacks are measured between the structure and curb face in front yards and corner side yards. Setbacks are measured
between the structure and property line in rear yards and interior side yards.
(4) Shall apply to buildings,parking and landscaping.
(5) Must meet minimum Building Codes. '
(6) All buildings within 100 feet of LM, L, or VL Districts shall not exceed 25 feet;however, there may be areas where the
maximum building height may be required to be less than the cited maximum, and shall be determined on a case by case
basis.
Section 17.36.020
D. Other Miscellaneous Mixed Use Development Standards
1. Front and/or corner side setbacks do not count. Required front and/or corner side
setbacks shall not be credited toward fulfilling this open space requirement.
2. Required perimeter and parking landscape area shall not be credited toward fulfilling this
open space requirement, but is counted towards landscape.
3. A maximum of 30 percent of the total requirement for open space shall be counted
toward required private open space area. Additional private open space area will not
count towards total requirement for open space.
4. Each private open space shall have a minimum width and depth of 6 feet.
5. This maximum 30 percent requirement may be modified by not more than 5 percent if
determined to be necessary during Design Review.
6. Each common open space shall have at least one minimum dimension of 15 feet and
'the other dimensions shall be at least 6 feet, except for.private open space (e.g.,
balconies or patios).
a. Open space shall include both indoor/interior space and outdoor open space.
b. Open space can be in the form of private open space (e.g., balconies) or common
open space (e.g., pool or side or rear setback areas.)
C. An indoor recreational room of up to 600 square feet may be credited toward
fulfilling this open space requirement.
d. A utility easement may be credited toward fulfilling this open space requirement if it
is properly landscaped in compliance with Chapter 17.56 (Landscaping).
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COMPARISON OF PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
AND PROPOSED PROJECT
Criteria Proposed Development Code Proposed Project Consistent?
Site/Lot Area n/a I Need lot coverage n/a
(minimum)
Lot Width/Depth n/a 262 feet/615 feet n/a
(minimum)
' Density no minimum/50 du/ac maximum 41 du/ac Yes
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Land Use Mix project shall incorporate a 1 land use proposed; No; needs secondary
i minimum of two(2)of the residential land use
following types of land use:
commercial, office, institutional,
residential, live/work
Street Yard Setback vary between 50%-75% ; Foothill 1;t floor setback is No; 2rfloor needs
(Foothill) reduction of streetscape 20 feet; 2^d floor setback I greater setback
requirements(12.5 to 18.75 feet is 20 feet; parking is
for 1 SI floor; 25 to 37.5 feet for setback 25 feet
2 d floor; 22.5 to 33.75 feet for I
parking)
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Street Yard Setback vary between 50%-75% I 15 feet Yes
(Hermosa) reduction of streetscape
requirements (5 to 7.5 feet)
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Interior Side Setback I match side yard of adjacent ! over 50 feet Yes
I base district(25 feet)
Rear Yard Match rear yard of adjacent over 50 feet Yes
district(20 feet)
Building Height I 75 feet @ 48–54 feet Yes
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Floor Area Ratio I 1.0 maximum Need building square TBD: the applicant will
footage need to provide
building square footage
Landscape Area 10% minimum Need landscape square TBD: the applicant will
footage need to provide
landscape square
footage
Open Space Minimum of 150 square feet/unit i Need open space TBD: the applicant will
information need to provide open
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Recreation Per Section 17.36.010 E Pool, spa, courtyard, i space square footage
Yes
Area/Facility (minimum 5 amenities) fitness room, club room
Parking Per Table 17.64.050-1 and 1-313' parking spaces are ' TBD; the applicant will
parking study(381 stalls iproposed; 184 are need to provide a
required and 251 must be j covered and 70 are open I parking study
covered) tandem spaces !
EXHIBIT E
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foothill Boulevard - Historic Route bc`.
HERMOSA AVENUE ACTIVITY CENTER
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Streetscape Unifying F7emonts
W EXISTING ELEMENTS:
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-Large Parkways with Turf and Meandering Sidewalk
Buuowe
-Low Rork Wall/Planters in the Corner Setback
EXISTING vnnztnc ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS TO HELP UNIFY:
-Large Parkways with Turfand Meandering Sidewalk
I{rve t.nmers with Brick Style Pavers -- --- -— „ •Low Rock Wall/Planters in the Corner Setback
Wave Corners
-Rive Crosswalks it
ith Accent Paving Material
Matching the Color of the Existing Concrete
Rivers in the Medians
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-Route 66[cons within Landscape/Sidewalk R.O.W.
Duplicale the Streetscape Pattern from -Special Artwork or District Identification at
the S.I..Corner(On the Other 3 Corners), - all 4 corners
with Meandering Sidewalk, Icon Placement, I� J --- --Crosswalks Paved in Accent Pavin *Historic Pedestrian I evel Light Poles
low Kock Wall,Planters,Etc. b MaterialMatching the Color of the Existing Concrete -Paint all Traffic Control Hardware and
Pavers in the Medians Streetscape Furniture a Consistent Color
Add Low River-Rock Wall/Planter FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -All North and South bound intersecting streets
- - - - -- -- should have Route 66 and district identification
incorporated on to the Foothill Blvd,streetname
Utili>c Existing Parkway for Placemen[ signs
of Three Route 66 Icons(See Palette -interior of Intersection Paved in Dark Colored
CD of Alternatives) I 24"Wide Concrete Banding Accent paving Material Matching the Herring
.a --- .. _-__ Bone Pattern of the Concrete Pryers in the
Median
m *See Palette for Choices of Icons,Special Artwork
Opportunity for Placement of Special _ �ExistingSidewalk
Features,Street Furniture and Accent Paving
Artwork or District Identification W �---Existing Landscaped Area
on all 4 Corners- Q * Ultimate Right-of-Way and Traffic Lanes Shall Be
Q Low Rock Wall Per City's General Plan Circulation Element
t O Planter Area
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Lights at Approx 120'O.C. FOOTHILL BLVD
--Gape Myrtles and Rhus hncea
with Low Ground Cover and Shrubs'* ^See City Standards for Requinvl Widths
**Refer to Foothill Blvd.Spccnir flan,
\\ Suburban Parkway and Median Standards
`—Double Globe Median Street Light for
Additional Accent Lighting(optional)
at Approx 120'on Center where Feasible
Parkway. Setback
Widths Vary
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PLAN VIEW
Double Globe Median Street Light fur
to Additional Accent Lighting(optional)
m at Approx 120'on Center where Feasible
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Informal Clusters of Trees,Rolling Turf '-
�1 { Informal Clusters of Trees,Rolling Turf ="': Sid **
Berms and Meandering Sidewalk** S
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Single Ie Globe Acorn Style Street rr +
Single Globe Acorn Style Street g Y '-
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II Izrkway Setback Existing Travel Lanus Median lR' t Existing Travel lanes Parkway setback
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ELEVATION 16' .Minimum •�
A. Formal Application Submittal Requirements: The applicant will be subject to review and
approval of a Design Review application. The following applications/documents (and
associated fees)will be required at the time of formal submittal (fees subject to change):
1. Design Review - Residential (for review of the technical and design characteristics of
the project): $10,862.00
2. Environmental Assessment, Initial Study- Part 1: $2,769.00
3. Sign Permit (for Notice of Filing Signs): $125.00
4. Deposit for three (2) Notice of Filing Signs (one on Foothill Boulevard and one (1) on
Hermosa Avenue for supplemental public notification purposes):. $613.00 per sign
5. General Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment to be determined.
B. Special Studies: The following special studies will be required at the time of formal submittal:
1. Air Quality Study (including an analysis of greenhouse gas emissions and local
significance thresholds).
2. Cultural Resources Report.
3. Arborist Report.
4. Biological Study.
5. Noise Study.
6. Parking Study.
7. Photometric Study.
NOTE: Additional special studies may be required following the formal submittal and prior
to determining the application to as complete.
EXHIBIT G Page 18
A. Draft Technical Requirements/Comments — Engineering:
1. Provide a trip generation and trip distribution for the difference between the existing
amount of trips generated compared to the ultimate amount of trips generated. If the
difference is anticipated to contribute 50 or more peak hour trips to any intersection,
then a Traffic Impact Analysis will be required.
2. Development application shall show all existing improvements including existing
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, catch basins, driveways and existing pavement widths on
adjacent and across the street properties for a distance of 200 feet beyond the limits
of the subject site. Show existing medians, overhead utility poles, streetlights and
traffic signal locations. Provide typical street sections and distances to nearest cross
streets.
a. Site Plan shall include existing drainage courses on-site and storm drains on .
frontage streets.
b. Conceptual Grading Plan shall include existing features within and 100 feet
beyond all site boundaries (label to remain or be removed) — natural ground,
trees, structures, parking lots, drainage courses, streets, trails, slopes, etc.
C. Site Utilization Map shall indicate all parcels and streets within a 600-foot radius.
3. Assessor's Parcel Map indicates the existing right-of-way for Hermosa Avenue is 44
feet, not 33 feet as shown, with corner cutoff right-of-way at the intersection. Hermosa
is a Secondary Arterial and will need to be widened to 32 feet from curb to centerline
if that is not currently the case.
4. Minimum driveway spacing on Arterial streets is 300 feet, measured between driveway
centerlines. Access shall be provided for the parcel to the east along Foothill
Boulevard so that their existing driveway can be removed upon redevelopment of the
adjacent property.
5. Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements will include:
a. Widening for a right turn lane and dedication of additional rights-of-way.
b. Parkway improvements shall be in conformance with the Foothill Boulevard
Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan, including streetlights and an in-lieu
fee for special pavers within the intersection.
C. No median breaks in the existing Foothill median.
6. Driveways on both streets shall be at least 200 feet from the signalized intersection,
measured from the intersection curb return to the near edge of the driveway.
a. Drive approaches shall be at least 35 feet wide, measured at the right-of-way
line, and conform to our commercial standard.
b. Hermosa drive approach shall align with existing driveway or street on the west
side of the street, or be offset consistent with the City's Driveway Policy.
EXHIBIT H
Page 19
C. Gated entrances shall conform to our Residential Project Gated Entrance design
guide, which includes a turn-around area outside the gate for visitors failing to
gain access without backing into the public street.
7. Modify the existing traffic signal as needed.
8. Existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground on both streets along the entire
frontage of the existing parcel, prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy,
whichever occurs first.
B. Draft Technical Requirements/Comments — Building and Safety:
1. No Comments at this time.
C. Draft Technical Requirements/Comments — Building and Safety (Grading):
1. This project does not appear to meet with low impact development (LID) requirements
of the current adopted Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit. All
buildings and impervious areas are at the low side of the site. This does not allow for
the infiltration of storm water into the soil. The project will need to include LID
principles with the next submittal package.
D. Draft Technical Requirements/Comments — Fire Construction Services:
1. No Comments at this time.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL (MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold. a Special Meeting. on Wednesday,
September 23, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in.the Rains Room at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California, for the purpose of:
A.. CALL TO ORDER
B. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC
C. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PREAPPLICATION REVIEW DRC2015-00802 - CHARLES JOS.EHP ASSOCIATES _A review of the site plan
and elevations for a proposed 183-unit multi-family apartment complex on 4.45 acres of land in the Mixed Use
(MU) District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District( FBOD) , located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Hermosa Avenue; APNs: 107760113 and 107760114. The Commission will give general comments and
direction with respect to the conceptual plans.
D. ADJOURNMENT
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Ravenel Wimberly
September15, 2015
Planning Commission Meeting of September 23, 2015
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Subject: RE: 9-23 Notice of SpecialMeeting
Attachments: 9-23 Notice of Special Meeting.pdf
Thank You Lady Lois and Team.
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• A four-story, 183-unit apartment complex on 4.45 acres.
— Provides 92 one-bedroom, 83 two-bedroom, and 8 three-bedroom units.
— Will require the demolition of the 3 buildings on-site.
313 parking spaces with gated access off of Foothill Boulevard and
Hermosa Avenue.
— Carriage, carport, tandem, and open parking spaces.
— 187 covered (either garage or carport).
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— Provide a minimum of 2 types of land uses.
— Include commercial, office, institutional, residential, or live/work.
— Project provides only 1 land use.
• Consistency with proposed Development Standards for
Mixed Use Zoning Districts
— Street yard setback for 2nd floor.
— Standards for Floor Area Ratio, Landscape Area, Open Space, and
parking.
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• Site Layout
— Relocate club, fitness center and leasing office and provide a
commercial tenant adjacent the Foothill Boulevard frontage.
— Incorporate the existing residential structure east of the project into
site for shared parking, driveway, and pedestrian access.
Revise the Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue driveway
locations.
• Parking
— Mix parking and residential buildings throughout the site.
— Eliminate tandem parking.
— Provide more covered parking.
— Require a parking study.
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— Incorporate items from the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District
community design palate.
— Step back the 4t" floor.
— Provide additional articulation in the building plane.
— Enhance building materials.