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Home My WebLink About2019-11-19 DRC Agenda CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA NOVEMBER 19, 2019 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE A. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Diane Williams Tony M. Guglielmo Mike Smith Alternates: Bryan Dopp Francisco Oaxaca B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee on any item listed on the agenda. 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 to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Staff Coordinator, depending upon the number of individuals members of the audience. This is a professional businessmeeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. C. 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. C1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00430—RC STORE MAINTENANCE - A request for site plan and architectural review of an industrial building totaling 25,399 square feet on 1.87 acres of land located east of Vineyard Avenue and north of 841 Street in the General Industrial (GI) District; APN: 0209-013-13, -43, -44. This item is Page 1 of 2 RANCHOCITY OF NOVEMBER 19, 2019 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332— In-Fill Development Projects. 20,000 sq. ft. Industrial Project C2 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00502—GCA LAND -A request for site plan and architectural review of 6 single-family residences on 3.19 acres of land within the Very Low (VL) District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) at the northeast comer of Sapphire Street and Brittany Lane; APNs: 1061-691-22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27.This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332— In-Fill Development Projects. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. D. 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, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at (east seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Page 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Dat Tran November 19, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL_ ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00430 — RC STORE MAINTENANCE - A request for site plan and architectural review of an industrial building totaling 25,399 square feet on 1.87 acres of land located east of Vineyard Avenue and north of W1 Street in the General Industrial (GI) District; APN: 0209-013-13, -43, -44. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332— In-Fill Development Projects. Site Characteristics and Background: The project site consists of three vacant, contiguous lots located within the General Industrial (Gl) District, east of Vineyard Avenue and north of 8t' Street. The project site is bounded to the north and east by the Cucamonga Creek drainage channel, Vineyard Avenue to the west, and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority rail line along the south property line. The site is generally flat and at-grade with Vineyard Avenue. A slight north to south downward slope exists on the property, with an overall grade change of roughly 7 feet. The site is surrounded by industrial warehousing facilities to the north, east and west of the project site. The site to the south of the project site is currently vacant but is also in the General Industrial (GI) District. The project site's street frontages are currently improved with sidewalks and street lights. Proiect Overview: The applicant, RC Store Maintenance, is proposing to construct a 25,399 square foot industrial warehousing building on the project site. The building consists of 15,430 square feet of warehousing space and 9,969 square feet of office space. Two access points will be provided to the property, at the northwest and southwest corner of the project site along Vineyard Avenue A single driveway will connect both egress points to provide circulation through the site and access to the parking lot and two loading docks. Parking, truck storage and walkway areas line the side of the driveway and wrap around the north, east and south sides of the building. A total of 47 parking spaces are provided to meet the minimum parking requirements. The project also includes two truck-well areas near the loading docks for large truck/trailer parking, Overall, the project site complies with the applicable Development Standards as indicated in the table below: Development Required Proposed Complies? Standard Max. 35 feet (at front setback) 37 feet (at 2 Building Height 75 feet (1 foot increment from the feet from YES setback line) setback line Floor Area Ratio 50-60% 50 % YES FAR Front Setback Min. 35 feet 35 feet YES' (Vineyard Avenue Interior Side Yard Min. 5 feet 51 feet (north) YES Setback 58 feet south Rear Yard Setback Min. 0 feet 83 feet YES Parking Setback Min. 20 feet (Vineyard Avenue) 20 feet YES The proposed industrial building meets the City's 360-degree design standards. The building fagades incorporate a variety of materials, including kilt-up concrete, metal and glass. C1— Pg1 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00430— RC STORE MAINTENANCE November 19, 2019 Page 2 Architectural articulation and material breaks are used throughout the facade to break up the building's massing. The front elevation of the building, facing the Vineyard Avenue, consists of large expanses of glass windows and doorways. The use of metal accents and metal canopies along the glass facade also distinguishes the glass elements from the concrete walls. The result is an industrial building with extensive architectural articulation and material breaks that closely mimics the look of an office building. Glass and metal accents are used extensively throughout the other elevations of the building, creating visual interest and reducing the amount of blank walls. The building also incorporates painted and sandblasted concrete, which helps break up the uniform look of tilt-up concrete walls. The project also complies with the City's landscape standards. Site landscape coverage exceeds the minimum requirement of 10% and includes an overall depth of 35 feet along Vineyard Avenue. The landscaping palette includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and ground cover to help screen mechanical equipment and enhance the appearance of the building. The project will also incorporate a 537 square foot employee break area as required by the Development Code for new industrial buildings. Staff Comments: Staff supports the proposed site layout and design of the proposed project. Overall, the building meets the city's development code standards and architectural standards for industrial developments. The project also provides adequate parking for both personal vehicles and delivery trucks to accommodate the industrial use and operation. Maior Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. None. Secondary Issues: Once all the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. The project is subject to the public art requirement per Development Code Chapter 17.124. 2. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required and/or proposed shall be installed at locations that are not within direct view or line-of- sight of the main entrance. The specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and approval of the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services/Fire Department. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of similar material used on-site to match the building. 3. All ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices, shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center. All ground-mounted equipment shall be painted dark green except as directed otherwise by the Fire Department. C1— Pg2 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00430—RC STORE MAINTENANCE November 19, 2019 Page 3 4. The employee break area shall have an overhead trellis with cross members spaced no more than 18 inches on center with minimum dimensions of 4 inches by 12 inches. Each support column shall have a decorative base that incorporates the architectural design and finishes/trim used on the building. The trellis shall be painted to match the building. Tables, chairs/benches, and waste receptacles shall be provided. 5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. B. All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public view shall be constructed of decorative masonry blocks, i.e., slump stone, split-face, or have a decorative finish such as stucco texture to match a concrete tilt up wall. 7. All dock doors shall be painted to match the main color of the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the Design Review application and provide comments as warranted. If the Committee finds the project acceptable, staff recommends the proposed Design Review DRC2018-00430 be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and approval. Staff Report: Design Review Committee Action: - Staff Planner: Dat Tran, Assistant Planner Staff Coordinator: Sean McPherson, Senior Planner Members Present: C1— Pg3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Dat Tran November 19, 2019 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00502 — GCA LAND - A request for site plan and architectural review of 6 single-family residences on 3,19 acres of land within the Very Low (VL) District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) at the northeast corner of Sapphire Street and Brittany Lane; APNs: 1061-691-22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332—In-Fill Development Projects. Site Characteristics and Background: On January 28, 2015, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18961, for the subdivision of a 4.75-acre site into 7 single-family lots, The site was a rectangular lot measuring approximately 315 feet in width (from north to south). and 675 feet in length (from east to west). At the time of the review and approval of SUBTT18961, the site was improved with single-family residence located at the northwest corner of it, After approval of SUBTT18961, a rectangular lot measuring approximately 172 feet in width and 290 feet in length was created. This new lot contains the above-noted single-family residence --this application does not propose the removal of this residence, The remainder of the site, measuring approximately 3.19 acres, is a vacant with relatively flat grade. The existing grade is approximately 1,390 feet along the north property line and 1,370 along the south property line, for a total grade change of approximately 20 feet. The site has a variety of non-native vegetation and groundcover. The site is within the Very Low (VL) Residential District. The site is surrounded to the north, west and south by single-family residential homes which are also in the Very Low (VL) District. The project site's east boundary is shared with Floyd M. Stork Elementary School. Access to the site is currently provided via a single driveway extending from Sapphire Avenue. Brittany Lane, which runs along the southern boundary of the project site, has been designed to accommodate future street connections into the project site. Project Overview: The applicant, GCA Land, is proposing to construct 6 single-family residences. The residences will be located on lots with sizes ranging between 20,034 to 27,319 square feet. Five of the 6 lots are located around a proposed private street and cul-de-sac, Brittany Court. Access to these lots are provided to these 5 lots via onsite driveways extending to the cul-de-sac. The remaining lot faces Sapphire Street and takes access directly there. Two separate floor plans are proposed, each with two elevations each. Floor Plan #1 represents the four single-story homes on Lots 2,3,5 and 7. Floor Plan #1 includes 2,950 square feet of living space and a 671 square foot garage. Floor Plan #2 represents the two two-story homes on Lots 1 and 4. Floor Plan #2 includes 3,443 square feet of living space and a 615 square foot garage. The proposed floor plans comply with the City's Development Code standard requiring 25 percent of residential developments consisting of four or more units to be single-story units. The project site also complies with all applicable Development Standards as indicated in the tables below: C2—Pg1 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00502— GCA LAND November 19, 2019 Page 2 Development Height Lot Coverage Complies? Standard Requirement Max. 35 feet Max. 25% Lot 1 Existing Home; Not a Part of Project Site Lot 2 17 feet 21% YES Lot 3 17 feet 21% YES Lot 4 29 feet 13% YES Lot 5 17 feet 17% YES Lot 6 29 feet 12% YES Lot 7 17 feet 19% YES Setbacks Required Min. Provided Complies? Front Yard Setback 42 feet 42 feet YES Street Side Yard 27 feet 27 feet YES Setback* Interior Side Yard 10 feet 10 feet YES Setback 2nd Interior Side Yard 15 feet 15 feet YES Setback** Rear Yard Setback 60 feet 60 feet YES Applies to Lois 2 and 3, Applies to Lots 1,4,5,6 and 7. All proposed residences are designed with architecturally consistent design elements that extend throughout the faces of each residence (360-degree architecture). Architectural articulation and breaks in the wall planes are used throughout the facade of each residence to break up each building's massing. Decorative windows and shutters, wood rafters, light fixtures and air vents are also provided to limit the amount of blank fagade along the wall planes. Residences consists primarily of stucco-coated exterior walls and tile roofing. Alternative material finishes, such as brick, stacked stone, or board and batten, are provided on each home to emphasize and vary the chosen architectural style of each home. The homes are also carefully oriented onsite to create variation in elevations of the home as visible from the public right-of-way. For example, of the five homes located around the Brittany Court cul-de-sac, four of the homes consist of different elevation style. The fifth home consist of a similar elevation style as one of the other four homes but is rotated 90 degrees. As a result, the fifth home projects a different elevation (side elevation) onto Brittany Court. Staff Comments: Staff supports the proposed site layout and design of the proposed project. The project site was previously subdivided into 7 separate lots for residential development (SUBTT18961). The proposed project is for the construction of 6 single-family residences and is compatible with the intended use of these lots. The proposed residences meet all lot coverage, setback and height requirements. Overall, the residences meet the city's development code standards and architectural standards for residential developments. C2—pg2 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00502—GCA LAND November 19, 2019 Page 3 Maior Issues: 1. None Seconda Issues: 1. None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the Design Review application and provide comments as warranted. If the Committee finds the project acceptable, staff recommends the proposed Design Review DRC2019-00502 be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and approval. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Dat Tran, Assistant Planner Staff Coordinator: Sean McPherson, Senior Planner Additional Staff Present: C2—Pg3