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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
A. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Ray Wimberly
Rich Macias
Candyce Burnett
Donald Granger
Alternates: Lou Munoz
Rich Fletcher
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 embers 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. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19823 - CP LOGISTICS UTICA, LLC - A proposal to
subdivide one (1) existing parcel into three (3) parcels in conjunction with a proposed industrial
development consisting of three (3) industrial logistics buildings on a 13.96-acre site within the
Industrial Park (IP) District located at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Utica Avenue —
APN: 0210-081-43. Related Files: Pre-App Review DRC2016-00826, Design Review
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
DRC2017-00402, Minor Exception DRC2017-00406, Minor Exception DRC2017-00408,
Uniform Sign Program DRC2017-00404 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2017-00405.
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00402 - CP LOGISTICS UTICA, LLC - A proposal to construct an
industrial development consisting of three (3) industrial logistics buildings with a combined floor
area of 293,283 square feet on a parcel of about 13.96 acres, located at the northwest corner
of Utica Avenue and 4th Street in the Industrial Park (IP) District — APN: 0210-081-43. Related
Files: Pre-App Review DRC2016-00826, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19823, Minor
Exception DRC2017-00406, Minor Exception DRC2017-00408, Uniform Sign Program
DRC2017-00404 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2017-00405,
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2017-00404 - CP LOGISTICS UTICA, LLC - A proposal to
establish a Uniform Sign Program related to a proposed industrial development consisting of
three (3) industrial logistics buildings with a combined floor area of 293,283 square feet on a
parcel of about 13.96 acres, located at the northwest corner of Utica Avenue and 4th Street in
the Industrial Park (IP) District — APN: 0210-081-43. Related Files: Pre-App Review DRC2016-
00826, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19823, Design Review DRC2017-00402, Minor
Exception DRC2017-00406, Minor Exception DRC2017-00408 and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2017-00405.
C2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00998 - DUNKIN' DONUTS - The request to develop a 6,001
square foot multi -tenant commercial building on a vacant parcel of 0.95-acre in the General
Commercial (GC) District, on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 500 feet east
of Rochester Avenue, located at 11995 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-023-10. Related fillies:
Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00999, Minor Exception DRC2017-00424. The California
Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative
Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of a previous Negative
Declaration.
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, Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist II with the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on day,
Thursday, September 7, 2017, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government
Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Jennifer Palacios
Office Specialist II
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Dominick Perez September 19, 2017
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19823 - CP LOGISTICS UTICA, LLC - A proposal to
subdivide one (1) existing parcel into three (3) parcels in conjunction with a proposed industrial
development consisting of three (3) industrial logistics buildings on a 13.96-acre site within the
Industrial Park (IP) District located at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Utica Avenue — APN:
0210-081-43. Related Files: Pre-App Review DRC2016-00826, Design Review DRC2017-00402,
Minor Exception DRC2017-00406, Minor Exception DRC2017-00408, Uniform Sign Program
DRC2017-00404 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2017-00405.
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00402 - CP LOGISTICS UTICA, LLC - A proposal to construct an
industrial development consisting of three (3) industrial logistics buildings with a combined floor
area of 293,283 square feet on a parcel of about 13.96 acres, located at the northwest corner of
Utica Avenue and 4th Street in the Industrial Park (IP) District—APN: 0210-081-43. Related Files:
Pre-App Review DRC2016-00826, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19823, Minor Exception
DRC2017-00406, Minor Exception DRC2017-00408, Uniform Sign Program DRC2017-00404
and Tree Removal Permit DRC2017-00405.
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2017-00404 - CP LOGISTICS UTICA, LLC - A proposal to
establish a Uniform Sign Program related to a proposed industrial development consisting of three
(3) industrial logistics buildings with a combined floor area of 293,283 square feet on a parcel of
about 13.96 acres, located at the northwest corner of Utica Avenue and 4th Street in the Industrial
Park (IP) District—APN: 0210-081-43. Related Files: Pre-App Review DRC2016-00826, Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM19823, Design Review DRC2017-00402, Minor Exception DRC2017-00406,
Minor Exception DRC2017-00408 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2017-00405.
Background: A Pre -Application Review (DRC2016-00826) workshop was held on December 14,
2016, to discuss the project with the Planning Commission. The applicant desired feedback from
the Commission before formally submitting the multiple necessary applications and technical
studies. The outcome of the workshop was generally favorable. The Commission was supportive
of the proposed architecture and site layout. No major issues or concerns were presented.
Proiect Site and Surrounding Land Uses: The project site is located at the northwest corner of 4th
Street and Utica Avenue and is comprised of one (1) parcel with a combined area of 13.96 acres
and is currently undeveloped. To the north, across Bentley Street, there is a multi -tenant office
complex. To the east, across Utica Avenue, is a vacant undeveloped site. The Planning
Department is currently reviewing a Design Review (DRC2016-00670) and a Specific Plan
Amendment (DRC2016-00931) application for this site; a proposal to develop a 235,325 square
foot industrial building. To the south, across 4th Street within the City of Ontario, is a residential
apartment complex. To the west, at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and 4th Street, is a
vacant undeveloped site. The Planning Department is currently processing a Design Review
(DRC2017-00205) and a Development Code Amendment (DRC2017-00204) for the proposed
development of two hotels and a future restaurant pad. The zoning of the subject property and
the properties to the north is Industrial Park (IP) District. The zoning of the properties to the west
is Industrial Park (IP) District and Haven Avenue Overlay District (HAOD). The zoning of the
properties to the east is Empire Lakes Specific Plan Area 5. The zoning of the property to the
south is Urban Residential District (Ontario Center Specific Plan), which is within the jurisdiction
of the City of Ontario.
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DRC COMMENTS
SUBTPM19823, DRC2017-00402,; DRC2017-00404, DRC2017-00406 & DRC2017-00408
September 19, 2017
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General: The applicant proposes to subdivide the subject property (Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM19823) into three (3) parcels of 6„02 acres (Parcel 1), 6.07 acres (Parcel 2), and 1.87
acres (Parcel 3).
The applicant also proposes to develop the entire 13v96-acre site (Design Review DRC2017-
00402) with three (3) industrial logistics buildings and associated parking and landscaping. The
remaining uncompleted street improvements along the southern„ eastern and northern perimeter
of the site will be constructed with this project. According to the site plan, the three parcels will
each contain one of the proposed buildings. Each building will contain an office area and a
warehouse area. The square footage breakdown of each building is shown in the table below:
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Each building will be constructed of concrete tilt up panel walls that incorporate decorative reveal
lines as the primary building material, with a combination of glass metal awnings, columns and
decorative texturing as the secondary building materials„ The maximum building height for the
project is 36 feet and the proposed floor area ratio (FAR) is 48.2 percent.
The project will have a total of 216 parking spaces that are equally distributed throughout the
entire site. There is a total of thirty (30) trailer parking spaces located adjacent to the dock door
areas within each parcel. The site has a total of six vehicular driveway access points; two along
Bentley Avenue, two along Utica Avenue, and two along 4th Street. The northwesterly and
southwesterly driveways are designed to be shared entrances to allow access to the properties
to the west of the subject site.
Consistent with the use and size of each building, there will be a varying number of dock doors
per building. Building 1 will have 12 dock doors while Building 2 will have 14 dock doors, The dock
area for these buildings will be centrally located between them with their corresponding dock
doors facing each other and screened from 4th Street and Utica Avenue. There are 8-foot tall
metal gates at the east and west ends of this dock area, which will screen the trailer parking from
the properties to the east and west. Building 3 will have three (3) dock doors and will include a
concrete tilt -up screen wall with an 8-foot tall swing gate around the dock area. Each parcel
contains one trailer parking space per dock door; a total of thirty (30) trailer parking spaces will
be provided consistent with the trailer parking requirements described in the Development Code.
The overall average landscape coverage for the project is 15.04 percent, The landscape plan
indicates there will be trees around the project perimeter and throughout the parking lot, including
15-gallon Brisbane box trees, an evergreen species, along the west end of the site. This will help
screen potential industrial uses at this site from future development to the west..
The site currently contains partial street improvements around the south, east and north
perimeter, including improvements from the street centerline to the curb face, This project will
involve the completion of the right-of-way improvements, which include the installation of the
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DRC COMMENTS
SUBTPM19823, DRC2017-00402, DRC2017-00404, DRC2017-00406 & DRC2017-00408
September 19, 2017
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sidewalk along 41h Street, Utica Avenue, Bentley Street and Trademark Parkway North. Also, there
are above ground utility lines along the southern edge of the property, on the north side of 4th
Street. Multiple poles will need to be relocated due to the proposed right turn lanes for the drive
approaches along 4'�l Street. Lastly, the site plan shows a proposed bus stop along 4th Street,
The bus stop detail provided in the full-sized plans indicates the design of the bus shelter will be
architecturally compatible to the proposed buildings onsite.
Minor Exception DRC2017-00406: The applicant proposes to reduce the required setback for
average depth of landscape along 4th Street by 10 percent. The required average landscape
depth is 45 feet. However, the proposed average landscape depth is 40 foot — 6 inches. Per the
tabulation section of the site plan, the project is in compliance with the required average depth of
landscaping along Utica Avenue, Bentley Street and Trademark Parkway North, as required by
Table 17.36.040-2. However, because of the installation of the two right turn lanes along 411 Street,,
the required average depth of landscaping is short by 4 foot — 6 inches.
Minor Exception DRC2017-00408: The applicant also proposes to increase the height of the
screen wall along Trademark North Parkway by 2 feet. Due to the placement of the building, dock
doors and parking area at the north end of Parcel 3, the screen wall was placed within the setback
area. Per Table 17.36.040-2, street frontage walls are required to have a maximum height of 3
feet. However, since the intent is to screen the dock area from public view, the applicant is
requesting to construct a 5-foot tall screen wall, as seen from the public right-of-way. Also, as
shown on the section drawings of the site plan, a landscape berm will be installed adjacent to the
wall, which will further assist in the screening of this area.
Uniform Sign Program DRC2017-00404: The applicant proposes to establish a Uniform Sign
Program (USP) for the project as required per Section 17.122.060 for industrial complexes with
multiple buildings. This is to create a coordinated project theme of uniform design elements, such
as color, lettering style, and placement. The proposed USP includes signage criteria for one (1)
project identification monument, three (3) tenant identification monuments, tenant building signs
as well as addressing and suite entry graphics. The monument signs, which are located along 41h
Street, Utica Avenue and Trademark Parkway North, are designed to be compatible with the
proposed architecture and will incorporate a concrete base and aluminum elements and lettering.
The tenant building signs have been designed to allow for one or two rows of text and a logo for
each tenant to be located adjacent to their office area. Tenant building signs are also required to
be 3-inch deep fabricated reverse pan channel aluminum letters and/or logo pin mounted to wall
with 1-1/2-inch deep stand-offs painted to match building color.
Staff Comments: The proposed project is well -designed and is consistent with the existing
industrial development within the vicinity and the proposed industrial development to the east of
the project site. The Tentative Parcel Map complies with the City's development standards, which
includes a required minimum parcel size of .5 acre. The architecture and site design is compliant
with City development standards and design guidelines, including building height, building
setbacks, landscape coverage, FAR, vehicle and trailer parking, with the exception of average
landscape setback along 0 Street and maximum wall height along Trademark Parkway North.
Staff is in support of both Minor Exceptions as they will help achieve the design goals for the area.
Furthermore, the Minor Exceptions will not affect the minimum landscape coverage of 15 percent
or screening requirements that are required for projects within the Industrial Park (IP) District. The
buildings will be setback from the street and interior property lines to meet the minimum. The USP
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DRC COMMENTS
SUBTPM19823, DRC2017-00402, DRC2017-00404, DRC2017-00406 & DRC2017-00408
September 19, 2017
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was revised to eliminate wall mounted illuminated signage to eliminate any negative signage glare
issues
Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. None.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
None.
Code Compliance Issues:
According to the Photometric Plan, the project will be in compliance with the illumination
requirements for industrial areas. However, the Photometric Plan includes a detail that
indicates the dimensions of the light pole, which includes footing and a pole with fixture, The
detail shows a portion of the footing will be exposed above ground, with a height ranging
from 2 foot — 6 inch to 4-foot, with a 25-foot tall pole on top of the exposed footing- Since
the maximum height of outdoor lighting within industrial areas is 25 feet, staff recommends
adding a condition that requires a revised graphic to be submitted for review and approval
by the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. The graphic shall show the height
of the outdoor lighting standards, measured from ground level, inclusive of the pedestal, to
top of illumination fixture, and shall be no more than 25 feet in height,
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required andtor
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.
2. 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.
3. 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, and
tables, chairs/benches, and waste receptacles shall be provided.
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DRC COMMENTS
SUBTPM19823, DRC2017-00402, DRC2017-00404, DRC2017-00406 & DRC2017-00408
September 19, 2017
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4. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. Where
tubular steel wrought iron sliding gates are used, they shall be backed by solid or perforated
metal sheeting painted to match the fence or gate.
5. All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public view shall be comprised of the same
material as the primary building material or shall be constructed of decorative masonry
blocks with a decorative finish such as stucco textured to match a concrete tilt up wall.
6. All outdoor lighting shall be recessed and/or constructed with full downward shielding in
order to reduce light and glare impacts on trespass to adjoining properties and public rights -
of -way. Each fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and
public rights -of -way, so that no light fixture directly illuminates an area outside of the project
site intended to be illuminated.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the proposed project and
forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner:
Members Present:
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tom Grahn September 19, 2017
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00998 - DUNKIN' DONUTS - The request to develop a 6,001 square
foot multi -tenant commercial building on a vacant parcel of 0.95-acre in the General Commercial
(GC) District, on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 500 feet east of Rochester
Avenue, located at 11995 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-023-10. Related files: Conditional Use
Permit DRC2016-00999, Minor Exception DRC2017-00424. The California Environmental Quality
Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for
subsequent projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration.
General: The applicant proposes to develop a 6,001 square foot multi -tenant commercial
building, with a drive -through, on a vacant parcel of 0.95 acres, located on the south side of
Foothill Boulevard approximately 500 feet east of Rochester Avenue. This project site is within a
commercial center of about 188,000 square that currently consists of 5 pad buildings. The project
site is the last undeveloped parcel within that commercial center.
The architectural style of the building is that of a contemporary commercial structure utilizing
common materials and finishes. The exterior of the building is proposed to use a mixture of earth
tone colored stucco and stone veneer that makes up most of the material used on the building.
The building fagade incorporates a variety of materials, including stucco, fiber cement lap siding,
stone, glass store front windows, and aluminum awnings. The building utilizes the same type of
materials and finishes that are on the existing buildings within the commercial complex, but does
not duplicate the styles of those existing buildings, which varies. The building itself consists of
visually -interesting facades which meet the City's 360-degree design standards. The design
incorporates tower elements to break up the wall plane, and recessed portions of the wall plane
to add visual interest, that along with the variety of building materials provides a visually appealing
building.
The proposed building will be centrally located on the building pad and will be situated in -line
consistent with existing buildings to the east and west. A drive -through lane will enter east of the
building, proceed around the north side of the building, and then exit on the westerly side of the
building providing drive -through access for the most westerly tenant (Dunkin' Donuts).
Landscaping is provided on the north, east, and west sides of the building and will complement
the existing landscaping for the complex. The drive -through lane will be screened from Foothill
Boulevard through a combination of existing and proposed landscaping, berming, and a change
in grade as the drive -through lane is approximately 6 feet lower than Foothill Boulevard. Adequate
parking is provided for all of the proposed tenant uses, the project requires 35 parking spaces
and provides 119 parking spaces on -site.
A Minor Exception application (DRC2017-00424) was submitted to reduce the drive-thru setback
from Foothill Boulevard. Development Code Section 17.90.030(E) requires that drive -through
lanes shall be set back a minimum of 45 feet from the ultimate face of curb. The application
proposes a drive -through lane for one of the tenants (Dunkin' Donuts) and building plotting
alternatives that would make the project comply with the subject setback requirement are limited
due to existing adjacent buildings and existing site improvements within the commercial complex.
The Minor Exception process provides for a 10 percent reduction in the applicable development
standard, providing a 4.5-foot reduction in the overall setback from Foothill Boulevard and placing
the drive -through aisle at 40.5 feet from Foothill Boulevard.
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DRC COMMENTS
DRC2016-00998 — DUNKIN' DONUTS
September 19, 2017
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Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
None. Staff supports the proposed site layout and overall design of the proposed project.
The project is well -integrated into the existing commercial center and provides adequate
parking for the project site. The building itself consists of visually -interesting facades
which meet the City's 360-degree design standards. The building facade incorporates a
variety of materials, including stucco, fiber cement lap siding, stone, glass store front
windows, and aluminum awnings, and incorporates all of the City's design standards for
commercial development.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
There are no secondary design issues.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
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 DDC and FDC shall be screened behind a 4-foot high block wall and
appropriate landscaping. These walls shall be constructed of similar material used on -
site to match the building.
2. 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.
3. The number of signs shown on the conceptual elevations exceeds what is permitted by
Development Code Table 17.74.080-1, and will be subject to approval of a Uniform Sign
Program and a Sign Permit.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be forwarded to the Planning
Commission for final review and action.
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