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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16 DRC Agenda Packet(Design Review Committee Agenda June 16, 2020 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AS A TELECONFERENCE MEETING In response to the Governor's Executive Orders, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health requirements, and to ensure the health and safety of our residents by limiting contact that could spread the COVID- 19 virus, there will be no members of the public in attendance at the Design Review Committee meetings. Members of the Design Review Committee and staff will participate in this meeting via teleconference. In place of in -person attendance, members of the public can observe and offer comment at this meeting via Zoom: VIEW MEETING VIA ZOOM APP OR ZOOM.COM AT: zoom.us/join using Webinar ID: 858-7688-1495 -or- YOU CAN DIAL -IN USING YOUR PHONE UNITED STATES: + 1 (669) 900-6833 Access Code: 858-7688-1495 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JUNE 16, 2020, DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING As an alternative to participating in the teleconference, you may submit comments in writing to Elizabeth.Thornhill(a�CityofRC.us by 12:00pm on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be distributed to the Committee and read into the record. A. Call to Order B. Public Communications This is the time and place for the general public to address the Design Review Committee on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. The Committee may not discuss any issue not included on the Agenda but set the matter for a subsequent meeting. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2020. (Meetings cancelled April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19 and June 2, 2020, due to no items submitted.) D. Project Review Items D1. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00026 — CHASE PARTNERS LTD - A request to construct a 22,870 square foot commercial warehouse shell building on a vacant site of 1.08 acres located within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the southwest corner of 6tn Street and Hyssop Drive — APN: 0229-284-03. 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. D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00864 — CARDEN ARBORS VIEW SCHOOL— A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed 18,500 square foot private school building on a 2.88 acre (125,596 square foot) project site located at the northeast corner of Beryl and 19th Streets in the Low (L) Residential Zoning District; APNs: 0202-461-62, 0202-461-63, and 0202-461-65. Related Record: Conditional Use Permit DRC2019-00863; Tree Removal Permit DRC2020-00209. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — Infill Development. E. 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. 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. 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 Wednesday, June 10, 2020, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Design Review Committee Agenda — June 16, 2020 Page 2 of 2 MARCH 17, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA MINUTES RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE A. CALL TO ORDER 7: 00pm Roll Call: Diane Williams _x_ Tony M. Guglielmo _x_ Mike Smith x Alternates: Bryan Dopp Francisco Oaxaca Staff Present: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner. 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. Please sign in after speaking. C. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Committee at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2020. Page 1 of 3 ** Draft ** 003 71w, CITY OF RANC __020700. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA MINUTES RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE D. 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. Please sign in after speaking. D1. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00193— GEORGE BOTROS — A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed 12,350 square foot church and 18,033 square foot social building on a 3.28 acre (143,053 square foot) project site located at the northwest corner of East and Wilson Avenues in the Very Low (VL) Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific; APN: 0225-123-05. Related Record: Conditional Use Permit DRC2017-00194. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — Infill Development. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation and oral report. Following the report, staff was asked by the Committee about the large landscaped area located immediately to the north of the project site. Staff stated that it was property owned by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The landscaping was going to be installed by the applicant to enhance the area. The Committee also asked about the construction of an uncompleted segment of Wilson Avenue located along the north side of MWD's property. Staff stated that the street will not be constructed until the vacant properties on the opposite (north) side of the future street were developed (which is not pending). The applicant will be required as a condition of approval to pay in -lieu fees to cover their share of the construction of the street. Page 2 of 3 ** Draft ** 004 MARCH 17, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA MINUTES RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE The Committee asked if the "social building" that is part of the project is open to the public. Staff and the applicant indicated that it would only be for private events conducted by the church. DRC recommended approval to the Planning Commission with no significant issues or concerns raised. The Committee took the followinq action: X Recommend approve to PC/PD. F Recommend approve with revisions to PC/PD. ❑ Direct applicant to revise proposal and return to DRC for follow-up review. Recommend denial to PC/PD. Other E. ADJOURNMENT 7:15pm 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 March 12, 2020 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 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. Page 3 of 3 ** Draft ** 005 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mena Abdul-Ahad June 16, 2020 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00026 — CHASE PARTNERS LTD — A request to construct a 22,870 square foot commercial warehouse shell building on a vacant site of 1.08 acres located within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hyssop Drive — APN: 0229-284-03. 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 is comprised of one (1) vacant parcel and is approximately 46,437 square feet (1.08 acres). The site is approximately 286 feet (east to west) by approximately 164 feet (north to south). The 81h Street frontage is improved with curb, gutter, and sidewalks, as well as a landscaped parkway, whereas the Hyssop Drive frontage is currently unimproved. The site is vacant and is surrounded by office and industrial warehouse developments. The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Vacant General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District North Industrial/Manufacturing General Industrial General Industrial (GI) Building District South Industrial/Manufacturing General Industrial General Industrial (GI) Building District East Utility General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District West Industrial/Warehouse General Industrial General Industrial (GI) Buildings District Project Overview: The applicant proposes to construct a commercial warehouse building with a floor area of 22,870 square feet. A tenant for the building has not been identified at this time. The building will consist of one (1) office area (1,000 square feet), two (2) restrooms, and a warehouse area (18,990 square feet). The office will be located on the first floor at the southeast corner of the building. The dock loading area, with three (3) dock doors, will be located along the southwest corner of the building. There will be one (1) trailer parking space located adjacent to the loading dock area. There will be one (1) employee break area located outside of the building measuring 600 square feet with 12 chairs and 2 tables with trash receptacles. The break area conforms to the minimum requirement of the Development Code. Landscape coverage is 17.59 percent (8,275 square feet); the minimum requirement is 10 percent for this development district. Access to the site will be provided via Hyssop Drive. A condition of approval from the Engineering Department requires that the applicant be responsible for completing public improvements along Hyssop Drive frontage, including but not limited to the construction of curb and gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, driveway approaches, bike trails, and landscape parkways. 006 DRC COMMENTS DRC2020-00026 — CHASE PARTNERS LTD June 16, 2020 Page 2 Development Requirements: Setbacks Development Requirements Proposed Front Yard 35' 35' Interior Side/Street Side Yards 5' / 25' 5' / 25' Rear Yard 0' 0' Floor Area Ratio 50% - 60% 50% Building Height 75' Max 36' Parking Calculations: Per Development Code Section 17.64.050, Table 17.64.050-1, the required parking is as follows: Type of Use Square Parking Ratio # of Spaces # of Spaces Footage Required Provided Office 1,000 4/1,000 4 4 Warehouse 18,990 1st 20,000 @ 1 /1,000 19 19 Total 23 23 The proposed building will be of concrete tilt -up construction and will contain a combination of blue reflective vision glazing, vertical ribbed metal panels, Fitzgerald Formliner concrete patterns, and panel reveals. The building design offers a variety of articulation of the wall planes. The southeast elevation, which will be visible along Hyssop Drive, contains a significant amount of window glazing. Downspouts will not be visible from the exterior on any elevation of the building as they will be routed through the interior of the building. The building will have a height of 34 feet and the exterior of the building will be painted a combination of various shades of gray and blue. A concrete tilt -up wall with a metal gate, for screening and security purposes, is proposed between the dock loading/yard area and the parking lot near the office area. An 8-foot-high tubular steel metal fence is proposed at the southwest corner of the property. All walls and gates will be 8 feet in height. 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: 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: 1. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 007 DRC COMMENTS DRC2020-00026 — CHASE PARTNERS LTD June 16, 2020 Page 3 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 office corner of the building. 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) screened behind a 4- foot high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of decorative masonry block such as slumpstone or stackstone or poured in -place concrete with design elements incorporated 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 lunch 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. 4. Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of the building. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the building walls. 5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. 6. Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the site, behind the public right- of-way. These decoratively paved areas shall extend from the front property line to the building setback line and have a width equal to that of the driveway. 7. All doors (roll -up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed project as submitted to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mena Abdul-Ahad Members Present: Staff Coordinator: 008 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Sean McPherson June 16, 2020 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00864 — CARDEN ARBORS VIEW SCHOOL — A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed 18,500 square foot private school building on a 2.88 acre (125,596 square foot) project site located at the northeast corner of Beryl and 19th Streets in the Low (L) Residential District; APNs: 0202-461-62, 0202-461-63, and 0202-461-65. Related Records: Conditional Use Permit DRC2019-00863; Tree Removal Permit DRC2020-00209. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — Infill Development. Site Description: The 2.88-acre (125,596 square foot) project site is located at the northeast corner of Beryl and 19th Streets. The project site comprises three parcels: one parcel is vacant (APN# 0202-461-62); another parcel, addressed 9021 191h Street, is improved with an abandoned single-family residence and detached garage; and a third parcel, addressed 6710 Beryl Street, is improved with the "Charles Stoebe House," a city -designated historic landmark. Aside from the two residences, a trash enclosure and a parking area to the south of the Stoebe House, the project site generally consists of native and nonnative groundcover, shrubs and trees. The irregular shaped project site totals approximately 463 from east to west, and ranges from 168 feet to 245 feet, north to south. The project site generally drains from north to south. The project frontage along 19th Street is fully improved while the public improvements along Beryl Street have not been improved. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Vacant land and Site two single-family Low Residential Low (L) Residential District residences Church and Medium Medium (M) and Medium High (MH) North Multiple -Family Residential Residential District Residences South Single -Family Low Residential Low (L) Residential District Residences East Church Low Residential Low L Residential District West Vacant Land Low Residential Low (L) Residential District Project Overview: The applicant proposes to develop an 18,500 square foot private school at the northeast corner of Beryl and 191h Streets. The east (front) elevation of the school will face Beryl Street and the north (street side) elevation will face 19' Street. A basketball court, lunch area, play field and playground will be located adjacent to the west and south property lines. Access to the project will be from a single driveway off Beryl Street leading to a parking lot which provides a looped drive aisle to accommodate a pick-up and drop-off area for students in proximity to the primary school entrance. The existing residence at 9021 191h Street will be demolished, and 42 onsite trees will be removed and replaced. The historic Stoebe House will be incorporated into the project and be used as school office space. Staff notes that the Planning Commission previously issued a Landmark Alteration Permit (DRC2006-00226) to allow the conversion of this structure from residential to commercial on April 26, 2006. Related to that Landmark Alteration Permit, a building permit was 009 DRC COMMENTS DRC2019-00864 — Carden Arbors View School June 16, 2020 Page 2 issued to accommodate the conversion of the building occupancy from residential to commercial occupancy. At that time the handicapped ramp at the front of the building was constructed and the two-story exterior staircase at the rear of the building was added to accommodate emergency fire access. The applicant proposes no structural modifications to the Stoebe House as part of the current application, and staff has verified with the Building Division that no change is occupancy for the Stoebe House is required to accommodate the proposed school office use. Staff notes that the applicant has expressed a desire to repaint the structure to match the school and replace broken or weathered siding material with "like -for -like" material, as needed. Further, the applicant intends to re -roof the structure with asphalt shingle to match the existing asphalt shingle. Staff notes that despite the historic status of the Stoebe House, Development Code Section 17.18.040.0 permits the ordinary maintenance and repair of historic structures. Therefore, no Certificate of Appropriateness is required for this project. The school is designed with a vernacular architectural design theme, while the roof pitch is intended to match that of the Victorian -style Stoebe House. The new school building maintains visual interest and appeal as it provides a variety of siding materials, including a light grey painted stucco plaster and pressed board siding throughout (BEHR-Brand "Flipper PPU25-15"), with natural stone veneer accent walls on all elevations (Coronado -brand "River Rock Grey Granite"). Exposed wood eaves and wood braces will be painted white (BEHR-Brand "Silky White PPU7- 12"), as will the vinyl doors and windows. As illustrated on the plans, the applicant proposes an asphalt shingle roof to match the roofing material of the historic Stoebe House. While Development Code Section 17.36.010.F.6 prohibits the use of composition shingles for new development within Residential Zoning districts, the development code does not explicitly prohibit composition shingle on non-residential structures, such as schools, within residential zones, nor does the development code provide specific design guidelines for schools. Therefore, staff generally supports the use of asphalt shingle in this case as it provides consistency with the existing historic Stoebe House. Alternatively, and in the event that the Design Review Committee does not prefer asphalt shingle roofing material, the applicant has proposed the use of a flat profile concrete tile could be used for the school building. The floorplan for the school includes 13 classrooms, a "Pause Room" for afterschool care, staff areas, a lunch shelter, warming kitchen and utility areas (i.e. bathrooms and storage rooms). The project complies with each of the related development standards for the Low (L) Residential District as shown on the following table: Required Provided Compliant? Front Building Setback 35 Feet 156 feet (proposed Yes (Beryl Street school Street Side Building Setback 35 Feet 35 feet, 2 inches Yes (19th Street (proposed school Rear Building Setback 20 Feet 76 feet, 2 inches Yes West property line Side Building Setback Varies. Ranges from (south property line) 5/10 Feet approximately 95 feet to Yes 176 feet Parking Setback 15 Feet 19 feet Yes (Beryl Street Lot Coverage 40 Percent 15.8 Percent Yes 010 DRC COMMENTS DRC2019-00864 — Carden Arbors View School June 16, 2020 Page 3 Building Height 1 35 Feet Maximum 1 28 feet I Yes Parking: Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.64.050, Table 17.64.050-1, parking for elementary and junior high schools is based on the ratio of 2 parking spaces per classroom. The required parking and the amount of parking provided is as shown below: Parking Ratio Required Parking Provided Parking Schools (Elementary and 2 per classroom 26 spaces 49 spaces Junior High) Staff Comments: Staff supports the proposed building's architecture and site layout, which will complement the surrounding established neighborhood. The building is well designed with architectural elements that carry to each elevation (360 Degree Architecture). Further, the project will allow the existing Stoebe House to remain and be repurposed. A new courtyard with generous landscaping will also be constructed that will accentuate the prominence of the Stoebe House at the corner while allowing up to 10 existing trees adjacent to the historic house to remain onsite. Public frontage improvements along Beryl Street will also be required to be completed, including a new parkway, sidewalk, curb and gutter. The project meets all relevant development standards. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. Roof material. The applicant proposes asphalt shingle roof material for the proposed school, with the intention of matching the asphalt shingle roof material of the historic Stoebe House. Development Code Development Code Section 17.36.010.F.6 prohibits the use of shingle roofs for "new development" within Residential Zoning districts. In this case, it is not clear to staff if the intention of the code is to prohibit shingle roof material on residential development within residential zoning districts, or all types of new development within residential zoning districts. Further, the development code does not provide specific design guidelines for schools. While staff generally supports the use of asphalt shingle in this case as it provides consistency with the historic Stoebe House, the applicant has also proposed an alternative flat profile concrete tile roofing material which may be used for the proposed school. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. None Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. The proposed monument sign shall be designed to conform to all relevant sign standards pursuant to Development Code Section 17.74. Notably, landscaping equal to the size of the sign shall be installed at the base of the sign. 2. All light standards shall conform to Development Code Section 17.58.050. and the height shall be limited to 12 feet., inclusive of bases and as measured from the ground level. 3. All ground -mounted equipment and utility boxes, including transformers, back -flow devices, etc., shall be screened by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches Nd DRC COMMENTS DRC2019-00864 — Carden Arbors View School June 16, 2020 Page 4 on center. This equipment shall be painted dark green. 4. All Double Detector Checks (DDCs) and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be screened on three sides by 4-foot high walls. The walls shall incorporate the design and materials used on the buildings. 5. Decorative paving shall be provided at all vehicular access points onto the site. 6. All walls shall be split face and colored to match the dominant color theme of the proposed building. Walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height. 7. Trash enclosures shall be constructed per City standard. The design of the trash enclosures shall incorporate the materials, finish, color, and trim used on the buildings. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed project as submitted to the Planning Commission. Desian Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Sean McPherson Members Present: Staff Coordinator: 012