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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC Agendas (2)DRC AGENDA: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA 6%,N,�H,,O, DECEMBER 18, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. 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. A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. ACTION TOO PM A. Approved with changes. 1 of 2 ADESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA P.�XCHO DECEMBER 18, 2012 CUCAMONGA B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. 11 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 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. None. 8:38 PM 2of2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag December 18, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan- Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Project Overview: Lewis Apartment Communities has submitted an application to develop a 306-unit market -rate rental condominium project on 19.25 acres located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive. The project is the final phase of the Homecoming apartment community located on the north side of Church Street. The project site is within the Medium High Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. The proposed density is 15.9 dwelling units per acre, which is at the lower end of the permitted density range of 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre. The project site borders a vacant 28-acre parcel (approximately) to the south, which is in the approval process for the development of a 185,667 square foot Walmart retail store and a master planned commercial center. Background: The project was reviewed by the Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger) on October 16, 2012. At the meeting, the Planning staff raised six main issues regarding the design of the project: four issues were related to building articulation; one issue was related to carrying the architectural elements to all of the elevations; and one issue was related to the addition of tile elements. The Committee stated that additional building articulation was unnecessary and recommended that the applicant provide additional architectural elements to enhance the building elevations. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to determine when the project would be ready for final Planning Commission review. Following the October 16, 2012, Design Review Committee meeting, the applicant made a number of changes to address the issues raised by the Design Review Committee and resubmitted the plans. Staff reviewed the changes and indicated to the applicant that the project was moving in the right direction and asked that a few additional changes be made. The applicant responded that the requested changes by staff were above and beyond those raised by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and asked to meet with the Planning Director. In response to the applicant, staff scheduled a meeting with the Planning Director, staff planner, and the applicant. At the meeting, the applicant outlined the changes made and why they felt that the remaining changes requested by staff would not improve the overall aesthetics of the project and would add construction costs that would not enhance the overall tenant experience. The applicant expressed their openness to discuss staff's comments but were insistent that any changes made be in highly visible areas. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00726 AND SUBTT18856 — HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC December 18, 2012 Page 2 Staff acknowledged this point and appreciates the applicant's willingness to make adjustments to the more visible areas. In exchange for eliminating the proposed tile elements between Buildings A and B, the applicant agreed to add a metal canopy on the street side elevation and decorative eave supports to both sides of these buildings. The applicant agreed to add a scalloped edge treatment to the garage side elevations of Building C in exchange for eliminating the wood supports in the areas between the pop -outs on Buildings C and D. The applicant also agreed to add decorative eave overhangs on the rear elevation of Building E and to the side elevations of Building F. With these changes, staff concluded that the project was ready for Planning Commission Review. Staff docketed the project for the November 28, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. Because of time constraints, the applicant was unable to update the plans with the agreed upon changes in time for that meeting date and requested a continuance. Prior to the November 28, 2012, Planning Commission meeting, staff forwarded the Commissioners updated building elevations and outlined the changes made to address the DRC comments. At the November 28, 2012, meeting, one of the Commissioners stated that the project needed additional enhancements and recommended that the DRC review the proposed changes prior to final Planning Commission review. The other Commissioners agreed and voted to remand the project back to DRC for their review. Design Changes: The applicant made the following changes to the project to address the issues raised by the Design Review Committee at the October 16, 2012, meeting: 1. A tile element was added and incorporated with the unit numbering at each unit entrance. 2. Added a tile element to either side of the entrance gates to the private courtyards along with a number of tiled niches throughout the project. 3. The half window shutter treatments are to be eliminated on Buildings A and B and to be replaced with metal canopies. 4. A scalloped edge treatment was added to half of the garage overhangs on Buildings A and B and to the garage side building overhangs on Building C. 5. Decorative wood eave supports were added to the side elevations of Buildings A and B. 6. Extended decorative eave treatments were added to the garage side elevations of Buildings E and F and to the left and right elevations of Building F. ANALYSIS: Staff is pleased, overall, with the changes made by the applicant and feels that they address the architectural deficiencies raised by the Committee. The additional tile elements, metal canopies, scalloped edge overhangs, and decorative eaves each help to add visual interest and accentuate the overall Spanish design theme. With these changes, staff feels the project is ready for Design Review Committee review. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2012-00726 — HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC December 18, 2012 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag The Committee felt that the project was substantially complete but that additional architectural elements were needed to add color and variation to the wall planes of Buildings A, B, and F. The applicant agreed to add window shutters to these three buildings and to introduce a new decorative window sill treatment to select windows on Building F. They also agreed to explore additional enhancements where appropriate. The Committee recommended that the project go to the Planning Commission for final review with the agreed upon changes. The applicant agreed to provide updated plans to the Commissioners prior to the January 9, 2013, Planning Commission meeting. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RArrDECEMBER 18, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. ',,�UCAMONGA ON Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. 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. A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. 1 of 2 ADESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA CHORHODECEMBER 18, 2012 CUCAMONGA B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. 11 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT 111 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. 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 6, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag December 18, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING VAT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Project Overview: Lewis Apartment Communities has submitted an application to develop a 306-unit market -rate rental condominium project on 19.25 acres located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive. The project is the final phase of the Homecoming apartment community located on the north side of Church Street. The project site is within the Medium High Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. The proposed density is 15.9 dwelling units per acre, which is at the lower end of the permitted density range of 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre. The project site borders a vacant 28-acre parcel (approximately) to the south, which is in the approval process for the development of a 185,667 square foot Walmart retail store and a master planned commercial center. Background: The project was reviewed by the Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger) on October 16, 2012. At the meeting, the Planning staff raised six main issues regarding the design of the project: four issues were related to building articulation; one issue was related to carrying the architectural elements to all of the elevations; and one issue was related to the addition of tile elements. The Committee stated that additional building articulation was unnecessary and recommended that the applicant provide additional architectural elements to enhance the building elevations. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to determine when the project would be ready for final Planning Commission review. Following the October 16, 2012, Design Review Committee meeting, the applicant made a number of changes to address the issues raised by the Design Review Committee and resubmitted the plans. Staff reviewed the changes and indicated to the applicant that the project was moving in the right direction and asked that a few additional changes be made. The applicant responded that the requested changes by staff were above and beyond those raised by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and asked to meet with the Planning Director. In response to the applicant, staff scheduled a meeting with the Planning Director, staff planner, and the applicant. At the meeting, the applicant outlined the changes made and why they felt that the remaining changes requested by staff would not improve the overall aesthetics of the project and would add construction costs that would not enhance the overall tenant experience. The applicant expressed their openness to discuss staffs comments but were insistent that any changes made be in highly visible areas. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00726 AND SUBTT18856 — HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC December 18, 2012 Page 2 Staff acknowledged this point and appreciates the applicant's willingness to make adjustments to the more visible areas. In exchange for eliminating the proposed tile elements between Buildings A and B, the applicant agreed to add a metal canopy on the street side elevation and decorative eave supports to both sides of these buildings. The applicant agreed to add a scalloped edge treatment to the garage side elevations of Building C in exchange for eliminating the wood supports in the areas between the pop -outs on Buildings C and D. The applicant also agreed to add decorative eave overhangs on the rear elevation of Building E and to the side elevations of Building F. With these changes, staff concluded that the project was ready for Planning Commission Review. Staff docketed the project for the November 28, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. Because of time constraints, the applicant was unable to update the plans with the agreed upon changes in time for that meeting date and requested a continuance. Prior to the November 28, 2012, Planning Commission meeting, staff forwarded the Commissioners updated building elevations and outlined the changes made to address the DRC comments. At the November 28, 2012, meeting, one of the Commissioners stated that the project needed additional enhancements and recommended that the DRC review the proposed changes prior to final Planning Commission review. The other Commissioners agreed and voted to remand the project back to DRC for their review. Design Changes: The applicant made the following changes to the project to address the issues raised by the Design Review Committee at the October 16, 2012, meeting: 1. A tile element was added and incorporated with the unit numbering at each unit entrance. 2. Added a tile element to either side of the entrance gates to the private courtyards along with a number of tiled niches throughout the project. 3. The half window shutter treatments are to be eliminated on Buildings A and B and to be replaced with metal canopies. 4. A scalloped edge treatment was added to half of the garage overhangs on Buildings A and B and to the garage side building overhangs on Building C. 5. Decorative wood eave supports were added to the side elevations of Buildings A and B. 6. Extended decorative eave treatments were added to the garage side elevations of Buildings E and F and to the left and right elevations of Building F. ANALYSIS: Staff is pleased, overall, with the changes made by the applicant and feels that they address the architectural deficiencies raised by the Committee. The additional tile elements, metal canopies, scalloped edge overhangs, and decorative eaves each help to add visual interest and accentuate the overall Spanish design theme. With these changes, staff feels the project is ready for Design Review Committee review. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00726 — HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC December 18, 2012 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA C> CONGA DECEMBER 4, 2012 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL To ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. 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. A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of a detailed Site Plan, modifications to. Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On 1 of 2 ACTION 7: 00 P.M. A. Approved as presented. _ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA DECEMBER 4, 2012 g�N�Ho C c ONCa April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to modify the conditions of approval for B. Approved as Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Presented. Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). None. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 7:24 P.M. IV. 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. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger December 4, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of a detailed Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). Project Background: On April 14, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) DRC2003-00048, a master plan for a recreational and boat storage facility on 9.87 acres of land at the intersection of the eastbound 210 Freeway and 1-15 Freeway interchange, north of Victoria Street. At the time the Planning Commission approved CUP DRC2003-00048, the entitlement was specifically limited to approval of Phase I, with only Phase II being indicated as a conceptual layout for future development of the site. Phase I approval consisted of 165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square foot office and caretaker residence and a 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and boats. On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, Phase II of the project. Phase II consists of 393 self -storage units that will vary in square footage. Phase I construction was recently completed, and construction on Phase II has not started because of current market conditions being soft. Additionally, the applicant is currently analyzing his business plan for Phase II and may alter the self -storage facility in the future. Project Surroundings: Immediately to the south of the project site is the 1-15 Freeway, and to the north is the 1-210 Freeway. To the southwest, across the San Sevaine Drainage Channel, is the Victoria Street Basin, and to east is the 1-15 Freeway. Approximately 200 feet west and northwest of the project site, across the flood control channel, are single-family dwelling units. Access to the 3.6-acre parcel is from Victoria Street via an access road, just west of the 1-15 Freeway overpass. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2012-00616 AND DRC2012-00618 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES December 4, 2012 Page 2 Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing the following revisions to the previously approved Phase I: 1) add covered parking to the open RV parking stalls with roof -mounted solar panels; 2) modify existing Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels; and 3) add 12 recreational, uncovered vehicle parking stalls. The applicant has designed the ends of the covered parking to be architecturally integrated into the building design. Because of the falling elevation of the 1-210 eastbound Freeway to the 1-15 southbound Freeway ramp, the covered parking canopies will be only slightly visible to vehicles. The solar panels will be mounted parallel to the roof plane, thereby being only moderately visible to motorists (see cross sections on Sheet C-4). The solar panels will produce enough annual energy to contribute to the electrical grid, contributing over 5.2 million kWhr, or enough energy for approximately 529 homes. 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. As noted above, the architect applicant has designed the ends of the covered parking to be architecturally integrated into the building design. Staff finds that covered parking canopies and the roof -mounted solar panels will be an architectural and environmental enhancement to the project; accordingly, there are no Major Issues. 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 Issues. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. Signs are not permitted on the solar panels or canopies. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the proposed project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee approved the project as presented. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca Staff Planner: Donald Granger THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANcxo CUCAMONGA DECEMBER 4, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca _ Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger _ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly_ Lou Munoz II. 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. A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of a detailed Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On 1 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA DECEMBER 4, 2012 RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by ' the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). II III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 11 This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. II IV. ADJOURNMENT II 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. 2 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA gAvCHo DECEMBER 4, 2012 CUCAMONGA 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 21, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 3 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger December 4, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of a detailed Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street -APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -A requestto modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 Freeway and the southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration (Section 15162). Project Background: On April 14, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) DRC2003-00048, a master plan for a recreational and boat storage facility on 9.87 acres of land at the intersection of the eastbound 210 Freeway and 1-15 Freeway interchange, north of Victoria Street. At the time the Planning Commission approved CUP DRC2003-00048, the entitlement was specifically limited to approval of Phase I, with only Phase 11 being indicated as a conceptual layout for future development of the site. Phase I approval consisted of 165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square foot office and caretaker residence and a 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and boats. On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204, Phase II of the project. Phase II consists of 393 self -storage units that will vary in square footage. Phase I construction was recently completed, and construction on Phase 11 has not started because of current market conditions being soft. Additionally, the applicant is currently analyzing his business plan for Phase II and may alter the self -storage facility in the future. Project Surroundings: Immediately to the south of the project site is the 1-15 Freeway, and to the north is the 1-210 Freeway. To the southwest, across the San Sevaine Drainage Channel, is the Victoria Street Basin, and to east is the 1-15 Freeway. Approximately 200 feet west and northwest of the project site, across the flood control channel, are single-family dwelling units. Access to the 3.6-acre parcel is from Victoria Street via an access road, just west of the 1-15 Freeway overpass. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00616 AND DRC2012-00618 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES December 4, 2012 Page 2 Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing the following revisions to the previously approved Phase I: 1) add covered parking to the open RV parking stalls with roof -mounted solar panels; 2) modify existing Buildings A, H, and J to include roof -mounted solar panels; and 3) add 12 recreational, uncovered vehicle parking stalls. The applicant has designed the ends of the covered parking to be architecturally integrated into the building design. Because of the falling elevation of the 1-210 eastbound Freeway to the 1-15 southbound Freeway ramp, the covered parking canopies will be only slightly visible to vehicles. The solar panels will be mounted parallel to the roof plane, thereby being only moderately visible to motorists (see cross sections on Sheet C-4). The solar panels will produce enough annual energy to contribute to the electrical grid, contributing over 5.2 million kWhr, or enough energy for approximately 529 homes. 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. As noted above, the architect applicant has designed the ends of the covered parking to be architecturally integrated into the building design. Staff finds that covered parking canopies and the roof -mounted solar panels will be an architectural and environmental enhancement to the project; accordingly, there are no Major Issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. There are no Secondary Issues. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. Signs are not permitted on the solar panels or canopies. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the proposed project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Donald Granger Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ;RCHO AGENDA CUCAMONGA NOVEMBER 20, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 71 Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger _ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly_ Lou Munoz MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 7, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 1 of 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA NOVE M B E R 6, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted on by the Committee at one time without discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion. II III. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. ACTION 7: 00 P.M. A. ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP A. Approved as SUBTT18823 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide three presented. parcels into 19 single-family residential lots on 12.36 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (VL) District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA aHo NOVEMBER 6, 2012 WN CUCAMONCA located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16, and 17. 11 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 V. ADJOURNMENT III 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. 2 of 2 None. 7.18 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler November 6, 2012 ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18823 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide three parcels into 19 single-family residential lots and 2 lettered lots on 12.93 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (VL) District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16, and 17. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19367 and Minor Exception DRC2012-00513. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide three parcels of land totaling 12.93 acres into 19 single-family lots, and 2 lettered lots. The parcels are located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road in the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has a flood control basin to the west; vacant land to the north and south; and single-family residences to the east. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of 2 lettered lots and 19 single-family residential numbered lots and a dedication to the public right-of-way on Wardman Bullock Road. A tentative parcel map was recently approved by the Planning Commission on October 10, 2012, creating a puzzle -shaped remaining parcel that is the northern portion of this subdivision. Most of the lots meet the required average width of 90 feet and minimum depth 150 feet. Lot 9 is the only lot that does not meet the minimum depth as it is only 124 feet deep. The applicant is requesting that the Committee evaluate this lot using side -loaded setbacks. This interpretation would allow the applicant to meet the minimum lot requirements but would be looked at in an unorthodox manner. The front yard would have to be established by an interpretation or condition. A request for the applicant to obtain a Variance could also be required. The block wall on the north tract boundary of the proposed tentative tract map requires a Minor Exception to increase the height of the wall from 6 feet to 8 feet as part of the Fire Protection Plan. The Minor Exception will be processed with the tentative tract map. A Minor Exception is also required for portions of the perimeter walls on Lots 9 and 10 to accommodate the grade changes on the south side property lines. The maximum height of these retaining walls will be 2 feet, 9 inches with a 6-foot garden wall atop to provide security along the neighboring trail. Access to the lots will be established off of Wardman Bullock Road. Two gated private roads have been proposed to match Blue Sky Court, which is a gated private road just outside the proposed subdivision. The perimeter wall along Wardman Bullock Road will match the community walls in the area as they have to conform to the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Access to the private trail along the rear of the lots has to be established because the proposed subdivision is requesting to access the trails from the tract to the south. Permission has not been granted as of yet. The proposed subdivision also has two existing partially built homes on proposed Lots 12 and 15 that are driving the design of the tract and limit the size of Lots 11 through 16. These lots will not be able to accommodate equestrian amenities as they will not be able to meet the minimum requirements for locations of corrals from residential units. The trails are located at the rear of all the lots, with the exception of Lots 12 and 15 as they will not be allowed to keep horses on -site. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18823 — JONATHAN C. CURTIS November 6, 2012 Page 2 Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. The following issues regarding this project will be the focus of the Committee discussion at this time. Provide an agreement with the property owner to the south allowing access onto the trail. If access is granted, provide a solution for the possibility of a double fence along the property line between the two projects. 2. Lot 9 does not meet the minimum requirement for lot depth and could either be required to process a Variance or in an unorthodox manner review the lot incorporating side -loaded setbacks. This would require the setbacks to be established by condition. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: None at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission with the above condition and Committee recommendation for Item 2. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Oaxaca, Fletcher, Granger Staff Planner: Steve Fowler The project was approved as presented. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA ;RHO CUCAMONGA NOVEMBER 6, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca _ Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger _ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly _ Lou Munoz II. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted on by the Committee at one time without discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion. II III. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18823 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide three parcels into 19 single-family residential lots on 12.36 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (VL) District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, 1 of 2 PANCHORHO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA NOVEMBER 6, 2012 CocnMorrcA located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16, and 17. 11 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 V. ADJOURNMENT III 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, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 24, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler November 6, 2012 ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18823 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide three parcels into 19 single-family residential lots and 2 lettered lots on 12.93 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (VL) District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16, and 17. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19367 and Minor Exception DRC2012-00513. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide three parcels of land totaling 12.93 acres into 19 single-family lots and 2 lettered lots. The parcels are located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road in the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has a flood control basin to the west; vacant land to the north and south; and single-family residences to the east. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of 2 lettered lots and 19 single-family residential numbered lots and a dedication to the public right-of-way on Wardman Bullock Road. A tentative parcel map was recently approved by the Planning Commission on October 10, 2012, creating a puzzle -shaped remaining parcel that is the northern portion of this subdivision. Most of the lots meet the required average width of 90 feet and minimum depth 150 feet. Lot 9 is the only lot that does not meet the minimum depth as it is only 124 feet deep. The applicant is requesting that the Committee evaluate this lot using side -loaded setbacks. This interpretation would allow the applicant to meet the minimum lot requirements but would be looked at in an unorthodox manner. The front yard would have to be established by an interpretation or condition. A request for the applicant to obtain a Variance could also be required. The block wall on the north tract boundary of the proposed tentative tract map requires a Minor Exception to increase the height of the wall from 6 feet to 8 feet as part of the Fire Protection Plan. The Minor Exception will be processed with the tentative tract map. A Minor Exception is also required for portions of the perimeter walls on Lots 9 and 10 to accommodate the grade changes on the south side property lines. The maximum height of these retaining walls will be 2 feet, 9 inches with a 6-foot garden wall atop to provide security along the neighboring trail. Access to the lots will be established off of Wardman Bullock Road. Two gated private roads have been proposed to match Blue Sky Court, which is a gated private road just outside the proposed subdivision. The perimeter wall along Wardman Bullock Road will match the community walls in the area as they have to conform to the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Access to the private trail along the rear of the lots has to be established because the proposed subdivision is requesting to access the trails from the tract to the south. Permission has not been granted as of yet. The proposed subdivision also has two existing partially built homes on proposed Lots 12 and 15 that are driving the design of the tract and limit the size of Lots 11 through 16. These lots will not be able to accommodate equestrian amenities as they will not be able to meet the minimum requirements for locations of corrals from residential units. The trails are located at the rear of all the lots, with the exception of Lots 12 and 15 as they will not be allowed to keep horses on -site. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18823 — JONATHAN C. CURTIS November 6, 2012 Page 2 Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. The following issues regarding this project will be the focus of the Committee discussion at this time. Provide an agreement with the property owner to the south allowing access onto the trail. If access is granted, provide a solution for the possibility of a double fence along the property line between the two projects. 2. Lot 9 does not meet the minimum requirement for lot depth and could either be required to process a Variance or in an unorthodox manner review the lot incorporating side -loaded setbacks. This would require the setbacks to be established by condition. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission • policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: None at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission with the above condition and Committee recommendation for Item 2. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO OCTOBER 16, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. CUCAMONGA Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X Jeffrey Bloom A Donald Granger X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. 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. A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01200 - SPECTRUM ENGINEERING FOR VERIZON WIRELESS -Site and architectural review of a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility in the form of a eucalyptus tree and related equipment on a 2.93-acre site owned by the Cucamonga Valley Water District that is within the Utility Development District (U) and Specialty Commercial Development District (SC) of the Foothill Boulevard Development District (Subarea 3), located at 9683 San Bernardino Road - APN: 0208-152-11. Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00925. 1 of 3 ACTION TOO P.M. A. Approved as presented. V� PDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA CHORHOOCTOBER 16, 2012 CUCAMONOA B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW - DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING VAT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive -APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00191 - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to construct an 18,225 square foot building at an existing church facility of approximately 200,000 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-01244/M. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244M - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to modify the operations of an existing church by constructing a new building which will increase the floor area of the facility of the church from approximately 200,000 square feet to approximately 218,225 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres in the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00191. 2 of 3 B. The Committee recommended that the applicant add additional architectural enhancements to the buildings. C. See above. D. Approved as presented. E. Approved as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA NCHo OCTOBER 16, 2012 CUCAMONCA II III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 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. 3 of 3 None. 9:02 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 16, 2012 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01200 - SPECTRUM ENGINEERING FOR VERIZON WIRELESS — A site and architectural review of a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility in the form of a eucalyptus tree and related equipment on a 2.93-acre site owned by the Cucamonga Valley Water District that is within the Utility Development District (U) and Specialty Commercial Development District (SC) of the Foothill Boulevard Development District (Subarea 3), located at 9683 San Bernardino Road - APN: 0208-152-11. Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00925. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes constructing a wireless communication facility on a site owned by the Cucamonga Valley Water District, located at 9683 Foothill Boulevard. The facility will be in the form of a 60-foot high eucalyptus tree that will be located at the southeast corner of the site within an 8-foot high walled equipment enclosure which will include a temporary generator. The equipment will be housed within an enclosed building that will have a tile roof. The project will also include replacing a portion of the existing property line wall which will necessitate the rebuilding of the trash enclosure on the adjacent drive-thru convenience store that is attached to the wall. The height limit in the Specialty Commercial Development District is 35 feet. Development Code Section 17.140.020 classifies wireless communication facilities that are over the height limit as Major Wireless Communication Facilities, which require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Development Code Section 17.106.030 states that Major Wireless Communication Facilities may not be located within 300 feet of a residential structure unless constructed in a manner to allow for future collocation of an additional wireless communication carrier. The applicant also needs to provide documentation that another site cannot be found that can reasonably accommodate the facility because of coverage requirements. The nearest residence to the site is 125 feet to the south on Estacia Court. The site has been designed to accommodate two wireless carriers. The applicant has submitted a letter documenting that that they could not locate another site that would meet their coverage requirements. Staff Comments: Staff feels that the design and placement of the wireless communication facility is appropriate for the proposed location as there are a number of other mature eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area, and the roof of the equipment enclosure will match the existing building on the site. The location of the facility at the corner of the site will also allow for the future development of the vacant portion of the property. Major Issues:. None. Secondary Issues: None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project as submitted and forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag The Committee approved the project as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 16, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 27-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Project Overview: Lewis Apartment Communities has submitted an application to develop a 306-unit market -rate rental condominium project on 19.25 acres located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive. The project is the final phase of the Homecoming apartment community located on the north side of Church Street. The project site is within the Medium High Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. The proposed density is 15.9 dwelling units per acre, which is at the lower end of the permitted density range of 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre. The project site borders a vacant 28-acre parcel to the south that is in the approval process for the development of an 185,667 square foot Walmart retail store and a master planned commercial center. Entitlement Requirements: The General Plan will need to be amended to change the land use designation from Mixed Use to Medium High Residential, in line with the Terra Vista Community Plan. Development Code Section 17.36.020 will need to be amended to eliminate the site from the list of the Mixed Use Development Districts and the related development regulations. A Minor Exception is required to increase the perimeterwall heights because of a grade difference between the public right-of-way and the project site and to bring the site in compliance with the City's noise regulations. Project Design: The project will be gated with one vehicle entrance on Malaga Drive and an emergency vehicle entrance on Mayten Avenue. The recreation building will be the main focal point at the end of the Malaga Drive vehicle entrance that will also serve as the leasing office. A pedestrian access gate will be located on each street frontage, with a prominent pedestrian entry portal on the corner of Church Street and Malaga Drive. The project is made up of 6 building types: 4, two-story buildings and 2, three-story buildings. The 2, three-story buildings are also paired together with a common entry portal creating a 10-unit building. All of the buildings have a Spanish architectural design theme with common design elements unifying the overall project. The entrances to the individual units will either be from a common courtyard/paseo or a pedestrian walkway. Each unit will have either or both a ground level patio area or an upper level deck. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18856 AND DRC2012-00726 October 16, 2012 Page 2 There is an approximate 12-foot grade difference between the project site and the proposed Walmart site to the south. The Walmart Landscape Plan proposes dense landscaping on the slope to screen the commercial use from the residential use. Unit Breakdown: The development is made up of 306 units divided between duet homes (122 units), townhomes (112 units), and stacked flats (72 units). This includes 63, one -bedroom units (870 square feet to 1,015 square feet); 112, two -bedroom units (1,248 square feet to 1,411 square feet); 118, three -bedroom units (1,534 square feet to 1,986 square feet); and 13, four -bedroom units (1,986 square feet). Recreational Amenities: The project site provides a wide variety of recreational amenities that exceed the minimum number required by the Development Code including: A 9,782 square foot recreation building that includes conference rooms, entertainment and theater rooms, a business center, and a fitness center. 2. An outdoor entertainment area adjacent to the recreation building that includes a pool, spa, multiple covered and uncovered gathering areas, and an outdoor kitchen area. 3. A community garden with an outdoor kitchen and shade structure. 4. A dog park with an observation patio and lattice shade structure. 5. A 6-foot wide walking path around the central core of the project with six exercise stations. 6. An open -turf play area with a lattice shade structure and an outdoor kitchen. 7. A multiple-themed courtyard with outdoor gathering areas with barbeque units. 8. A community car wash. Parking: The project provides a total of 720 parking spaces, 28 parking spaces over the minimum requirement. This includes 531 spaces in enclosed garages and 189 open parking spaces, of which 97 are parallel parking spaces along the drive aisles. One Bedroom Units Units 63 1.5 Spaces/Unit Parking 63 spaces Spaces 95 spaces Spaces 63 Garage + 1 Garage Space) 32 Unenclosed Two Bedroom Units 112 2.0 Spaces/Unit 112 spaces 224 spaces 204 garage + 1 Garage Space) 20 Unenclosed Three Bedroom Units 236 spaces 236 spaces 236 garage 118 2.0 Spaces/Unit (2 Garage Spaces) Four Bedroom Units 26 spaces 33 spaces 26 garage + 13 2.5 Spaces/Unit 7 Unenclosed (2 Garage Spaces) Guest Parking 306 1 per 3 units 102 130 Garage Spaces not Assigned to a Unit 2 Total Spaces 690 720 Enclosed Garage Spaces 437 531 Unenclosed Parking Spaces Provided 161 189 Total Tenant Occupied Unenclosed Spaces 59 Guest Parking Above Minimum Requirement 28 DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18856 AND DRC2012-00726 October 16, 2012 Page 3 ANALYSIS: Overall, Staff is pleased with the design and layout of the project. Additional attention needs to be paid to providing greater wall and roof plane articulation on a number of the buildings, adding additional window shutters to Buildings A and B and adding tile accents throughout the project. The applicant has incorporated a number of the design changes that staff has recommended, but feels that the outstanding issues are either excessive or cost prohibitive. The applicant has done an exceptional job providing a wide variety of recreational amenities throughout the project and providing large private open space areas on a large number of units. The future residents will also have full access to all the recreational amenities available at the Homecoming development across the street. The project meets or exceeds all the minimum development standards of the Terra Vista Community Plan and the Development Code, except for the necessity for a Minor Exception for perimeter wall heights. The applicant filed a Minor Exception for an additional 2 feet of wall height above the maximum 6 feet permitted. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: 1. None. Secondary Issues: 1. The Spanish architectural theme of the project would be enhanced with the addition of tile elements throughout the project. This would add an additional design element to help tie all the buildings together and to help breakup the largely mono -chromatic color scheme. Potential locations for the tile accents would be around the arched entrances and patios, tile quatrefoils, and a line of tiles along the ground level patio walls. 2. Add articulation to the side wall and roof planes of Buildings A and B. These wall and roof planes are approximately 45 feet long and flat, except for the tile awning over the front entrances. 3. Add the window shutters used on the enhanced street elevations of Buildings A and B to the side yard condition elevations. The applicant argues that these elevations are between buildings and only visible to the occupants of the buildings. The Development Code requires that architectural treatments be carried to all elevations (360 degree architecture), regardless of whether the elements are only visible to the homeowner (tenant). 4. Articulate the front elevation under the gabled roof of Building D. This wall plan lacks articulation and this is an architecturally appropriate feature. 5. Articulate the rear elevation of Building E. This wall plane is approximately 89 feet long with no articulation beyond the tiled awnings over the front entrances. 6. Articulate the left and right wall and roof planes of Building F. These elevations are approximately 40 feet long and lack articulation, which is compounded by the three-story height of the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee consider the issues outlined above and forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review if all issues are resolved. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18856 AND DRC2012-00726 October 16, 2012 Page 4 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag The Committee directed the applicant to add additional architectural enhancements to the buildings and forward progress drawings via staff to the Committee. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith October 16, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00191 — WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to construct an 18,225 square foot building at an existing church facility of approximately 200,000 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-01244/M: Staff has- prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244M - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to modify the operations of an existing church by constructing a new building which will increase the floor area of the facility of the church from approximately 200,000 square feet to approximately 218,225 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres in the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00191. Site Characteristics: The project site is the Abundant Living Family Church campus located on the north side of Civic Center Drive between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues. The campus is comprised of two (2) parcels with a combined area of approximately 33.5 acres. It is developed with eight (8) buildings, including an administrative building, a chapel, a sanctuary, a dining hall, and a retail building, that have a total floor area of about 200,000 square feet. Large parking and landscaped areas comprise the remainder of the site. All of the buildings and site improvements were constructed around 2006/2007. There are professional/administrative offices to the west; hospitals to the south and northeast; light industrial development to the east; and commercial development to the north. The subject property and all surrounding properties are zoned Industrial Park (IP) District. The subject property is generally level. Design Parameters: The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story building of 18,225 square feet. The proposed building will serve as the new location for classrooms which are currently within another building on -site. The building will be located generally to the north of the existing set of buildings. Because of the overall size of the project site, the property line and street setbacks of the building will exceed the setback requirements specified in Table 17.36.040-1 (Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Districts) of the Development Code. Specifically, the proposed building will be setback from the curb at Red Oak Drive by approximately 270 feet. The proposed building will be approximately 220 feet from the nearest property line (located to the east). The architecture of the new building will match the architecture of the existing buildings on -site in every aspect including the overall theme and details, primary and secondary materials, finish, colors, and trim. For example, the exterior walls will have a smooth plaster finish with a stone veneer. The roof will be concrete S-tile. Wood trellises and a colonnade on the south side of the building will be incorporated into the design of the building. The architecture will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including "360-degree architecture," articulation of the wall planes and roof line, and extensive use of high -quality materials. Roof -mounted equipment will be within a recessed area screened by a parapet and the bulk of the upper portions of the building. The building will be situated in an area that is currently comprised only of landscaping and an east to west drive aisle. Both the landscaping and the entire drive aisle will be removed; no parking stalls will be DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2012-00191/DRC2004-01244M - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH October 16, 2012 Page 2 removed. Replacement landscaping, including trees, will be installed in the general area around the new building. Decorative paving and landscaping will be installed in place of the east and west sections, respectively, of the drive aisle that is removed. Parking for church uses is based on the floor area of the sanctuary. As no modifications to/expansion of the sanctuary is proposed, no additional parking is required. Existing vehicular and pedestrian access to the project site will not be affected. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 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. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 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 at a minimum of 18 inches on center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 2. If a Double -Detector Check (DDC) and a Fire Department Connection (FDC) are required for this project, then the equipment shall be screened with a 4-foot high decorative block wall, subject to the review and approval by the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services. 3. All doors shall match the color of the adjacent wall. 4. All signs are subject to Chapter 17.74 (Sign Regulations for Private Property) of the Development Code. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval and forward the project to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee approved the project as presented. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RArrcH° L;UCAMONGA OCTOBER 16, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. 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. A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01200 - SPECTRUM ENGINEERING FOR VERIZON WIRELESS - Site and architectural review of a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility in the form of a eucalyptus tree and related equipment on a 2.93-acre site owned by the Cucamonga Valley Water District that is within the Utility Development District (U) and Specialty Commercial Development District (SC) of the Foothill Boulevard Development District (Subarea 3), located at 9683 San Bernardino Road - APN: 0208-152-11. Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00925. 1 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA 1NCHo OCTOBER 16, 2012 CUCAMONOA B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW - DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING VAT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive -APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00191 - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to construct an 18,225 square foot building at an existing church facility of approximately 200,000 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-01244/M. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244M - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to modify the operations of an existing church by constructing a new building which will increase the floor area of the facility of the church from approximately 200,000 square feet to approximately 218,225 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres in the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00191. 2 of 3 PDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA ANCHOROCTOBER 16, 2012 CUCAMONCA II III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 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. /, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist // for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 3, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 3 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 16, 2012 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01200 - SPECTRUM ENGINEERING FOR VERIZON WIRELESS — A site and architectural review of a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility in the form of a eucalyptus tree and related equipment on a 2.93-acre site owned by the Cucamonga Valley Water District that is within the Utility Development District (U) and Specialty Commercial Development District (SC) of the Foothill Boulevard Development District (Subarea 3), located at 9683 San Bernardino Road - APN: 0208-152-11. Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00925. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes constructing a wireless communication facility on a site owned by the Cucamonga Valley Water District, located at 9683 Foothill Boulevard. The facility will be in the form of a 60-foot high eucalyptus tree that will be located at the southeast corner of the site within an 8-foot high walled equipment enclosure which will include a temporary generator. The equipment will be housed within an enclosed building that will have a tile roof. The project will also include replacing a portion of the existing property line wall which will necessitate the rebuilding of the trash enclosure on the adjacent drive-thru convenience store that is attached to the wall. The height limit in the Specialty Commercial Development District is 35 feet. Development Code Section 17.140.020 classifies wireless communication facilities that are over the height limit as Major Wireless Communication Facilities, which require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Development Code Section 17.106.030 states that Major Wireless Communication Facilities may not be located within 300 feet of a residential structure unless constructed in a manner to allow for future collocation of an additional wireless communication carrier. The applicant also needs to provide documentation that another site cannot be found that can reasonably accommodate the facility because of coverage requirements. The nearest residence to the site is 125 feet to the south on Estacia Court. The site has been designed to accommodate two wireless carriers. The applicant has submitted a letter documenting that that they could not locate another site that would meet their coverage requirements. Staff Comments: Staff feels that the design and placement of the wireless communication facility is appropriate for the proposed location as there are a number of other mature eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area, and the roof of the equipment enclosure will match the existing building on the site. The location of the facility at the corner of the site will also allow for the future development of the vacant portion of the property. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project as submitted and forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 16, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25-acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306-unit rental condominium development within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 27-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review of a 306-unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres within the Medium High Development District (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727, Development Code Amendment DRC2012-00728, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Project Overview: Lewis Apartment Communities has submitted an application to develop a 306-unit market -rate rental condominium project on 19.25 acres located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive. The project is the final phase of the Homecoming apartment community located on the north side of Church Street. The project site is within the Medium High Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. The proposed density is 15.9 dwelling units per acre, which is at the lower end of the permitted density range of 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre. The project site borders a vacant 28-acre parcel to the south that is in the approval process for the development of an 185,667 square foot Walmart retail store and a master planned commercial center. Entitlement Requirements: The General Plan will need to be amended to change the land use designation from Mixed Use to Medium High Residential, in line with the Terra Vista Community Plan. Development Code Section 17.36.020 will need to be amended to eliminate the site from the list of the Mixed Use Development Districts and the related development regulations. A Minor Exception is required to increase the perimeter wall heights because of a grade difference between the public right-of-way and the project site and to bring the site in compliance with the City's noise regulations. Project Desiqn: The project will be gated with one vehicle entrance on Malaga Drive and an emergency vehicle entrance on Mayten Avenue. The recreation building will be the main focal point at the end of the Malaga Drive vehicle entrance that will also serve as the leasing office. A pedestrian access gate will be located on each street frontage, with a prominent pedestrian entry portal on the corner of Church Street and Malaga Drive. The project is made up of 6 building types: 4, two-story buildings and 2, three-story buildings. The 2, three-story buildings are also paired together with a common entry portal creating a 10-unit building. All of the buildings have a Spanish architectural design theme with common design elements unifying the overall project. The entrances to the individual units will either be from a common courtyard/paseo or a pedestrian walkway. Each unit will have either or both aground level patio area or an upper level deck. DRC AGENDA S U BTT 18856 AND DRC2012-00726 October 16, 2012 Page 2 There is an approximate 12-foot grade difference between the project site and the proposed Walmart site to the south. The Walmart Landscape Plan proposes dense landscaping on the slope to screen the commercial use from the residential use. Unit Breakdown: The development is made up of 306 units divided between duet homes (122 units), townhomes (112 units), and stacked flats (72 units). This includes 63, one -bedroom units (870 square feet to 1,015 square feet); 112, two -bedroom units (1,248 square feet to 1,411 square feet); 118, three -bedroom units (1,534 square feet to 1,986 square feet); and 13, four -bedroom units (1,986 square feet). Recreational Amenities: The project site provides a wide variety of recreational amenities that exceed the minimum number required by the Development Code including: A 9,782 square foot recreation building that includes conference rooms, entertainment and theater rooms, a business center, and a fitness center. 2. An outdoor entertainment area adjacent to the recreation building that includes a pool, spa, multiple covered and uncovered gathering areas, and an outdoor kitchen area. 3. A community garden with an outdoor kitchen and shade structure. 4. A dog park with an observation patio and lattice shade structure. 5. A 6-foot wide walking path around the central core of the project with six exercise stations. 6. An open -turf play area with a lattice shade structure and an outdoor kitchen. 7. A multiple-themed courtyard with outdoor gathering areas with barbeque units. 8. A community car wash. Parking: The project provides a total of 720 parking spaces, 28 parking spaces over the minimum requirement. This includes 531 spaces in enclosed garages and 189 open parking spaces, of which 97 are parallel parking spaces along the drive aisles. One Bedroom Units 63 1.5 Spaces/Unit 63 spaces 95 spaces 63 Garage + 1 Garage Space) 32 Unenclosed Two Bedroom Units 112 2.0 Spaces/Unit 112 spaces 224 spaces 204 garage + 1 Garage Space) 20 Unenclosed Three Bedroom Units 236 spaces 236 spaces 236 garage 118 2.0 Spaces/Unit (2 Garage Spaces) Four Bedroom Units 26 spaces 33 spaces 26 garage + 13 2.5 Spaces/Unit 7 Unenclosed (2 Garage Spaces) Guest Parking 306 1 per 3 units 102 130 Garage Spaces not Assigned to a Unit 2 Total Spaces 690 720 Enclosed Garage Spaces 437 531 Unenclosed Parking Spaces Provided 161 189 Total Tenant Occupied Unenclosed Spaces 59 Guest Parking Above Minimum Requirement 28 DRC AGENDA SUBTT18856 AND DRC2012-00726 October 16, 2012 Page 3 ANALYSIS: Overall, Staff is pleased with the design and layout of the project. Additional attention needs to be paid to providing greater wall and roof plane articulation on a number of the buildings, adding additional window shutters to Buildings A and B and adding tile accents throughout the project. The applicant has incorporated a number of the design changes that staff has recommended, but feels that the outstanding issues are either excessive or cost prohibitive. The applicant has done an exceptional job providing a wide variety of recreational amenities throughout the project and providing large private open space areas on a large number of units. The future residents will also have full access to all the recreational amenities available at the Homecoming development across the street. The project meets or exceeds all the minimum development standards of the Terra Vista Community Plan and the Development Code, except for the necessity for a Minor Exception for perimeter wall heights. The applicant filed a Minor Exception for an additional 2 feet of wall height above the maximum 6 feet permitted. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: None. Secondary Issues: The Spanish architectural theme of the project would be enhanced with the addition of tile elements throughout the project. This would add an additional design element to help tie all the buildings together and to help breakup the largely mono -chromatic color scheme. Potential locations for the tile accents would be around the arched entrances and patios, tile quatrefoils, and a line of tiles along the ground level patio walls. 2. Add articulation to the side wall and roof planes of Buildings A and B. These wall and roof planes are approximately 45 feet long and flat, except for the tile awning over the front entrances. 3. Add the window shutters used on the enhanced street elevations of Buildings A and B to the side yard condition elevations. The applicant argues that these elevations are between buildings and only visible to the occupants of the buildings. The Development Code requires that architectural treatments be carried to all elevations (360 degree architecture), regardless of whether the elements are only visible to the homeowner (tenant). 4. Articulate the front elevation under the gabled roof of Building_ D. This wall plan lacks articulation and this is an architecturally appropriate feature. Articulate the rear elevation of Building E. This wall plane is approximately 89 feet long with no articulation beyond the tiled awnings over the front entrances. 6. Articulate the left and right wall and roof planes of Building F. These elevations are approximately 40 feet long and lack articulation, which is compounded by the three-story height of the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee consider the issues outlined above and forward the project to the Planning Commission for final review if all issues are resolved. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18856 AND DRC2012-00726 October 16, 2012 Page 4 Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith October 16, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00191 — WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to construct an 18,225 square foot building at an existing. church facility of approximately 200,000 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-01244/M. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244M - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to modify the operations of an existing church by constructing a new building which will increase the floor area of the facility of the church from approximately 200,000 square feet to approximately 218,225 square feet on a property of approximately 33.5 acres in the Industrial Park (IP) District, located between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-354-01 and -04. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00191. Site Characteristics: The project site is the Abundant Living Family Church campus located on the north side of Civic Center Drive between Red Oak and White Oak Avenues. The campus is comprised of two (2) parcels with a combined area of approximately 33.5 acres. It is developed with eight (8) buildings, including an administrative building, a chapel, a sanctuary, a dining hall, and a retail building, that have a total floor area of about 200,000 square feet. Large parking and landscaped areas comprise the remainder of the site. All of the buildings and site improvements were constructed around 2006/2007. There are professional/administrative offices to the west; hospitals to the south and northeast; light industrial development to the east; and commercial development to the north. The subject property and all surrounding properties are zoned Industrial Park (IP) District. The subject property is generally level. Design Parameters: The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story building of 18,225 square feet. The proposed building will serve as the new location for classrooms which are currently within another building on -site. The building will be located generally to the north of the existing set of buildings. Because of the overall size of the project site, the property line and street setbacks of the building will exceed the setback requirements specified in Table 17.36.040-1 (Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Districts) of the Development Code. Specifically, the proposed building will be setback from the curb at Red Oak Drive by approximately 270 feet. The proposed building will be approximately 220 feet from the nearest property line (located to the east). The architecture of the new building will match the architecture of the existing buildings on -site in every aspect including the overall theme and details, primary and secondary materials, finish, colors, and trim. For example, the exterior walls will have a smooth plaster finish with a stone veneer. The roof will be concrete S-tile. Wood trellises and a colonnade on the south side of the building will be incorporated into the design of the building. The architecture will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including "360-degree architecture," articulation of the wall planes and roof line, and extensive use of high -quality materials. Roof -mounted equipment will be within a recessed area screened by a parapet and the bulk of the upper portions of the building. The building will be situated in an area that is currently comprised only of landscaping and an east to west drive aisle. Both the landscaping and the entire drive aisle will be removed; no parking stalls will be DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00191/DRC2004-01244M - WLC ARCHITECTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH October 16, 2012 Page 2 removed. Replacement landscaping, including trees, will be installed in the general area around the new building. Decorative paving and landscaping will be installed in place of the east and west sections, respectively, of the drive aisle that is removed. Parking for church uses is based on the floor area of the sanctuary. As no modifications to/expansion of the sanctuary is proposed, no additional parking is required. Existing vehicular and pedestrian access to the project site will not be affected. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 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 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 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 at a minimum of 18 inches on center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 2. If a Double -Detector Check (DDC) and a Fire Department Connection (FDC) are required for this project, then the equipment shall be screened with a 4-foot high decorative block wall, subject to the review and approval by the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services. 3. All doors shall match the color of the adjacent wall. 4. All signs are subject to Chapter 17.74 (Sign Regulations for Private Property) of the Development Code. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval and forward the project to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ;�..��.. CHO AGENDA CUiCAMONGA OCTOBER 2, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 71 Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca _ Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger _ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly _ Lou Munoz MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 19, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 1 of 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA S E PTE M B E R 18, 2012 - 7 :00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 71 Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz _ MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 5, 2102, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 1of1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X Jeffrey Bloom A Donald Granger A Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly _ Lou Munoz II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00740 - LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review for 4 homes on lots that were previously subdivided (SUBTT16776) and currently used as a retention basin within the Low Medium (LM) Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on the south side of Falling Oak Drive at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Forester Drive - APN: 0227-693-56, 57, 58 and 59. Related files - Development Review DRC2010-01005 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16776. Staff has determined that the project is exempt form the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a 15332 Categorical Exemption which covers the 1 of 2 ACTION TOO P.M. Candyce Burnett attended as staff representative. A. Approved. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA PHOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 CUCAMONGA in -fill developments that are consistent with the General Plan and are adequately served by required utilities and public services. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00801 - LVD RANCHO B. Approved. CUCAMONGA, LLC - A review of eight (8) single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a previously approved subdivision of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of the Interstate 15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Minor Exception DRC2012-00802 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00598 - VERIZON WIRELESS - C. Approved with Site and architectural review of a 57-foot tall wireless communication one condition. facility in the form of a clock tower at a commercial center located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Street and 19th Street within the Neighborhood Commercial Development District, located at 8710 19th Street - APN: 0201-221-45. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption which covers the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. NONE. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 7:45 P.M. IV. 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. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag September 4, 2012 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00740 — LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review for 4 homes on lots that were previously subdivided (SUBTT16776) and currently used as a retention basin in the Low Medium (LM) Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on the south side of Falling Oak Drive at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Forester Drive — APN: 0227-693-56, 57, 58, and 59. Related file: Development Review DRC2010-01005 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16776. Project Proposal: The project site is made up of Lots 56 through 59 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16776. These 4 lots were required to be used as an interim retention basin. The completion of the East Avenue storm drain project makes the basin redundant and will allow it to be developed with homes. The subdivision was built by the same developer, Van Daele Homes. Van Daele Homes is in the process of constructing a 33-lot subdivision (DRC2010-01005 and SUBTT18806) on a 10.35-acre site to the west of the project site. They are requesting to use the same model plans for the 4 basin lots. The proposal is for 2, single -story plans and 2, 2-story plans for construction on the lots. The lots range in size from 9,939 to 14,544 square feet and the homes range in size from 2,711 square feet to 3,701 square feet and are made up of 3 floor plans and 2 architectural styles, Spanish and Cottage. Included in the submittal package is a street scene showing one of the existing homes and the 4 proposed homes. There is an established Home Owner's Association (HOA) for maintenance of the common areas within the project, the basin being the largest. The 4 lots are already a part of the HOA; the development of the basin is projected to reduce the association fees. Paint colors for the new homes have been coordinated with the color used on the existing homes. The project conforms to all requirements outlined in the Etiwanda Specific Plan and exceeds the 25 percent single -story requirement. A Tree Removal Permit is required to remove the trees planted within the basin, one of which will be preserved in place as recommended by the arborist report for the original project. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on June 19, 2012, to discuss the proposal. Six members of the public attended and raised concerns regarding the construction time table, construction traffic, street improvements, HOA fees, and the proposed color scheme. The applicant was able to address each of the resident's concerns. Staff Comments: Staff supports the applicant's proposal to develop the 4 basin lots with the previously approved model plans. The two projects are connected by a public street and the homes should coordinate well with the existing development. The small number of additional plans should not create a situation where the homes are overrepresented in the area. The only issue staff has is whether the optional "California Room" should be included with each plan, increasing the visual interest and articulation of the rear elevations. The same issue was brought before the Committee with the original project and the applicant agreed to include the "California Room" on all plans visible to the public view. The subject lots all back up to Base Line Road. Maior Issues: None. DRC ACTION AGENDA MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00740 — LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 4, 2012 Page 2 Secondary Issues: The Committee should consider whether the applicant should include the "California Room" on all of the lots. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as presented with consideration given to including the "California Rooms." Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith September 4, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00801 - LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - A review of eight (8) single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a previously approved subdivision of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of the Interstate 15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Minor Exception DRC2012-00802 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826. Site Characteristics: The project area is a parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 645 feet (east to west) by approximately 124 feet (north to south). The site is vacant and until very recently, was a drainage basin with an approximate depth of 15 feet. The site is currently being filled by the applicant with soil (Related file: Temporary Stockpile Permit DRC2011-00927) that was excavated as part of storm drain improvements that are being constructed by the City at a location south of the project site. To the north and west of the project site, are single-family residences (Tract 15912), while to the east, across East Avenue, is a condominium complex (Tract 16335). To the south, is a set of vacant properties that are generally bisected diagonally (from northeast to southwest) by the off ramp from the southbound Interstate 15 Freeway to Base Line Road. The zoning of the property and the properties to the north and west is Low Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the property and the properties to the east is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the south is Office Professional (OP) Residential District and is currently owned by the City. The subject property and all surrounding properties are within the Etiwanda Specific Plan. As previously noted, the subject property was a drainage basin; the surrounding topography is generally level with a southerly slope; the elevations at the north and south perimeter are approximately 1,312 feet and 1,308 feet, respectively. General: The applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of eight (8) single-family residences. The houses on Lots 1 and 8 will be single -story, while the houses on the remaining lots will be two-story. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single -story. The proposal to have one-story houses on Lots 1 and 8 will be consistent with Resolution No. 12-24 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826, which includes a condition of approval requiring one-story house product on those lots. Five (5) of the houses will have garages that are set behind the front part of the dwelling in compliance with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (which only requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes its visual presence). There will be three (3) distinct footprints — Plans 1, 2, and 3. Plan 1 will be one-story, while the others will be two-story. The number of available footprints will comply with Figure 5-4 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The architecture of each house is proposed to be the same as the architecture of the houses proposed (and concurrently under review by the City - Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00740) at the remaining 4 lots of Tract 16776, located approximately 400 feet to the southwest of the project site that was approved by the Planning Commission in 2005. Likewise, the architecture of these houses is proposed to match the architecture of the houses (currently under construction - Related file Development Review DRC2010-01005) of Tract 18806, located approximately 650 feet to the west. For reference, see the attached map that shows the location of these project sites. DRC ACTION AGENDA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00801 — LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 4, 2012 Page 2 As with Minor Development Review DRC2012-00740, staff supports the applicant's proposal to develop these eight (8) lots with the previously approved model plans. All of the projects identified above are in close proximity and are connected by public streets. Therefore, it is expected that architectural continuity within the neighborhood will be maintained and that the new homes will coordinate with the existing residential development in the vicinity. The addition of these lots with houses that match the appearance of homes in a nearby development will not create a condition where the architecture is overrepresented in the area. The horizontal depth or north to south linear dimension of the footprint of Plan 1 (and Plan 1 R) will be 80 feet. Because of this dimension, there will be an encroachment of approximately 2 feet into the required rear yard setback of approximately 2 feet at Lots 1 and 5. The required rear yard setback is 20 feet. The applicant has submitted a Minor Exception application (Related file: DRC2012-00802), which allows for up to a 10 percent reduction in any setback, requesting approval for this encroachment. Although Plan 1 is also proposed on Lot 8, as the lot is larger in all aspects than Lots 1 and 5, there will not be an encroachment into the setback of that lot. The proposal will otherwise comply with all required setbacks. Staff notes to the Committee that the interior side yard setbacks of Lot 1 will be 16.5 feet at the west property line and 8.5 feet at the east property line. This complies with Resolution No. 12-24 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826, which includes a condition of approval requiring that the setbacks on that lot be 10 feet and 5 feet along the west and east property lines, respectively. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Tabe van der zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag September 4, 2012 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00598 - VERIZON WIRELESS - Site and architectural review of a 57-foot tall wireless communication facility in the form of a clock tower at a commercial center located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Street and 19th Street within the Neighborhood Commercial Development District, located at 8710 19th Street - APN: 0201-221-45. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption which covers the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes constructing a 57-foot high wireless communication facility at an existing commercial center located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Street and 19th Street. The facility will be located on the site adjacent to the east bound entrance to the 210 Freeway in an area currently being used for landscaping. The total area occupied by the facility, including an open -walled equipment shelter, is 777 square feet. There is an approximate 10-foot grade difference between the project site and the adjacent freeway on ramp, which helps mitigate the overall height of the facility related to the public right-of-way. The adjacent building is approximately 34-feet high. The facility is designed to carry over design elements used on the commercial center including roof material, tile accents, and building color. The applicant has stepped the upper portion of the tower to reduce the overall bulk of the facility. The tower has been designed to accommodate a second wireless carrier in the future. The maximum permitted building height within the Neighborhood Commercial Development District is 35 feet. The Development Codes permits wireless communication facilities to exceed the height limit with Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Staff Comments: Staff is pleased overall with the design and layout of the proposed wireless communication facility. The applicant has made the majority of design changes recommended by staff. The only issues that remain unresolved are: 1) whether a trellis structure should be added over the open walled equipment enclosure to match that used on the trash enclosures within the commercial center; and 2) whether the square tile accents within the decorative arches should be expanded to cover the entire area within the decorative arches. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: The Committee should consider whether a trellis structure should be added over the equipment shelter to match that used on the trash enclosures. 2. The Committee should consider whether the square tile accents within the decorative arches should be expanded to cover the entire area within the decorative arches. DRC ACTION AGENDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00598 — VERIZON WIRELESS September 4, 2012 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as presented with consideration given to the secondary issues. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved with a condition to add a trellis structure over the equipment shelter. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ;RCo AGENDA CUCAMONGA SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 11 I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly _ Lou Munoz II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00740 - LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review for 4 homes on lots that were previously subdivided (SUBTT16776) and currently used as a retention basin within the Low Medium (LM) Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on the south side of Falling Oak Drive at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Forester Drive - APN: 0227-693-56, 57, 58 and 59. Related files - Development Review DRC2010-01005 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16776. Staff has determined that the project is exempt form the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a 15332 Categorical Exemption which covers the 1 of 3 _ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 RANCHO CUCAMONGA in -fill developments that are consistent with the General Plan and are adequately served by required utilities and public services. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00801 - LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - A review of eight (8) single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a previously approved subdivision of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of the Interstate 15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Minor Exception DRC2012-00802 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00598 - VERIZON WIRELESS - Site and architectural review of a 57-foot tall wireless communication facility in the form of a clock tower at a commercial center located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Street and 19th Street within the Neighborhood Commercial Development District, located at 8710 19th Street - APN: 0201-221-45. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption which covers the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. IV. 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. 2 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA �CHo SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 CUCAMONCA 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist I1 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 22, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 3 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag September 4, 2012 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00740 — LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - Site Plan and architectural review for 4 homes on lots that were previously subdivided (SUBTT16776) and currently used as a retention basin in the Low Medium (LM) Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on the south side of Falling Oak Drive at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Forester Drive — APN: 0227-693-56, 57, 58, and 59. Related file: Development Review DRC2010-01005 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16776. Project Proposal: The project site is made up of Lots 56 through 59 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16776. These 4 lots were required to be used as an interim retention basin. The completion of the East Avenue storm drain project makes the basin redundant and will allow it to be developed with homes. The subdivision was built by the same developer, Van Daele Homes. Van Daele Homes is in the process of constructing a 33-lot subdivision (DRC2010-01005 and SUBTT18806) on a 10.35-acre site to the west of the project site. They are requesting to use the same model plans for the 4 basin lots. The proposal is for 2, single -story plans and 2, 2-story plans for construction on the lots. The lots range in size from 9,939 to 14,544 square feet and the homes range in size from 2,711 square feet to 3,701 square feet and are made up of 3 floor plans and 2 architectural styles, Spanish and Cottage. Included in the submittal package is a street scene showing one of the existing homes and the 4 proposed homes. There is an established Home Owner's Association (HOA) for maintenance of the common areas within the project, the basin being the largest. The 4 lots are already a part of the HOA; the development of the basin is projected to reduce the association fees. Paint colors for the new homes have been coordinated with the color used on the existing homes. The project conforms to all requirements outlined in the Etiwanda Specific Plan and exceeds the 25 percent single -story requirement. A Tree Removal Permit is required to remove the trees planted within the basin, one of which will be preserved in place as recommended by the arborist report for the original project. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on June 19, 2012, to discuss the proposal. Six members of the public attended and raised concerns regarding the construction time table, construction traffic, street improvements, HOA fees, and the proposed color scheme. The applicant was able to address each of the resident's concerns. Staff Comments: Staff supports the applicant's proposal to develop the 4 basin lots with the previously approved model plans. The two projects are connected by a public street and the homes should coordinate well with the existing development. The small number of additional plans should not create a situation where the homes are overrepresented in the area. The only issue staff has is whether the optional "California Room" should be included with each plan, increasing the visual interest and articulation of the rear elevations. The same issue was brought before the Committee with the original project and the applicant agreed to include the "California Room" on all plans visible to the public view. The subject lots all back up to Base Line Road. Major Issues: None. DRC AGENDA MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00740 — LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 4, 2012 Page 2 Secondary Issues: The Committee should consider whether the applicant should include the "California Room" on all of the lots. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as presented with consideration given to including the "California Rooms." Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith September 4, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00801 - LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC - A review of eight (8) single-family homes that will be constructed in conjunction with a previously approved subdivision of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of the Interstate 15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Minor Exception DRC2012-00802 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826. Site Characteristics: The project area is a parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 645 feet (east to west) by approximately 124 feet (north to south). The site is vacant and until very recently, was a drainage basin with an approximate depth of 15 feet. The site is currently being filled by the applicant with soil (Related file: Temporary Stockpile Permit DRC2011-00927) that was excavated as part of storm drain improvements that are being constructed by the City at a location south of the project site. To the north and west of the project site, are single-family residences (Tract 15912), while to the east, across East Avenue, is a condominium complex (Tract 16335). To the south, is a set of vacant properties that are generally bisected diagonally (from northeast to southwest) by the off ramp from the southbound Interstate 15 Freeway to Base Line Road. The zoning of the property and the properties to the north and west is Low Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the property and the properties to the east is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the south is Office Professional (OP) Residential District and is currently owned by the City. The subject property and all surrounding properties are within the Etiwanda Specific Plan. As previously noted, the subject property was a drainage basin; the surrounding topography is generally level with a southerly slope; the elevations at the north and south perimeter are approximately 1,312 feet and 1,308 feet, respectively. General: The applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of eight (8) single-family residences. The houses on Lots 1 and 8 will be single -story, while the houses on the remaining lots will be two-story. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single -story. The proposal to have one-story houses on Lots 1 and 8 will be consistent with Resolution No. 12-24 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826, which includes a condition of approval requiring one-story house product on those lots. Five (5) of the houses will have garages that are set behind the front part of the dwelling in compliance with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (which only requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes its visual presence). There will be three (3) distinct footprints — Plans 1, 2, and 3. Plan 1 will be one-story, while the others will be two-story. The number of available footprints will comply with Figure 5-4 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The architecture of each house is proposed to be the same as the architecture of the houses proposed (and concurrently under review by the City - Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00740) at the remaining 4 lots of Tract 16776, located approximately 400 feet to the southwest of the project site that was approved by the Planning Commission in 2005. Likewise, the architecture of these houses is proposed to match the architecture of the houses (currently under construction - Related file Development Review DRC2010-01005) of Tract 18806, located approximately 650 feet to the west. For reference, see the attached map that shows the location of these project sites. DRC AGENDA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00801 — LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 4, 2012 Page 2 As with Minor Development Review DRC2012-00740, staff supports the applicant's proposal to develop these eight (8) lots with the previously approved model plans. All of the projects identified above are in close proximity and are connected by public streets. Therefore, it is expected that architectural continuity within the neighborhood will be maintained and that the new homes will coordinate with the existing residential development in the vicinity. The addition of these lots with houses that match the appearance of homes in a nearby development will not create a condition where the architecture is overrepresented in the area. The horizontal depth or north to south linear dimension of the footprint of Plan 1 (and Plan 1 R) will be 80 feet. Because of this dimension, there will be an encroachment of approximately 2 feet into the required rear yard setback of approximately 2 feet at Lots 1 and 5. The required rear yard setback is 20 feet. The applicant has submitted a Minor Exception application (Related file: DRC2012-00802), which allows for up to a 10 percent reduction in any setback, requesting approval for this encroachment. Although Plan 1 is also proposed on Lot 8, as the lot is larger in all aspects than Lots 1 and 5, there will not be an encroachment into the setback of that lot. The proposal will otherwise comply with all required setbacks. Staff notes to the Committee that the interior side yard setbacks of Lot 1 will be 16.5 feet at the west property line and 8.5 feet at the east property line. This complies with Resolution No. 12-24 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18826, which includes a condition of approval requiring that the setbacks on that lot be 10 feet and 5 feet along the west and east property lines, respectively. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. None Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: . - dig h- IK-.4 44 a ..ww d' a'" _ _... -Ilk� lot .. ...PPP a � p v ,s- 1 1 =" n .� � is -•: ... � i._ -�- . >a.. � ._ = . �. _. � — _ : �. Ism - .'$1�� �5';+y, ♦yam y� +�, , ,. � 1 ."-. �d F�.T`%' �'.'�°> is � �Ti�'jR.}..W�I)�.5ss.' d*. A•hT� a ��"X y�j'� 11t.� y i (. �'1 'Q•.. A'n^' ,� 1 i 'iv ., �C B' OA uf' � 1, �•� � � t � d �,• � '' �� a� Attar DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag September 4, 2012 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00598 - VERIZON WIRELESS - Site and architectural review of a 57-foot tall wireless communication facility in the form of a clock tower at a commercial center located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Street and 19th Street within the Neighborhood Commercial Development District, located at 8710 19th Street - APN: 0201-221-45. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption which covers the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes constructing a 57-foot high wireless communication facility at an existing commercial center located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Street and 19th Street. The facility will be located on the site adjacent to the east bound entrance to the 210 Freeway in an area currently being used for landscaping. The total area occupied by the facility, including an open -walled equipment shelter, is 777 square feet. There is an approximate 10-foot grade difference between the project site and the adjacent freeway on ramp, which helps mitigate the overall height of the facility related to the public right-of-way. The adjacent building is approximately 34-feet high. The facility is designed to carry over design elements used on the commercial center including roof material, tile accents, and building color. The applicant has stepped the upper portion of the tower to reduce the overall bulk of the facility. The tower has been designed to accommodate a second wireless carrier in the future. The maximum permitted building height within the Neighborhood Commercial Development District is 35 feet. The Development Codes permits wireless communication facilities to exceed the height limit with Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Staff Comments: Staff is pleased overall with the design and layout of the proposed wireless communication facility. The applicant has made the majority of design changes recommended by staff. The only issues that remain unresolved are: 1) whether a trellis structure should be added over the open walled equipment enclosure to match that used on the trash enclosures within the commercial center; and 2) whether the square tile accents within the decorative arches should be expanded to cover the entire area within the decorative arches. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: The Committee should consider whether a trellis structure should be added over the equipment shelter to match that used on the trash enclosures. 2. The Committee should consider whether the square tile accents within the decorative arches should be expanded to cover the entire area within the decorative arches. DRC AGENDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00598 — VERIZON WIRELESS September 4, 2012 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as presented with consideration given to the secondary issues. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA T DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA P,�vcHO CUCAMONCA AUGUST 14, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X Jeff Bloom _ Candyce Burnett X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly Lou Munoz II. 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. A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 - JOHN KAVAK - A proposed subdivision of 12 single-family units on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225-161-13. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 1 of 2 ACTION 7:05 p.m. A. Approved with one condition. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO AUGUST 14, 2012 ��UCAMONCAA B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19367 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A B. Approved as request to subdivide one lot into two within the Very Low (VL) Residential presented. District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at 13830 Blue Sky Court-APN: 0226-081-17. Related file: SUBTT18823. C. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 - BEAZER HOMES - Site Plan and C. Approved as architectural review of 55 single-family residences related to Development presented with Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804 in the Low Medium (LM) changes. Residential Development District, located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-08. On September 15, 2011, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2010-00960 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18804. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. D. MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00709 - CHILI'S -A request to D. Approved as change the exterior paint scheme and materials of the building and to add presented. new exterior awnings for the existing Chili's Restaurant in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-11. Related file: Sign Permit DRC2012-00719. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines since it includes the minor alternation of the exterior elevations for an existing building. The project is categorically exempt under section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS It None. This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. IV. ADJOURNMENT 11 8:29 p.m. 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. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler August 14, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 - JOHN KAVAK - A proposed subdivision of 12 single-family units on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225-161 -13. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide a vacant parcel of land totaling 3.6 acres of land into 12 single-family lots. The rectangular -shaped parcel is located at the southwest corner of Vintage Drive and Day Creek Boulevard within the Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has single-family residences surrounding the project site. To the south, the homes are under construction. The homes to the east are across Day Creek Boulevard. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of 12 numbered lots to be utilized for future housing product, as the applicant is not proposing housing product at this time. The lots in the tract will average approximately 10,135 square feet. The lot sizes range from 5,054 square feet to approximately 13,193 square feet. The lots meet the required average width of 65 feet and a minimum depth of 100 feet. Access into the housing tract will be accomplished at two points. One point will be off of Saddle Tree Place and the other will be off of Driftwood Place, which was master planned when Tract 18032 was approved in April of 2008. The landscape along Day Creek Boulevard will match the themed landscape that is on the east side of the street. This project is within the High Fire Zone; therefore, it will not have the variety of trees such as Palms because they are not allowed in the new High Fire Zone landscape pallet. The site will include Day Creek themed neighborhood community walls and a monument sign that matches the other three corners at the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive. The wall has river rock battened pilasters with a concrete cap and slump stone block painted white. This is consistent with all of the walls along Day Creek Boulevard. There will be no driveways permitted along Saddle Tree Place or along Vintage Drive. A minimum 5-foot wide setback for landscape planters is to be provided where side yards and rear yards abut a street. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: None. DRC ACTION AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 — JOHN KAVAK August 14, 2012 Page 2 Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Steve Fowler The Committee members reviewed the project and recommended approval to the Planning Commission with a condition that if the grade changes are greater than 1 foot, the Tentative Tract Map will be required to be returned to Design Review Committee and Planning Commission for review. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler August 14, 2012 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19367 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide one lot into two within the Very Low (VL) Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at 13830 Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-17. Related file: SUBTT18823. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide one parcel of land totaling 3.46 acres into two single-family lots and a lettered lot. The puzzle -shaped parcel is located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road within the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has the flood control basin to the west, vacant land to the north, single-family residences to the east, and partially built single-family homes to the south. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of a lettered lot and two numbered lots in which one numbered lot has a newly constructed house on it and is being subdivided so it can be put on the market, and the remainder of the original lot is divided into a numbered lot of 2.84 acres and a lettered lot of .07 acre that is part of the public right-of-way on Wardman Bullock Road. A tentative tract map has also been submitted for the subdivision of the remainder lot and two additional rectangular lots of approximately 4.85 acres each to the south of this parcel map. A master plan on the remainder lot has also been developed in case the tentative tract map is not approved. The lot with the house on it will be 24,110 square feet. This lot and house is a remainder of Parcel Map 15550 that was reviewed and approved by the County of San Bernardino. The lot meets the required average width of 90 feet and minimum depth 150 feet. The block wall on the north tract boundary of this parcel map is also a part of Tentative Tract Map 18823 which requires a Minor Exception to increase the height of the wall from 6 feet to 8 feet as part of the Fire Protection Plan. That minor exception will be processed with the tract map. Access to the lots has already been established off of the private street Blue Sky Court which merges into Wardman Bullock Road. The perimeter wall along Wardman Bullock Road has already been constructed and matches the community walls in the area. The future product will have to conform to the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: None at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Desian Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Steve Fowler The Committee members reviewed the project and recommended approval as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag August 14, 2012 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 - BEAZER HOMES - Site Plan and architectural review of 55 single-family residences related to Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804 in the Low Medium (LM) Residential Development District, located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-08. On September 15 2011, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2010-00960 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18804. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Project Proposal: The project site is located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street on 18.7 acres that were once part of the DeBerard Ranch. The project is made up of two housing product types: single-family residences and detached townhomes. The project will be a gated community with the main vehicle access point from 6th Street. Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT18804) and the townhomes (DRC2010-00960) were approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 2011. The applicant is now seeking approval of the single-family residences located around the perimeter of the site. The project was created around an agricultural design theme, with community gardens running down the center of the project that include individual garden plots as well as edible landscaping. This center spine will also include a walking path along with common seating and open activity areas. A common recreational facility will be located adjacent to the south property line and will include a pool, spa, bathroom facilities, two play areas, edible landscaping, and a community garden for growing herbs. Additionally, a fruit tree will be planted in the front yard of each one of the single-family residences. The project was approved using the Low Medium Innovative Product Optional Development Standards which permit lots as small as 3,500 square feet and an average of 4,000 square feet. The minimum building separation between neighboring homes is 10 feet. The approved single-family lots range in size from 4,275 square feet to 13,557 square feet and average 5,576 square feet. The larger lots along the south property line will be developed with single -story residences ranging in size from 2,917 to 3,315 square feet. The smaller lots along the east, west, and north property lines will be developed with two-story units ranging in size from 2,213 to 2,992 square feet. The plans will be made up four architectural styles: Craftsman, Italianate, Cottage, and Spanish Colonial. Staff Comments: Overall, staff is pleased with the architecture and site planning for the single-family residences. The applicant has worked diligently with staff over the past month responding to staff's direction and enhancing the architecture. The chosen architectural styles coordinate well with the architecture for the approved townhomes, English Revival, Spanish Revival, Italianate, and French Provincial. The project meets all the technical requirements of the Development Code, including those outlined for projects developed under the Optional Development Standards and Innovative Product Optional Development Standards. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag August 14, 2012 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 - BEAZER HOMES - Site Plan and architectural review of 55 single-family residences related to Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804 in the Low Medium (LM) Residential Development District, located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-08. On September 15 2011, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2010-00960 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18804. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Project Proposal: The project site is located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street on 18.7 acres that were once part of the DeBerard Ranch. The project is made up of two housing product types: single-family residences and detached townhomes. The project will be a gated community with the main vehicle access point from 6th Street. Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT18804) and the townhomes (DRC2010-00960) were approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 2011. The applicant is now seeking approval of the single-family residences located around the perimeter of the site. The project was created around an agricultural design theme, with community gardens running down the center of the project that include individual garden plots as well as edible landscaping. This center spine will also include a walking path along with common seating and open activity areas. A common recreational facility will be located adjacent to the south property line and will include a pool, spa, bathroom facilities, two play areas, edible landscaping, and a community garden for growing herbs. Additionally, a fruit tree will be planted in the front yard of each one of the single-family residences. The project was approved using the Low Medium Innovative Product Optional Development Standards which permit lots as small as 3,500 square feet and an average of 4,000 square feet. The minimum building separation between neighboring homes is 10 feet. The approved single-family lots range in size from 4,275 square feet to 13,557 square feet and average 5,576 square feet. The larger lots along the south property line will be developed with single -story residences ranging in size from 2,917 to 3,315 square feet. The smaller lots along the east, west, and north property lines will be developed with two-story units ranging in size from 2,213 to 2,992 square feet. The plans will be made up four architectural styles: Craftsman, Italianate, Cottage, and Spanish Colonial. Staff Comments: Overall, staff is pleased with the architecture and site planning for the single-family residences. The applicant has worked diligently with staff over the past month responding to staff's direction and enhancing the architecture. The chosen architectural styles coordinate well with the architecture for the approved townhomes, English Revival, Spanish Revival, Italianate, and French Provincial. The project meets all the technical requirements of the Development Code, including those outlined for projects developed under the Optional Development Standards and Innovative Product Optional Development Standards. DRC ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 — BEAZER HOMES August 14, 2012 Page 2 As noted above, the applicant has made substantial progress revising the architecture since the first submittal. Staff has identified the following remaining items and recommends the following design enhancements in order to meet the City's 360 degree architecture requirement: Major Issues: • Add a Juliette balcony to Plan 1 Spanish or an alternative element of the same caliber that creates visual interest. • Add low -walled courtyards (3 feet maximum) with a gate to the single -story, Early California plans with tile accents. Note: The developer requests that the courtyard wall be an option. • Provide some design element below the front and pop -out windows on the Early California plans. As proposed, the wall plane lacks adequate treatment. • Add a tower element or an alternative element to both side elevations of the Plan 2 Craftsman in order to break up the monotony of the wall plane. Secondary Issues: • Add Bahama hurricane shutters to the rear elevation for Plan 1 on the Vineyards Italianate. • Provide an element to break up/add interest to the rear elevation for the Early California plan on the Vineyards product. Staff Recommendation: With the above items addressed to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Steve Fowler The Committee members reviewed the project and discussed each of the Major issues and Secondary issues listed in the report. The following changes were proposed and agreed upon during the meeting: Major Issues: • Remove the Juliette balcony to Plan 1 and replace it with a decorative iron planter box; work with staff on the design and details. • The developer agreed to add low -walled courtyards to a minimum of five of the single - story, Early California Plans distributed appropriately throughout the project. Additionally, the courtyard will be available as an option to the remaining homes. The applicant is to work with staff on the locations of the five homes that will have the courtyard feature. DRC ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 — BEAZER HOMES August 14, 2012 Page 3 • The applicant provided and agreed to install an iron decorative treatment and/or stucco over foam element on the Early California plans. • The Committee determined that no tower or any alternative elements needed to be installed on the side elevations of Plan 2 Craftsman elevations. Secondary Issues: • The applicant agreed to add hurricane shutters to the rear elevation at the Master Bathroom window for Plan 1 on the Vineyards Italianate. • The applicant agreed to add a planter box under the great room window for the Early California Plan on the Vineyard product. The Committee requested that the applicant resubmit plans to staff so they can verify that all the issues were adequately addressed as present by the applicant and agreed upon by the Committee. The Committee agreed to allow the applicant to work with staff and move forward to Planning Commission once all issues have been addressed. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler August 14, 2012 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00709 - CHILI'S - A request to change the exterior paint scheme and materials of the building and to add new exterior awnings for the existing Chili's Restaurant in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-11. Related file: Sign Permit DRC2012-00719. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines since it includes the minor alternation of the exterior elevations for an existing building. The project is categorically exempt under section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act. SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00719 - CHILI'S - A request to install two exterior illuminated wall signs and a non -illuminated logo sign, as well as neon tubing around the cornice of the existing Chili's Restaurant building at the Terra Vista Plaza in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-11. Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00709. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to change the exterior paint scheme, awnings, and remove the exterior tiles on the existing Chili's Restaurant in the Terra Vista Plaza located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard. This site is on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and Aspen Avenue in the Terra Vista Community Plan within the Community Commercial (CC) District. The current paint scheme matches the paint colors of the existing shopping center which has lighter color beiges and green tiles on the east, west, and south sides of the building. The applicant is requesting to utilize a darker beige color (Surrey Beige by Glidden Paint) on a majority of the stucco. The trim, cornice, and light fixtures on the building will be changed to a dark brown (Dark Side by Glidden Paint). A 4-foot tall shade of red (Rapture by Glidden Paint), band will surround the building near the top of the 15-foot tall structure. It will be created by painting between the cornice and trim on all four elevations. The main tower element at the front of the building along Foothill Boulevard will be painted Authentic Brown by Glidden Paint with Rapture colored doors to help steer the patrons towards the front entrance. The awnings are proposed to be red and green with a white stripe in between. The green awning fabric will have corporate identity images on them. These proposed colors are darker than most the of the shopping center as other buildings have strayed away from the previous paint scheme but stayed close. The dark browns are the most contradictory colors but are mainly used as accent colors except for the main tower element, which is a dark brown and makes a bold statement. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: None. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2012-00709 AND DRC2012-00719 — CHILI'S August 14, 2012 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Sian Review: The governing Uniform Sign Program for the Terra Vista Town Center (USP) is #134. USP #134 permits a significant amount of design latitude for colors, style, area, height and length for restaurant tenants, provided the applicant receives approval from the Design Review Committee. Additionally, the following technical constraint regarding the number of signs is applicable: Quantity: Three signs total (wall and monument) As noted above, with the Design Review Committee's consent, restaurant tenants are permitted a significant amount of latitude for signs in order to be sensitive to corporate colors, styles and design needs. The Sign Program offers the following benchmarks as a gauge, but these can be exceeded with the Committee's approval: Design Guidelines: Maximum height: 36 inches Maximum length: 70 percent of store frontage or 25 feet, whichever is less No exposed raceways Chili's is proposing a total of three building identification signs and no monument signs. Their existing building identification sign on the front of the building is 1 foot taller and 3 square feet smaller than their proposed sign. The proposed sign is 51 inches tall and approximately 7 feet, 8 inches long, with a total of approximately 32 square feet of sign area. The sign design is channel letters on a raceway with the Chili logo on a can type sign with exposed neon tubing. The Code does not allow for exposed neon signs or banding unless it is part of the Design Review process. The sign could be enclosed with a clear cover to provide the effect that the applicant is trying to achieve and still adhere to the Code and Sign Program. The exposed neon banding is required to be architecturally compatible with the design of the building. Currently, the building has lighting above the awnings and is proposing to install LED lighting under several of the new awnings. The band is proposed to be installed under the cornice and staff feels would not match architecturally with the building or shopping center. Staff finds the design, colors, length, height, and sign area to be proportional with the building and appropriate for a commercial zoning. The proposed west elevation logo is 7 feet, 1-inch tall. This is 2 inches taller than the existing painted on logo and is 5 inches shorter as well. The existing logo is 67 square feet and the proposed is 98 square feet. This new design is not proportionate to the building elevation and is almost 50 percent of the height of the wall in which it is attached to. The sign program allows logos but they may not exceed 6 feet in height and have to be reduced to 50 percent of the allowable sign area and not larger than 50 square feet of sign area. Staff feels that the current logo is proportionate to the wall plane and feels the proposed sign should be reduced to at least match the existing sign square footage. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2012-00709 AND DRC2012-00719 — CHILI'S August 14, 2012 Page 3 1. The neon tubing band shall be removed from the plans as it is not allowed. 2. The logo sign on the west elevation shall be reduced to less than 6 feet in height and reduce the sign area to at least match the sign area of the current logo which is 68 square feet. 3. The neon building identification sign on the front of the building shall be covered with no less than'a plastic cover as exposed neon tubing is not allowed. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. All signs must conform to Uniform Sign Program No. 134 (three maximum signs). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed exterior modifications to the building as staff feels they are in substantial compliance with intent of the centers design and paint scheme. Staff has identified some issues with regard to the signage on the building and recommends approval of the Sign Permit with the recommended changes. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Burnett Staff Planner: Steve Fowler The applicant presented a revised plan for the signs which reflected the proposed changes. The Committee members reviewed and approved the projects as presented. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONCA AUGUST 14, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca _ Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger. Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly _ Lou Munoz II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 - JOHN KAVAK - A proposed subdivision of 12 single-family units on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225- 161-13. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 1 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA vcHo AUGUST 14, 2012 RA CUCAMONGA B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19367 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS -A request to subdivide one lot into two within the Very Low (VL) Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at 13830 Blue Sky Court-APN: 0226-081-17. Related file: SUBTT18823. C. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 - BEAZER HOMES - Site Plan and architectural review of 55 single-family residences related to Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804 in the Low Medium (LM) Residential Development District, located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-08. On September 15, 2011, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2010-00960 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18804. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. D. MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00709 - CHILI'S - A request to change the exterior paint scheme and materials of the building and to add new exterior awnings for the existing Chili's Restaurant in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-11. Related file: Sign Permit DRC2012-00719. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines since it includes the minor alternation of the exterior elevations for an existing building. The project is categorically exempt under section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act. 11 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IF This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT 11 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 2 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO AUGUST 14, 2012 CUCAMONGA the consent of the Committee. 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 1, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 3 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler August 14, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 - JOHN KAYAK - A proposed subdivision of 12 single-family units on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225-161 -13. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide a vacant parcel of land totaling 3.6 acres of land into 12 single-family lots. The rectangular -shaped parcel is located at the southwest corner of Vintage Drive and Day Creek Boulevard within the Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has single-family residences surrounding the project site. To the south, the homes are under construction. The homes to the east are across Day Creek Boulevard. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of 12 numbered lots to be utilized for future housing product, as the applicant is not proposing housing product at this time. The lots in the tract will average approximately 10,135 square feet. The lot sizes range from 5,054 square feet to approximately 13,193 square feet. The lots meet the required average width of 65 feet and a minimum depth of 100 feet. Access into the housing tract will be accomplished at two points. One point will be off of Saddle Tree Place and the other will be off of Driftwood Place, which was master planned when Tract 18032 was approved in April of 2008. The landscape along Day Creek Boulevard will match the themed landscape that is on the east side of the street. This project is within the High Fire Zone; therefore, it will not have the variety of trees such as Palms because they are not allowed in the new High Fire Zone landscape pallet. The site will include Day Creek themed neighborhood community walls and a monument sign that matches the other three corners at the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive. The wall has river rock battened pilasters with a concrete cap and slump stone block painted white. This is consistent with all of the walls along Day Creek Boulevard. There will be no driveways permitted along Saddle Tree Place or along Vintage Drive. A minimum 5-foot wide setback for landscape planters is to be provided where side yards and rear yards abut a street. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: None. DRC AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 — JOHN KAVAK August 14, 2012 Page 2 Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler August 14, 2012 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19367 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide one lot into two within the Very Low (VL) Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at 13830 Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-17. Related file: SUBTT18823. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide one parcel of land totaling 3.46 acres into two single-family lots and a lettered lot. The puzzle -shaped parcel is located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road within the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has the flood control basin to the west, vacant land to the north, single-family residences to the east, and partially built single-family homes to the south. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of a lettered lot and two numbered lots in which one numbered lot has a newly constructed house on it and is being subdivided so it can be put on the market, and the remainder of the original lot is divided into a numbered lot of 2.84 acres and a lettered lot of .07 acre that is part of the public right-of-way on Wardman Bullock Road. A tentative tract map has also been submitted for the subdivision of the remainder lot and two additional rectangular lots of approximately 4.85 acres each to the south of this parcel map. A master plan on the remainder lot has also been developed in case the tentative tract map is not approved. The lot with the house on it will be 24,110 square feet. This lot and house is a remainder of Parcel Map 15550 that was reviewed and approved by the County of San Bernardino. The lot meets the required average width of 90 feet and minimum depth 150 feet. The block wall on the north tract boundary of this parcel map is also a part of Tentative Tract Map 18823 which requires a Minor Exception to increase the height of the wall from 6 feet to 8 feet as part of the Fire Protection Plan. That minor exception will be processed with the tract map. Access to the lots has already been established off of the private street Blue Sky Court which merges into Wardman Bullock Road. The perimeter wall along Wardman Bullock Road has already been constructed and matches the community walls in the area. The future product will have to conform to the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: None at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag August 14, 2012 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00646 - BEAZER HOMES - Site Plan and architectural review of 55 single-family residences related to Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804 in the Low Medium (LM) Residential Development District, located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-08. On September 15 2011, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2010-00960 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18804. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Project Proposal: The project site is located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street on 18.7 acres that were once part of the DeBerard Ranch. The project is made up of two housing product types: single-family residences and detached townhomes. The project will be a gated community with the main vehicle access point from 6th Street. Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT18804) and the townhomes (DRC2010-00960) were approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 2011. The applicant is now seeking approval of the single-family residences located around the perimeter of the site. The project was created around an agricultural design theme, with community gardens running down the center of the project that include individual garden plots as well as edible landscaping. This center spine will also include a walking path along with common seating and open activity areas. A common recreational facility will be located adjacent to the south property line and will include a pool, spa, bathroom facilities, two play areas, edible landscaping, and a community garden for growing herbs. Additionally, a fruit tree will be planted in the front yard of each one of the single-family residences. The project was approved using the Low Medium Innovative Product Optional Development Standards which permit lots as small as 3,500 square feet and an average of 4,000 square feet. The minimum building separation between neighboring homes is 10 feet. The approved single-family lots range in size from 4,275 square feet to 13,557 square feet and average 5,576 square feet. The larger lots along the south property line will be developed with single -story residences ranging in size from 2,917 to 3,315 square feet. The smaller lots along the east, west, and north property lines will be developed with two-story units ranging in size from 2,213 to 2,992 square feet. The plans will be made up four architectural styles: Craftsman, Italianate, Cottage, and Spanish Colonial. Staff Comments: Overall, staff is pleased with the architecture and site planning for the single-family residences. The applicant has worked diligently with staff over the past month responding to staff's direction and enhancing the architecture. The chosen architectural styles coordinate well with the architecture for the approved townhomes, English Revival, Spanish Revival, Italianate, and French Provincial. The project meets all the technical requirements of the Development Code, including those outlined for projects developed under the Optional Development Standards and Innovative Product Optional Development Standards. DRC AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-006460 — BEAZER HOMES August 14, 2012 Page 2 As noted above, the applicant has made substantial progress revising the architecture since the first submittal. Staff has identified the following remaining items and recommends the following design enhancements in order to meet the City's 360 degree architecture requirement: Major Issues: • Add a Juliette balcony to Plan 1 Spanish or an alternative element of the same caliber that creates visual interest. • Add low -walled courtyards (3 feet maximum) with a gate to the single -story, Early California plans with tile accents. Note: The developer requests that the courtyard wall be an option. • Provide some design element below the front and pop -out windows on the Early California plans. As proposed, the wall plane lacks adequate treatment. • Add a tower element or an alternative element to both side elevations of the Plan 2 Craftsman in order to break up the monotony of the wall plane. Secondary Issues: • Add Bahama hurricane shutters to the rear elevation for Plan 1 on the Vineyards Italianate. • Provide an element to break up/add interest to the rear elevation for the Early California plan on the Vineyards product. Staff Recommendation: With the above items addressed to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler August 14, 2012 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00709 - CHILI'S - A request to change the exterior paint scheme and materials of the building and to add new exterior awnings for the existing Chili's Restaurant in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-11. Related file: Sign Permit DRC2012-00719. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines since it includes the minor alternation of the exterior elevations for an existing building. The project is categorically exempt under section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act. SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00719 - CHILI'S - A request to install two exterior illuminated wall signs and a non -illuminated logo sign, as well as neon tubing around the cornice of the existing Chili's Restaurant building at the Terra Vista Plaza in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-11. Related file: Minor Development Review DRC2012-00709. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to change the exterior paint scheme, awnings, and remove the exterior tiles on the existing Chili's Restaurant in the Terra Vista Plaza located at 10598 Foothill Boulevard. This site is on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and Aspen Avenue in the Terra Vista Community Plan within the Community Commercial (CC) District. The current paint scheme matches the paint colors of the existing shopping center which has lighter color beiges and green tiles on the east, west, and south sides of the building. The applicant is requesting to utilize a darker beige color (Surrey Beige by Glidden Paint) on a majority of the stucco. The trim, cornice, and light fixtures on the building will be changed to a dark brown (Dark Side by Glidden Paint). A 4-foot tall shade of red (Rapture by Glidden Paint), band will surround the building near the top of the 15-foot tall structure. It will be created by painting between the cornice and trim on all four elevations. The main tower element at the front of the building along Foothill Boulevard will be painted Authentic Brown by Glidden Paint with Rapture colored doors to help steer the patrons towards the front entrance. The awnings are proposed to be red and green with a white stripe in between. The green awning fabric will have corporate identity images on them. These proposed colors are darker than most the of the shopping center as other buildings have strayed away from the previous paint scheme but stayed close. The dark browns are the most contradictory colors but are mainly used as accent colors except for the main tower element, which is a dark brown and makes a bold statement. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: None. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00709 AND DRC2012-00719 — CHILI'S August 14, 2012 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Siqn Review: The governing Uniform Sign Program for the Terra Vista Town Center (USP) is #134. USP #134 permits a significant amount of design latitude for colors, style, area, height and length for restaurant tenants, provided the applicant receives approval from the Design Review Committee. Additionally, the following technical constraint regarding the number of signs is applicable: Quantity: Three signs total (wall and monument) As noted above, with the Design Review Committee's consent, restaurant tenants are permitted a significant amount of latitude for signs in order to be sensitive to corporate colors, styles and design needs. The Sign Program offers the following benchmarks as a gauge, but these can be exceeded with the Committee's approval: Design Guidelines: Maximum height: 36 inches Maximum length: 70 percent of store frontage or 25 feet, whichever is less No exposed raceways Chili's is proposing a total of three building identification signs and no monument signs. Their existing building identification sign on the front of the building is 1 foot taller and 3 square feet smaller than their proposed sign. The proposed sign is 51 inches tall and approximately 7 feet, 8 inches long, with a total of approximately 32 square feet of sign area. The sign design is channel letters on a raceway with the Chili logo on a can type sign with exposed neon tubing. The Code does not allow for exposed neon signs or banding unless it is part of the Design Review process. The sign could be enclosed with a clear cover to provide the effect that the applicant is trying to achieve and still adhere to the Code and Sign Program. The exposed neon banding is required to be architecturally compatible with the design of the building. Currently, the building has lighting above the awnings and is proposing to install LED lighting under several of the new awnings. The band is proposed to be installed under the cornice and staff feels would not match architecturally with the building or shopping center. Staff finds the design, colors, length, height, and sign area to be proportional with the building and appropriate for a commercial zoning. The proposed west elevation logo is 7 feet, 1-inch tall. This is 2 inches taller than the existing painted on logo and is 5 inches shorter as well. The existing logo is 67 square feet and the proposed is 98 square feet. This new design is not proportionate to the building elevation and is almost 50 percent of the height of the wall in which it is attached to. The sign program allows logos but they may not exceed 6 feet in height and have to be reduced to 50 percent of the allowable sign area and not larger than 50 square feet of sign area. Staff feels that the current logo is proportionate to the wall plane and feels the proposed sign should be reduced to at least match the existing sign square footage. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00709 AND DRC2012-00719 — CHILI'S August 14, 2012 Page 3 The neon tubing band shall be removed from the plans as it is not allowed. 2. The logo sign on the west elevation shall be reduced to less than 6 feet in height and reduce the sign area to at least match the sign area of the current logo which is 68 square feet. 3. The neon building identification sign on the front of the building shall be covered with no less than a plastic cover as exposed neon tubing is not allowed. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All signs must conform to Uniform Sign Program No. 134 (three maximum signs). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed exterior modifications to the building as staff feels they are in substantial compliance with intent of the centers design and paint scheme. Staff has identified some issues with regard to the signage on the building and recommends approval of the Sign Permit with the recommended changes. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA JULY 31, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 71 Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz_ Ray Wimberly Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 18, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 1 of 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CucAMONCA J U LY 17, 2012 - 7 : 00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz_ Ray Wimberly Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 3, 2102, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 1of1 .� THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA J U LY 3, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER ACTION Roll Call _ 7:00 p.m. Regular Members: Lou Munoz X Ray Wimberly X Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca II. 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. A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00182 - CHARLIE BUQUET - A request to A. Approved as construct, in phases, a sales and leasing facilityfor heavy equipment on 2.75 acres presented. of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00181. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00181 - CHARLIE BUQUET - A request B. Approved as to operate a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment within the General presented. Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00182. 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RnNcao J U LY 3, 2012 CUC"ONCA C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 C. Continued to an - CENTEX HOMES - A residential subdivision of 53 single-family lots on unspecified date. 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN: 0226-081-05 and 06. II III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT IF 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. 2 of 2 None. 7.48 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler July 3, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00182 - CHARLIE BUQUET - A request to construct, in phases, a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment on 2.75 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00181. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00181 - CHARLIE BUQUET - A request to operate a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00182. Desiqn Parameters: The applicant is proposing to construct a 6,000 square, foot 2-story concrete tilt -up office building in conjunction with a heavy equipment (diesel truck) sales lot. The area of the two parcels is 2.75 acres of land. The site is located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Pecan Avenue. The building will be located near the southeast corner of the site with a stamped concrete entrance to the site taking access off Pecan Avenue. The concrete tilt -up building will have a sand blasted concrete wainscot with the same texture around the middle third of the building. The pop -outs on each side of the building vary in height from 1 to 2 feet over the main portion of the building to provide visual interest and will be painted with Dunn Edwards "Crestline," and the sides and rear of the top third of the building will be painted with Dunn Edwards "Pigeon Grey" along with a portion of the front top third. The 2-inch reveals around the top of the building and a band between the first story windows with two panels on each side of the pop -out on the front of the building will be painted with Dunn Edwards "Crisp Muslin." The windows will be inset with dark bronze anodized aluminum frames and grey glass. A steel channel overhead canopy will be located above the front entrance to give patrons an inviting feature distinguishing the front and rear entrance. A sales display area will be located on -site at the northeast corner of the site on the corner of Pecan Avenue and Arrow Route. The parking spaces and most of the area in the customer parking area will be paved with pervious pavers. An 8-foot tall wrought iron fence with pilasters spaced approximately 30 feet apart will be constructed along the east, west, and north sides of the parking and display area for the trucks. Landscape will be planted around the perimeter of the property. The applicant is requesting to phase in the project. The majority of the project will be constructed in Phase 1 such as most on -site improvements and the street improvements on Pecan Avenue. In Phase 1, the applicant is requesting to install the street improvements on Arrow Route, and in Phase 3 construct the office building. A time line has not been established, but all phases should be completed within 4 years. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Phasing of the project should be discussed to pin down a time table that addresses both the City's and the applicants concerns. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2012-00181 — CHARLIE BUQUET July 3, 2012 Page 2 Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Steve Fowler DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler July 3, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 - CENTEX HOMES - A residential subdivision of 53 single-family lots on 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN: 0226-081-05 and 06. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide two vacant parcels of land totaling 40.12 acres into 53 single-family lots. The two rectangular -shaped parcels are located at the northwest corner of Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue in the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has the flood control basin to the west and single-family residences to the south, east, and partially built single-family homes to the north. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of 51 numbered lots to be utilized for future housing product as the applicant is not proposing housing product at this time and two lettered lots to be utilized as basins for water quality purposes. The lots in the tract will average approximately 25,000 square feet. The lot sizes range from 20,000 square feet to approximately 40,000 square feet. These parcels will be equestrian lots and will allocate pads at the rear of the yards for either a 24-foot by 24-foot or a 12-foot by 48-foot corral space. The lots meet the required average width of 90 feet with a minimum depth of 150 feet. Access into the housing tract will be accomplished at two points. One point will be off Wardman Bullock Road and the other will be off of Wilson Avenue. Both points will include Etiwanda Highlands themed neighborhood entry portals and community walls as Etiwanda Highlands. The portals at the entry points and the neighborhood monument sign that is located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road will be wrapped in a brick veneer. The community wall along the perimeter of the site along Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue will consist of a stuccoed covered block wall with pilasters wrapped in brick veneer spaced every 40 to 60 feet. Both the wall and pilasters will contain concrete caps. These equestrian lots have 15-foot wide local trails that run behind them, but the trails along the west and north tract boundary are proposed to be 21 feet wide for trail and emergency access. The west and north side of the trail will have three rail PVC trail fencing, and the rear yards throughout the tract will have 6-foot high block walls. Trails along Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road will be 15 feet wide with a three rail PVC trail fence along the street sides of the trail. A proposed community to the north of the project will need to obtain access to this trail to allow riders and pedestrian access to the Community Trail on Wilson Avenue. Both parties have been in contact with each other, but no agreement has been made. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18747 — CENTEX HOMES July 3, 2012 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Pilasters shall be constructed at the corners of each lot and at the access gates. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: The project was continued to an unspecified date. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Steve Fowler THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ;RCo AGENDA CUCAMONGA J U LY 3, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 711 Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz_ Ray Wimberly Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca II. 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. A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00182 - CHARLIE BUQUET - A request to construct, in phases, a sales and leasing facilityfor heavy equipment on 2.75 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00181. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00181 - CHARLIE BUQUET -A request to operate a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00182. 1 of 2 _ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA J U LY 312012 RAN�Ho cUCAMONGA C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 - CENTEX HOMES - A residential subdivision of 53 single-family lots on 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN: 0226-081-05 and 06. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7:1 This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. IV. 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, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 20, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler July 3, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00182 - CHARLIE BUQUET -.A request to construct, in phases, a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment on 2.75 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00181. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00181 - CHARLIE BUQUET - A request to operate a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related file: Development Review DRC2012-00182. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to construct a 6,000 square, foot 2-story concrete tilt -up office building in conjunction with a heavy equipment (diesel truck) sales lot. The area of the two parcels is 2.75 acres of land. The site is located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Pecan Avenue. The building will be located near the southeast corner of the site with a stamped concrete entrance to the site taking access off Pecan Avenue. The concrete tilt -up building will have a sand blasted concrete wainscot with the same texture around the middle third of the building. The pop -outs on each side of the building vary in height from 1 to 2 feet over the main portion of the building to provide visual interest and will be painted with Dunn Edwards "Crestline," and the sides and rear of the top third of the building will be painted with Dunn Edwards "Pigeon Grey" along with a portion of the front top third. The 2-inch reveals around the top of the building and a band between the first story windows with two panels on each side of the pop -out on the front of the building will be painted with Dunn Edwards "Crisp Muslin." The windows will be inset with dark bronze anodized aluminum frames and grey glass. A steel channel overhead canopy will be located above the front entrance to give patrons an inviting feature distinguishing the front and rear entrance. A sales display area will be located on -site at the northeast corner of the site on the corner of Pecan Avenue and Arrow Route. The parking spaces and most of the area in the customer parking area will be paved with pervious pavers. An 8-foot tall wrought iron fence with pilasters spaced approximately 30 feet apart will be constructed along the east, west, and north sides of the parking and display area for the trucks. Landscape will be planted around the perimeter of the property. The applicant is requesting to phase in the project. The majority of the project will be constructed in Phase 1 such as most on -site improvements and the street improvements on Pecan Avenue. In Phase 1, the applicant is requesting to install the street improvements on Arrow Route, and in Phase 3 construct the office building. A time line has not been established, but all phases should be completed within 4 years. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Phasing of the project should be discussed to pin down a time table that addresses both the City's and the applicants concerns. DRC AGENDA DRC2012-00181 — CHARLIE BUQUET July 3, 2012 Page 2 Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler July 3, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 - CENTEX HOMES - A residential subdivision of 53 single-family lots on 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District of the North Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue ' and Wardman Bullock Road - APN: 0226-081-05 and 06. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to subdivide two vacant parcels of land totaling 40.12 acres into 53 single-family lots. The two rectangular -shaped parcels are located at the northwest corner of Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue in the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The site has the flood control basin to the west and single-family residences to the south, east, and partially built single-family homes to the north. The site generally slopes from north to south. The proposed subdivision consists of 51 numbered lots to be utilized for future housing product as the applicant is not proposing housing product at this time and two lettered lots to be utilized as basins for water quality purposes. The lots in the tract will average approximately 25,000 square feet. The lot sizes range from 20,000 square feet to approximately 40,000 square feet. These parcels will be equestrian lots and will allocate pads at the rear of the yards for either a 24-foot by 24-foot or a 12-foot by 48-foot corral space. The lots meet the required average width of 90 feet with a minimum depth of 150 feet. Access into the housing tract will be accomplished at two points. One point will be off Wardman Bullock Road and the other will be off of Wilson Avenue. Both points will include Etiwanda Highlands themed neighborhood entry portals and community walls as Etiwanda Highlands. The portals at the entry points and the neighborhood monument sign that is located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road will be wrapped in a brick veneer. The community wall along the perimeter of the site along Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue will consist of a stuccoed covered block wall with pilasters wrapped in brick veneer spaced every 40 to 60 feet. Both the wall and pilasters will contain concrete caps. These equestrian lots have 15-foot wide local trails that run behind them, but the trails along the west and north tract boundary are proposed to be 21 feet wide for trail and emergency access. The west and north side of the trail will have three rail PVC trail fencing, and the rear yards throughout the tract will have 6-foot high block walls. Trails along Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road will be 15 feet wide with a three rail PVC trail fence along the street sides of the trail. A proposed community to the north of the project will need to obtain access to this trail to allow riders and pedestrian access to the Community Trail on Wilson Avenue. Both parties have been in contact with each other, but no agreement has been made. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. 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 issues regarding this project at this time. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18747 — CENTEX HOMES July 3, 2012 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Pilasters shall, be constructed at the corners of each lot and at the access gates. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR JUNE 1% 2012 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 91730 REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 197 2012 HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS THE SCHEDULED ITEMS HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN THE NEXT REGULARLY -SCHEDULED MEETING WILL BE TU ES DAY, J U LY 3, 2012 June 19, 2012 Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga M THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA J U N E 19, 2012 - 7: 00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 6, 2102, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 1 of 1 M THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA H;O CUCAMONGA June 19, 2012 - 3:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 71 Roll Call John Bosley Dan James Dan Barnett Karen McGuire -Emery- Trang Huynh_ Matthew Addington Moises Eskenazi _ Larry Henderson_ MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1 of 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GRADING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO G'UC&MONGA JUNE 19, 2012 - 9:00 AM CAMO Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Haven Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 11 I. CALL TO ORDER III Roll Call Betty Miller_ Matthew Addington _ Larry Henderson_ MEETING CANCELLED NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 1 of 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REVISED AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA J U N E 19, 2012 - 7: 00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz_ Ray Wimberly Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RANCHO REVISED AGENDA CUCAMONGA JUNE 19, 2012 A. SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 -MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. —A review of the Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map and Conceptual Grading Plan for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single-family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere -of -Influence. Related files: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, and General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030. (Continued from June 5, 2012, Design Review Committee.) II III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 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. 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 12, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Candyce Burnett June 19, 2012 SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. — A review of the Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map and Conceptual Grading Plan for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single-family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere -of -Influence. Related files: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, and General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030 BACKGROUND The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the Tentative Tract Map, Conceptual Grading Plan, and the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan for the proposed Carrari Ranch Project on June 5, 2012, and provided comments to staff. The applicant was not in attendance at the DRC meeting. The staff itemized a large number of areas of conflict in the design of the tract and specific plan with current City development standards which the applicant has been unwilling to change. The Committee discussed the possibility of recommending denial of the tract map and specific plan, but requested staff to notify the applicant that it was continuing the discussion of this project submittal to the June 19, 2012, meeting to allow the applicant one more opportunity to discuss the project proposal with the committee before forwarding a final recommendation to the Planning Commission. Specifically, the project has the following major outstanding issues: • The Tentative Tract Map, Conceptual Grading Plan, and the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan do not meet the intent of the General Plan, Hillside Grading Standards, Hillside Grading Ordinance, and Design Guidelines. • The applicant has not submitted copies of easement agreements for all off -site improvements. This includes all grading easements along the west property line for the construction of the primary access road and along the emergency access road through Thorpe Canyon. Additionally, this includes easement agreements to maintain all off -site Fuel Modification zones for the project (along the east and west property line and along access roads). • There are outstanding issues related to the private sewer pump station for Lots 37 thru 51. Both the City and the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) has not accepted the proposal as submitted. This outstanding condition must be addressed and submitted for approval to both the CVWD and the Building and Safety Services Department. • The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) has not been accepted as complete. The WQMP still has many outstanding corrections that if amended could affect the project and the special studies that were analyzed in the Draft EIR. • Additionally, there are outstanding corrections with the driveway locations and grades and on -site drainage. Staff Comments: Staff presented the major comments during the June 5, 2012, DRC meeting. No additional comment. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee forward a recommendation for denial of the Tentative Tract Map, Conceptual Grading Plan, and Carrari Ranch Specific Plan to the Planning Commission for review and action. DRC AGENDA SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. June 19, 2012 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett Members Present: . THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REVISED AGENDA RANCHO C'UCAMONGA J U N E 5, 2012 - 7 : 00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL To ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz X Ray Wimberly X Jeff Bloom X Donald Granger X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca II. 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. A. SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.— A review of the Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map and Conceptual Grading Plan for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single-family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere -of -Influence. Related files: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, and General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030. 1 of 2 ACTION 7:00 p.m. A. The Committee continued the meeting to the June 19, 2012, to allow the applicant one more time to attend the meeting. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA CHo JUNE 51 2012 RAN CUCAMONOA 11 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IIII This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 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. 2 of 2 None 9:01 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Candyce Burnett June 5, 2012 SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. — A review of the Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map and Conceptual Grading Plan for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single-family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere -of -Influence. Related files: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, and General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030 Oral report will be given by the planner at the meeting. Design Review Committee Action: The staff itemized a large number of areas of conflict in the design of the tract and the specific plan with the current City development standards which the applicant has been unwilling to change. The Committee discussed the possibility of recommending denial of the tract map and the specific plan, but requested staff to notify the applicant that it was continuing the discussion of this project submittal to the June 19, 2012, meeting to allow the applicant one more opportunity to discuss the project proposal with the Committee before forwarding a final recommendation to the Planning Commission. Specifically, the project has the following issues: • The. Tentative Tract Map, Conceptual Grading Plan, and the Carrari Ranch Specific Plan do not meet the intent of the General Plan, Hillside Grading Standards, Hillside Grading Ordinance, and the Design Guidelines. • The applicant has not submitted copies of easement agreements for all off -site improvements. This includes all grading easements along the west property line for the construction of the primary access road and along the emergency access road through Thorpe Canyon. Additionally, this includes easement agreements to maintain all off -site Fuel Modification zones for the project (along the east and west property line and along access roads). • There are outstanding issues related to the private sewer pump station for Lots 37 thru 51. Both the City and the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) has not accepted the proposal as submitted. This outstanding condition must be addressed and submitted for approval to both the CVWD and the Building and Safety Services Department. • The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) has not been accepted as complete. The WQMP still has many outstanding corrections that if amended could affect the project and the special studies that were analyzed in the Draft EIR. • Additionally, there are outstanding corrections with the driveway locations and grades and on -site drainage. The Committee continued the item to the June 19, 2012, meeting to allow the applicant one more opportunity to discuss the project proposal with the Committee. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REVISED AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA J U N E 5, 2012 - 7 :00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz_ Ray Wimberly Jeff Bloom _ Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher _ Francisco Oaxaca II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. —A review of the Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map and Conceptual Grading Plan for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere -of -Influence. Related files: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, and General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030. 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA CHo J U N E 5, 2012 CUCAMONCA II III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 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. 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 24, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Candyce Burnett June 5, 2012 SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2008-00940 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16925 - MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. — A review of the Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map and Conceptual Grading Plan for the Carrari Ranch project (the proposed subdivision of approximately 74 acres for 107 single family lots generally, located north of the City boundary, north of Delphin Place and west of Archibald Avenue in the City's Sphere -of -Influence. Related files: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) DRC2004-01048 for Annexation DRC2005-00602, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00477, and General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00030 Oral report will be given by the planner at the meeting. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett Members Present: THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA MAY 15, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER ACTION Roll Call 7.00 p.m. Regular Members: Lou Munoz X Ray Wimberly X Donald Granger X Larry Henderson X Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00403 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A. Approved The review of 2 wall signs and 1 monument sign (with electronic reader board) for the Victoria RV and Boat Storage Facility in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the 1-210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange - APN: 0228-011-31. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048. 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA vCHo MAY 15, 2012 CUCAMONGA 11 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS III This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT III 2 of 2 7.09 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger May 15, 2012 SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00403 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The review of 2 wall signs and 1 monument sign (with electronic reader board) for the Victoria RV and Boat Storage Facility in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the 1-210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange - APN: 0228-011-31. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048. Background: On April 14, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) DRC2003-00048, a master plan for a recreational and boat storage facility on 9.87 acres of land at the intersection of the eastbound 210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange, north of Victoria Street. At the time the Planning Commission approved CUP DRC2003-00048, the entitlement was specifically limited to approval of Phase I, with only Phase II being indicated as a conceptual layout for future development of the site. On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204. Phase I of the master plan consists of 165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square foot office and caretaker residence, and a 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and boats. Phase II consists of 393 self -storage units that will vary in square footage. When the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 on September 24, 2008, Resolution of Approval 08-50 included a condition of approval requiring that a detailed sign program be submitted and approved by the Design Review Committee. The condition of approval additionally stated that the wall signs shall comply with the standards of the Sign Ordinance. Over the past year, the applicant has been constructing Phase I. On April 10, 2012, the applicant submitted their sign program for review. Design Parameters and Analysis: The applicant is proposing one monument sign (with electronic reader board) on Victoria Street and two wall illuminated wall signs, one on the south elevation and one on the east elevation. Monument Sign: The monument is proposed to be 6 feet in height, with 12 square feet in sign area of fixed copy with illumination (VICTORIA RV & BOAT STORAGE), and 12 square feet in area of LED digital reader board. The overall height and area of the monument sign is compliant with the Sign Ordinance (24 square feet area maximum). Letter height will be 6 inches for "VICTORIA," and 18 inches for "RV & BOAT STORAGE." The Sign Ordinance requires a minimum of 8-inch letter height (Section 14.20.100). Since the Sign Ordinance was crafted years ago prior to the development electronic reader boards, this type of signage is not specifically cited; however, under prohibited signs (Section 14.16.020), the Sign Ordinance states that "all signs not expressly permitted are prohibited," and "Flashing signs, except time and temperature signs," are prohibited. Under Section 14.24.070 (Illumination and Motion) the Code states the following: "Monument signs shall be non-moving stationary structures (in all components), and illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial light which is stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times (non -flashing)." Additionally, under the forthcoming Development Code update that is scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council review in May and June, respectively, Electronic Display Signs, with the exception fuel stations and time and temperature, will be prohibited (Article III, Section 17.78.120). Based upon the existing Sign Ordinance and the good planning practice of avoiding signs that will soon be nonconforming, staff concludes that proposed LED reader board should be eliminated. Wall Signs: The applicant is proposing two illuminated, channel letter wall signs. Letter heights are 4 feet for "VICTORIA" and "STORAGE," and 6 feet for "RV." The sign area for each wall sign is approximately 130 square feet, which is compliant with the maximum area of 150 square feet. The Sign Ordinance does not set a maximum height for letters, but under Section 14.24.050 (Sign DRC ACTION AGENDA SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00403 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 15, 2012 Page 2 Dimensions), the Code states the following: "The dimensions of the sign cabinet, if any, other configuration of the dimension of the sign area of such sign shall be proportional to and visually balanced with the size of the building." Given the size and scale of the wall plane (over 1,000 feet), staff concludes the letter height and sign area is reasonable and proportional. 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. The monument sign should be modified as follows to be compliant with the Sign Ordinance: Increase letter height for "VICTORIA" to 8 inches Relocate the monument sign to a minimum of 5 feet from the right-of-way Eliminate the LED digital reader board 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 Issues. Staff Recommendation: With the above identified Major Issues resolved and following review and input by the Design Review Committee, staff recommends approval of the proposed signage. Design Review Committee Action: Action: The Design Review Committee reviewed the applicant's request for 2 wall signs and 1 monument sign (with electronic reader board). After comments and a brief presentation by the applicant and the property owner, the applicant agreed to eliminate the electronic reader board on the monument sign. The Committee reviewed the applicant's signage request and made the following determination: 1. The wall sign is approved as proposed. 2. The monument sign is approved with the following conditions in order to be compliant with the Sign Ordinance: Increase the letter height for "VICTORIA" to 8 inches. Relocate the monument sign to a minimum of 5 feet from the right-of-way. As agreed to by the applicant, the LED digital reader board on the monument shall be eliminated. The applicant agreed to submit a final set of plans to staff indicating compliance with the conditions. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Henderson Staff Planner: Donald Granger, Senior Planner DRC ACTION AGENDA SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00403 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 15, 2012 Page 3 Exhibit A — Monument Sign Exhibit B — Site Plan Exhibit C — Site Plan Detail for Monument Sign Exhibit D — Building Elevations/Wall Signs Exhibit E — Colored Rendering Exhibit F — Planning Commission Minutes dated September 24, 2008 IWM THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONCA MAY 15, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Regular Members: Lou Munoz_ Ray Wimberly Donald Granger_ Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Richard Fletcher . Francisco II II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS III 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. A. SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00403 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The review of 2 wall signs and 1 monument sign (with electronic reader board) for the Victoria RV and Boat Storage Facility in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the 1-210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange - APN: 0228-011-31. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048. 1 of 2 _ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA MAY 15, 2012 RANCHO CUCAMONGA III. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. IV. 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. 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 2, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger May 15, 2012 SIGN PERMIT DRC2012-00403 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The review of 2 wall signs and 1 monument sign (with electronic reader board) for the Victoria RV and Boat Storage Facility in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the 1-210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange - APN: 0228-011-31. Related File: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048. Background: On April 14, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) DRC2003-00048, a master plan for a recreational and boat storage facility on 9.87 acres of land at the intersection of the eastbound 210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange, north of Victoria Street. At the time the Planning Commission approved CUP DRC2003-00048, the entitlement was specifically limited to approval of Phase I, with only Phase II being indicated as a conceptual layout for future development of the site. On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204. Phase I of the master plan consists of 165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square foot office and caretaker residence, and an 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and boats. Phase 11 consists of 393 self -storage units that will vary in square footage. When the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 on September 24, 2008, Resolution of Approval 08-50 included a condition of approval requiring that a detailed sign program bb submitted and approved by the Design Review Committee. The condition of approval additionally stated that the wall signs shall comply with the standards of the Sign Ordinance. Over the past year the applicant has been constructing Phase I. On April 10, 2012, the applicant submitted their sign program for review. Design Parameters and Analysis: The applicant is proposing one monument sign (with electronic reader board) on Victoria Street, and two wall illuminated wall signs, one on the south elevation and one on the east elevation. Monument Sign: The monument is proposed to be 6 feet in height, with 12 square feet in sign area of fixed copy with illumination (VICTORIA RV & BOAT STORAGE), and 12 square feet in area of LED digital reader board. The overall height and area of the monument sign is compliant with the Sign Ordinance (24 square feet area maximum). Letter height will be 6 inches for "VICTORIA," and 18 inches for "RV & BOAT STORAGE." The Sign Ordinance requires a minimum of 8-inch letter height (Section 14.20.100). Since the Sign Ordinance was crafted years ago prior to the development electronic reader boards, this type of signage is not specifically cited; however, under prohibited signs (Section 14.16.020), the Sign Ordinance states that "all signs not expressly permitted are prohibited," and "Flashing signs, except time and temperature signs," are prohibited. Under Section 14.24.070 (Illumination and Motion) the Code states the following: "Monument signs shall be non-moving stationary structures (in all components), and illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial light which is stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times (nonflashing)." Additionally, under the forthcoming Development Code update that is scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council review in May and June, respectively, Electronic Display Signs, with the exception fuel stations and time and temperature, will be prohibited (Article III, Section 17.78.120). Based upon the existing Sign Ordinance and the good planning practice of avoiding signs that will soon be nonconforming, staff concludes that proposed LED reader board should be eliminated. Wall Signs: The applicant is proposing two illuminated, channel letter wall signs. Letter heights are 4 feet for "VICTORIA" and "STORAGE," and 6 feet for "RV." The sign area for each wall sign is approximately 130 square feet, which is compliant with the maximum area of 150 square feet. The Sign Ordinance does not set a maximum height for letters, but under Section 14.24.050 (Sign Dimensions), the Code states the following: "The dimensions of the sign cabinet, if any, other configuration of the dimension of the sign area of such sign shall be proportional to and visually balanced with the size of the building." Given the size and scale of the wall plane (over 1,000 feet), staff concludes the letter height and sign area is reasonable and proportional. 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. The monument sign should be modified as follows to be compliant with the Sign Ordinance: • Increase letter height for "VICTORIA" to 8 inches • Relocate the monument sign to a minimum of 5 feet from the right-of-way • Eliminate the LED digital reader board 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 Issues. Staff Recommendation: With the above identified Major Issues resolved and following review and input by the Design Review Committee, staff recommends approval of the proposed signage. 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She said she does not want to see it killed beca a of hours. She said they are giving them some leniency to see what will work and it would pro ly come back anyway at a later time. She said they should give them a chance, residential is n there yet, and let them try to comply and if it does not work, the Commission can bring it back... ne time event. She said she believes this situation can tolerate this change. Chairman Fletcher said it is anew project, these are standard conditi s that are set for the City and if they change them for every project they will not have standard c ditions anymore. He said they are asking the Commission for a change but these standard c ditions are in place for a reason. He said if there was no second to Commissioner Munoz' m ion, then he would second it. Commissioner Stewart withdrew her motion Zshe she believes they (standard conditions) should be looked at on a case by case basisMr. Troyer said Commissioner Munoz' motioplace with the request for a second. Commissioner Wimberly seconded Vice0airman Munoz' motion. Motion: Moved by Munoz, sec ded by Wimberly, to adopt the resolutions recommending approval of General Plan am idment DRC2008-00160 and Terra Vista Community Plan ame/(con t DRC2008-00161 be forwarded to the City Council for final action with a request to adogated Negative eclaration. Additionally, the Commission approved Tentative Parcel MapM18797 a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review DRC2008-00163 with the chaours (con ' ion 7 a & b, and 8 of the standard conditions, Section D - Shopping Centers) to rehours operation (including deliveries and store hours) from 7:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. as ameThe ommission approved Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00451 by minute action. Motie y the following vote: AYELETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOONEABSONE - carried G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2008-00204 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct Phase II of a master -planned recreational vehicle and self storage facility on 3.60 acres of land in the Open Space District in the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 and southbound 1-15 interchange - APN: 0228-011-38. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment ' DRC2007-00935. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. H. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT DRC2007-00935 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to amend Section 5.24.300 (Open Space Districts) of Chapter 5 of Part II of the Etiwanda Specific Plan to add recreational vehicle and self storage facilities as a Conditionally Permitted Use in the Open Space District. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2008- 00204. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Planning Commission Minutes -8- September 24, 2008 EXHIBIT IF Donald Granger, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Stewart commented that Mr. Granger prepared a great staff report, that she appreciates the clarity he provides and his presentation. She thanked him and congratulated him on a nice job. Vice Chairman Munoz referred to page G & H -195 of the agenda packet, condition #3. He said that he did not see a date that the sign program would be due. He said he would like to see some sort of milestone set, such as its submission prior to issuance of the grading permits. Chairman Fletcher asked what the concern is about. Commissioner Munoz said it is about timing. James Troyer, Planning Director, said that it would be reviewed by the DRC and the motion would have to be seconded and adopted as part of the project. He said vice Chairman Munoz is suggesting that it be prior to grading permits being issued. Charles Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, said the entire property is under one ownership. He noted the access from Victoria Street and that the architecture will mirror the upper portion of the development. He reported that no signage is proposed for Phase 2. He said. it is important to respect the sign ordinance and it is important to work with businesses in these times. Mr. Troyer commented that no signs have been approved for Phase 1 and he said there are no signs for Phase 2 either. He asked if the proposal will be submitted for both phases at one time. Mr. Buquet said the original project is Phase 1 that was approved and the signage will have to be approved by the City. He said there is no signage proposed for Phase 2. He said it would be a permit, not a sign program. Commissioner Stewart asked if Phase 1 has an approved program Mr. Buquet said no sign program is being presented and no signage for Phase 2 is contemplated and he questioned "reaching back" to a prior project. Vice Chairman Munoz said he wants to see a Sign Program for this project, the project was already approved and that the Commission wants the sign program to be presented before a certain milestone; and they, would like to see something. Chairman Fletcher asked if there are any conditions in the approval for Phase 1 pertaining to this. Mr. Buquet said no and that the protocol is that it is typically part of the building permit process and that it is understood it is subject to approval by the City. Vice Chairman Munoz noted he is concerned they have not seen a sign program for Phase 1 or 2 and the concern is because he does not know what will go there. Mr. Buquet said any signage proposed would be part of Phase 1. Vice Chairman Munoz replied that is what they are referring to. Mr. Buquet reiterated that he knows it needs to go through the approval process. He said he is concerned that he heard mention of a condition for a sign program be submitted prior to grading, but there is no signage contemplated for Phase 2. Planning Commission Minutes -9- September 24, 2008 Chairman Fletcher replied that it is a non -issue. Vice Chairman Munoz asked staff how we can accomplish that without violating codification. Chairman Fletcher said this application is for Phase 2 and he questioned how the Commission could go back to the prior approvals for a prior phase. He said that since no signage was submitted then, he has no objection to signage. Vice Chairman Munoz said he is commenting on conditions that exist today in the agreement. Mr. Buquet responded that signage can be proposed for any project anytime or additional signage after the approvals. Chairman. Fletcher asked that if he has no signage, then does he have a problem with the proposed amended language. Mr. Troyer said the conditions call for a detailed Sign Program to be reviewed by the DRC. He said that if there are no signs then there is an unnecessary condition on the project. Mr. Buquet asked that the condition not be modified, and not tie it to a grading permit if it does not apply to this phase. Vice Chairman Munoz said it is'then a "catch 22" in that the other phase is already approved. He asked then if there would be no sign .program to be approved for this project (as a whole). Commissioner Stewart asked if they are bringing back a sign program for Phase 1. Mr. Buquet said yes. Commissioner Stewart asked if there is a timeline. Mr. Buquet said no. He said the market is frustrating right now. Vice Chairman Munoz asked if he has a problem giving the Commission a timeline for the sign program. Mr. 8uquet said they are talking about Phase 1 which is already approved and not under consideration this evening. He said Phase 2 has nothing to do with Phase 1. He said if Phase 1 wants signage they will have to come in and he does not have a timeline for that. Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director, read from Exhibit J - the DRC action comments dated August 19, 2008, which noted that all signs shall meet the City's Sign Ordinance requirements and that the project was recommended for approval' by the DRC "with the understanding that the applicant will return to the Design Review Committee at a future date to present a detailed sign package for review and approval. The applicant agreed to present a sign package to the Committee." Mr. Buquet said that is correct, for Phase 1 and at the time that comes in, but he has no timeline. Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing and seeing none, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wimberly noted that the project is a good use forthat land parcel and that it has been vacant with "no other takers" for some time. He said it offers the possibility of living close to commercial uses and services and that he looks forward to seeing the development. Planning Commission Minutes -10- September 24, 2008 Commissioner Howdyshell said it is what you can d o with that space: She said this development fills a need for the community, residential development there would not be good there and this development is a good idea. Commissioner Stewart commented that the development is compatible but she noted the issue with the sign program. She remarked that she was unsure what they could do for Phase 2 that would make it happen for Phase 1. She said condition #3 is ok without the amendment. She said the developer will have to come back, that no signs have been approved at this point and something has to come back.. She said they need direction on that. Mr. Granger remarked that the concerns have been heard, that it is a high profile location. He said that the normal procedure would be for the applicant to submit a sign permit application for staff level review because it is not a uniform sign program, but that with all new applications being submitted now, would be submitted for review to the DRC along with the rest of the project. He suggested that for the minutes/official record, when a sign permit package is submitted it should not stay at staff level but be forwarded to the DRC for review and approval. He said this way it will not just be an administrative action and that it can be isolated from the approvals tonight. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney, noted the concerns of limiting the approvals this.evening to Phase 2. He said the project (Phase 1 and 2) is essentially all one project and that it was approved as a master plan and therefore a single project (the whole of the project in CEQA terms). He said the Commission could take staff s recommendation and bring the signage for the entire site back to DRC for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Chairman Fletcher asked if there would be a timeline attached. Mr. Troyer suggested the package be reviewed by the DRC within 30 days of its submission. Vice Chairman Munoz said that would be ok. Chairman Fletcher reopened the public hearing. Mr. Buquet said irrespective of the master plan, this project was approved under the old sign criteria which was to file an application for a sign permit. He said that is how Phase 1 was approved and now we are on Phase 2. He asked for clarification of when the review would occur if he meant 30 days from submission it would be reviewed or if the City wants to review it 30 days from now. Mr. Troyer said we would want to review it within 30 days of its submission to allow for a timely review. Mr. Flower noted that is for the applicant's benefit. Commissioner Stewart said that it seems reasonable Mr. Buquet said "we are majoring in minors." He said his client's priority is getting design/construction plans through Phase 1 and Phase 2 is not on the radar right now and at the appropriate time they will bring that in and they should not have to go through some extraordinary process. Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Munoz concurred that the project is an appropriate use of the land and probably the best suited project for the site. He said that the developer put much work into the design, including photometric studies. He said it is a good project, signage notwithstanding. Planning Commission Minutes -11- September 24, 2008 Chairman Fletcher agreed that it is a good location for the use and that self storage is neededine part of the City, convenient, close, and a great location. He said he is confused about the s' age and that it is a non -issue at this time, that when the sign package is ready, they will h to get it approved. He said he favors the project as it stands. Vice Chairman Munoz asked legal counsel for clarification on the timing, s 1 iically noting page G & H - 195, condition #3. Mr. Flower said he did not hear a motion to change the condi ' Chairman Fletcher reiterated that it is a non -issue, they-eisNno signage on Phase 2 and when they are ready to come in with signage on Phase 1, it have to be approved. Mr, Flower said it is a non -issue. Motion: Moved by Stewart, se `ded by Howdyshell, to make no changes to the conditions of approval, adopt the Mitigate egative Declaration of environmental impacts and recommend approval of the Etiwanda ecific Plan Amendment DRC2007-00935 to be forwarded to the City Council for final acti and approve Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204 by adoption of the resolutions. Mot' carried by the following vote: AYES: F CHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOES: ONE ABS T: NONE - carried I. PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR) DRC2008-00381 FOR VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTS (AMENDING THE VICTORIA GARDENS MASTER PLAN AND VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN) DRC2008-00383, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC 2008-00384, AND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA01-02) DRC2008-00385 — FOREST CITY COMMERCIAL - An opportunity to give public testimony pertaining to the environmental issues to be addressed in an SEIR for a potential build out proposal for the Victoria Gardens Regional Mixed Use Lifestyle Center, located in the eastern portion of the City of Rancho Cucamonga bordered by Foothill Boulevard to the south, Base Line Road to the north, Day Creek Boulevard to the west, and Interstate 1-15 to the east. Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director, presented the staff report. Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. No one from the public made any comment. Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Chairman Fletcher asked if the Commission wanted to comment. Vice Chairman Munoz said it is his understanding that they are here to hear the comments and not to make them. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney stated that the Commissioners are free to comment on the initial study and if they think there are other environmental impacts that they think should be studied as part of the Supplemental EIR. Chairman Fletcher said they have looked at various alternatives and whether the development be mid or high rise, he thought the skyline view from the freeway would look appealing. He said the development at the Gardens has been a work in progress. He said he would like to see how the Planning Commission Minutes -12- September 24, 2008 ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly Linda Daniels Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Donald) DISCUSSION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA FORMAT AND PROCEDURES. 7:20 p.m. (Steve/Betty) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00157 - K Hovnanian - The modification of the previously approved Design Review DRC2010-00259 to add a second story on the 9 remaining single -story elevations within a 34.1-acre development in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, west of the Southern California Edison Corridor. APN: 1087-101-01 through -55, 1087-111-01 through -02, 1087-111-14 through 1087-111-19, 1087-111-21, and 1087-111-27 through 1087-111-36. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00157, Design Review DRC2011-00671, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-1. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger April 17, 2012 DISCUSSION OF THE DRC AGENDA FORMAT AND PROCEDURES. An oral report will be given at the meeting. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee agreed to have the times a project would be presented at the meeting removed from the Design Review Committee Agenda. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly Staff Planner: Lawrence Henderson DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Steve Fowler April 17, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00157 - K Hovnanian - The modification of the previously approved Design Review DRC2010-00259 to add a second story on the 9 remaining single -story elevations within a 34.1-acre development in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, west of the Southern California Edison Corridor. APN: 1087-101-01 through -55, 1087-111-01 through -02, 1087-111-14 through 1087-111-19, 1087-111-21, and 1087-111-27 through 1087-111-36. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00157, Design Review DRC2011-00671, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-1. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. Background: On October 25, 2006, the Planning Commission approved Development Review DRC2006-00382 for the development of 97 homes on a 34.1-acre site within the 632-unit Master Planned Community of Rancho Etiwanda Estates. Of the 97 homes that were approved, only 18 were built before the down -turn in the economy. On October 27, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a new Development Review DRC2010-00259 for the remaining 79 homes. Because of a shifting demand in the housing market, the applicant, K. Hovnanian Homes, made modifications to their previously approved Development Review by proposing smaller homes. The request for the remaining 79 homes would complete the build -out. On November 2011, the Planning Commission approved Design Review DRC2011-00671, a modification to the previously approved Development Review by plotting a fifth floor plan to the mix, increasing the size of Floor Plan 2 and adding an option to Floor Plan 1. The applicant has been and still is required to develop within substantial compliance with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), incorporating the architecture and design details of the Etiwanda area. Requirements include side -on garages, recessed garages, exterior siding, and specific architectural styles. A Development Agreement was approved in 2001 that required the Low Residential standards for all lots within this tract. The property was rough graded in June of 2004. The area was mass graded and infrastructure was installed. The master developer installed the main access of the gated community, as well as the slope landscaping and decorative perimeter walls. These walls will be consistent throughout the entire master -planned community. The site is bordered by vacant land to the west; by single-family homes to the north; by Day Creek Boulevard to the south; and by a portion of Tract 16227, built by K. Hovnanian, to the east. Design Parameters: The project site is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood, which has its own unique architectural design guidelines per the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP). The ENSP requires that a mix of the following primary architectural styles be used for at least two-thirds of the units: Bungalow, Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Up to one-third of the units may use these styles: Country, Victorian, or Santa Barbara Revival. The proposed modifications are not consistent with the required architectural styles as they only have two styles: one is Bungalow, which is new to the previously approved mix, and the other is Country. The applicant would be required to add two more architectural styles and those styles would be required to be from the following list: Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Additionally, the applicant is requesting that this modification include the addition of a second -story on the remaining 9 single -story units left to be DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2010-00157 — K HOVNANIAN April 17, 2012 Page 2 constructed in the tract. This would decrease the percentage of single -story residences to 13 percent or 11 homes that have either been built or are currently under construction. The policy for the City is to maintain at least 25 percent of the homes as single -story units. The applicant requests this change based on the current demand of the housing market in the area, which is dictating larger floor plans. This will increase the floor plan by 770 square feet in the second floor. The design of the second floor allows the applicant to keep the look of a single -story, while adding this additional floor area, as the changes from the original design to this new design is an extended roof plane and windows on the side elevations. The range of floor plans will still be from a 2,605 square foot plan to a 3,727 square foot plan. The new plan will be a two-story plan and proposes two architectural styles. The proposed architectural styles are Bungalow and Country. The Bungalow elevation incorporates recessed windows, decorative shutters, and gable ends with shingle siding. The Country style incorporates brick veneer elements, flat tile roof, and balconies. All four sides of all homes have articulation and incorporate decorative garage doors to match the architectural style of the home. Each of the four plans feature covered porch entries that range in size dependent upon the style. 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: The tract no longer meets the 25 percent single -story requirement by requesting 9 of the 20 single -story homes be allowed to have a second -story added onto them. 2. The submittal is required to have two additional architectural styles per the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Those two styles would be required to be chosen from the following three styles: Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The proposed design of the houses does not meet the design regulations under RCMC 17.08.090.D2a (i.e. 360 degree architecture to all elevations). The front elevations include some elements that either disappear or are sparse on the side elevations. Materials, such as siding, stone veneer, wrought iron, and use of faux shutters should be utilized on all elevations and in greater amounts to achieve 360 degree architecture. Wall planes of stucco do not achieve this requirement and should be avoided. Architectural elements should be added to create visual interest, yet be authentic to the stated architectural theme. The applicant has added some elements to the housing product but still requires more elements on walls with long areas of stucco and requires some of the front elevations to be embellished. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2010-00157 — K HOVNANIAN April 17, 2012 Page 3 Boulders from the project site shall be utilized and integrated as part of the front yard Landscape Plan, per the Master Plan Resolution of Approval. 2. Driveways shall be colored and scored in a diagonal pattern for additional entryway detail. 3. Coach lights on the rear will match the coach lights utilized on the front of the residence. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the application and provide direction for staff. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee members reviewed the project and asked if the applicant wanted to comment on the proposal. The applicant, K. Hovnanian, had representatives from different parts of the company present such as John Jessup, Division President; Chris Courtney, Project Manager; Jared Aronowitz Architectural Project Manager; and Patrick Edinger. They spoke about how the addition of the second story does not increase the size of the house by more than 3 feet, and they brought additional elevations to meet the deficiencies that were indicated in the review comments. The Committee responded by first addressing the requirement that 25 percent of the housing product shall be single -story. This proposal reduces the single -story product to fewer than 13 percent and would make the original approval non -conforming. They also addressed some design flaws that were evident. One of the main issues is that the roof line on all the design styles is the same and this is not consistent with each of the architectural styles. The Committee did not recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission and the applicant said they did not want to proceed any further with the process. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Henderson Staff Planner: Steve Fowler DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS April 17, 2012 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey A. Bloom Interim Planning Director NOR DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly Linda Daniels Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Donald) DISCUSSION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA FORMAT AND PROCEDURES. 7:20 p.m. (Steve/Betty) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00157 - K Hovnanian - The modification of the previously approved Design Review DRC2010-00259 to add a second story on the 9 remaining single -story elevations within a 34.1-acre development in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, west of the Southern California Edison Corridor. APN: 1087-101-01 through -55, 1087-111-01 through -02, 1087-111-14 through 1087-111-19, 1087-111-21, and 1087-111-27 through 1087-111-36. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00157, Design Review DRC2011-00671, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-1. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. DRC AGENDA April 17, 2012 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on April 4, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. M/I DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger April 17, 2012 DISCUSSION OF THE DRC AGENDA FORMAT AND PROCEDURES. An oral report will be given at the meeting. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Donald Granger Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Steve Fowler April 17, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00157 - K Hovnanian - The modification of the previously approved Design Review DRC2010-00259 to add a second story on the 9 remaining single -story elevations within a 34.1-acre development in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, west of the Southern California Edison Corridor. APN: 1087-101-01 through -55, 1087-111-01 through -02, 1087-111-14 through 1087-111-19, 1087-111-21, and 1087-111-27 through 1087-111-36. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00157, Design Review DRC2011-00671, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-1. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. Background: On October 25, 2006, the Planning Commission approved Development Review DRC2006-00382 for the development of 97 homes on a 34.1-acre site within the 632-unit Master Planned Community of Rancho Etiwanda Estates. Of the 97 homes that were approved, only 18 were built before the down -turn in the economy. On October 27, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a new Development Review DRC2010-00259 for the remaining 79 homes. Because of a shifting demand in the housing market, the applicant, K. Hovnanian Homes, made modifications to their previously approved Development Review by proposing smaller homes. The request for the remaining 79 homes would complete the build -out. On November 2011, the Planning Commission approved Design Review DRC2011-00671, a modification to the previously approved Development Review by plotting a fifth floor plan to the mix, increasing the size of Floor Plan 2 and adding an option to Floor Plan 1. The applicant has been and still is required to develop within substantial compliance with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), incorporating the architecture and design details of the Etiwanda area. Requirements include side -on garages, recessed garages, exterior siding, and specific architectural styles. A Development Agreement was approved in 2001 that required the Low Residential standards for all lots within this tract. The property was rough graded in June of 2004. The area was mass graded and infrastructure was installed. The master developer installed the main access of the gated community, as well as the slope landscaping and decorative perimeter walls. These walls will be consistent throughout the entire master -planned community. The site is bordered by vacant land to the west; by single-family homes to the north; by Day Creek Boulevard to the south; and by a portion of Tract 16227, built by K. Hovnanian, to the east. Design Parameters: The project site is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood, which has its own unique architectural design guidelines per the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP). The ENSP requires that a mix of the following primary architectural styles be used for at least two-thirds of the units: Bungalow, Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Up to one-third of the units may use these styles: Country, Victorian, or Santa Barbara Revival. The proposed modifications are not consistent with the required architectural styles as they only have two styles: one is Bungalow, which is new to the previously approved mix, and the other is Country. The applicant would be required to add two more architectural styles and those styles would be required to be from the following list: Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Additionally, the applicant is requesting that this modification include the addition of a second -story on the remaining 9 single -story units left to be DRC AGENDA DRC2010-00157 — K HOVNANIAN April 17, 2012 Page 2 constructed in the tract. This would decrease the percentage of single -story residences to 13 percent or 11 homes that have either been built or are currently under construction. The policy for the City is to maintain at least 25 percent of the homes as single -story units. The applicant requests this change based on the current demand of the housing market in the area, which is dictating larger floor plans. This will increase the floor plan by 770 square feet in the second floor. The design of the second floor allows the applicant to keep the look of a single -story, while adding this additional floor area, as the changes from the original design to this new design is an extended roof plane and windows on the side elevations. The range of floor plans will still be from a 2,605 square foot plan to a 3,727 square foot plan. The new plan will be a two-story plan and proposes two architectural styles. The proposed architectural styles are Bungalow and Country. The Bungalow elevation incorporates recessed windows, decorative shutters, and gable ends with shingle siding. The Country style incorporates brick veneer elements, flat tile roof, and balconies. All four sides of all homes have articulation and incorporate decorative garage doors to match the architectural style of the home. Each of the four plans feature covered porch entries that range in size dependent upon the style. 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: The tract no longer meets the 25 percent single -story requirement by requesting 9 of the 20 single -story homes be allowed to have a second -story added onto them. 2. The submittal is required to have two additional architectural styles per the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Those two styles would be required to be chosen from the following three styles: Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The proposed design of the houses does not meet the design regulations under RCMC 17.08.090.D2a (i.e. 360 degree architecture to all elevations). The front elevations include some elements that either disappear or are sparse on the side elevations. Materials, such as siding, stone veneer, wrought iron, and use of faux shutters should be utilized on all elevations and in greater amounts to achieve 360 degree architecture. Wall planes of stucco do not achieve this requirement and should be avoided. Architectural elements should be added to create visual interest, yet be authentic to the stated architectural theme. The applicant has added some elements to the housing product but still requires more elements on walls with long areas of stucco and requires some of the front elevations to be embellished. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: DRC AGENDA DRC2010-00157 — K HOVNANIAN April 17, 2012 Page 3 Boulders from the project site shall be utilized and integrated as part of the front yard Landscape Plan, per the Master Plan Resolution of Approval. 2. Driveways shall be colored and scored in a diagonal pattern for additional entryway detail. 3. Coach lights on the rear will match the coach lights utilized on the front of the residence. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the application and provide direction for staff. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUES.DAY APRIL 3, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA- Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 26, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 20, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Carlo) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01094 - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A request to construct and.operate a funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Development Review DRC2011-01094D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A review of a proposed funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-01094. 7:20 p.m. (Mike/Betty) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01065 CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES - A review of a proposal for 32 single-family residences of approximately 2,600 and 3,300 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 32-lot subdivision of 9.08 acres in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Avenue and Via Veneto Drive - APN: 1100-191-05. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096. DRC ACTION AGENDA March 20, 2012 Page 2 7:40 p.m (Mike) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18826 - RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. - A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) into eight (8) lots in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near . the southbound off ramp of 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Variance DRC2012-00127. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith . . March 20, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01094 - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A request to construct and operate a funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Development Review DRC2011-01094D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A review of a proposed funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-01094. (Mike/Carlo) Background: Previously, on the subject parcel and the parcel to the south (APN: 1100-041-01) an office/retail development comprised of seven (7) buildings with a combined floor area of approximately 56,000 square feet was approved by the Planning Commission (Related file: Development Review DRC2004-00716). The approval of this development application expired on April 27, 2010. Site Characteristics: The project site is a vacant, irregularly shaped parcel of approximately 164,200 square feet (3.77 acres) located generally at the southeast corner of the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street. As part of the proposal the applicant has submitted a lot line adjustment (related file: Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691). This adjustment will change the alignment of the property line that separates the subject parcel and the parcel to the south and reduce the land area of the project site (Exhibit A). Following the adjustment, the rectangular parcel will have an area of approximately 101,000 square feet (2.32 acres) with overall dimensions of approximately 350 feet (east to west) by approximately 307 feet (north to south). To the west, across Etiwanda Avenue, and north, across Candlewood Street, of the project site are single-family residences. To the east is the 1-15 Freeway. To the south of the project site, are two small buildings — a post office and an office, while immediately to the northwest of the project site is the historic Cour House. Neither the office buildings nor the Cour House are part of this project. The zoning of all of the properties located southeast of the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street, including the project site, is Office Professional (OP) District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north is Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The zoning of the properties to the west is Mixed Use (MU) District, Victoria Planned Community. The subject property is generally level with a southeasterly slope; the elevations at the northwest and southeast corners are approximately 1,265 feet and 1,255 feet, respectively. DRC ACTON AGENDA DRC2011-01094 AND DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC March 20, 2012 Page 2 Design Parameters: The applicant proposes to construct a one-story funeral home of 6,911 square feet. The proposed funeral home will be located generally at the 'front' center of the project site and will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in Sections 5.23.309 (Setbacks) and 5.24.304 (Etiwanda Avenue Overlay Setbacks) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Specifically, the proposed building will be setback from the property lines at Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street by approximately 93 feet and approximately 127 feet, respectively. The proposed building will be approximately 59 feet from the south property line and approximately 195 feet from the re -aligned east property line (following the aforementioned lot line adjustment). The proposed building will be approximately 33 feet from the common property line that is shared with the Cour House property. The architecture of the proposed building will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in Section 5.42.600 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed building will be designed in the California Bungalow style. Incorporated into the architecture will be traditional materials such as river rock, wood siding, and decorative details such as wood brackets and rafter tails at the roof eaves and decorative trim around the windows. All materials and details will be applied on all elevations of the building. The roofing will be composition shingle. The building will have a well articulated profile. At the front entrance on the west side of the building, there will be a prominent focal point featuring a 24-foot high. entry portico with a low-pitched roof, decorative support columns, and a large paned window above it. On the north side, there will be a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet. This feature will have a low-pitched roof and decorative support columns. At the south side of the building, there will be a patio with a lattice cover. Because of the raised roof over the attic, the roof line will be varied; a set of dormers will be included on this raised portion of the roof. Loading and unloading will be via a roll -up door at the east side of the building. All HVAC equipment will also be located at the east side of the building. The architecture of the building will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including "360-degree architecture" and extensive use of high quality materials. Furthermore, the architecture of the building will complement the single-family residences that front the street along Etiwanda Avenue and the historic Cour House. As the building will be plotted generally at the front center of the site, the majority of the parking will be located on the east side of the site, to the rear of the building. Two vehicle access driveways are proposed - a main driveway at Etiwanda Avenue and a secondary driveway at Candlewood Street. Landscaping will be provided throughout the parking lot and perimeter of the project site. At the east (rear) side of the project site, the applicant proposes to have a large area of approximately 65 feet (east to west) by approximately 240 feet (north to south), which will be landscaped and otherwise left undeveloped to allow for on -site retention of storm water and future expansion of the parking lot. Drive aisles will connect the subject site with the relatively undeveloped parcel (APN: 1100-041-01) to the south/east with the intent of allowing reciprocal access in the future. Another drive aisle will connect with the Cour House property with the intent of fulfilling the development plans of that property that were approved by the Planning Commission (Related file: Landmark Alteration Permit DRC2003-01046). 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. DRC ACTON AGENDA DRC2011-01094 AND DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC March 20, 2012 Page 3 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The decorative trim around the windows and doors shall be constructed of real wood and not foam. 2. The river rock veneer shall be constructed of real river rock as opposed to a synthetic or man-made veneer. 3. Incorporate 36-inch high stone walls or bermed landscaping along Candlewood Street frontage to screen the parking lot. 4. The trash enclosure shall be constructed per City standard and shall incorporate some of the materials used on the building including real river rock veneer. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. 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 on center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 2. The Double -Detector Check (DDC) and Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be screened with a 4-foot high decorative block wall, subject to the review and approval by the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services. 3. All doors shall match the color of the adjacent wall. 4. All signs are subject to the City's Sign Ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee approved the project as presented subject to the Secondary and Policy Issues identified by staff. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith March 20, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01065 CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES - A review of a proposal for 32 single-family residences of approximately 2,600 and 3,300 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 32-lot subdivision of 9.08 acres in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Avenue and Via Veneto Drive - APN: 1100-191-05. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096. Site Characteristics: The project area is a triangular parcel of approximately 396,000 square feet (9.08 acres). A subdivision of the parcel into 32 lots was approved by the Planning Commission on December 13, 2006, (Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 700 feet (east to west) by approximately 750 feet (north to south). The site is vacant. There are several trees at the southwest corner and north perimeter of the project site, low vegetation otherwise dominates the site. To the north are single-family residences, and to the west are single-family residences and Garcia Park. To the east is a parking lot in the City of Fontana. Aligned diagonally from near the northeast to the southwest corners of the site is a Southern California Edison (SCE) utility corridor. The zoning of the property and the properties to the north and west is Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay). The zoning of the utility corridor is Open Space (OS) District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay). The subject property is generally level with a southerly slope; the elevations at the north and south sides are approximately 1,231 feet and 1,220 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of thirty-two (32) single-family residences. The houses on Lots 1, 8, 10, 13, 19, 21, 23, and 26 will be one-story, while the houses on the remainder of the lots will be two-story. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single -story. The garages of all of the houses will be setback from the front part of the house, i.e. the front of the garages will not dominate the front of the house as seen from the street, in compliance with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (which only requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes its visual presence). All of the houses will have 2-car garages. The architecture of each house will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in Section 5.42.600 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The applicant proposes three types of architectural themes (elevations) — Craftsman, California Ranch, and California Spanish. Each house will incorporate a variety of materials to varying degrees. A combination of veneer (brick or stone), wood siding, and stucco finish will be applied to the Craftsman and California Ranch themes. Because of the nature of the theme, the California Spanish elevation will be exclusively finished with stucco. Roofing will be either flat or barrel concrete tile. Each house will have an articulated footprint/floor plan and profile. The applicant proposes three (3) distinct footprints — Plans 1, 2, and 3 — and reverse footprints of each for a total of six (6) footprints. Plan 1 will be one-story, while the others will be two-story. The number of available footprints will comply with Figure 5-4 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Because the footprints and profiles of each house differ, there will be a variety of movement in the wall planes and roof lines. Each house will also have a prominent DRC ACTON AGENDA DRC2011-01065 — CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES March 20, 2012 Page 2 front entrance with a covered or lattice -covered porch. Depending on the theme, there will also be details such as wood brackets at the roof eaves, decorative trim, and shutters around the windows, wrought iron accent features, molding along the top of the stone veneer wainscots, and decorative garage doors. Vertical massing will be interrupted by a decorative `belly band'. Chimneys are not proposed. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. To ensure that the architecture of each house will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including "360-degree architecture," the following shall be provided: a. For the Craftsman and California Ranch themes, a decorative stone/brick veneer wainscot shall be applied to the rear elevation of each house. At the corner of each house, where the side elevation intersects with the rear elevation, the veneer shall wrap around the corner and terminate at a logical point along the side elevation. This wainscot shall also be applied to the entire side elevation of Plan 3 where the sliding doors are located. b. For the Craftsman and California Ranch themes, the belly band shall have a darker shade of color to contrast with the surrounding wall plane. C. For the California Spanish theme, a build -out wainscot (Detail F on Sheets x.7) shall be applied to the rear elevation of each house. At the corner of each house where the side elevation intersects with the rear elevation, the wainscot shall wrap around the corner and terminate at a logical point along the side elevation. This wainscot shall also be applied to the entire side elevation of Plan 3 where the sliding doors are located. d. For the California Spanish theme - Plan 1, provide a decorative wrought iron accent feature at some of the windows of all elevations. e. For the California Spanish theme - Plan 2, provide a decorative wrought iron accent feature at one of the windows of each of the side elevations. For all themes, at the porch area, wainscots shall be provided on the building wall plane to match the columns that are located immediately in front of it. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The molding along the top of the stone or brick veneer wainscots shall also be stone or brick and not foam. DRC ACTON AGENDA DRC2011-01065 — CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES March 20, 2012 Page 3 2. Walls along interior property lines that exceed 6 feet in height (but are less than 8 feet in height) shall require the submittal of a Minor Exception application for review and action by the Planning Director. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee approved the project as presented subject to the Major and Secondary Issues identified by staff. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Mike Smith March 20, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18826 - RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. - A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) into eight (8) lots in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Variance DRC2012-00127. Site Characteristics: The project area is parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 645 feet (east to west) by approximately 124 feet (north to south). The site is vacant and recently was used as a drainage basin with an approximate depth of 15 feet. The site is currently being filled by the applicant with soil (Related file: Temporary Stockpile Permit DRC2011-00927) that was excavated as part of storm drain improvements that are being constructed by the City at a location south of the project site. There are numerous trees along the north perimeter of the project site along the Lima Avenue street frontage. To the north and west of the project site are single-family residences (Tract 15912), while to the east across East Avenue, is a condominium complex (Tract 16335). To the south is a set of vacant properties that are generally bisected diagonally (from northeast to southwest) by the off ramp from the southbound 1-15 Freeway to Base Line Road. The zoning of the property and the properties to the north and west is Low -Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the property and the properties to the east is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the south is Office Professional (OP) Residential District and is currently owned by the City. The subject property and all surrounding properties are within the Etiwanda Specific Plan. As previously noted, the subject property was a drainage basin; the surrounding topography is generally level with a southerly slope; the elevations at the north and south perimeter are approximately 1,312 feet and 1,308 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into eight (8) lots; the applicant does not intend to construct the homes at this time. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Individual lot areas will range between 8,649 square feet to 16,526 square feet, which are in excess of the minimum of 7,200 square feet that is required. The minimum average lot area is 10,281 square feet, which is in excess of the minimum 10,000 that is required. The minimum lot depth is 100 feet and the minimum lot width is 60 feet. All lots will meet these dimensions. In order to develop the property, the removal of trees is required (Related file: Tree Removal Permit DRC2011-00927). The proposed subdivision has two major design issues that are driven by technical considerations. The first issue is the finished pad elevations of each lot. Because of the need for surface water to drain, i.e. flow, to Lima Avenue and the sewer lines of each lot to connect to the existing sewer line at the street, the finished pad elevations of each lot must be higher than the finished surface at Lima Avenue. To accomplish this, the average pad elevation will be approximately 1,313.9 feet. These raised pad elevations will result in a difference in elevation between the project site and the properties to the south and west. The project site will be at least 4 feet higher than the properties to the south, and between 4 to 6 feet higher than the properties to the west. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18826 — RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. March 20, 2012 Page 2 The second design issue is the overall height of the combination walls along the south, east, and west perimeter of the project site. The combination walls will be comprised of a lower retaining section and an upper screen, or noise attenuating wall. The overall height of these walls will be in excess of 6 feet, the maximum height that is permitted in residential districts. These combination walls are necessary because a) the finished surface elevation of the proposed subdivision requires the importation of fill that will need to be retained at the project perimeter and b) because noise impacts generated, principally, by traffic on the 1-15 Freeway, need to be mitigated as discussed in a Noise Study prepared by the applicant's consultant. The height of the combination walls will be approximately 10.5 feet along the east property line (3 feet retaining, 7.5 feet noise attenuating), approximately 14 to 17 feet along the south property line (up to 8 feet retaining, 6 to 9 feet noise attenuating), and between 10 to 12 feet along the west property line (4 to 6 feet retaining, 6 feet screening). The applicant has submitted a Variance request to allow for the increase in wall height as described (Related file: Variance DRC2012-00127). The higher pad elevations and increased wall height will have an aesthetic impact on the properties to the west at 7185 and 7195 Acorn Place. The house located at 7185 Acorn Place is one-story with a pad elevation of approximately 1,311 feet, while the house located at 7195 Acorn Place is two -stories with a pad elevation of approximately 1,309 feet. Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision will have a pad elevation of 1,314 feet. As seen from 7185 Acorn Place, the combination wall will have an overall height of up to 10 feet. As seen from 7195 Acorn Place, the combination wall will have an overall height of up to 12 feet but will only extend to approximately half the length of her rear property line. These same conditions will have a relatively limited impact on the property to the south. It is vacant and there is pending reconstruction of the interchange of the 1-15 Freeway and Base Line Road. Future practical development of this property will be precluded by the improvements associated with the interchange (roadway, overpass, embankments, etc.). Also, although the property is owned by the City, as part of the interchange reconstruction project Caltrans will acquire the property from the City. Two alternative solutions that were considered that would have minimized the differences in pad elevation between 7185/95 Acorn Place and Lot 1 were a) allow water to drain from Lot 1 directly onto the property to the south, or b) allow the construction of a drainage pipe across the property to the south that would then connect to a storm drain at Base Line Road. These solutions would have provided the opportunity for both the finished grading at Lot 1 and the combination wall along the common property line to be modified to have a lesser impact. To address the height of the walls between 7185 Acorn Place and 1795 Acorn Place and Lot 1, the applicant independently proposed having a slope along the west side of Lot 1 that would have allowed for a set of terraced walls (this solution was dependent on drainage being allowed to the south). Similarly, the applicant proposed a slope along the south side of the project site (within the limits of the property to the south) that would have allowed for the elimination of the retaining portion of the combination wall along the south perimeter of the site. Staff requested that the Engineering/Public Works Department (the lead department coordinating the interchange project) discuss these solutions with Caltrans as they will be the ultimate owner of the property to the south. After several meetings, Caltrans responded that they would not allow drainage on or through the property, nor any grading on the property. At the Neighborhood Meeting held on March 1, 2012, the applicant had the opportunity to discuss the project with the owners of the properties at 7185 Acorn Place and 7195 Acorn Place. Both property owners understood the background of these issues and that they cannot be resolved by modifying the DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18826 — RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. March 20, 2012 Page 3 proposal. They understand the rationale for the grade differences and the height of the combination walls, and they also recognize the conditions that will be present once the subdivision is completed. The homeowner at 7185 Acorn Place stated a preference for a combination wall (as opposed to terraced walls) as he wanted to maximize his privacy and eliminate the potential for maintenance problems in any gaps between walls that would be visible from his side. The property owner at 7195 Acorn Place stated that she wanted the wall to step-down from its maximum height to the height of her existing wall instead of ending abruptly at the midpoint of her rear property line. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. Staff recommends the following conditions of approval to ensure that the impacts of the above -noted major issues are reasonably mitigated: a. Per Section 5.42.608 the Etiwanda Specific Plan, two-story structures should not be planned for corner parcels. Although there are no actual corner lots proposed, to minimize privacy concerns between Lot 1 and the existing residences at 7185 Acorn Place and 7195 Acorn Place, the single-family residence at Lot 1 shall be a one-story. b. Although the property at 7175 Green Glen Court (at the easterly side of the project site) is not affected by these issues, the single-family residence at Lot also shall be a one-story. This will ensure that a minimum of 25 percent of the subdivision will be single -story structures consistent with the policy of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. C. Double -wall conditions shall be avoided, if possible. If a double -wall condition cannot be avoided, the gap between the existing and proposed walls shall be minimized as much as technically practical. d. The portion of the screen/noise attenuating wall that is proposed at the rear of 7195 Acorn Place, but not shared in common with the proposed subdivision, shall progressively step down from its maximum height until it matches the height of the existing wall. e. The combination wall shall be constructed of block units that match the interior faces of the existing walls at 7185 and 7195 Acorn Place. The applicant shall coordinate the construction of the combination wall with the property owners at 7185 and 7195 Acorn Place. g. The side yard setback on the west side of Lot 1 shall be a minimum of 10 feet (measured from the common west property line and the structure). h. Vine planting for backyard landscaping shall be required and designed to grow over the south wall to minimize future graffiti. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18826 — RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. March 20, 2012 Page 4 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. The combination wall along the south perimeter of the project site shall be constructed per Caltrans standard. 2. The East Avenue combination wall, landscaping, and associated improvements shall have a design consistent with the East Avenue Parkway concept as shown in Figure 5-28A of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee approved the project as presented subject to the Major, Secondary, and Policy Issues identified by staff. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS March 20, 2012 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 20, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Carlo) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01094 - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A request to construct and operate a funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Development Review DRC2011-01094D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A review of a proposed funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-01094. 7:20 p.m (Mike/Betty) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01065 CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES - A review of a proposal for 32 single-family residences of approximately 2,600 and 3,300 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 32-lot subdivision of 9.08 acres in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Avenue and Via Veneto Drive - APN:. 1100-191-05. Related file: Tentative Tract Map S U BTT 18096. DRC AGENDA March 20, 2012 Page 2 7:40 p.m. (Mike) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18826 - RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. - A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) into eight (8) dots in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Variance DRC2012-00127. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general Committee from addressing any issue not receive testimony and set the matter for a per individual. ADJOURNMENT public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 7, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith March 20, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-01094 - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A request to construct and operate a funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Development Review DRC2011-01094D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. - A review of a proposed funeral home that will not include a crematory, nor conduct embalming, with a floor area of 6,911 square feet and a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet on a vacant parcel of 2.32 acres (Note: The final area of the parcel is subject to the outcome of Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691) within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located near the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street - APN: 1100-031-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-01094. (Mike/Carlo) Background: Previously, on the subject parcel and the parcel to the south (APN: 1100-041-01) an office/retail development comprised of seven (7) buildings with a combined floor area of approximately 56,000 square feet was approved by the Planning Commission (Related file: Development Review DRC2004-00716). The approval of this development application expired on April 27, 2010. Site Characteristics: The project site is a vacant, irregularly shaped parcel of approximately 164,200 square feet (3.77 acres) located generally at the southeast corner of the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street. As part of the proposal the applicant has submitted a lot line adjustment (related file: Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA#691). This adjustment will change the alignment of the property line that separates the subject parcel and the parcel to the south and reduce the land area of the project site (Exhibit A). Following the adjustment, the rectangular parcel will have an area of approximately 101,000 square feet (2.32 acres) with overall dimensions of approximately 350 feet (east to west) by approximately 307 feet (north to south). To the west, across Etiwanda Avenue, and north, across Candlewood Street, of the project site are single-family residences. To the east is the 1-15 Freeway. To the south of the project site, are two small buildings — a post office and an office, while immediately to the northwest of the project site is the historic Cour House. Neither the office buildings nor the Cour House are part of this project. The zoning of all of the properties located southeast of the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street, including the project site, is Office Professional (OP) District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north is Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The zoning of the properties to the west is Mixed Use (MU) District, Victoria Planned Community. The subject property is generally level with a southeasterly slope; the elevations at the northwest and southeast corners are approximately 1,265 feet and 1,255 feet, respectively. DRC AGENDA DRC2011-01094 AND DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC March 20, 2012 Page 2 Design Parameters: The applicant proposes to construct a one-story funeral home of 6,911 square feet. The proposed funeral home will be located generally at the 'front' center of the project site and will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in Sections 5.23.309 (Setbacks) and 5.24.304 (Etiwanda Avenue Overlay Setbacks) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Specifically, the proposed building will be setback from the property lines at Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street by approximately 93 feet and approximately 127 feet, respectively. The proposed building will be approximately 59 feet from the south property line and approximately 195 feet from the re -aligned east property line (following the aforementioned lot line adjustment). The proposed building will be approximately 33 feet from the common property line that is shared with the Cour House property. The architecture of the proposed building will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in Section 5.42.600 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed building will be designed in the California Bungalow style. Incorporated into the architecture will be traditional materials such as river rock, wood siding, and decorative details such as wood brackets and rafter tails at the roof eaves and decorative trim around the windows. All materials and details will be applied on all elevations of the building. The roofing will be composition shingle. The building will have a well articulated profile. At the front entrance on the west side of the building, there will be a prominent focal point featuring a 24-foot high entry portico with a low-pitched roof, decorative support columns, and a large paned window above it. On the north side, there will be a porte-cochere of 1,371 square feet. This feature will have a low-pitched roof and decorative support columns. At the south side of the building, there will be a patio with a lattice cover. Because of the raised roof over the attic, the roof line will be varied; a set of dormers will be included on this raised portion of the roof. Loading and unloading will be via a roll -up door at the east side of the building. All HVAC equipment will also be located at the east side of the building. The architecture of the building will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including "360-degree architecture" and extensive use of high quality materials. Furthermore, the architecture of the building will complement the single-family residences that front the street along Etiwanda Avenue and the historic Cour House. As the building will be plotted generally at the front center of the site, the majority of the parking will be located on the east side of the site, to the rear of the building. Two vehicle access driveways are proposed - a main driveway at Etiwanda Avenue and a secondary driveway at Candlewood Street. Landscaping will be provided throughout the parking lot and perimeter of the project site. At the east (rear) side of the project site, the applicant proposes to have a large area of approximately 65 feet (east to west) by approximately 240 feet (north to south), which will be landscaped and otherwise left undeveloped to allow for on -site retention of storm water and future expansion of the parking lot. Drive aisles will connect the subject site with the relatively undeveloped parcel (APN: 1100-041-01) to the south/east with the intent of allowing reciprocal access in the future. Another drive aisle will connect with the Cour House property with the intent of fulfilling the development plans of that property that were approved by the Planning Commission (Related file: Landmark Alteration Permit DRC2003-01046). DRC AGENDA DRC2011-01094 AND DRC2011-01094D - HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES, INC March 20, 2012 Page 3 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 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. The decorative trim around the windows and doors shall be constructed of real wood and not foam. 2. The river rock veneer shall be constructed of real river rock as opposed to a synthetic or man-made veneer. 3. Incorporate 36-inch high stone walls or bermed landscaping along Candlewood Street frontage to screen the parking lot. 4. The trash enclosure shall be constructed per City standard and shall incorporate some of the materials used on the building including real river rock veneer. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. 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 on center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 2. The Double -Detector Check (DDC) and Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be screened with a 4-foot high decorative block wall, subject to the review and approval by the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services. 3. All doors shall match the color of the adjacent wall. 4. All signs are subject to the City's Sign Ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: NEW CURB. GUTTER, SIDEWALK — AND PARKWAY CANDLEWOOD STREET i �q Z --o- W c° :try PROPOSED---. Qp >' ?i'i2.s[ ila; ;,io''' FUNERAL Z —, '' HOME 69115.F. FUTURE TWO-STORY OFFICE BLDG. 6500 S.F. 177.60' • ql I I VP o•o.s Ir _ I g I I I I ' a xw �n.n erc I a _ _ _A .eorvn-mc: srz rw: I r—IT 34-50.II2 —, FLITURETWO-STORY OFFICE BLDG. J 5600S.F. '�i94.00' w� REhSIONS IQEVI uQ - ,�/ aT•asw j va�6�orl nTL-- N O T\ P A R T-` / HMR ARCHITECTS Apr AIA MAIN ST. SUITE ✓.% _`QOF Nrf•, / l HUNTINGTON BEACH. CA 92648 JI4_5]6-]66a faw ANMY)'"► aM E<J FUNERAL HOME a SCE a FUME^y SERVICES �� SE CORNEA ETIWANDA AND �S:P CAIA�WOOOD 42.750CUCAMONG •= ` ��G APPLICANT CALIFORNIA SCI -`� 1929 ALLLLEN PARKWAY RAL SERVICES, INC nrAmr HOUSTON, TX 77018 wR. 713-525-7380 PROJECT DATA: GROSS SITE AREA: 2.32 serer NET SITE AREA: 2.15T acrn sn GROSS BUILDING AREA: 8282 al 0-1,4, Perfe C-c ,lf NUMBER OF STORIES, ONE sR¢r HtiuE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION V-B. FULLY SPRINKLEREO OCCUPANCY GROUP: A-3(FUNERAL PARLORI PARKING AREA: 62.050 SF. 1BSOBY. OF SITEI PflELIMINAflT LAIKDSCAPED AREA: 10,087 S.F, 0BY.. OF PARKING AREAI SITE PLAN PARKING PROVIDED 75 SPACES $ PARKING REQUIRED: 75 SPACES 11872 xt chrp.1/251 � xUUBER PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN DRC2011-01064 D 20 50 IDD 20o E DRC2011-01094D - PSP6 GRAPHIC SCALE P ' l� 't I' • i 4� Q �U 1 +R Y F k� 4 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith March 20, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01065 CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES - A review of a proposal for 32 single-family residences of approximately 2,600 and 3,300 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 32-lot subdivision of 9.08 acres in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Avenue and Via Veneto Drive - APN: 1100-191-05. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096. Site Characteristics: The project area is a triangular parcel of approximately 396,000 square feet (9.08 acres). A subdivision of the parcel into 32 lots was approved by the Planning Commission on December 13, 2006, (Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 700 feet (east to west) by approximately 750 feet (north to south). The site is vacant. There are several trees at the southwest corner and north perimeter of the project site, low vegetation otherwise dominates the site. To the north are single-family residences, and to the west are single-family residences and Garcia Park. To the east is a parking lot in the City of Fontana. Aligned diagonally from near the northeast to the southwest corners of the site is a Southern California Edison (SCE) utility corridor. The zoning of the property and the properties to the north and west is Low Medium (LM) Residential District, .Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay). The zoning of the utility corridor is Open Space (OS) District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay). The subject property is generally level with a southerly slope; the elevations at the north and south sides are approximately 1,231 feet and 1,220 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of thirty-two (32) single-family residences. The houses on Lots 1, 8, 10, 13, 19, 21, 23, and 26 will be one-story, while the houses on the remainder of the lots will be two-story. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single -story. The garages of all of the houses will be setback from the front part of the house, i.e. the front of the garages will not dominate the front of the house as seen from the street, in compliance with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (which only requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes its visual presence). All of the houses will have 2-car garages. The architecture of each house will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in Section 5.42.600 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The applicant proposes three types of architectural themes (elevations) — Craftsman, California Ranch, and California Spanish. Each house will incorporate a variety of materials to varying degrees. A combination of veneer (brick or stone), wood siding, and stucco finish will be applied to the Craftsman and California Ranch themes. Because of the nature of the theme, the California Spanish elevation will be exclusively finished with stucco. Roofing will be either flat or barrel concrete tile. Each house will have an articulated footprint/floor plan and profile. The applicant proposes three (3) distinct footprints — Plans 1, 2, and 3 — and reverse footprints of each for a total of six (6) footprints. Plan 1 will be one-story, while the others will be two-story. The number of available footprints will comply with Figure 5-4 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Because the footprints and profiles of each house differ, there will be a variety of movement in the wall planes and roof lines. Each house will also have a prominent DRC AGENDA DRC2011-01065 — CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES March 20, 2012 Page 2 front entrance with a covered or lattice -covered porch. Depending on the theme, there will also be details such as wood brackets at the roof eaves, decorative trim, and shutters around the windows, wrought iron accent features, molding along the top of the stone veneer wainscots, and decorative garage doors. Vertical massing will be interrupted by a decorative 'belly band'. Chimneys are not proposed. 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. . To ensure that the architecture of each house will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including "360-degree architecture," the following shall be provided: a. For the Craftsman and California Ranch themes, a decorative stone/brick veneer wainscot shall be applied to the rear elevation of each house. At the corner of each house, where the side elevation intersects with the rear elevation, the veneer shall wrap around the corner and terminate at a logical point along the side elevation. This wainscot shall also be applied to the entire side elevation of Plan 3 where the sliding doors are located. b. For the Craftsman and California Ranch themes, the belly band shall have a darker shade of color to contrast with the surrounding wall plane. C. For the California Spanish theme, a build -out wainscot (Detail F on Sheets x.7) shall be applied to the rear elevation of each house. At the corner of each house where the side elevation intersects with the rear elevation, the wainscot shall wrap around the corner and terminate at a logical point along the side elevation. This wainscot shall also be applied to the entire side elevation of Plan 3 where the sliding doors are located. d. For the California Spanish theme - Plan 1, provide a decorative wrought iron accent feature at some of the windows of all elevations. e. For the California Spanish theme - Plan 2, provide a decorative wrought iron accent feature at one of the windows of each of the side elevations. For all themes, at the porch area, wainscots shall be provided on the building wall plane to match the columns that are located immediately in front of it. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The molding along the top of the stone or brick veneer wainscots shall also be stone or brick and not foam. DRC AGENDA DRC2011-01065 — CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES March 20, 2012 Page 3 2. Walls along interior property lines that exceed 6 feet in height (but are less than 8 feet in height) shall require the submittal of a Minor Exception application for review and action by the Planning Director. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Mike Smith March 20, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18826 - RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. - A request to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre) into eight (8) lots in the Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the south side of Lima Drive and the west side of East Avenue near the southbound off ramp of 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0227-012-24. Related file: Variance DRC2012-00127. Site Characteristics: The project area is parcel of approximately 83,000 square feet (1.91 acre). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 645 feet (east to west) by approximately 124 feet (north to south). The site is vacant and recently was used as a drainage basin with an approximate depth of 15 feet. The site is currently being filled by the applicant with soil (Related file: Temporary Stockpile Permit DRC2011-00927) that was excavated as part of storm drain improvements that are being constructed by the City at a location south of the project site. There are numerous trees along the north perimeter of the project site along the Lima Avenue street frontage. To the north and west of the project site are single-family residences (Tract 15912), while to the east across East Avenue, is a condominium complex (Tract 16335). To the south is a set of vacant properties that are generally bisected diagonally (from northeast to southwest) by the off ramp from the southbound 1-15 Freeway to Base Line Road. The zoning of the property and the properties to the north and west is Low -Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the property and the properties to the east is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the south is Office Professional (OP) Residential District and is currently owned by the City. The subject property and all surrounding properties are within the Etiwanda Specific Plan. As previously noted, the subject property was a drainage basin; the surrounding topography is generally level with a southerly slope; the elevations at the north and south perimeter are approximately 1,312 feet and 1,308 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into eight (8) lots; the applicant does not intend to construct the homes at this time. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Individual lot areas will range between 8,649 square feet to 16,526 square feet, which are in excess of the minimum of 7,200 square feet that is required. The minimum average lot area is 10,281 square feet, which is in excess of the minimum 10,000 that is required. The minimum lot depth is 100 feet and the minimum lot width is 60 feet. All lots will meet these dimensions. In order to develop the property, the removal of trees is required (Related file: Tree Removal Permit DRC2011-00927). The proposed subdivision has two major design issues that are driven by technical considerations. The first issue is the finished pad elevations of each lot. Because of the need for surface water to drain, i.e. flow, to Lima Avenue and the sewer lines of each lot to connect to the existing sewer line at the street, the finished pad elevations of each lot must be higher than the finished surface at Lima Avenue. To accomplish this, the average pad elevation will be approximately 1,313.9 feet. These raised pad elevations will result in a difference in elevation between the project site and the properties to the south and west. The project site will be at least 4 feet higher than the properties to the south, and between 4 to 6 feet higher than the properties to the west. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18826 — RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. March 20, 2012 Page 2 The second design issue is the overall height of the combination walls along the south, east, and west perimeter of the project site. The combination walls will be comprised of a lower retaining section and an upper screen, or noise attenuating wall. The overall height of these walls will be in excess of 6 feet, the maximum height that is permitted in residential districts. These combination walls are necessary because a) the finished surface elevation of the proposed subdivision requires the importation of fill that will need to be retained at the project perimeter and b) because noise impacts generated, principally, by traffic on the 1-15 Freeway, need to be mitigated as discussed in a Noise Study prepared by the applicant's consultant. The height of the combination walls will be approximately 10.5 feet along the east property line (3 feet retaining, 7.5 feet noise attenuating), approximately 14 to 17 feet along the south property line (up to 8 feet retaining, 6 to 9 feet noise attenuating), and between 10 to 12 feet along the west property line (4 to 6 feet retaining, 6 feet screening). The applicant has submitted a Variance request to allow for the increase in wall height as described (Related file: Variance DRC2012-00127). The higher pad elevations and increased wall height will have an aesthetic impact on the properties to the west at 7185 and 7195 Acorn Place. The house located at 7185 Acorn Place is one-story with a pad elevation of approximately 1,311 feet, while the house located at 7195 Acorn Place is two -stories with a pad elevation of approximately 1,309 feet. Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision will have a pad elevation of 1,314 feet. As seen from 7185 Acorn Place, the combination wall will have an overall height of up to 10 feet. As seen from 7195 Acorn Place, the combination wall will have an overall height of up to 12 feet but will only extend to approximately half the length of her rear property line. These same conditions will have a relatively limited impact on the property to the south. It is vacant and there is pending reconstruction of the interchange of the 1-15 Freeway and Base Line Road. Future practical development of this property will be precluded by the improvements associated with the interchange (roadway, overpass, embankments, etc.). Also, although the property is owned by the City, as part of the interchange reconstruction project Caltrans will acquire the property from the City. Two alternative solutions that were considered that would have minimized the differences in pad elevation between 7185/95 Acorn Place and Lot 1 were a) allow water to drain from Lot 1 directly onto the property to the south, or b) allow the construction of a drainage pipe across the property to the south that would then connect to a storm drain at Base Line Road. These solutions would have provided the opportunity for both the finished grading at Lot 1 and the combination wall along the common property line to be modified to have a lesser impact. To address the height of the walls between 7185 Acorn Place and 1795 Acorn Place and Lot 1, the applicant independently proposed having a slope along the west side of Lot 1 that would have allowed for a set of terraced walls (this solution was dependent on drainage being allowed to the south). Similarly, the applicant proposed a slope along the south side of the project site (within the limits of the property to the south) that would have allowed for the elimination of the retaining portion of the combination wall along the south perimeter of the site. Staff requested that the Engineering/Public Works Department (the lead department coordinating the interchange project) discuss these solutions with Caltrans as they will be the ultimate owner of the property to the south. After several meetings, Caltrans responded that they would not allow drainage on or through the property, nor any grading on the property. At the Neighborhood Meeting held on March 1, 2012, the applicant had the opportunity to discuss the project with the owners of the properties at 7185 Acorn Place and 7195 Acorn Place. Both property owners understood the background of these issues and that they cannot be resolved by modifying the DRC AGENDA SUBTT18826 — RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. March 20, 2012 Page 3 proposal. They understand the rationale for the grade differences and the height of the combination walls, and they also recognize the conditions that will be present once the subdivision is completed. The homeowner at 7185 Acorn Place stated a preference for a combination wall (as opposed to terraced walls) as he wanted to maximize his privacy and eliminate the potential for maintenance problems in any gaps between walls that would be visible from his side. The property owner at 7195 Acorn Place stated that she wanted the wall to step-down from its maximum height to the height of her existing wall instead of ending abruptly at the midpoint of her rear property line. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. Staff recommends the following conditions of approval to ensure that the impacts of the above -noted major issues are reasonably mitigated: a. Per Section 5.42.608 the Etiwanda Specific Plan, two-story structures should not be planned for corner parcels. Although there are no actual corner lots proposed, to minimize privacy concerns between Lot 1 and the existing residences at 7185 Acorn Place and 7195 Acorn Place, the single-family residence at Lot 1 shall be a one-story. b. Although the property at 7175 Green Glen Court (at the easterly side of the project site) is not affected by these issues, the single-family residence at Lot 8 also shall be a one-story. This will ensure that a minimum of 25 percent of the subdivision will be single -story structures consistent with the policy of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. C. Double -wall conditions shall be avoided, if possible. If a double -wall condition cannot be avoided, the gap between the existing and proposed walls shall be minimized as much as technically practical. d. The portion of the screen/noise attenuating wall that is proposed at the rear of 7195 Acorn Place, but not shared in common with the proposed subdivision, shall progressively step down from its maximum height until it matches the height of the existing wall. e. The combination wall shall be constructed of block units that match the interior faces of the existing walls at 7185 and 7195 Acorn Place. The applicant shall coordinate the construction of the combination wall with the property owners at 7185 and 7195 Acorn Place. g. The side yard setback on the west side of Lot 1 shall be a minimum of 10 feet (measured from the common west property line and the structure). h. Vine planting for backyard landscaping shall be required and designed to grow over the south wall to minimize future graffiti. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18826 — RBF ASSOCIATES, INC. March 20, 2012 Page 4 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. The combination wall along the south perimeter of the project site shall be constructed per Caltrans standard. 2. The East Avenue combination wall, landscaping, and associated improvements shall have a design consistent with the East Avenue Parkway concept as shown in Figure 5-28A of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Desiqn Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: ACTION AGENDA Committee Members Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca NO ITEMS SUBMITTED This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16510 - HOME & LAND LLC - A proposed subdivision of 13 units for residential condominium purposes on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0208-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Development Review DRC2005-00044, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00044 - HOME & LAND LLC - The design review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for 13 condominium units on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0207-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 7:20 p.m. (Steve/Carlo) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00868 - GONZALO MENDEZ - A request to convert an existing non -conforming residential site into an industrial use within the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 8), located at 13249 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-171-15 and 0229-171-16. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (n) (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities) Conversion of single-family residence to office use. DRC ACTION AGENDA March 6, 2012 Page 2 7:40 p.m. (Mike/Tasha) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18747 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 146,000 square feet (3.4 acres) into five (5) lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Development Review DRC2009-00010, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00010 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A review of five (5) single-family residences that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 8:00 p.m. (Tabe) POINT OF HISTORIC INTEREST DESIGNATION DRC2011-00851 — LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION — Review of the Point of Interest monument signage for a site that was once the known as the DeBerard Ranch, located at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Archibald Avenue - APN: 0210-062-08. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804. 8:20 p.m. (Tabe/Carlo) DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including installing a temporary office module, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving, and add employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-project site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald'Granger March 6, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16510 - HOME & LAND LLC - A proposed subdivision of 13 units for residential condominium purposes on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0208-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Development Review DRC2005-00044, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00044 - HOME & LAND LLC - The design review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for 13 condominium units on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0207-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Proiect Site and Surrounding Environs: The site is located at the westerly terminus of San Bernardino Road and is characterized by commercial development to the south and multi -family dwelling units, single-family residential dwelling units to the east, the Cucamonga Creek concrete channel to the west, and the Pacific Electric Hiking/Biking Trail to the north. To the south, across San Bernardino Road, is a neighborhood shopping center, with Albertsons as the anchor store. To the east, immediately adjacent to the project site, are two single-family dwelling units. Background: The proposed project has generated a substantial amount of public comment and inquiries from the residents in the surrounding area. As a result of the public interest and per Planning Commission policy direction, the applicant has conducted three neighborhood meetings to elicit feedback, present drawings, conduct a Powerpoint presentation, and explain the design concept. As a result of the neighborhood meetings, the applicant has made the following two major revisions to the project: 1) the 13-unit project was modified from all two-story product to nearly a 50/50 mix of one-story (Units 8 to 13) and two-story product (Units 1 to 7), with all of the single -story product plotted nearest the existing single -story, single-family dwelling units that front on San Bernardino Road; and 2) the guest parking has been increased from 10 stalls to 13 stalls, a 1:1 stall to unit ratio. Carnelian Street Vacation: The project site is comprised of three parcels that total 2.12 (gross) acres of land. On January 13, 2010, the Engineering Department recommended that the Planning Commission make a finding through minute action to vacate a portion of unimproved Carnelian Street right-of-way that is located between the parcels. Utility companies, other agencies, and various City departments were notified of the proposed vacation and were asked for comments; no objections to the vacations were received. The vacation is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code because the right-of-way is not required for street, highways, and related purposes anymore and will become part of Lot of A of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510. Section 8334 of the Street and Highways Code states that local agencies may summarily vacate (by resolution) if an excess right-of-way of a street or highway is no longer required for street and highway purposes. On February 17, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 10-027, thereby vacating said portion of Carnelian Street. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16510 AND DRC2005-00044 — HOME & LAND LLC March 6, 2012 Page 2 Design Parameters and Architectural Theme: The applicant is proposing to construct 13 residential condominiums for sale. There are no structures on -site that will require demolition, only a section of a retaining wall. The 2.12-acre site is comprised of three parcels. As noted above, east of the project site are two single-family dwelling units; to the south is a commercial shopping center; to the west is the Cucamonga Creek Channel; and to the north is the Pacific Electric Hiking and Biking Trail. The 2.12-acre site has gentle slopes and will require the removal of two trees that are in the way of proposed site improvements. None of the trees proposed for removal are considered significant by the consulting arborist. The project will consist of 7, two-story units and 6, one-story units. All units have a two -car garage and private yard area. The architectural theme draws heavily from the Craftsman Bungalow style, utilizing wood siding, battered window surrounds, decorative garage doors, and appropriate fenestration selections. Square footages range from 1,269 to 1,955. All elevations exhibit a 360-degree architecture. Minor Exception: The project includes an application for a Minor Exception (DRC2009-00913) to allow up to 8-foot wall heights for sound attenuation purposes and 8-foot combination retaining/freestanding wall heights for grade differential purposes. A 6 to 8-foot high split -face wall will be constructed around the perimeter of the project. Site Planning and Amenities: The project entry point has been designed with a planter wall that will flank the entrance. All single -story product (Units 8 to 13) has been plotted adjacent to the existing single-family dwelling units in order to preserve privacy and be sensitive to the massing and scale of the adjacent existing single -story houses. The project includes a tot lot, grass area, and barbeque area as amenities, thereby meeting the three amenity requirement. The project has a total of 13 open parking stalls, thereby providing a 1:1 unit to guest stall parking ratio. The Development Code requires one stall per 4 units; as a result, the project is providing a total of 3 parking spaces per unit (2 car garage plus one stall per unit). Direct access to the Pacific Electric Hiking/Biking Trail is not feasible because of grade differences and slope conditions. Residents will be required to access the trail from Carnelian Street. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510: Concurrent with the Development Review entitlement, the applicant has applied for a subdivision of air space in order to create 13 residential condominiums. 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. No Major Issues. The applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve all Major Issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Battered pilasters with decorative cap should be utilized along the perimeter walls for the San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue street frontages at the ends of the walls and where the walls change in direction. Battered pilasters should also be used at the planter wall that fronts San Bernardino Road. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16510 AND DRC2005-00044 — HOME & LAND LLC March 6, 2012 Page 3 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: No wood fencing is allowed. Construct block walls between the homes (i.e. along interior side and rear property line) for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 2. Access gates to rear yards should be constructed of a material more durable than wood. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. 3. All interior private yard slopes are required to be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and one tree per 150 square feet of area. Staff Recommendation: With the Secondary Issue resolved to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that the Design Review recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510 and Development Review DRC2005-00044 to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: The Design Review Committee reviewed and approved the project with the following condition: Battered pilasters with decorative cap shall be utilized along the perimeter walls for the San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue street frontages at the ends of the walls and where the walls change in direction. Battered pilasters shall also be used at the planter wall that fronts San Bernardino Road. Members Present: Howdyshell, Wimberly, Troyer Staff Planner: Donald Granger DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Steve Fowler March 6, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00868 - GONZALO MENDEZ - A request to convert an existing non -conforming residential site into an industrial use within the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 8), located at 13249 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-171-15 and 0229-171-16. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (n) (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities) Conversion of single-family residence to office use. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to convert an existing non -conforming residential unit into a building contractor's office and yard use on a 0.7-acre parcel within the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 8) at 13249 Arrow Route. The design of the exterior of the existing house will not change, but the interior will be required to adhere to all building requirements for an office use. The house was originally approved during the time that the site was under the County of San Bernardino's jurisdiction. The site will be reconfigured to add over 4,000 square feet of landscaping in the front setback and around the perimeter of the rear yard area to meet the 12 percent landscape requirement of the General Industrial Zoning District. A new paved parking area adjacent to the single -story office will contain 6 parking stalls, which is a surplus of 2 parking stalls that are for a 924 square foot office use. The parking ratio for this use is 1 parking space for every 250 square foot of office area. The existing 529 square foot garage will be utilized as a storage area for tools and equipment for the construction business. An unpermitted garage to the south of the permitted garage will be demolished, and an existing container will be relocated behind the remaining garage. The area behind the garage will . remain unused. Trees will be planted along the perimeter of the rear lot, and a new masonry wall will be constructed along the east, west, and south property lines. A wrought iron fence is proposed to cross the width of the lot at approximately 47 feet from the new curb face to help screen the parking lot area and provide security for the site. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. Minor Issues: No Minor issues at this time. Policy Issues: No policy issues at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this Development Review to the Planning Commission. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2010-00868 — GONZALO MENDEZ March 6, 2012 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Howdyshell, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Steve Fowler DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Mike Smith March 6, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18747 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 146,000 square feet (3.4 acres) into five (5) lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Development Review DRC2009-00010, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00010 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A review of five (5) single-family residences that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Site Characteristics: The project area is a parcel of approximately 146,000 square feet (3.4 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 442 feet (east to west) by approximately 331 feet (north to south). The site is vacant. There are several trees at the west and south sides of the project site; low vegetation otherwise dominates the site. To the north, south, and west of the project site are single-family residences. To the east, are a single-family residence and an operations facility for a telephone company. The zoning of the property and all of the surrounding properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The subject property is generally level with a southeasterly slope; the elevations at the northwest and southeast corners are approximately 1,462 feet and 1,448 feet, respectively. An east to west Community Trail bounds the north perimeter of the project site. A north to south Local Feeder Trail bounds the west perimeter of the project site. Both trails were constructed with the corresponding residential subdivisions to the north (Tract 16116) and west (Tract 12870). The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into five (5) lots. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan except the minimum lot depth. Individual lot areas will range between 20,494 square feet to 30,051 square feet, which are in excess of the minimum of 20,000 square feet that is required. The minimum average lot area is 25,835 square feet, which is in excess of the minimum 25,000 that is required. The minimum lot depth in this development district is 200 feet. The depth of Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be slightly greater than this; the depth of Lots 1 and 5 will be approximately 110 feet to 148 feet (dependent on which points from where the measurement is taken). As Lots 1 and 5 will not comply with the required minimum lot depth, the applicant has submitted a Variance application for consideration by the Planning Commission (Related file: Variance DRC2010-00963). The minimum lot width in this development district is 90 feet. The width of Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be slightly more than this; the width of Lots 1 and 5 will be significantly wider than required with both being about 200 feet wide. All lots will generally be conventional, i.e. rectangular in shape, which will allow conventional house plotting. Included in the proposal is an extension of Arapaho Road by 220 feet which terminate in a cul-de-sac. As the subject property is located within the Equestrian Overlay, a 15-foot wide Local Feeder equestrian trail loop, designed per City standards, will be provided to link the subdivision to the equestrian network. Also, within each lot there will be a corral area of 24 feet by 24 feet for horse -keeping purposes. Each corral area will be a minimum of 70 feet from the dwelling units on the adjacent properties. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18748 AND DRC2009-00010 — K.U. & ASSOCIATES March 6, 2012 Page 2 In conjunction with the tentative tract map, the applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of five (5) single-family residences. The houses on Lots 1 and 5 will be one-story, while the houses on Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be two-story. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single -story. All of the houses will have "side -on" garages, i.e. garages that do not face the street, in compliance with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (which only requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes its visual presence). Lots 1 and 5 will have 2-car garages, while Lots 2, 3, and 4 will have 3-car garages. The architecture of each house will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in Section 5.42.600 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Each house will incorporate traditional materials to varying degrees. A combination of stone veneer and wood siding will be applied to the houses on Lots 1, 2, and 4, while a combination of stone veneer and stucco finish will be applied to the houses on Lots 3 and 5. A combination of stucco and stone veneer will be applied to the walls that enclose parts of the front yard area of Lots 2, 3, and 4, and the property line walls. Stone veneer will be applied on all elevations of each house. It will also be applied extensively on the chimneys, at the main entrances, and on vertical elements such as patio posts. Houses with wood siding will have wood siding applied to all elevations of each house. The roofing will be concrete tile. Each house will have a well articulated footprint/floor plan and profile, i.e. neither the footprints nor profiles will be square or boxlike. Because the footprints and profiles of each house are varied, there is a substantial amount of movement in the wall planes and roof lines. Projections such as prominent chimneys and dormers and a mix of hip and gable roofs will provide additional interest in the profile of each house. Each house will also have large solid or lattice patios and, on the two-story houses, balconies. There will also be details such as wood brackets at the roof eaves, wall -mounted light fixtures, decorative trim around the windows, molding along the top of the stone veneer wainscots, and decorative wood garage and entry doors. The architecture of each house will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including 360-degree architecture and extensive use of high -quality materials. 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. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The decorative trim around the windows and doors shall be constructed of real wood, not foam. 2. The molding along the top of the stone veneer wainscots shall be stone, not foam. 3. Walls along the property line that exceed 6 feet in height (but are less than 8 feet in height) shall require the submittal of a Minor Exception application for review and action by the Planning Director. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18748 AND DRC2009-00010 — K.U. & ASSOCIATES March 6, 2012 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Howdyshell, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag March 6, 2012 POINT OF HISTORIC INTEREST DESIGNATION DRC2011-00851 - LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION — Review of the Point of Interest monument signage for a site that was once the known as the DeBerard Ranch, located at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Archibald Avenue - APN: 0210-062-08. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804. Project Background: On September 14, 2011, the Planning Commission approved a 119-unit attached and detached residential development on 18.7 acres located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street (DRC2010-00960). The site was also designated as a Historic Point of Interest by the Historic Preservation Commission at the same meeting. The development review approval included a Condition of Approval requiring that the final design of the Historic Point of Interest monumentation be approved by the Design Review Committee. Request: The applicant proposes placing two monuments on the project site commemorating the history of the DeBerard Ranch, which once occupied the site. Both monuments will consist of bronze plaques mounted in concrete. One plaque will be mounted to a pilaster at the main pedestrian entrance gate to the project, with the second plaque mounted to a decorative seat bench on Archibald Avenue. The text on each plaque will be the same. The monuments will be maintained by the homeowner's association of the project. Staff Comments: Staff believes that the proposed monuments capture the history of the project site and the DeBerard family's place in the development of the City. The monuments are situated at prominent locations and are well integrated into the overall project design. Major Issues: None Secondary Issues: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the monumentation as presented. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Howdyshell, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: ' Tabe van der Zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag March 6, 2012 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including installing a temporary office module, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving and add employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-project site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15, located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related Project: DRC2011-00254. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Background: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (DRC) on October 4, 2011, and docketed for the December 14, 2011, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission continued the meeting so that the Design Review Committee could review the applicant's request to add a temporary trailer to the overall project proposal. The Design Review Committee reviewed the temporary trailer on January 17, 2012. The project was rescheduled for the February 8, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. At that meeting, the applicant requested that the Commission reconsider the Design Review Committee's requirement that the applicant construct a block wall along the south property line of the project. At the applicant's request, the Commission voted to continue the hearing in order for the Design Review Committee to review the proposed fencing change. Project Proposal: See attached (Exhibit D) October 4, 2011, DRC comments and action agenda for a full description of the proposed project. The applicant is requesting to replace the DRC approved 8-foot high block wall along the south property line with a metal fence because of the cost of constructing the approximately 560-foot long wall (Exhibit C). The applicant has submitted photographs of the fencing used on the neighboring parcels along the railroad right-of-way, which all consist of various types of metal fencing. The applicant has proposed two types of metal fencing for the DRC to review as a replacement for the required block wall: 1. A commercial grade corrugated galvanized sheet -metal fence (similar to fence used at 13195/13207 Whittram Avenue) painted an earth -tone color (Exhibit A). 2. A custom made welded metal fence using 1/8-inch thick by 4-foot by 20-foot panels painted an earth -tone color (Exhibit B). Staff Comments: The Development Code permits storage area screening within the Heavy Industrial Development District to include masonry and concrete walls, wood fences, and view obscuring wrought iron and chain link fences (Section 17.30.040). It is Planning Commission policy to require solid block walls to screen storage areas that are within the public view. It is staff's opinion that the rail right-of-way is within the public view as pedestrian trains use the rail right-of-way. Of the two metal fences proposed by the applicant, staff feels that the custom fence is preferable as it is of a heavier grade steel which will be more durable. The difficulty is guaranteeing that the workmanship will be of an expectable quality. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2011-00255 — ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN March 6, 2010 Page 2 Maior Issues: Determining the most appropriate screening material for storage areas adjacent to the rail right-of-way in the Heavy Industrial Development District. Secondary Issues: None. Policy Issue: It has been Planning Commission policy to require block walls to screen storage areas from the pubic right-of-way. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the applicant's request and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission on the most appropriate fencing material. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee was accepting of the applicant's proposal to replace the originally approved 8-foot high block wall with an 8-foot high plate steel fence. The Committee felt that the location of the fence along the rail right-of-way was mainly visible to the public traveling on the commuter trains using the rail line and that the extra cost of constructing a block wall was unreasonable. They concluded that the painted plate metal fence would be the best choice for appearance and durability of the two proposed fences. The Committee directed staff to include a Condition of Approval in the Resolution of Approval requiring that the applicant remove any graffiti on the fence within 48 hours and to keep the fence painted a uniform color. Members Present: Howdyshell, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS March 6, 2012 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director Committee Members: Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca NO ITEMS SUBMITTED This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16510 - HOME & LAND LLC - A proposed subdivision of 13 units for residential condominium purposes on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0208-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Development Review DRC2005-00044, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00044 - HOME & LAND LLC - The design review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for 13 condominium units on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0207-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 7:20 p.m. (Steve/Carlo) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00868 - GONZALO MENDEZ - A request to convert an existing non -conforming residential site into an industrial use within the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 8), located at 13249 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-171-15 and 0229-171-16. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (n) (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities) Conversion of single-family residence to office use. DRC AGENDA March 6, 2012 Page 2 7:40 p.m. (Mike/Tasha) 8:00 p.m. (Tabe) 8:20 p.m. (Tabe/Carlo) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18747 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 146,000 square feet (3.4 acres) into five (5) lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Development Review DRC2009-00010, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00010 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A review of five (5) single-family residences that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. POINT OF HISTORIC INTEREST DESIGNATION DRC2011-00851 — LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION — Review of the Point of Interest monument signage for a site that was once the known as the DeBerard Ranch, located at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Archibald Avenue - APN: 0210-062-08. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including installing a temporary office module, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving, and add employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-project site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. DRC AGENDA March 6, 2012 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the. City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 22, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger . March 6, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16510 - HOME & LAND LLC - A proposed subdivision of 13 units for residential condominium purposes on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0208-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Development Review DRC2005-00044, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00044 - HOME & LAND LLC - The design review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for 13 condominium units on 2.12 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of San Bernardino Road, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 0207-091-56 and 57 and 0207-101-48. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510, Minor Exception DRC2009-00913, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00914. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Project Site and Surrounding Environs: The site is located at the westerly terminus of San Bernardino Road and is characterized by commercial development to the south and multi -family dwelling units, single-family residential dwelling units to the east, the Cucamonga Creek concrete channel to the west, and the Pacific Electric Hiking/Biking Trail to the north. To the south, across San Bernardino Road, is a neighborhood shopping center, with Albertsons as the anchor store. To the east, immediately adjacent to the project site, are two single-family dwelling units. Background: The proposed project has generated a substantial amount of public comment and inquiries from the residents in the surrounding area. As a result of the public interest and per Planning Commission policy direction, the applicant has conducted three neighborhood meetings to elicit feedback, present drawings, conduct a Powerpoint presentation, and explain the design concept. As a result of the neighborhood meetings, the applicant has made the following two major revisions to the project: 1) the 13-unit project was modified from all two-story product to nearly a 50/50 mix of one-story (Units 8 to 13) and two-story product (Units 1 to 7), with all of the single -story product plotted nearest the existing single -story, single-family dwelling units that front on San Bernardino Road; and 2) the guest parking has been increased from 10 stalls to 13 stalls, a 1:1 stall to unit ratio. Carnelian Street Vacation: The project site is comprised of three parcels that total 2.12 (gross) acres of land. On January 13, 2010, the Engineering Department recommended that the Planning Commission make a finding through minute action to vacate a portion of unimproved Carnelian Street right-of-way that is located between the parcels. Utility companies, other agencies, and various City departments were notified of the proposed vacation and were asked for comments; no objections to the vacations were received. The vacation is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code because the right-of-way is not required for street, highways, and related purposes anymore and will become part of Lot of A of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510. Section 8334 of the Street and Highways Code states that local agencies may summarily vacate (by resolution) if an excess right-of-way of a street or highway is no longer required for street and highway purposes. On February 17, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 10-027, thereby vacating said portion of Carnelian Street. DRC AGENDA SUBTT16510 AND DRC2005-00044 — HOME & LAND LLC March 6, 2012 Page 2 Desiqn Parameters and Architectural Theme: The applicant is proposing to construct 13 residential condominiums for sale. There are no structures on -site that will require demolition, only a section of a retaining wall. The 2.12-acre site is comprised of three parcels. As noted above, east of the project site are two single-family dwelling units; to the south is a commercial shopping center; to the west is the Cucamonga Creek Channel; and to the north is the Pacific Electric Hiking and Biking Trail. The 2.12-acre site has gentle slopes and will require the removal of two trees that are in the way of proposed site improvements. None of the trees proposed for removal are considered significant by the consulting arborist. The project will consist of 7, two-story units and 6, one-story units. All units have a two -car garage and private yard area. The architectural theme draws heavily from the Craftsman Bungalow style, utilizing wood siding, battered window surrounds, decorative garage doors, and appropriate fenestration selections. Square footages range from 1,269 to 1,955. All elevations exhibit a 360-degree architecture. Minor Exception: The project includes an application for a Minor Exception (DRC2009-00913) to allow up to 8-foot wall heights for sound attenuation purposes and 8-foot combination retaining/freestanding wall heights for grade differential purposes. A 6 to 8-foot high split -face wall will be constructed around the perimeter of the project. Site Planning and Amenities: The project entry point has been designed with a planter wall that will flank the entrance. All single -story product (Units 8 to 13) has been plotted adjacent to the existing single-family dwelling units in order to preserve privacy and be sensitive to the massing and scale of the adjacent existing single -story houses. The project includes a tot lot, grass area, and barbeque area as amenities, thereby meeting the three amenity requirement. The project has a total of 13 open parking stalls, thereby providing a 1:1 unit to guest stall parking ratio. The Development Code requires one stall per 4 units; as a result, the project is providing a total of 3 parking spaces per unit (2 car garage plus one stall per unit). Direct access to the Pacific Electric Hiking/Biking Trail is not feasible because of grade differences and slope conditions. Residents will be required to access the trail from Carnelian Street. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510: Concurrent with the Development Review entitlement, the applicant has applied for a subdivision of air space in order to create 13 residential condominiums. 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. No Major Issues. The applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve all Major Issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Battered pilasters with decorative cap should be utilized along the perimeter walls for the San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue street frontages at the ends of the walls and where the walls change in direction. Battered pilasters should also be used at the planter wall that fronts San Bernardino Road. DRC AGENDA SUBTT16510 AND DRC2005-00044 — HOME & LAND LLC March 6, 2012 Page 3 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: No wood fencing is allowed. Construct block walls between the homes (i.e. along interior side and rear property line) for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 2. Access gates to rear yards should be constructed of a material more durable than wood. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. 3. All interior private yard slopes are required to be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and one tree per 150 square feet of area. Staff Recommendation: With the Secondary Issue resolved to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that the Design Review recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16510 and Development Review DRC2005-00044 to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Donald Granger Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Steve Fowler March 6, 2012 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00868 - GONZALO MENDEZ - A request to convert an existing non -conforming residential site into an industrial use within the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 8), located at 13249 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-171-15 and 0229-171-16. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (n) (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities) Conversion of single-family residence to office use. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to convert an existing non -conforming residential unit into a building contractor's office and yard use on a 0.7-acre parcel within the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 8) at 13249 Arrow Route. The design of the exterior of the existing house will not change, but the interior will be required to adhere to all building requirements for an office use. The house was originally approved during the time that the site was under the County of San Bernardino's jurisdiction. The site will be reconfigured to add over 4,000 square feet of landscaping in the front setback and around the perimeter of the rear yard area to meet the 12 percent landscape requirement of the General Industrial Zoning District. A new paved parking area adjacent to the single -story office will contain 6 parking stalls, which is a surplus of 2 parking stalls that are for a 924 square foot office use. The parking ratio for this use is 1 parking space for every 250 square foot of office area. The existing 529 square foot garage will be utilized as a storage area for tools and equipment for the construction business. An unpermitted garage to the south of the permitted garage will be demolished, and an existing container will be relocated behind the remaining garage. The area behind the garage will remain unused. Trees will be planted along the perimeter of the rear lot, and a new masonry wall will be constructed along the east, west, and south property lines. A wrought iron fence is proposed to cross the width of the lot at approximately 47 feet from the new curb face to help screen the parking lot area and provide security for the site. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for the Committee discussion regarding this project. Major Issues: The applicant worked hard with staff to follow the criteria outlined in the Development Code. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. Minor Issues: No Minor issues at this time. Policy Issues: No policy issues at this time. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of this Development Review to the Planning Commission. DRC AGENDA DRC2010-00868 — GONZALO MENDEZ March 6, 2012 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Steve Fowler Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Mike Smith March 6, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18747 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of approximately 146,000 square feet (3.4 acres) into five (5) lots in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Development Review DRC2009-00010, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00010 - K.U. & ASSOCIATES - A review of five (5) single-family residences that will be constructed in conjunction with a proposed subdivision in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place - APN: 0225-181-73. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747, Variance DRC2010-00963, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00964. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Site Characteristics: The project area is a parcel of approximately 146,000 square feet (3.4 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 442 feet (east to west) by approximately 331 feet (north to south). The site is vacant. There are several trees at the west and south sides of the project site; low vegetation otherwise dominates the site. To the north, south, and west of the project site are single-family residences. To the east, are a single-family residence and an operations facility for a telephone company. The zoning of the property and all of the surrounding properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The subject property is generally level with a southeasterly slope; the elevations at the northwest and southeast corners are approximately 1,462 feet and 1,448 feet, respectively. An east to west Community Trail bounds the north perimeter of the project site. A north to south Local Feeder Trail bounds the west perimeter of the project site. Both trails were constructed with the corresponding residential subdivisions to the north (Tract 16116) and west (Tract 12870). The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into five (5) lots. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 �of the Etiwanda Specific Plan except the minimum lot depth. Individual lot areas will range between 20,494 square feet to 30,051 square feet, which are in excess of the minimum of 20,000 square feet that is required. The minimum average lot area is 25,835 square feet, which is in excess of the minimum 25,000 that is required. The minimum lot depth in this development district is 200 feet. The depth of Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be slightly greater than this; the depth of Lots 1 and 5 will be approximately 110 feet to 148 feet (dependent on which points from where the measurement is taken). As Lots 1 and 5 will not comply with the required minimum lot depth, the applicant has submitted a Variance application for consideration by the Planning Commission (Related file: Variance DRC2010-00963). The minimum lot width in this development district is 90 feet. The width of Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be slightly more than this; the width of Lots 1 and 5 will be significantly wider than required with both being about 200 feet wide. All lots will generally be conventional, i.e. rectangular in shape, which will allow conventional house plotting. Included in the proposal is an extension of Arapaho Road by 220 feet which terminate in a cul-de-sac. As the subject property is located within the Equestrian Overlay, a 15-foot wide Local Feeder equestrian trail loop, designed per City standards, will be provided to link the subdivision to the equestrian network. Also, within each lot there will be a corral area of 24 feet by 24 feet for horse -keeping purposes. Each corral area will be a minimum of 70 feet from the dwelling units on the adjacent properties. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18748 AND DRC2009-00010 — K.U. & ASSOCIATES March 6, 2012 v Page 2 In conjunction with the tentative tract map, the applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of five (5) single-family residences. The houses on Lots 1 and 5 will be one-story, while the houses on Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be two-story. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single -story. All of the houses will have "side -on" garages, i.e. garages that do not face the street, in compliance with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (which only requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes its visual presence). Lots 1 and 5 will have 2-car garages, while Lots 2, 3, and 4 will have 3-car garages. The architecture of each house will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in Section 5.42.600 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Each house will incorporate traditional materials to varying degrees. A combination of stone veneer and wood siding will be applied to the houses on Lots 1, 2, and 4, while a combination of stone veneer and stucco finish will be applied to the houses on Lots 3 and 5. A combination of stucco and stone veneer will be applied to the walls that enclose parts of the front yard area of Lots 2, 3, and 4, and the property line walls. Stone veneer will be applied on all elevations of each house. It will also be applied extensively on the chimneys, at the main entrances, and on vertical elements such as patio posts. Houses with wood siding will have wood siding applied to all elevations of each house. The roofing will be concrete tile. Each house will have a well articulated footprint/floor plan and profile, i.e. neither the footprints nor profiles will be square or boxlike. Because the footprints and profiles of each house are varied, there is a substantial amount of movement in the wall planes and roof lines. Projections such as prominent chimneys and dormers and a mix of hip and gable roofs will provide additional interest in the profile of each house. Each house will also have large solid or lattice patios and, on the two-story houses, balconies. There will also be details such as wood brackets at the roof eaves, wall -mounted light fixtures, decorative trim around the windows, molding along the top of the stone veneer wainscots, and decorative wood garage and entry doors. The architecture of each house will be consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission including 360-degree architecture and extensive use of high -quality materials. 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. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The decorative trim around the windows and doors shall be constructed of real wood, not foam. 2. The molding along the top of the stone veneer wainscots shall be stone, not foam. 3. Walls along the property line that exceed 6 feet in height (but are less than 8 feet in height) shall require the submittal of a Minor Exception application for review and action by the Planning Director. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18748 AND DRC2009-00010 — K.U. & ASSOCIATES March 6, 2012 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 P.M. Tabe van der Zwaag March 6, 2012 POINT OF HISTORIC INTEREST DESIGNATION DRC2011-00851 - LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION — Review of the Point of Interest monument signage for a site that was once the known as the DeBerard Ranch, located at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Archibald Avenue - APN: 0210-062-08. Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00960 and SUBTT18804. Proiect Background: On September 14, 2011, the Planning Commission approved a 119-unit attached and detached residential development on 18.7 acres located at the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and 6th Street (DRC2010-00960). The site was also designated as a Historic Point of Interest by the Historic Preservation Commission at the same meeting. The development review approval included a Condition of Approval requiring that the final design of the Historic Point of Interest monumentation be approved by the Design Review Committee. Request: The applicant proposes placing two monuments on the project site commemorating the history of the DeBerard Ranch, which once occupied the site. Both monuments will consist of bronze plaques mounted in concrete. One plaque will be mounted to a pilaster at the main pedestrian entrance gate to the project, with the second plaque mounted to a decorative seat bench on Archibald Avenue. The text on each plaque will be the same. The monuments will be maintained by the homeowner's association of the project. Staff Comments: Staff believes that the proposed monuments capture the history of the project site and the DeBerard family's place in the development of the City. The monuments are situated at prominent locations and are well integrated into the overall project design. Major Issues: None Secondary Issues: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the monumentation as presented. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Members Present: Tabe van der Zwaag Oil HISTORIC BRONZE DEDICATION ANTI-SKAi PLAQUE* SET INTO PILASTER NOTCHEC AND ANGLED AT 300 FOR VIEWING POUR-IN-PL/ CONCRETE( "TO BE EMBEDDED INTO CONCRETE TO PREVENT THEFT SCALE:1/4"= 1" OA SEATWALL AND HISTORIC DEDICATION PILASTER Plaque Approximately 18" x 24" AT BUS STOP ON ARCHIBALD FRONT ELEVATION SCALE: 1 /4"= P-0" ARCHIBALD AVERDE City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA SHEET KEY MAP Lewis Operating Corp. NOT TO SCALE sZ ��n ARL 15- R ENUE SHEET KEY MAP W NOT TO SCALE ® HISTORIC DEDICATION PILASTER AT PROJECT ENTRY FRONT ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA Lewis Operating Corp." �b DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag March 6, 2012 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including installing a temporary office module, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving and add employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-project site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15, located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related Project: DRC2011-00254. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Background: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (DRC) on October 4, 2011, and docketed for the December 14, 2011, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission continued the meeting so that the Design Review Committee could review the applicant's request to add a temporary trailer to the overall project proposal. The Design Review Committee reviewed the temporary trailer on January 17, 2012. The project was rescheduled for the February 8, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. At that meeting, the applicant requested that the Commission reconsider the Design Review Committee's requirement that the applicant construct a block wall along the south property line of the project. At the applicant's request, the Commission voted to continue the hearing in order for the Design Review Committee to review the proposed fencing change. Proiect Proposal: See attached (Exhibit D) October 4, 2011, DRC comments and action agenda for a full description of the proposed project. The applicant is requesting to replace the DRC approved 8-foot high block wall along the south property line with a metal fence because of the cost of constructing the approximately 560-foot long wall (Exhibit C). The applicant has submitted photographs of the fencing used on the neighboring parcels along the railroad right-of-way, which all consist of various types of metal fencing. The applicant has proposed two types of metal fencing for the DRC to review as a replacement for the required block wall: A commercial grade corrugated galvanized sheet -metal fence (similar to fence used at 13195/13207 Whittram Avenue) painted an earth -tone color (Exhibit A). 2. A custom made welded metal fence using 1/8-inch thick by 4-foot by 20-foot panels painted an earth -tone color (Exhibit B). Staff Comments: The Development Code permits storage area screening within the Heavy Industrial Development District to include masonry and concrete walls, wood fences, and view obscuring wrought iron and chain link fences (Section 17.30.040). It is Planning Commission policy to require solid block walls to screen storage areas that are within the public view. It is staff's opinion that the rail right-of-way is within the public view as pedestrian trains use the rail right-of-way. Of the two metal fences proposed by the applicant, staff feels that the custom fence is preferable as it is of a heavier grade steel which will be more durable. The difficulty is guaranteeing that the workmanship will be of an expectable quality. DRC AGENDA DRC2011-00255 — ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN March 6, 2010 Page 2 Maior Issues: Determining the most appropriate screening material for storage areas adjacent to the rail right-of-way in the Heavy Industrial Development District. Secondary Issues: None. Policy Issue: It has been Planning Commission policy to require block walls to screen storage areas from the pubic right-of-way. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the applicant's request and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission on the most appropriate fencing material. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe'van der Zwaag Members Present: .. �= ..� _ � � � ' f ''�.-� � �' .. �t i:.a�^, ..... ... , ... t l :r "z 717 .. LIN, Ak, Al, �' .. L•. u'� '• ., .� _:— _ — r-.ck�_,_.. LT ��.. �.. _ y _ _ _-. - vr�a. �:.a- — ;� -..� _ � �r - .� �- b-- .. � _ h+ �� ': "f � e �, ��. z� DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 4, 2011 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to operate a scrap operation and make improvements to the 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 022-192-09, 06, 04, 03, and 02. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00254. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes upgrading their existing ferrous metal processing facility on Whittram Avenue. The facility has been operating at this location since 1987 and around the corner on Etiwanda Avenue since 1999. The two facilities operate in tandem, with trucks first arriving at the Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed and then heading to the Whittram Avenue facility to either pick up or drop off metal (depending if they are purchasing or selling metal). They then go back to the Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed again to either pay or be paid for the metal. The Whittram Avenue facility receives the scrap metal, breaks it down into smaller pieces, and then resells it. The Whittram Avenue facility currently operates on 5 parcels which are separated by 2 unrelated parcels. The 2 unrelated parcels consist of a single-family residence and an automotive repair shop. The applicant proposes purchasing a portion of the parcel on which the residence is located and leasing a portion of the parcel on which the automatic repair shop is located in order to provide truck access between the two sites and limit truck traffic on Whittram Avenue. The applicant has submitted an acoustic study which recommends installing new windows in the residence to reduce noise from the facility. The existing facility has been operating on a portion of the two sites on Whittram Avenue without a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and has been directed that the existing facility will need to be upgraded as part of the CUP approval process. The upgrades include street improvements (curb, sidewalk, landscaping), a new 10-foot high decorative wall and view obscuring metal gates along Whittram Avenue (Development Code limits the height of stored material to the screen wall height for the first 120 feet from the curb face), 10-foot high walls along the rail road right-of-way, employee parking, and outdoor eating area, upgrading existing on -site structures (bathroom facility and covered work areas), paving and on -site clean up. The street frontage upgrades will also include the areas in front of the single-family residence and the automotive repair shop. Staff Comments: Staff feels that the proposed changes will greatly improve this portion of Whittram Avenue. 'A number of issues remain that need to be resolved by the Design Review Committee. The applicant proposes using painted solid metal fencing material along the rail right-of-way, along the west property line, and between the project site and the residence and automotive shop. The question is whether the metal fencing is adequate. It should be noted that there are other businesses that use metal fencing along Whittram Avenue, and that the Development Code permits masonry, concrete, wood metal, or chain link with slats in the Heavy Industrial District. Staff feels the metal fencing may be appropriate (if properly installed and painted) along the rail right-of-way and along the west property line. Staff believes that block walls would be a more appropriate separation between the facility and the residence (with the block wall located along the side of the house and continuing a minimum 20 feet from the back of the house). ,EXHIBIT D DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2011-00255 — ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN October 4, 2011 Page 2 The applicant is also proposing to line the east property line with metal shipping containers and leaving the existing chain link fencing in place (there is an auto wrecking business to the east). Staff has informed the applicant that if the Design Review Committee approves the use of the shipping containers as screening, they will at minimum need to paint them all a coordinating color. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: 1. Whether metal fencing is an adequate screening material or should be upgraded to decorative block walls. 2. Whether block walls (rather than metal fencing) should be used to screen the facility from the neighboring residential use. If block walls are required, for what distance? 3. Whether shipping containers may be used to screen the facility from the neighboring industrial use or should be upgraded to either a solid metal fencing or block walls. Policy Issues: 1. Barbed wire shall not be used on the property line walls facing Whittram Avenue or the railroad right-of-way. 2. A Sign Permit is required for all signage. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee direct staff to the appropriateness of the proposed changes and whether the project may be scheduled for Planning Commission review with staff reviewing any recommended changes. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved with the following changes: 1. Provide an 8-foot high masonry wall along the entire south property line (rail road right-of-way). 2. Provide solid metal fences along the east and west property lines and between the project site and the automotive shop. 3. Provide an 8-foot high decorative wall between the existing residence and the project site. The wall shall run from the north property line to the terminus of the adjacent subterranean loading dock. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2012 7:00 P.M. Committee Members: Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer . Donald Granger Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Tabe/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18817 - HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - A request to create a 94-lot tentative tract map on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Development Review DRC2011-00641, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00641 - HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - Architecture and Site Plan review of a 94-unit small lot multi -family residential subdivision on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18817, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag February 14, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP -. SUBTT18817 - HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - A request to create a 94-lot tentative tract map on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Development Review DRC2011-00641, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. (Tabe/Willie) DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00641- HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - Architecture and Site Plan review of a 94-unit small lot multi -family residential subdivision on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18817, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Project Proposal: The 11.7-acre project site is located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue. The site was previously approved for a 105-unit attached and detached residential development (DRC2004-00705). The proposed project will have a density of 8.03 units per acre, which is within the 8 to 14 dwelling units per acre permitted by the General Plan. All of the streets and sidewalks within the project will be privately maintained by a Home Owner's Association and will include on -street parking. The project will have 77 guest parking spaces, which far exceeds the minimum 24 parking spaces required by the Development Code. A Minor Exception for property line wall heights is necessary because of grade differences between the project site and the surrounding lots. The main vehicle access will be on Baker Avenue, with a secondary access on Arrow Route. The mobile home park to the north of the project site has an access easement across the site, and this access will be maintained with the residents of the mobile home park having access through the project site. The mobile home park currently drains across the site to a drainage facility located on the project to the east. This facility will no longer be necessary as the flows will be accommodated by the drainage facility of the project. The applicant will be required to remove the existing drainage facility and walls, which will increase the private yard areas on the neighboring lots. The project will consist entirely of detached two-story, small lot single-family residences. The project would not be able to meet the minimum density requirement with the inclusion of single -story homes. Two plans, however, will include a bedroom on the first floor. The Development Code requires that the Optional Development Standards be used when detached residences are developed within the Medium Development District. The Optional Development Standards require a minimum 30-foot front -to -front separation and a 15-foot side -to -side separation. The project will consist of two housing types and four architectural styles, Spanish, Cottage, Craftsman, and Tuscan. There will be 86 zero lot line homes that will face landscaped paseos (units at the entrance of each paseo will face the street), with the garages accessed by a drive aisle at the rear of the units. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18817 AND DRC2011-00641 — HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC February 14, 2012 Page 2 The remainder of the units will consist of 8 center plot homes with the garages and the front entrances facing the drive aisle. The homes will range in size from 1,663 square feet to 2,000 square feet. The recreational amenities will include two swimming pools (adult and children's), a spa, a bathroom facility, and barbeque area with tables. There will also be a separate tot lot located within a large open grass area. A common seating area will be provided at the end of each paseo. Staff Comments: Staff is pleased with the overall design of the project, which meets all the requirements of the Development Code (except for the necessity for a Minor Exception for wall heights), including those outlined for projects developed under the Optional Development Standards. The applicant has done an excellent job providing a high level of detail evocative of the stated architectural styles and providing wall plane articulation and visual interest on all sides of each plan. Staff has two issues left unresolved. The first issue is whether a second -story pop -out is needed on the right elevation of Plan 4 (as shown on the enhanced right elevation on Sheet A4.3) The applicant feels that the covered porch provides adequate articulation for this elevation; staff feels that the additional pop -out will provide the level of articulation provided on all the other plans. The second issue is the applicant's choice of seating provided at the end of the paseos. Staff feels that a single bench is not adequate and recommends that the applicant provide an arched decorative seat wall. Manor Issues: None. Secondary Issues: 1. Whether a second -story pop -out is needed on the right elevation of Plan 4. 2. Whether the seating at the end of the paseos should be upgraded. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved with consideration given to the necessity of the recommended elevation change on Plan 4 and the paseo seating. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented with the applicant agreeing to make the two changes recommend by the staff planner: 1) to add a second story pop -out to the right elevation of Plan 4 and 2) to upgrade the seating areas at the end of the paseos to include a decorative seat wall. Members Present: Oaxaca, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS February 14, 2012 . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR (Consent items will be heard at 7:00 p.m.) PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Tabe/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP - SUBTT18817 - HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - A request to create a 94-lot tentative tract map on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Development Review DRC2011-00641, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00641- HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - Architecture and Site Plan review of a 94-unit small lot multi -family residential subdivision on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18817, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. DRC AGENDA February 14, 2012 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 1, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag February 14, 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP - SUBTT18817 - HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - A request to create a 94-lot tentative tract map on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Development Review DRC2011-00641, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. (Tabe/Willie) DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00641- HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC - Architecture and Site Plan review of a 94-unit small lot multi -family residential subdivision on 11.7 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21 and 44. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18817, Pre -Application DRC2010-00530, Development Review DRC2004-00705, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Project Proposal: The 11.7-acre project site is located at the northeast corner of- Arrow Route and Baker Avenue. The site was previously approved for a 105-unit attached and detached residential development (DRC2004-00705). The proposed project will have a density of 8.03 units per acre, which is within the 8 to 14 dwelling units per acre permitted by the General Plan. All of the streets and sidewalks within the project will be privately maintained by a Home Owner's Association and will include on -street parking. The project will have 77 guest parking spaces, which far exceeds the minimum 24 parking spaces required by the Development Code. A Minor Exception for property line wall heights is necessary because of grade differences between the project site and the surrounding lots. The main vehicle access will be on Baker Avenue, with a secondary access on Arrow Route. The mobile home park to the north of the project site has an access easement across the site, and this access will be maintained with the residents of the mobile home park having access through the project site. The mobile home park currently drains across the site to a drainage facility located on the project to the east. This facility will no longer be necessary as the flows will be accommodated by the drainage facility of the project. The applicant will be required to remove the existing drainage facility and walls, which will increase the private yard areas on the neighboring lots. The project will consist entirely of detached two-story, small lot single-family residences. The project would not be able to meet the minimum density requirement with the inclusion of single -story homes. Two plans, however, will include a bedroom on the first floor. The Development Code requires that the Optional Development Standards be used when detached residences are developed within the Medium Development District. The Optional Development Standards require a minimum 30-foot front -to -front separation and a 15-foot side -to -side separation. The project will consist of two housing types and four architectural styles, Spanish, Cottage, Craftsman, and Tuscan. There will be 86 zero lot line homes that will face landscaped paseos (units at the entrance of each paseo will face the street), with the garages accessed by a drive aisle at the rear of the units. DRC AGENDA SUBTT18817 AND DRC2011-00641 — HOMESCAPE CUCAMONGA, LLC February 14, 2012 Page 2 The remainder of the units will consist of 8 center plot homes with the garages and the front entrances facing the drive aisle. The homes will range in size from 1,663 square feet to 2,000 square feet. The recreational amenities will include two swimming pools (adult and children's), a spa, a bathroom facility, and barbeque area with tables. There will also be a separate tot lot located within a large open grass area. A common seating area will be provided at the end of each paseo. Staff Comments: Staff is pleased with the overall design of the project, which meets all the requirements of the Development Code (except for the necessity for a Minor Exception for wall heights), including those outlined for projects developed under the Optional Development Standards. The applicant has done an excellent job providing a high level of detail evocative of the stated architectural styles and providing wall plane articulation and visual interest on all sides of each plan. Staff has two issues left unresolved. The first issue is whether a second -story pop -out is needed on the right elevation of Plan 4 (as shown on the enhanced right elevation on Sheet A4.3) The applicant feels that the covered porch provides adequate articulation for this elevation; staff feels that the additional pop -out will provide the level of articulation provided on all the other plans. The second issue is the applicant's choice of seating provided at the end of the paseos. Staff feels that a single bench is not adequate and recommends that the applicant provide an arched decorative seat wall. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: 1. Whether a second -story pop -out is needed on the right elevation of Plan 4. 2. Whether the seating at the end of the paseos should be upgraded. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved with consideration given to the necessity of the recommended elevation change on Plan 4 and the paseo seating. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: Committee Members Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 31, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Joe) MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01196 - INTEGRATED ARTISAN BUILDERS FOR CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT - A proposal to renovate the exterior of an existing restaurant by removing the existing river rock veneer from the exterior walls, chimneys, etc. and replacing it with stackstone veneer within the Regional Related Commercial (RRC) District, Foothill Boulevard Districts (Subarea 4), located at 12449 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-031-39. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith January 31, 2012 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01196 - INTEGRATED ARTISAN BUILDERS FOR CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT - A proposal to renovate the exterior of an existing restaurant by removing the existing river rock veneer from the exterior walls, chimneys, etc. and replacing it with stackstone veneer within the Regional Related Commercial (RRC) District, Foothill Boulevard Districts (Subarea 4), located at 12449 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-031-39. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Design Parameters: The project site is an existing restaurant, The Claim Jumper, located in an existing shopping center (Foothill Marketplace) of 56 acres at the south side of Foothill Boulevard between the 1-15 Freeway and Etiwanda Avenue. The restaurant is a pad building of approximately 12,000 square feet and is located at the west side of the shopping center in the general vicinity of Wal-Mart to the southeast, a multi -tenant in -line building to the south, and a vacant restaurant building (formerly The Melting Pot) to the west. To the north is the exit off -ramp from the northbound 1-15 Freeway to Foothill Boulevard (Exhibit A). The building is not visible from Foothill Boulevard because it is over 1,000 feet from the street. Furthermore, visibility is further diminished by the presence of other buildings along the street frontage and the freeway/street interchange. The applicant is in the process of renovating the interior and exterior of the restaurant in order for it to be consistent with the corporate identity (Exhibit B) and for long-term maintenance purposes. As part of this renovation, the applicant is proposing to remove all of the river rock veneer from the exterior of the building and replace it with a stackstone veneer (Exhibit E). The river rock veneer is present at the following locations on the building: the lower portion of the southwest corner, the lower portion of the south elevation, the area around the main entrance at the southeast corner, and on the chimneys at the south and east sides. River rock veneer is also present on several decorative columns and the planter areas (Exhibit D). Staff determined that the applicant was already in the process of removing the existing veneer and was approximately 25 percent complete with the removal (Exhibit C) when he was directed to submit a Minor Development Review application for review by the City. The shopping center has an established architectural theme that is similar to the other contemporary shopping centers in the City. Furthermore, the colors, trim, materials, and finishes of most pad tenants such as In-N-Out Burger, Panda Express, and Jiffy Lube only minimally reflect the corporate identity, or branding, of the tenant. As a result, all of the buildings generally have, for example, matching wainscots and trim consisting of decorative tile, and the exterior walls of all buildings are finished with brown stucco. In contrast, the architecture of the Claim Jumper restaurant incorporates a Western or rustic theme and consistent with this theme it has wood siding, river rock wainscots, and other details that convey this image. Although this is unusual, it is not significant as it has become common practice to allow individual .pad tenants such as restaurants to have "signature" architecture. Staff believes that the replacement of the river rock veneer with the stackstone veneer is acceptable as this veneer has been used in the past at other shopping center locations with positive results. This veneer will not be incompatible with the established architecture of the shopping center and will be consistent with the architecture originally approved for this restaurant. Staff notes that various areas of the interior of the restaurant are finished with a stackstone veneer. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2011-01196 — INTEGRATED ARTISAN BUILDERS FOR CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT January 31, 2012 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. River rock veneer shall be removed from all features and elements and be replaced with the new stackstone veneer. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS January 31, 2012 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director 16 Committee Members Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 31, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Joe) MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01196 - INTEGRATED ARTISAN BUILDERS FOR CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT - A proposal to renovate the exterior of an existing restaurant by removing the existing river rock veneer from the exterior walls, chimneys, etc. and replacing it with stackstone veneer within the Regional Related Commercial (RRC) District, Foothill Boulevard Districts (Subarea 4), located at 12449 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-031-39. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 18, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith January 31, 2012 MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01196 - INTEGRATED ARTISAN BUILDERS FOR CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT - A proposal to renovate the exterior of an existing restaurant by removing the existing river rock veneer from the exterior walls, chimneys, etc. and replacing it with stackstone veneer within the Regional Related Commercial (RRC) District, Foothill Boulevard Districts (Subarea 4), located at 12449 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-031-39. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Design Parameters: The project site is an existing restaurant, The Claim Jumper, located in an existing shopping center (Foothill Marketplace) of 56 acres at the south side of Foothill Boulevard between the 1-15 Freeway and Etiwanda Avenue. The restaurant is a pad building of approximately 12,000 square feet and is located at the west side of the shopping center in the general vicinity of Wal-Mart to the southeast, a multi -tenant in -line building to the south, and a vacant restaurant building (formerly The Melting Pot) to the west. To the north is the exit off -ramp from the northbound 1-15 Freeway to Foothill Boulevard (Exhibit A). The building is not visible from Foothill Boulevard because it is over 1,000 feet from the street. Furthermore, visibility is further diminished by the presence of other buildings along the street frontage and the freeway/street interchange. The applicant is in the process of renovating the interior and exterior of the restaurant in order for it to be consistent with the corporate identity (Exhibit B) and for long-term maintenance purposes. As part of this renovation, the applicant is proposing to remove all of the river rock veneer from the exterior of the building and replace it with a stackstone veneer (Exhibit E). The river rock veneer is present at the following locations on the building: the lower portion of the southwest corner, the lower portion of the south elevation, the area around the main entrance at the southeast corner, and on the chimneys at the south and east sides. River rock veneer is also present on several decorative columns and the planter areas (Exhibit D). Staff determined that the applicant was already in the process of removing the existing veneer and was approximately 25 percent complete with the removal (Exhibit C) when he was directed to submit a Minor Development Review application for review by the City. The shopping center has an established architectural theme that is similar to the other contemporary shopping centers in the City. Furthermore, the colors, trim, materials, and finishes of most pad tenants such as In-N-Out Burger, Panda Express, and Jiffy Lube only minimally reflect the corporate identity, or branding, of the tenant. As a result, all of the buildings generally have, for example, matching wainscots and trim consisting of decorative tile, and the exterior walls of all buildings are finished with brown stucco. In contrast, the architecture of the Claim Jumper restaurant incorporates a Western or rustic theme and consistent with this theme it has wood siding, river rock wainscots, and other details that convey this image. Although this is unusual, it is not significant as it has become common practice to allow individual pad tenants such as restaurants to have "signature" architecture. Staff believes that the replacement of the river rock veneer with the stackstone veneer is acceptable as this veneer has been used in the past at other shopping center locations with positive results. This veneer will not be incompatible with the established architecture of the shopping center and will be consistent with the architecture originally approved for this restaurant. Staff notes that various areas of the interior of the restaurant are finished with a stackstone veneer. DRC AGENDA DRC2011-01196 — INTEGRATED ARTISAN BUILDERS FOR CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT January 31, 2012 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. None Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. River rock veneer shall be removed from all features and elements and be replaced with the new stackstone veneer. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: \I m 00 West Section of Site Foothill Marketplace Mteis & FcaH98adevand RSiwm cucamongk camwa PROJECT SITE INTEGRATED Artisan Builders Project: Claim Jumper Long Beach Location:6501 E Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, Ca 90803 Contractor: Integrated Artisan Builders [(888)634-2-Source] 1 World Trade Center, 8th Floor Long Beach, Ca 90831 Site Contact - Tome Smith - 714-745-2128 Scope - R/R river rock throughout, replace with stacked stone. EXHIBIT B 9� � � r� i2fa� /.>� �\� ( ,:��«:mil. J2 ^z±»w ./�:ZI® °■E mt«® a ..�. . �� \� tz- � \/\f�� . . . , . . . � � � \ � % � � � >. , « w�� n a � f \\� 4 � . � �f<:\:��� . : . .: r . \/� ,2 : � : : �<& �J'^ . . 2 �\\� \ `�. � . . .. � �� \ .� � > .y «� � y . ,. . � a � � �: � « : � :�3& \���.�\\// � � 40-lw :11 SwIl m �e Y r _ < kI • v. ' im A . � . ( � { { ( EXHIBIT E . .�/ .�.. : .a \ . ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012, 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Dominick) SIGN PERMIT DRC2011-01209 - LA FITNESS - A request to install one illuminated wall sign for a total of 83.5 square feet (Uniform Sign Program #134) within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10848 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-80. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption which covers existing alterations on an existing facility. 7:20 p.m. (Tabe) DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including the addition of a temporary office trailer, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving and add employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Dominick Perez January 17, 2012 SIGN PERMIT DRC2011-01209 - LA FITNESS - A request to install one illuminated wall sign for a total of 83.5 square feet (Uniform Sign Program #134) within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10848 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-80. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption which covers existing alterations on an existing facility. Design Parameters and Background: The applicant proposes a total of one wall sign to the existing building (formerly Bally's Total Fitness) located at 10848 Foothill Boulevard. This site is located within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, which contains a Uniform Sign Program (USP #134) which has requirements for all proposed building and monument signage. Since this building is larger than 35,000 square feet in size, it is considered a Major. Tenant Building. USP #134 requires all proposed building signage for Major Tenant Buildings to be approved by the Design Review Committee. The applicant proposes a total of one wall sign above the entrance on the south elevation totaling 83.5 square feet. USP #134 allows for one wall -mounted identification sign for each street frontage, with a maximum of three wall -mounted signs and a maximum of 300 square feet for all building signage. The proposed sign is within this requirement. Staff notes that the proposed signs will be mounted on the same area of the building as the existing Bally's Total Fitness sign. The proposal consists of 36-inch tall LED channel letters. The letters contain a blue sign face and medium -gray trim cap/returns. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. Secondary Issues: None. There are no secondary issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: No policy issues at this time. Staff Recommendation: The applicant has worked with staff to meet the requirements of the Uniform Sign Program. Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the sign permit. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Dominick Perez DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag January 17, 2012 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including the addition of a temporary office trailer, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving, and add an employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254. Background: This project was previously reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee on October 4, 2011, and was docketed for the Planning Commission meeting on December 14, 2011. Prior to the Planning Commission hearing, the applicant changed the scope of the project to include a temporary office trailer. The office trailer is needed to house the control equipment and operator for the on -site truck scale. Project Proposal: See the attached October 4, 2011, Design Review Committee Comments and Action Agenda for a full description of the proposed project. The only change from the original proposal is the addition of a temporary 12-foot by 40-foot modular office trailer. The location of the trailer will be adjacent to the proposed truck scale, which will cross a property line. The applicant is leasing a portion of the property on which the trailer will be located. The Building and Safety Department does not permit permanent buildings to be built across a property line. The applicant will construct a permanent building when they are able to purchase the site. The applicant will paint the building to match the other structures on the site and add skirts around the base of the trailer to screen the undercarriage. The trailer will be located 12 feet off of the south property line and will be screened by an 8-foot high wall. Staff Comments: Staff has no concerns with the trailer as long as it is temporary in nature and is painted to match the other structures on the site and a skirt is added around the base of the trailer. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. Policy Issue: A condition of approval will be added to the related Conditional Use Permit (CUP DRC2011-00254) limiting the period that the temporary office trailer 'may remain on the site for up to 5 years. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project as presented. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee was accepting of the inclusion of a temporary building on the project site, as it will be located at the rear of the property and will be slightly visible from the public right-of-way. They requested that a condition be placed on the final approval limiting the use of the temporary office module to 5 years from the date of approval or 1 year from the date that the applicant is able to purchase the neighboring parcels. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS January 17, 2012 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director OEM DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012, 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Dominick) SIGN PERMIT DRC2011-01209 - LA FITNESS - A request to install one illuminated wall sign for a total of 83.5 square feet (Uniform Sign Program #134) within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10848 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-80. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption which covers existing alterations on an existing facility. 7:20 p.m. (Tabe) DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including the addition of a temporary office trailer, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving and add employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. 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 limited to five minutes per individual. DRC AGENDA January 17, 2012 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 4, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per . Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Dominick Perez January 17, 2012 SIGN PERMIT DRC2011-01209 - LA FITNESS - A request to install one illuminated wall sign for a total of 83.5 square feet (Uniform Sign Program #134) within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10848 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-80. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption which covers existing alterations on an existing facility. Desiqn Parameters and Background: The applicant proposes a total of one wall sign to the existing building (formerly Bally's Total Fitness) located at 10848 Foothill Boulevard. This site is located within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, which contains a Uniform Sign Program (USP #134) which has requirements for all proposed building and monument signage. Since this building is larger than 35,000 square feet in size, it is considered a Major Tenant Building. USP #134 requires all proposed building signage for Major Tenant Buildings to be approved by the Design Review Committee. The applicant proposes a total of one wall sign above the entrance on the south elevation totaling 83.5 square feet. USP #134 allows for one wall -mounted identification sign for each street frontage, with a maximum of three wall -mounted signs and a maximum of 300 square feet for all building signage. The proposed sign is within this requirement. Staff notes that the proposed signs will be mounted on the same area of the building as the existing Bally's Total Fitness sign. The proposal consists of 36-inch tall LED channel letters. The letters contain a blue sign face and medium -gray trim cap/returns. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. There are no major issues regarding this project at this time. Secondary Issues: 1. None. There are no secondary issues regarding this project at this time. Policy Issues: No policy issues at this time. Staff Recommendation: The applicant has worked with staff to meet the requirements of the Uniform Sign Program. Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the sign permit. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Dominick Perez Members Present: CL ul 0 STEP 1 - SIGNAGE PROPOSAL/EUVA7HONS 1. 254" 'N S S ce+aL A FRONT VIEW 1 5(ALE: 1/4" = i' -0" 5" deep non -illuminated channel bar. 5" deep internally illuminated channel letters. Faces to be Milky While (2447) acrylic. Apply 1st surface 3M Dual Color (3635-222) QtV One (1) Set black vinyl painted to match PMS #281C (Blue). Apply 5/8"white contour outline around channel bar. Sign Area = 83.50 Sq. Ft. Trim cap and returns to be Medium Gray. �1 EXISTING SIGN ON SOUTH ELEVATION (facing Foothill Blvd.) L SCALE:V=20'-0" Faces to be Milky White (2447) acrylic. Apply 1st surface 3M Dual Color (3635-222) black vinyl pointed to match PMS #281 C (Blue). Apply a 5/8" white contour outline around channel letters. 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Date: G ii 2O 11 f oa:12josal aeAoresiq"'B'ovrdie"reed r� a 1 Sign Type: Sign A 0 SheelDo: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-3885 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag January 17, 2012 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to make site improvements including the addition of a temporary office trailer, constructing new screen walls, installing all street improvements and landscaping, complete on -site paving, and add an employee eating area and parking for a 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15 on the south side of Whittram Avenue between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue APN: 0229-192-09, 06, 04, 03 and 02. Related file: DRC2011-00254. Background: This project was previously reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee on October 4, 2011, and was docketed for the Planning Commission meeting on December 14, 2011. Prior to the Planning Commission hearing, the applicant changed the scope of the project to include a temporary office trailer. The office trailer is needed to house the control equipment and operator for the on -site truck scale. Project Proposal: See the attached October 4, 2011, Design Review Committee Comments and Action Agenda for a full description of the proposed project. The only change from the original proposal is the addition of a temporary 12-foot by 40-foot modular office trailer. The location of the trailer will be adjacent to the proposed truck scale, which will cross a property line. The applicant is leasing a portion of the property on which the trailer will be located. The Building and Safety Department does not permit permanent buildings to be built across a property line. The applicant will construct a permanent building when they are able to purchase the site. The applicant will paint the building to match the other structures on the site and add skirts around the base of the trailer to screen -the undercarriage. The trailer will be located 12 feet off of the south property line and will be screened by an 8-foot high wall. Staff Comments: Staff has no concerns with the trailer as long as it is temporary in nature and is painted to match the other structures on the site and a skirt is added around the base of the trailer. Major Issues: None. Secondary Issues: None. Policy Issue: A condition of approval will be added to the related Conditional Use Permit (CUP DRC2011-00254) limiting the period that the temporary office trailer may remain on the site for up to 5 years. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project as presented. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag October 4, 2011 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00255 - ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING - JAMES LIN - A request to operate a scrap operation and make improvements to the 4.42-acre site within the Heavy Industrial District of Subarea 15, located at 13195, 13207, 13231, 13243, and 13253 Whittram Avenue - APN: 022-192-09, 06, 04, 03, and 02. Related file: Conditional Use PermitDRC2011-00254. Proiect Proposal: The applicant proposes upgrading their existing ferrous metal processing facility on Whittram Avenue. The facility has been operating at this location since 1987 and around the corner on Etiwanda Avenue since 1999. The two facilities operate in tandem, with trucks first arriving at the Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed and then heading to the Whittram Avenue facility to either pick up or drop off metal (depending if they are purchasing or selling metal). They then go back to the Etiwanda Avenue facility to be weighed again to either pay or be paid for the metal. The Whittram Avenue facility receives the scrap metal, breaks it down into smaller pieces, and then resells it. The Whittram Avenue facility currently operates on 5 parcels which are separated by 2 unrelated parcels. The 2 unrelated parcels consist of a single-family residence and an automotive repair shop. The applicant proposes purchasing a portion of the parcel on which the residence is located and leasing a portion of the parcel on which the automatic repair shop is located in order to provide truck access between the two sites and limit truck traffic on Whittram Avenue. The applicant has submitted an acoustic study which recommends installing new windows in the residence to reduce noise from the facility. The existing facility has been operating on a portion of the two sites on Whittram Avenue without a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and has been directed that the existing facility will need to be upgraded as part of the CUP approval process. The upgrades include street improvements (curb, sidewalk, landscaping), a new 10-foot high decorative wall and view obscuring metal gates along Whittram Avenue (Development Code limits the height of stored material to the screen wall height for the first 120 feet from the curb face), 10-foot high walls along the rail road right-of-way, employee parking, and outdoor eating area, upgrading existing on -site structures (bathroom facility and covered work areas), paving and on -site clean up. The street frontage upgrades will also include the areas in front of the single-family residence and the automotive repair shop. Staff Comments: Staff feels that the proposed changes will greatly improve this portion of Whittram Avenue. A number of issues remain that need to be resolved by the Design Review Committee. The applicant proposes using painted solid metal fencing material along the rail right-of-way, along the west property line, and between the project site and the residence and automotive shop. The question is whether the metal fencing is adequate. It should be noted that there are other businesses that use metal fencing along Whittram Avenue, and that the Development Code permits masonry, concrete, wood metal, or chain link with slats in the Heavy Industrial District. Staff 'feels the metal fencing may be appropriate (if properly installed and painted) along the rail right-of-way and along the west property line. Staff believes that block walls would be a more appropriate separation between the facility and the residence (with the block wall located along the side of the house and continuing a minimum 20 feet from the back of the house). ATTACHMENT DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2011-00255 — ALL STATE PAPER AND METAL RECYCLING — JAMES LIN October 4, 2011 Page 2 The applicant is also proposing to line the east property line with metal shipping containers and leaving the existing chain link fencing in place (there is an auto wrecking business to the east). Staff has informed the applicant that if the Design Review Committee approves the use of the shipping containers as screening, they will at minimum need to paint them all a coordinating color. Maior Issues: None. Secondary Issues: 1. Whether metal fencing is an adequate screening material or should be upgraded to decorative block walls. 2. Whether block walls (rather than metal fencing) should be used to screen the facility from the neighboring residential use. If block walls are required, for what distance? 3. Whether shipping containers may be used to screen the facility from the neighboring industrial use or should be upgraded to either a solid metal fencing or block walls. Policy Issues: 1. Barbed wire shall not be used on the property line walls facing Whittram Avenue or the railroad right-of-way. 2. A Sign Permit is required for all signage. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee direct staff to the appropriateness of the proposed changes and whether the project may be scheduled for Planning Commission review with staff reviewing any recommended changes. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved with the following changes: 1. Provide an 8-foot high masonry wall along the entire south property line (rail road right-of-way). 2. Provide solid metal fences along the east and west property lines and between the project site and the automotive shop. 3. Provide an 8-foot high decorative wall between the existing residence and the project site. The wall shall run from the north property line to the terminus of the adjacent subterranean loading dock. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag A 41M Vj ji DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2012 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE . RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger Alternates: . Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 21, 2011, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.