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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/01/27 - Agenda Packet - WorkshopCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP AGENDA WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27, 1999 8:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Chairman McNiel __ Vice Chairman Macias __ Corn. Mannerino __ Com. Stewart __ Com. Tolstoy__ II. NEW BUSINESS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 98-13 - SUNRISE DEVELOPMENT - The proposed development of a 59-bed assisted living facility for senior citizens on a 1.5 acre site located at 9519 Base Line Road in the Office Professional District - APN 208-541-01, THE VICTORIA ARBORS (FORMERLY VICTORIA LAKES) AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO. - An overview of the proposed land use and development concepts for Victoria Arbors within the Victoria Community Plan on approximately 291.8 acres of land, generally bounded by Base Line Road, Foothill Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue, and the Day Creek Channel - APN: 227-201-04, 13 through 18, 22, 28 through 30, and 36; 222-201-33; 227-161-33, 35, 36, and 38; and 227-171-08, 11, 12, 14, 20, 22, and 23. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place forthe general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. IV. COMMISSION BUSINESS QUARTERLY DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PROJECTS - A discussion and review of projects considered by Design Review Committee during previous quarter. V. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shaft be heard only with the consent of the Commission. THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JANUARY 30, 1999, A T 5:00 P.M. A T THE REGINA WINERY, 12467 BASE LINE ROAD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA. I. Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 21, 1999, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Page 2 VICINITY MAP *~ CITY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA /- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- MEMORANDUM DATE: Janua~ 27,1999 TO: C irman and Members of the Planning Commission FRO rad Buller, City Planner ~cy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner SUBJECT PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP F R V : O ICTORIA ARBORS Tonight's workshop will be used as an initial orientation of the overall development concept for the proposed Victoria Arbors project. Because of the complexity of the project, staff intends to have a series of workshops to review various elements of the project. These workshops need not be more than an hour and a half and will focus on only one or two critical issues at a time. Therefore, staff recommends scheduling the workshops following regular Planning Commission and Design Review Committee meetings. Attached is a copy of the staff report for this evening.. It includes an overview, a description of the proposed project, and a list of oppodunities and constraints. Staff is always available for your questions. Please call me or Nancy Fong at (909) 477-2750, extension 2252. Thank you. BB:NF/jfs Attachment j CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ' STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: JanuaW 27.1999 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner THE VICTORIAARBORS (FORMERLYVICTORIA LAKES} -AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO. - An overview of the proposed land use and development concepts for Victoria Arbors within the Victoria Community Plan on approximately 291.8 acres of land, generally bounded by Base Line Road, Foothill Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue, and the Day Creek Channel - APN: 227-201-04, 13 through 18, 22, 28 through 30. and 36; 222-201-33; 227-161-33, 35, 36, and 38; and 227-171-08, 11, 12, 14, 20, 22, and23. ABSTRACT: This is the first in a series of workshops for the proposed Victoria Arbors. The purpose of these workshops is to provide comments and direction to the applicant which would assist him in preparing plans that best meet the City's planning goals. Each workshop will focus on a few elements of the proposed project, such as the proposed land use changes, consideration of alternative land uses, Community Plan changes, locations of the school and park, open space element. subdivision design, infrastructure phasing, fiscal analysis, etc. Tonight's workshop will concentrate on orienting the Commission on the overall development concepts of the project. BACKGROUND: The applicant, American Beauty Development Co., first contacted the City in July of 1997 and informed staff of their properly ownership of Victoria Lakes, As a result of reviewing their preliminary development concepts, staff determined that the proposed changes in land use, circulation, open space, and park were significant and would require an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and multiple land use amendment applications. In January of 1998, the applicant formally submitted their General Plan, Community Plan, and Specific Plan amendment applications. After selecting LSA, Inc. as the City's consultant, preparation of the EIR commenced in April of 1998. The draft EIR was completed last December and has been circulated for the 45-day public review period, which will end on February 9, 1999. Because of the complexity of the project, staff and the applicant's team have been meeting regularly since last April to review the progress of the EIR and to evaluate technical issues such as drainage, circulation, park/school location, etc., that may affect the design of the master plan. Staff appreciates the cooperative effort of the applicant and his team in working with the City. OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS: Changes come with oppodunities or constraints. Below staff has generated a brief listing of various opportunities and constraints for the Commission's consideration. A review of these and others should become the foundation in analyzing and determining the merits of the applicant's proposed development concepts. A. Oppodunities: Reevaluate the fourth and final village concept of the Victoria Community Plan and ensure a successful project into the next century. Y ITEr4 B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT VICTORIA ARBORS- AMERICAN BEAUTY January 27,1999 Page 2 · Reexamine the current higher density residential land uses and their location, · Create a new open space element that would be the focal design theme of this village. Build on the winen/theme and create a dynamic mix of single family and multi-family neighborhoods. The winery theme would highlight the City's agricultural heritage. Construction of Day Creek Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and Base Line Road would enhance traffic circulation in the area and possibly promote more commercial development near Foothill Boulevard. Group and/or link public and quasi public uses such as school, parks, paseos, passive open space, and the winery as major visual community elements in this village. Incorporate and maintain the wetland as a biological sanctuary and a teaching tool for our children. B. Constraints: · Removal of the lakes creates the void of a strong and unique focal open space element. The historic winery facility with its business of wine producing and storage, wine sales, and banquet facilities could be a potential conflict with adjoining single family residential land uses. Land use conflicts between low intensity single family residential land uses and the City's most intense regional commercial center, The wetland could be a liability for the City where there could be high maintenance cost with limited public access and use. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission discuss the above and provide direction to staff and the applicant. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB:NF/jfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Project Site and Surrounding Areas Exhibit "B" - Existing and Proposed Land Uses for Project Site CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GPA 98-02 VCPA 9841 AND ESPA 98-01 EXHIBIT "A" LM &P ' ' Church St- RRC RR Foothill Blvd ~~,.~,~ RR Map :'iourcc: The City of Rancho CuQmonga Planning Dcp?/ImcnL 1997. 12/16/98(CRGg31/EIp,) LSA ---- 0 SOO' I000' MH to LM MAP LEGEND t Project Boundan/ ~Victoria Community Plan ~ Edwanda Specific Plan ~ Area or Proposcd Land Use Amendments RESIDENTIAl. L Low Density (2.4 DUlffZ} LM Low Medium Density (.t-8 DU/dC) M Medium Density (8-14 DU/AC) MII Medium High Density (14-24 DUMC) II Iligh Density (24.]o DU/.4C} COMMERCIAL CE c,~o~rx f~ OP Office Park RRC Regional Related Commercial RR Regional Related Office/Commercial VC Village Commercial PUBMC & QUASI PIIBMC P Parks/School SBCFC San Bcrnardino County Flood Control UC Utility Corridor EXHIBIT "B" Figure 3.3 Proposed and Existing Land Uses DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES i 0/98 - 12/98 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-20 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 14207, consisting of 28 single family lots on 19.8 acres of land in the Very Low Density Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Beryl Street, south of Heritage Park. TENTATIVE TRACT 15814 MODIFICATION - FIELDSTONE - A request to add an additional floor plan to the previously approved set of floor plans and elevations and to modify the fencing plan to allow PVC fence material in certain areas of Tentative Tract 15814. a residential subdivision of 191 single family homes on 40 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the Victoria Vineyards and of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the southwest comer of Highland Avenue and Rochester Avenue. VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-O2 - LYON - A request to amend the Victoria Community Plan to redesignate approximately 20 acres of land from Village Commercial and Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) on a project site consisting of 62 acres of land located southwest of Highland Avenue and future Day Creek Boulevard. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 15871 o LYON - The proposed subdivision and design review of detailed site plan and elevations for 188 single family lots on 62 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria Community Plan, located southwest of Highland Avenue and future Day Creek Boulevard. DESIGN REVIEW 98-23 - GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES. INC. - A design review application to amend the development standards for Phases 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, and 8 of previously approved Amended Tentative Tract 15727 consisting of 339, (formally 342) single family lots in the Low-Medium Residential Distdct (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and authorize the use of the Development Code optional standards. on 82 acres located between Fourth and Sixth Streets, adjacent to the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel. ITEM C DESIGN REVIEW 98-21 - GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES. INC. - A design review application to amend the previously approved building elevations of Design Review 97-44 for 84 (formally 85) single family units in Phases 3 and 6 of Amended Tentative Tract 15727, consisting of 339 (formally 342) single family lots in the Low-Medium Residential Distdct (4-8 dwelling units per acre), on 82 acres located between Fourth and Sixth Streets, adjacent to the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-23 (DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 13564) STANDARD PACIFIC - The design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for a previously County approved residential subdivision of 182 lots on 117 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located between Wardman Bullock Road and the San Savaine Wash. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15915 - WOODSIDE HOMES - A request to subdivide 21 acres of land into 36 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Very Low Residential Distdct (0 to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southeast comer of Etiwanda Avenue and Victoria Street. COMMERCIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-17 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct a 128, 197 square foot public storage project including caretakers unit on 4.22 acres of land in the General Commercial District, located at the southwest comer of Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-25 - CHEVRON - A request to demolish an existing Chevron service station and build a new 2, 167 square foot service statioNmini market on 0.74 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at 8687 Base Line Road. INSTITUTIONAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-26 - MVA ARCHITECTS - The development of an automotive training center totaling 33.000 square feet on 3 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea '12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. located at the northeast corner of Pittsburgh Avenue and Mission Vista Drive.