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Home My WebLink About1999/09/22 - Agenda Packet - Workshop CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP AGENDA WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 8:30 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center , De Anza Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Chairman McNiel __ Vice Chairman Macias __ Com. Mannerino __ Com. Stewart __ Com. Tolstoy __ II. NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 99-06 - JPI - Review of conceptual plans for the development of a high density multi-family project consisting of 523 apartments on 20 acres of land in Subarea 18, General Dynamics Specific Plan, located at the northwest comer of Milliken Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 209-272-17. 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 a~lenda. IV. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Commission. 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 September 16, 1999, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. VICINITY MAP CITY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONBA LETTER OF EXPLANATION EMPIRE LAKES CENTER/SUB-AREA 18 SPECIFIC PLAN PA-9 LUXURY URBAN RESIDENTIAL JR/GENERAL DYNAMICS PROPERTIES A Pre-Application Review by the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission is requested to obtain feedback regarding a golf course oriented High-Density Residential project proposed for Planning Area 9 within the Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan. The project is a redevelopment strategy developed by the City and General Dynamics to facilitate the reuse of the previous defense operations and adjacent vacant properties. The Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan and associated Development Agreement was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in July 1994. Empire Lakes Center is the only Master-Planned project in the City to utilize the General Plan land use designation of "Mixed-Use". The objectives of the Specific Plan and its mixed-use character was to create a unique environment for a master-planned project that integrated office, recreational, commercial and employment opportunities all oriented around a championship quality Arnold Palmet designed golf course. The "Mixed-Use" land use classification provides the opportunity to "mix different, but compatible land uses and activities within mixed-use developments. Mixed-use developments are ideally suited for land within downtown or adjacent to high activity nodes along major transportation corridors. The concept capitalizes on the ability of a mixed-use project to provide an integrated environment, to respond to evolving market conditions, to offer a variety of physical development types and to create strong pedestrian orientation. Mixed-use projects typically incorporate a mix of office, commercial, light industrial, research oriented activities, and residential uses all clustered together into unified, highly identifiable developments". The purpose of the mixed-use concept at Empire Lakes Center was to create an identifiable project with an "Urban Scale" that with the golf course could be a focal point in the southern edge of the City and create synergy with the activity expected along Fourth Street due to the Ontario Mills and the reuse of the Chevron Ontario Raceway. The initial phase of the project was the development of our championship golf course used as a focal point in the community and to assist us in demonstrating the quality of the center.- The next phases included the reuse of two existing buildings totaling more than 650,000 square feet. Today we are at the phase of developing parcels adjacent to the golf course, and activity is undemzay for industrial space, office space and research oriented uses. In attempting to "Respond to Market Conditions" a reoccurring theme and objective of the Specific Plan and land use classification, the need for an urban scale high-density residential development has emerged due to our marketing Letter of Explanation JPI/General Dynamics Properties Page 2 efforts. We are before the Planning Commission requesting input on the site plan and design aspects of such an endeavor. A preliminary concept has been developed and design input is requested prior to beginning the formal application process with the City. Ultimately a Specific Plan Amendment, Master Plan, and development design review will be required. The approval process and policy requirements for Empire Lakes Center were identified in Section 6 within the Implementation Program for the Specific Plan. We expect to comply with the Specific Plan procedures as we move forward with the formal review process. At the Pre-Application Review meeting the JPI/General Dynamics Properties team will present an overview of the Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan, our activity and progress to date, and our preliminary design concepts for a unique urban scale luxury residential project that has the potential of offering numerous benefits to the project and the region. Lastly, we hope at the meeting we can represent to the Planning Commission the concept outlined in the April 27, 1994 Project Approval Staff Report that the "The key to the Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan is flexibility in land use because of the unique setting of this project around a golf course, the uncertainties in the market, and the continuinq evolution of industry and retail trade. A wide ranqe of land use options is proposed for all planninq areas." Our proposal is to create an additional land use option that implements the flexibility offered in the Specific Plan and Development Agreement. RECEIVED Scptcmbcr 7, 1{)99 ~EP 0 1 1999 Mr. Dan Coleman, Principal Planncr City of Rancho CucarnonL'j CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Plannin~ Division Community Development Dcpartn'~er~t 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Re: Jefferson at Empire Lakes, Rancho Cucamonga, California Dev/Design Review Application Letter o f Justi ficatiol~/Explanation Dear Mr. Coleman: The purpose of this letter is to request that the Planning Commission conduct a DcvclopmcnU'Dcsign Review Workshop for the rcfcrcnccd project locatccl at the northwest corncr of Millikcn Avenue and Sixth Strcct, more particularly ctcscribcd its Pknming Arca IX of TIle Snbarca 18 Specific Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The subject site is located on the northcast corncr of Millikcn Avcnuc and Sixth Street with the entire rear of the property fronting on tile 10"' Hole of the Empirc Lakcs Golf Course. Thc site is relatively flat and currcntly plantcd with grapevines. It is anticipatcd that minor grading will occur to accommodate the proposed projcct and that the grapcvincs will be removed. PROPOSED LAND USES The project is a 523 unit apartment community Iocatcd in t,,velvc (12) C-shaped buildings abutting the Empire Lakes Goif Ci3ursc. The site plan ``vas designed to maximizc views of the Golf Course and to provide pcdestrian access through thc sitc and to Scvcnth Strcet for Mctrolink access. In addition, the project includes a centrally located Chlbhousc hcility which will include a Club Room, Media Room/Theatcr, Gameroom, Teaching Kitchcn, Business Center, Leasing Facility and Resort Style Pool and Spa. Architccturally, the projcct is Classic Mcditcrrancan Stylc with the main exterior buih. ling matcrial of stucco, wrought iron railing acccnts and a concrete tile roof. The elevations include archways, columns, pot-bcllicd railings, tower clcmcnts to house thc stair,,w, ys, horizontal banding and accents around thc windows. The buildings also provide vertical articulation. It is anticipatcd that a thrcc-color schcrnc ',','ill bc uscd to further define the architectural elements and articulation of the buildings. Mr. Dan Coleman September 7, 1999 Page 2 o f 2 In order to accommodate the proposed land use, a Specific Plan An~cndmcnt is required. COMPATIBILITY The proposed apartment community will fit into the mainly research and development/office and commercial/light industrial neighborhood by providing a jobs4~ousing balance opportunity in Rancbo Cucamonga. In addition, the site's proximity to the Mctrolink station will enable residents to use public transportation to other work site areas. The site's proximity to the Ontario Mills Mall will provide shopping, dining and entertainment oppoaunities lbr the residents and groceq stores, schools and parks arc also located nearby. The apaament buildings are mainly thrce-stoq structures with some two-stoq elements, thereby providing a similar scale as existing and proposed surrounding land uses. The C-shaped buildings were chosen to complement the urban feel of the existing and proposed uses at this intersection and provide an appropriate urban edge while still providing a pleasing exterior elevation. Due to the different "use times" of the ap~tments as compared to the industrial uses, noise and traffic generated by this use would not be detrimental to adjacent oses nor will adjacent uses negatively affect this use. PARTICULAR QUESTIONS/DESIGN ELEMENTS We request that the Planning Commission provide comments on the overall site plan and overall building elevations, including the fact that the site plan does not provide the required 35% open space. We believe that because the site is located adjacent to tbc Empire Lakes Golf Course, open space requirements may be reduced in that tbc residents will enjoy breathtaking views across the Course, thereby providing visual open space. If you have any questions regarding the above or items in the submittal materials, please contact either Paul Ogicr or me at 858/458-1200. Vc~ t~ly yours, Hcidi W. Mather Senior Development Associate Cc: Jeffrey Kudlac/Charlcs Beecham, General Dynamics Proponies, Inc. R.C. Alley, Architects Orange city oF P NCHO CUCAMONGA UNIFORM Community Development Department 10500 Civic Center Drive A PPLICA T/ON Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 477-2750 Part 1 Norne of Proposed RroJ'ect · (staff use only) .... . ". FILE NO.: .T~FFpr~nn ~ Rm,ni r~ f.akes ~OCaOon of Project ~nrfhw~f ~nrn~r 6~h Street & Milliken RE~ TED FILES: p~r~e] 9 Of Parcel Map 14647 Apn: 209-272-17-00 F~N~m~' 858/458-1200 JPI Westcoast Development, L.P. 858/458-1716 8910 University Center Lane ~150 San Dieqo~ CA 92122 General Dynamics Properties Inc. 909/484-4800 ~270 Inland Empire Blvd..Suite 440. Ontario, CA 91764 Community Plan Amendment O Hillside Oevelopment >4 DU Q Tentative Parcel Map Conditional Use Perrod Q Hillside Development ~ 4 DU Q Tentative Tract Map (Nan-Contraction) O Lot ~ne Adlustment Q Vacabbn of Public Rtghf.of-~Vay ar Er~fedalnment Perrod ~ Specific Plan Amendmen[ Deta~ed Oe~c~[Ion of ~opo~ed Pr~qcl ~Jch Additional Sheet~ I[ Hece~$a¢ California Mission style 523 unit apartment community comprised o~ 12 C-Shaped Buildings ~ith 2&3 story elements, direct access & breezeway access gara9es~ carports & open parking adjacent to the Bmpire ~akes Golf Course. Pro~ect am~n~ies include a centrally located Clubhouse faci].ity ~ith Club Boom, Media Boom/Theater, Gameroom, Business Center Teaching Kitchen, state of the art Fitness Center and resort style pool- I certify that I am presently the legal owner of the above-described property. Further, I acknowledge the filing of this application and certify that all of the above information is true and correct. (If the undersigned is different from the legal ,?;rtx o. ner. a ,e er of, a.% % i atio, ac om a, ,hi DjhvTIme Received Received By ~ Fe~s Received R~colp[ No, FIfo Recolp[ No. CITYOFP, ANCHO CUCAMONGA Residential Project Community Development Department 10500 Civic Center Drive SURTI77aIyTable Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 477-2750 Part 2 Prolect Name Staff Use Only:' Reference File · Jefferson at Empire Lakes Location Nnrrhw~h ('~rner ~h ~hr~ ~ M~ 1 ] ~ ~n General Plan Sub - Area 18 .qpeci Fi ~ P1 an Gross (Including area to canrecline of abutting streets) Acres Net (Exclusive of dedication for major external and secondary streets) Acres Single Family Detached Single Family Attached Unit TYPE S.F. TTi# TTL S. F. Multi-family/Condomlnium A1 1BD/1BA 670 72 48,240 Studio A2 1BD/1BA 725 144 400 One Bedroom B1 2BDZ1BA 965 72 69t480 two Bedroom B2 2BD/2BA 957 57 54,549 Three Bedroom B3 2BD/2BA 1131 142 160.602 Four Bedroom TOTAL Density = 25.5/AC 523 DU 485,223 Building Coverage Landscape Coverage Vehicular Area Common Open Space Pdvate Open Space Usable Open Space (Common & Private) Single Family Detached 2.01unit Single Family Attached Multi-family/Condominium: Studio I. 3/unit One Bedroom 1.5/unit ? 16 '~ 24 324 Two Bedroom 1.8/unit ? 71 488 z~ R ;~ Three Bedroom 2.0/unit '~ ~ 7 ? 72 Four Bedroom 2.3/unit Guest Parking O. 25/unit ~ ? ~ 1 ~ 1 1 ~ '~ TOTAL 523 ] Q] ~ ] 01 R Application - 4t96 RL~ 25 99 09:26a JPI IRVI~E 949-756-1491 PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DISCLAIMER STATEMENT I hereby certify that I have read and understand the filing requirements and process for Pre-Application Review and that I have voluntariiy requested said review. I hereby acknowledge that the Pre-Application Review does not relieve me from preparation and submittal of any detailed plans, technical studies, or environmental analysis required by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in connection with any subsequent formal application for this project. I acknowledge that the Planning Commission may require additional information before completing the Pre-Application Review. I hereby acknowledge that the opinions and comments of the Planning Commission and/or staff resulting from this Pre-Application Review are entirely non-binding on the City, the Planning Commission, and/or staff as to subsequent further processing or development of the project. Signature Date