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HomeMy WebLinkAbout675 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, DRCDCA01-02, A REQUEST TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BY ADDING OR MODIFYING TEXT AND GRAPHICS REGARDING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORTTHEREOF. A. RECITALS. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment DRCDCA01-02, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the subject Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 12th day of December 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. On the 16th day of January 2002, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption ofthis Ordinance ha'~ occurred. B. ORDINANCE. The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows: 1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced public hearing on January 16, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to Foothill Boulevard located within the City. b. The application will not have a significant impact on the environment. c. The application will expand the streetscape design by establishing uniform street furniture, hardscape, and other elements along Foothill Boulevard, thus unifying the streetscape, promote cohesiveness and preserve Historic Route 66. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council dudng the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows: Ordinance No. 675 Page 2 of 18 a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and b. The proposed amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Development Code; and c. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to propedies or improvements in the vicinity; and d. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives the Development Code; and e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. 4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, it can be seen with cedainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above, this Council hereby approves Development Code Amendment DRCDCA01-02 by the adoption of the attached Exhibit "A." 6. The Secretary to this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. Please see the following page for formal adoption, certification and signatures Ordinance No. 675 Page 3 of 18 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February 2002. AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None William J./~Je'xander, Mayor ATTEST: I~e~a"J. Ada sr~MC, City Clerk I, D EBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby cedify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 16th day of January 2002, and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 6th day of February 2002. Executed this 7th day of February 2002, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. ra J. Adams,~C, CityCler[~ - Ordinance No. 675 Page 4 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section ] 7.32.050 A dear organization of streets, identifiable districts, and landmarks which gives people a sense of direction and orientation. The extent of confusion in traffic circulation, and the amount of congestion increasingly figures 'n people's perceptions of cities. 3. A sense of uniqueness. This quality can be derived from a single feature, a disthct-wide theme reflecting ethnic or historical themes, or an event which is staged in a special place each year. 4. A sense of place in a shared past which gives people a sense of belonging. B. Community Desiqn Vocabulary. In an effort to provide a unique community image for the Foothill Boulevard Corridor, a variety of existing or proposed image enhancement elements will be provided or enhanced and designed to increase corridor identity. Vocabulary of these image giving elements include the following: 1. Activity Centers. Activity Centers are points of intemection at major streets or landmarks along the Foothill Boulevard Corridor. As such, they are points of cencentrated activity which give identity to individual subareas. Major Activity Centers located contiguous to the Foothill Boulevard Corridor include the areas surrounding the following intemections: a. Foothill Boulevard at San Bemardino Road b. Foothill Boulevard at Vineyard Avenue c. Foothill Boulevard at Archibald Avenue d. Foothill Boulevard at Hermosa Avenue ' e. Foothill Boulevard at ' . avert Avenue f. Foothill Boulevard at Milliken Avenue g. Foothill Boulevard at Rochester Avenue h. Foothill Boulevard at Day Creek Boulevard I. Foothill Boulevard at Etlwanda Avenue The !~e_':'t!_~ _~f _"m~_!! do_=e_= of ,_,~=_~ih; =_~ ~h,,~,, ~,,y ~,-*~,,~,, ,-,,nf~n= ;~ ~ °"~°d Beu4e~cd. Corric~e~ The Activity Center at Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road is a more rural, informal, village design concept. The specific design of the '-~ intersections for the Activity Centers between Vineyard and Etiwanda Avenues is within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. 2. Suburban Parkway Transitions. It is recognized that the Foothill Boulevard Corridor will not become a totally pedestrian-oriented environment. Therefore, the five pedestrian-oriented activity centers listed above, will be linked together by "suburban parkway" transition areas. These parkway transition sections will consist of informal landscape Ireatments dominated by drifts of London Planes, California Sycamore, and Purple Plum trees. Other parkway characteristics include rolling turf berms and meandering/undulating sidewalks which are designed to complement informal landscape treatments. The parkway transitions will include enhancement areas that have DRCDCA 01-02 17.32-18 2/01 EXHIBIT 'Al" Ordinance No. 675 Page 5 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.32.050 special treatments with accent pavement in the travel lanes, median island, and1 sidewalks; street furniture, and accent trees. The specific design of the parkwayI ~/v transitions and enhancement areas is within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual ] Improvement Plan. 3, Landmarks Specific elements of the environment that exhibit and promote an individual or unique identity include landmarks. Because landmarks are, by definition, unique and distinct, they are also few in number, Landmarks are typically associated with historic structu res/featu res or prominent land forms which exhibit memorable qualities and project a strong identity or image. Lancimarka located contiguous to the Foothill Boulevard Corridor include: a. The Sycamore Inn b. The Oso Bear Monument c. The remnants of the Cucamonga China Town d. The Thomas Brothers Winery e, The Virginia Dare Winery f. The first U.S. Post Office site in Cucamonga g. John and George Klusman Houses h. Mitchell House i. Mandala House Bell House k. Guidera House I, Sacred Heart Church m. Aggazzolti Winery n. Seclions of San Bemardino Road located east of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge and north of Foothill Boulevard 17.32-19 2/01 DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT "A2," Ordinance No. 675 Page 6 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.32. 050 4. Gateways. Gateway elements are typically associated with prominent landforms, landscape features, structures, or entrance monumentation signs designed to announce entrance into a community or special districts. Currently, these gateway features are nonexistent within the planning area, which contribute to an overall lack of corridor definition or identity. Gateways are proposed for the intersections of Foothill Boulevard/Grove Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard/East Avenue. The specific design of"[ the two gateways is within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement.[ Plan. 5. Views. View opportunities are found within every subarea and range from expansive vistas of distant mountains, to tightJy framed views of landmarks, prominent natural landforms, or other special features located contiguous to Foothill Boulevard. The critical INCLUDE SPECIAL HARDSCAPE ~ ~. AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS' · IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AS WELL A8 PRIVATE PROPERTY A8 DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT r Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 ,~ LVisual _ ~ requirement is that view opportunities be recognized and enhanced and that all proposed deveJopreents be designed to preserve and protect the desired view, C. Key Existinq Community Features. In an effort to promote community design within the Foothill Boulevard Corridor, a variety of existing community design features have been idenlified. It is the intent of the community design plan to identify these elements so that they may be preserved or enhanced. The following key community features are significant structures and are worthy of preservation/restoration and should be incorporated into any future development proposals for their respective sites. Key community design features related to the Foothill Boulevard are described below. 1. Thomas Brothers and Virqinia Dare Wineries. These wineries are one of the major theme-setting community character elements for the Foothill Boulevard Corridor. All streetscape/landscape and architectural components shall be sensitive to and compatible with the overall winery theme of Rancho Cucamonga. Key visual elements, such as grape arbors and trellis elements, shatl be consistently repeated along the corridor. Architectural variations which fully reflect the heritage of Rancho Cucamonga shall be encouraged. The Thomas Brothers Winery, first established in 1839, is among the oldest in the state. The building reflects early California/Spanish architectural influences, characterized by DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT "A3" 17.32-20 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 7 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.32.050 L [ The specific design for this intersection is within the Foothill BoulevardlRoute 66 ~L visual Improvement Plan. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - ARCHIBALD AVENUE INTERSECTION 3. Sycamore Inn. The Sycamore Inn Activity Center is dominated by a quality sit-down restaurant and complemented by a small specialty-oriented restaurant and the odginal Red Chief Motel. Originally establis;'ted in the 1880s this targa, two-story structure was constructed as an Inn/stage stop in the community known as Bear Gulch. The architecture is characterized by chateau and craftsman details. The building is sheathed in vertical wood siding and has a moderately pitched gable roof wit~ a native stone chimney. The building and site are enhanced by the presence of numerous mature California Sycamore trees. 4. Magic Lamp Restaurant. The Magic Lamp Restaurant is located in an eclectic building which is characterized by brick walle and a unique clay-tiled hip roof. The roof of the structure is composed of a variety of roof tiles stacked in such e fashion as to provide a rich, textured effect. The restaurant lies within the Bear Gulch Activity Area. 5. Eucalyptus Windrows. The remnants of a windrow are found on either side of Foothill Boulevard, east of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge crossing which traverses Foothill Boulevard. The trees are mature and appear healthy; although they are not maintained and set a distinctive open space character along Foothill Boutavard. 6.. Notable Structures. The following community features are notable structures and, at the property owners option, can be incorporated into a future development proposal. Any such proposal must be required to upgrade these structures to current City Development Standards (i.e., building and safety, land use cimulation/access, and landscaping) or may be relocated off-site. a. Old Route 66 Gas Station ('9670). This former gas station, located near the intemection of Foothill Boulevard and Amhibald Avenue, is comprised of two separate buildings which include an office, gas pump canopy, and a separate DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT 'A4' 17.32-22 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 8 of 18 Rancho Cucamon~;a Development Code Section 17.32.050 ' ACT~I~ CENTER CONCEPT S~cific design for each Activi~ Center ~r Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Improvement Plan~ ~ DRCDCA 0~2 EXHIBIT "AS' 17.32-26 ~01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 9 of 18 Rancho Cucamon~a Development Code Section 17.32. 050 Formal Street Tree Planting Street Access to Two Story Building Enriched Plaza Paving Fountain Element Enriched Cross~ 'Walk Paving Colonnade Entry Formal , Foundation Planting ACTIVITY CENTER/INTERSECTION CONCEPT Improvement Plan'"[ Specific design for each Activity Center per Foothill BoulevardJRoute 66 Visual DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT 'A6" 17.32-27 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 10 of 18 Rancho Cucamon~,a Development Code Section 17.32.050 Decorative light fixtures. Focal theme clock \ Tower/clock, to be Located out of the Trash mcepta~es, right-of-way. Accent potted plant Mate~al 3fi"x 30" Planter size 5'x5' - Medium brushed concrete finish. Ddnldng fountain ,-.. 4. Suburban Parkways. Suburban parkways will be designed to link individual activity centem. The parkways will be designed with informal dusters of trees and rolling turf berms, which evoke pastoral, suburban-oriented, qualities. ! EXHIBIT 'A7' 17.32-28 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 11 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.32.050 5. Parkway Transitions. In order to provide a gradual transition from urban-oriented parkways, "parkway transitions" have been introduced within the plan. Parkway transitions are designed to transition formal hardscape elements found within the urban activity zone into informal landscape statements which incorporate rolling turf berms, meandering/undulating sidewalks; and infom~al tree plantings. Specifically, the parkway transition is characterized by a 75-foot transition zone, dominated by Flowering Plum accent trees. See sketch below for concept. See Foothill Boulevard/Routa 66 visualm Improvement Plan for Specifications. 6. Circulation System Concepts. a. Center Median Islands. In order to preserve the level of service on Foothill Boulevard, access to commercial properties should be via the median breaks at signalized intersections, with off-street, internal circulation to be provided to serve the properties between intersections. It will also be necessary to accept an increased number of U-tums at the remaining intersections to reduce the greater friction caused by more frequent median openings. A~y median break on a street with such high volume must be signalized for safety; and when signals are placed less than appmximataly 700 feet apart, the speed at which progressive traffic movement can be obtained falls below an acceptable level. East-west artadals in the Citywill have to be capable of two-way, progressive traffic service for a large part of the day. For these reasons, no median break has been planned, for example, at Red Hill Country Club Drive, San Diego Avenue, or Klusman Avenue. Klusman Avenue is DRCDCA 0'1-02 17.32-28 2/01 EXHIBIT 'A8" Ordinance No. 675 Page 12 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.32.050 h. The Pedestrian Experience. Architecture and outdoor space along Foothill Boulevard shall be integrally designed and oriented toward the pedestrian experience. The experience should be visually diverse, stimulating, and include activities that create a sense of variety and excitement. (1) Site buildings to create new pedestrian spaces that complement and expand the existing pedestrian rights-of-way along Foothill Boulevard. This is accomplished by creating plazas and allowing wider sidewalks on Foothill Boulevard. (2) Site and design buildings to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and avoid locating driveways and service areas which interfere with the flow of Foothill Boulevard pedestrian movements. (3) Site and design structures to facilitate public access across sites where important pedestrian connections occur. Mid-block passageways from rear parking lots can be created through a fully developed internal paseo system. 11. StreetscaDe Desiqn Details. a. StreetscaDe Furniture. This streetscape furniture/material palette depicts the elements to utilize along Foothill Boulevard. All furniture that is connected to the sidewalk shall be connected with shear bolts and not have concrete or other footings. This matrix applies to all of Foothill Boulevard. ',: ---,L;~,U:~ ,%C, 7,;'.C.~ thc,"T ~ The specific furniture selections are within the Foothill Boulevard IRoutal~,MDl~--V 66 Visual Improvement Plan. for f'_'t'_'rc _.d!;:~!:~ c.".!~-'. !t !: ~c! !c!:,*,d~-~ tc be ~-,,.,v~..~/j. ,,,~,a~ ~,cJ~.c.t!:.m . .'~b.c C._~ ..m% .... ' '~ -~.,:.:.t c.hcr .%,m~;::rc cc cT..prcpr,:tc :.;d1 DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT 'Ag" 17.32-48 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 13 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section~ 17.32.050 -17.32.070 STREETSCAPE FURNITURE/MATERIAL PALETTE b. Streetscape Li,qhtin,q. It is the intent of straetscape lighting to add a consistent, planned look for Foothill Boulevard during daylight hours and evenings. Lighting can have a dramatic affect on the quality of streetscape design. All lighting fixtures, lumlnariee, poles, and supporting hardware in ~he publ~ right-of-way shall be consistent and approved by the City Engineer per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan, ' ' ,~.A ~A_-,-- ,, .................... ,4 --.c :_.c:~c:.;'.;r,'. ct,.~ ~r, ',;;.__.F!ng ;:'!'.h oel:~siste~t, All development areas outside the public right..~f-way shall use high pressure sodium lighting. All direct light rays shall be confined to the limits of the building site. c. Streetscape Color Coordination. In order to aid in design continuity along the Foothill Boulevard Corridor, significant portions of all street furniture shall be finished with a unifying color per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual ......................................... ....... .. ............. , ......................... ?rn',~!de Section 17.32.060 - Trip Reduction A. A minimum of one shower facility, accessible to both men and women, shall be provided for persons walking or bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds: Commercial 250,000 square feet industrial 325,000 square feet Office 125,000 square feet Hotels and Motels 250 rooms Section 17.32.070- Foothill Boulevard Design Guidelines The portion of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and thlerstate 15 was not part of the odginal Foothill Boulevard Study area: therefore the provisions of the original Specific Plan did not apply to development within this "Missing Link.' Subsequently. these Guidelines were prepared in order to provide specific streetscape design provisions through those portions of the Terra Vista and Victoria Planned Communities and the Industrial Districts. The Foothill Boulevard Design Guidelines, therefore, extend the concepts of the original Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan through the 'Missing Link," thereby creating a dynamic concourse with a unifying community design image reflective of the community hedtage and identity, A. Activin Centers: Activity Centers are selected intersections along the Foothill Boulevard Corridor defined as "Theme" or'Statement" areas which "fie" together the visual aspects of the Foothill Boulevard Co~idor through the city, promote concentrated activity at these areas, and give identity and theme to the areas in which they are located. The Activity Centers are located contiguous to Foothill Boulevard as indicated in the following drawing: DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT 'Al0" 17.32-49 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 14 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Sections 17.32. 050 -17.32. 070 · ACTIVITY CENTERS Because three comers of the Haven Avenue intersection are fully or partially developed, the development provisions of the Activity Center are limited to those streetscape and landscape improvements within the public right-of-way. Therefore, many of the following standards apply only to the Milliken Avenue and Rochesler Avenue Activity Centers: 1. Streetsc~ape a. All building orientations will relate to the Foothill Boulevard frontage. The building setback areas will be enhanced pedestrian zones with special hardscape matadals, formal landscape arrangements, and pedestrian-level lighting. b. Streetscape elements such as bollards, crosswalks with special paving materials, light standards, and street fumitura should be uniform throughout the Foothll!_ Boulevard Corridor per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. ~ c. The cancapt within the activity canter is to incorporate a formal, regularly spaced, street tree planting system utilizing a palette of informalty shaped, colorful trees. d. The urban or formal streetscape design characteristic of the activity center should extend along Foothill Boulevard and s~condary/intersecting s~'eets to a point of logical transition to the suburban parkway. Typically, the design will extend to at least the first driveway or as modified through the design review process. The extent of the urban streetscape should be able to adjust to changes in public right- of-way conditions such as right turn lanes and bus bays. 2. Site Planning a. At activity canters, buildings may be placed at or adjacent to the front setback line to create a more appealing, active streetscape. Front yard areas of parking lots dominating the streetscane are specifically prohibited. b. Multi-sto~y buildings shall be designed to relate to the pedestrian tevel. Ail ground story facades shall be designed to relate to the human scale. This can be accomplished through the breaking of facades into bays and the signage brought down in size and location. Further, this reduction in scale can be established through the use of elements which add horizontal articulation to the facades. DRCDCA 01-02 17.32-50 2~1 EXHIBIT 'Al 1' Ordinance No. 675 Page 15 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Cade Sections 17.32.050 -17.32.070 B. Suburban Parkways: 1. Streetscape. a. The parkways will be designed with informal clustors o1: trees, rolling tur~ helms, and meandering/undulating sidewalks evoking pastoral, suburban qualities. b. Streetscape elements such as bellards, crosswalks with special paving, light standards, and street furniture shall be identical in style and finish to those used in the Foothill Boulevard corridor per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 VisualS' Improvement Plan. ' 2. Architectural Conceot: a. The architectural characteristics shall be governed by the existing standards of the Development Code, Ten'a Vista Community Plan, and Victoria Community Plan. b. In situations whero buildings are highly visible from the side streets and/or adjacent parking areas, special emphasis shall be placed on creating architectural interest. 3. Landscape Concept: The plantings will consist of informal treatments, dorninated by London Plane (Platanus acarifolia), Califomia Sycamore (Platanus racemosa), and Flowering Plum (Prunus cerasifera) trees. Other species may be used to accent and/or supplement these designated tree types. The type and location of these species should be reviewed in conjunction with specific development proposals. C. Parkway Transitions: In order to provide a gradual transition from the urban activity centers to the suburban, informal parkways, 'parkway transitions" will be introduced along the corridor. Parkway transitions are designed to blend the formal hardscape and tree planting pattern of the activity centers with the informal landscape and hardecape treatment of the suburban parkways. Specifically, the parkway transition is characterized by a 75- to 150-foot zone, dominated by Flowering Plum trees. Other tree species may be introduced to supplement the Flowering Plum to assist in creating a smooth transition. Please refer to the illustration shown in Section 17.32.050.D.5. D. General Guidelines: 1. Site PlarminQ: a. Buildings shall be sited to create new pedestrian spaces that complement and expand the existing pedestrian rights-of-way along Foothill Boulevard. This can be accomplished by creating plazas and allowing wider sidewalks on the boulevard. b. Buildings shall be designed and placed to minimize pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. Driveways and service areas shall be located to avoid interfering with the flow of pedesthan circulation in and around the site. c. AIl auto reelated facilities (i.e. working bays, storege, etc.) shag be orientod/screened away from public view. d. Buildings should be oriented to encourage restaurants, services, limited retail uses (as permitted by the applicable Community Plan or Chapter 17~30), and other high in tensity pedestrian uses on the grou nd levels of all buildings within activity centers. DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT "A12" 17.32-52 2101 Ordinance No. 675 Page 16 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Sections 17.32. 050 -17.32. 070 2. Parkinq Lots: a. Whenever possible, entries shall be located on side streets in order to minimize pedestrian/vehicula r con fJicts. When this is not possible, the Focthill Boulevard site entry shall be designed with appropriately patterned concrete or pavers (behind the public right-of-way) to differentiate it from the sidewalks. b. Parking access points, whether located on Foothill Boulevard or side streets, shall be located as far from street intersections as possible. Parking areas shall be designed so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving vehicles and minimize the need for the pedestrian to cross parking aisles. d. Individual project parking areas shall be linked with on-site driveways which are clearly identified and easily recognized as connectors. New development projects shall delineate on all plans where vehicular connections to adjacent prope~es are located. The applicant must also demonstrate provisions for access easements for such vehicular movements to adjacent properties consistent with approved master plans, e. Parking areas shall be designed in a manner which link the building to the street sidewalk system to encourage and facilitate pedestrian movement. This can be accomplished by using design features such as walkways with enhanced paving, trellis structures, andJor landscape treatments. 3. Landscape Design: a. AJI street fumiture, light standards, bollards, and similar hardware within 10 feet of the.public right-of-way shall be painted a color chosen as the Foothill Boulevard Corridor Theme Color. Sign faces may vary and match related architecture. b. A colorful landscape edge shall be established at the base of buildings. Asphalt edges at the base of structures are prohibited. Plant materials in containers are appropdata. c. Intamal pedestrian circulation, linking office complexes with neighboring commercial or office developments, should be located close to buildings. d. Planting clusters should assume a non-uniform arrangement. The diversity of massing types should be great enough to provide interest but kept to a level which evokes a relaxed, natural feeling to the observer. e. Water conserving plantings and irrigation should be used in all landscaped areas, (Refer to City Ordinance No. 411-Xeriscape.) 4. Straetscape Liphtinq: a. It is the intent of streetscape lighting to add a consistent, planned look for Foothill Boulevard dudng day and evening hours. Lighting can have a dramatic effect on the quality of the streetscape design. b. AJI lighting fixtures, luminaries, poles and supporting hardware in the public"~' right-of-way shall be consistent along Foothill Boulevard and approved by the CityI ,E_,n, gineer, per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.~"t~Vl'/ Ordinance No. 675 Page 17 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section~ 17.32. 050 -17.32. 070 c. All development areas outside the public right-of-way shall use high pressure sodium lighting. All direct light rays shall be confined to the limits of the building site. E. Foothill Boulevard Cimulation Improvements 1. Center Median Pm.qram - Based upon traffic analyses, a continuous 14-foot wide raised landscaped median shall be provided on Foothill Boulevard. The median can provide benefits necessary to accommodate increased development and traffic demand through increased vehicular capacity, increased vehicular/pedestrian safety, increased vehicular mobility, and increased vehicular level of service Median breaks shall occur only at major signalized intersections as determined by the City Engineer. Alternate median breaks may be considered subject to a detailed traffic analysis and subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. Median DesiRn - The 14-fcot wide median shall be designed to provide access control and a unifying landscape statement. The median will feature basic types of planting. Accent tree planting (Crape myrUe), underplanted with a Iow evergreen groundcover, will be provided as median noses. Evergreen trees (Rhus lancea), underplanted with shrubs and groundcover, will be planted throughout the balance of the median. F. Foothill Boulevard Site Development Standards 1. Setbacks - Activity Center (Suburban Parkway in Parenthesis) Building Streetside{e 1" Floor 2"~ Floor Parking Foothill Boulevard/Milliken Avenue Activity Center: Foothill Boulevard 25 feet 25 feet* 45 feet (45 feet) (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum) Milliken Avenue 25 feet* 25 feet* 45 feet (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum) Foothill Boulevard/Rochester Avenue Activity Center: Foothill Boulevard 25 feet 45 feet* 45 feet (45 feet) (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum) Rochester 25 feet* 45 feet* 45 feet Avenue (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum) m As measured from ultimate curb face * Refer to Section 17.30.040, Terra Vista Community Plan or Victoda Community Plan for additional regulations. DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT 'A14' 17.32-54 2/01 Ordinance No. 675 Page 18 of 18 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Sections 17.30.060 E. Saecial EmPhasis Areas. 1. Haven Avenue Oveday District is Iocatad on both sides of Haven Avenue from Foothill Boulevard south to 4th Street. Haven Avenue is a major north-south travel route and contains high-end office development with the unique combination of direct access to the Ontario Airpod and the interstate 10 Freeway. The standards in the Oveday District are designed to enhance Rancho Cucamonga's image by providing an intensive, high-quality, and prestigious gateway into the community. A progressive, sophisticated, and urban style of development is required and special site planning and landscaping requirements are included to enhance the pedestrian environment and create a campus-like atmosphere. 2. Interstat~ 15 (Devoro Freeway) runs north-south through the Industrial area and borders seven subareas in each land use category except for General Industhal/Rail Served. Since this aras is direly south of the future regional mall and related commercial activities at the 1-15 Freeway and Focthill Boulevard, and views along the freeway have a major impact on the image and identity of Rancho Cucamonga, highest consideration should be given to design aspects that affect a positive image of tha community as viewed from the freeway. Special considerations are contained in the Development Standards for each subarea which abuls the 1-15 Freeway. (An 1-15 Oveday District could provide special development cdterla to eliminate unsightly views.) 3. Seecial Boulevards. The General Plan states that travel routes are predominant elements of the community's image and encourages the distinctiveness of individual districts and roadway corridors. In addition, the General Plan states that a consistent design theme is necessary to reinforce the image of perception of a route. Within the Industrial disthcts, nine special boulevards are included. The following Is a brief description of the primary function and identity for the most significant special boulevards including Foothill Boulevard, Haven Avenue, Milliken Avenue, Archibald Avenue, and 4th Street. a. Foothill Boulevard serves as the major east-west transportation corridor through the City. It also links the area east of Haven Avenue including the planned communities and regional shopping mall with the commercial area to the east. Within the Industhal districts (Subareas 6 & 7), new development along Fcothill Boulevard must provide a transition to commercial and office facilities within the Terra Vista and Victoria Community Plans and the Etiwanda Specific Plan areas, and shall comply with Section 17.32.060, Foothill Boulevard Design Guidelines and~ the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. Given the high,.J visibility, office and commercial service type uses will predominate. Any light manufacturing or warehouse buildings will have to be designed to the highest quality and be compatible with commercial and residential environments on the north side of Foothill Boulevard. b. Archibald Avenue serves primarily as a support service function to the Indus~ial area. A variety of industrial, commercial, and residential uses exist along major portions of the street. The major opportunity along Archibald Avenue ts on the west side of the street south of 6th Street. New development in this aroa must be compatible with adjacent residential uses and provide an appropriate transition in terms of architecture, site planning, and landscaping. One story buildings in scale with the single family homes fronting on 6th Street and pedestrian connections to residential should be provided. DRCDCA 01-02 EXHIBIT 'A15" 17.30-43 6/99