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:
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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
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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[~ -
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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
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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
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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
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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
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[ 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
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' ACT~I~ CENTER CONCEPT
S~cific design for each Activi~ Center ~r Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Improvement Plan~ ~
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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, ' '
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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
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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:
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· 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.
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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.
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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'/
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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