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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/12/19 - Agenda Packet;~ 4 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING" . ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES `~ TUESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2000 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 'RAINS ROOM ' 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previdus meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. ,\~ (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-17 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV AND BOAT STORAGE - A request to construct a Recreational Vehicle and Boat storage facility on a 3.7 acre site in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located in the Southern California Edison power line easement adjacent and west of the Day Creek Channel - APN: 229-021-47. 7:10 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-63-HAY- A request to develop a 32;300 square foot industrial building on 2 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the west side of Utica Avenue just north of Jersey Boulevard -APN: 209-491-19. 7:30 p.m. (Warren) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-69 -ROBERT K. LAIRD - A request to construct a 6,348 square foot single family home on .71 acres of land within Tract 11626 in the Very Low.Residential District, located at 8923 Laramie Drive -APN: 1061-801-06. 7:50 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-72-FRITO LAY - A request to construct a 25,242 square foot office addition at the existing Frito Lay Facility on 37 acres of land in Subarea 5 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 9535 Archibald Avenue -APN: 210-071-28. ~~ ,r •i` DRC AGENDA December 19, 2000 Page 2 • 8:20 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-74 - CENTEX - A request to construct six single family homes within Tract 12659 on 3.6 acres of land in the Very-Low Residential District (0 to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue south of Wilson Avenue -APN: 255-511-01 through 06. 8:40 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-64-CCWD- Arequest to construct a 32,200 square foot warehouse building and a 9,999 square foot vehicle maintenance building on 5 acres of land in Subarea 17 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 10440 Ashford Street -APN: 1077-401-01, 11, 12, and 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Douglas Fenn December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-17 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV AND BOAT STORAGE -A request to construct a Recreational Vehicle and Boat storage facility on a 3.7 acre site in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located in the Southern California Edison power line easement adjacent and west of the Day Creek Channel -APN: 229-021-47. Design Parameters: The vacant site is located in the Southern California Edison easement adjacent to the Day Creek Channel north of Arrow Route. It is currently used as a container plant nursery. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 percent. No structures are on the site and along the east property line is a Eucalyptus windrow. The site is south and adjacent to the future Jack Benny Drive. To the immediate west of the site is Stadium Self-Storage located on Arrow Route. Immediately south of the site is Arrow Route. Across Arrow Route is the Watson I-15 Business Center. Bordering the east side of the property is Day Creek Channel and the I-15 Freeway. The project will include approximately 200 on-site spaces of enclosed, covered and open storage. The proposed buildings include a 1,034 square foot office building qnd three recreational vehicle and boat storage buildings totaling 46,122 square feet, and approximately 29,964 square feet will be provided for out door recreational vehicle and boat storage. (No storage will be permitted or is designed under the 81-foot wide existing electrical easement) The architectural style of the project is a Spanish style with tower accent elements and recesses to • create variety to the building fapade. These tower element are also on the north side of the side buildings that will frontthe future Jack Benny Drive. The buildings incorporate two different building materials such as: stucco finish, and split-face block. The buildings (as seen from the existing ands future public right-of-ways) are well articulated with vertical and horizontal changes and recesses to the building planes. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: There are no major issues because the applicants has addresses design and architectural issues prior to full submittal. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Provide additional berming along Arrow Route. 2. Access gates shall be opaque. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval subject to the above modifications . Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman • Staff Planner: Douglas Fenn The Committee recommended approval subject to secondary issues. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Emily Wimer December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-63 -HAY - A requestto develop a 32,300 square foot industrial building on 2 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the west side of Utica Avenue just north of Jersey Boulevard - APN: 209-491-19. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant and slopes less than 2 percent. The site is surrounded to the north by three multi-tenant concrete tilt-up buildings. The site is surrounded to the east by several multi-tenant light industrial buildings. A vacant field exists to the west with one vacant concrete tilt-up industrial building. The site has street frontage along Utica Avenue with two proposed drive approaches. Truck loading is proposed on the south side away from the street frontage. The building shape is designed to screen the trailer parking and enhances the southeast building entryway. No trees exist, however shrubs and debris exist along the west side. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Incorporate the blue reflective glazing into the north and south elevations. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide landscape berms in front landscape areas to provide visual interest . Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. No exterior downspouts shall be visible from the street. Exterior downspouts are only allowed in the loading area. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: A vertical band of tinted glazing shall be added to the north elevation to add visual interest from public view. 2. Berming at the front of the property shall be added at the northeast frontage to help screen and provide udulation. • 3. Downspouts shall be located in the loading areas and scuppers shall be screened from public view. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Warren Morelion December 19, 2000 • DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-69-ROBERT K.LAIRD-Arequestto constructa6,348squarefoot single family home on .71 acres of land within Tract 11626 in the Very Low Residential District, located at 8923 Laramie Drive - APN: 1061-801-06. Background and Design Parameters: The site is Lot 13 of Tract 11626, which is an 82-lot subdivision that was approved in 1983. To date, there are approximately 30 vacant lots left within the Tract, including 6 that are being constructed at this time. The lot is located on the south side of Laramie Drive and slopes southerly (front to back) at approximately 11 percent. A survey of existing houses within the Tract has shown that there are two two-story homes with the same architectural style proposed. The homes used terraced walls, contour grading, and vegetation to address the hillside conditions and soften their appearances. The applicant is proposing to construct a single family home that will step southerly with the lot's natural grade, resulting in a three-story design. The top two floors of the home front Laramie Drive and will be visible from the street. The bottom level is only expected to be visible from adjacent properties to the sides and rear of the property. A detached garage will be one-story and located in the southwest corner of the lot. The construction of the project will require a vertical cuUfill of more than 5 feet and a combined cut and fill of 2,298 cubic yards of dirt. Because the cuUfill exceeds 5 feet in height and 1,500 cubic yards, this project requires Design Review Committee review and recommendation and Planning Commission action, according to the Hillside Development Regulations. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations. • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maor Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Grading: The primary issue is whether the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations. The purpose of the Hillside Development Standards is to minimize grading and building mass. A survey of existing homes in Tract 11626 showed that there are two two-story homes with the same architectural style as the proposed home. Significantly, several of the homes within this tract were used as examples of what the city did not want to allow in hillside areas. In particular, massive homes with tall, blank walls. It appears that one home has one-story above the first level and the other has iwo. Each home has used a combination of terraced walls, contour grading, and vegetation to address the hillside conditions. There are a number of design techniques outlined in the Hillside Development Standards, which would address the issue. For example, the applicant could reduce the size of the proposed home to two stories, which would reduce the amount of grading caused by an additional floor at the rear of the home. To further reduce the grading, the applicant could reduce the size of the detached garage, or relocate it. The applicant could also reduce grading by reducing the length/size of the driveway servicing the detached garage. 2. Building Height: In addition to minimizing grading and building mass, the Hillside Development Regulations requires that single-family homes be limited to 30 feet in height, 16 feet for structures in rear property setbacks. To reduce the project's height from 32 feet 8 inches to a maximum of 30 feet, the applicant could reduce the size of the home to two • stories or redesign it to fit the height requirement. The detached garage in the rear property could also be reduced from approximately 17 feet to a maximum height of 16 feet by being redesigned. The applicant is in the process of filing a Minor Exception that would allow up to a 10 percent increase in height for each structure. This would allow the project, as proposed, to meet all height requirements. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-69 -ROBERT K. LAIRD December 19, 2000 • Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide mature landscaping around three story areas of home to reduce building height and mass. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that with the secondary issue addressed the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations. Addressing the building height will still require approval of a Minor Exception prior to issuance of building permits. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Warren Morelion The Committee approved the project due to special circumstances surrounding the development of Tract 11626. The Committee felt that because the Tract was approved and development was allowed to take place in the neighborhood prior to adoption of the Hillside Ordinance, that strict interpretation of the Ordinance for this project would be out of character with existing development in the neighborhood. The Committee felt that hillside conditions created by the project's design could be addressed with a south elevation revision, and by planting mature landscaping around the building to soften it's appearance. The Committee also felt that the 32-foot S-inch height created by the projects "three-story" design would not be a problem if the height increase is approved with a Minor Exception. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS . 7:50 p.m. Brent Le Count December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-72 - FRITO LAY - A request to construct a 25,242 square foot office addition at the existing Frito Lay Facility on 37 acres of land in Subarea 5 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 9535 Archibald Avenue - APN: 210-071-28. Design Parameters: The Frito Lay site is developed with rather functional looking buildings and various tanks and loading facilities. The proposed addition would close off the northern most driveway entrance on Archibald Avenue and replace it with landscaping. Much of the site is surrounded by a high architectural screen wall so the industrial aspect of the facility is not visually prominent from Archibald Avenue or Fourth Street. The office area at the northwest corner of the site however is exposed and visually prominent from Archibald Avenue. The building incorporates two primary building materials along with glazing and wall reveals. The entries to the building are located on the south and north elevations with minimal visual presence relative to Archibald Avenue. The office addition is proposed to be one story. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The proposed addition is a significant opportunity to create a high quality image for Frito Lay. • The building design lacks visual interest and wall articulation. W hile this may be acceptable for the other parts of the building that are behind the architectural screen wall, the office expansion is visible from Archibald Avenue. Therefore, provide substantially more glazing and architectural features commensurate with the office function of the building. The entry portion on the south elevation with horizontal and vertical change of plane, curved feature over entry doors, and glazing represents the minimum acceptable level of articulation forthe remainder of the expansion. 2. Provide enhanced entry statement by either relocating entrances to more visible locations relative to Archibald Avenue or through the use of architectural focal features such as a towers, domes, massing, color, trellises, etc. and landscaping. 3. The applicant is proposing painted concrete tilt-up and a band of texcote (looks like stucco). Staff does not believe this meets the intent of Industrial Area Specific Plan requirement for two primary exterior building materials. From public view along Archibald Avenue, the texcote finish may not be distinguishable from the painted concrete walls. Secondarv Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. All roof drain features shall be located behind the parapet and inside the building walls. 2. Provide a minimum 2-foot deep parapet return wherever vertical change of plane occurs to ensure a quality look and avoid a fin like appearance. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be • incorporated into the project design without discussion: All roof and ground mounted equipment shall be completely screened from all off-site views. Parapets shall be designed to screen roof equipment rather than relying on roof screens. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-72 - FRITO LAY December 19, 2000 • Page 2 2. A minimum of one tree per 30 linear feet of building wall plus one tree per 30 linear feet of property line plus one tree per 3 parking spaces shall be provide. 3. Provide shade, tables, and chairs in outdoor employee eating area. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised in light of the above comments and brought back for further review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The applicant did not present revised renderings to address the design issues identified in the staff report. Further, the architect indicated that the colored renderings, colored elevations, and building materials sample board were inconsistent and were incorrect. The applicant stated that there was significant Corporate level resistance to any design changes, claiming that any change will cost too much money and exceed the project budget. The Committee explained the City's goals to create a high quality community and the importance of their project at a major City gateway and along a Special Boulevard. The Committee indicated that the proposed design was not acceptable and offered several examples of recently completed projects, which inspire creative solutions. The • Committee informed the applicant that if they chose, the project could proceed to the Planning Commission without a recommendation for approval from the Committee. The applicant said they wish instead to resolve the design issues with the Committee. The Committee requested that the project be revised in light of staff's comments and be brought back for further review. The Committee recommended that the applicant restudy the architectural design to provide a higher quality appearance, particularly through articulation and materials, and to avoid large expanses of blank walls. This may include use of additional glazing (or reorientation of the glazing without an increase of the total glazed area), use of eyebrows and other decorative features to accentuate windows, insetting windows to provide a sense of depth, decorative cornices, creative use of colors, etc. The Committee recommended that the applicant visit and study several different examples of quality architecture: 1)the Catellus/GATX buildings on Milliken Avenue, south of Foothill, 2) CCWD administrative headquarters, and 3) new office buildings directly across the street from Frito Lay (at the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street). The Committee made it clear that they are not necessarily requesting that the design incorporate different materials or more expensive materials than are proposed but that the materials be assembled in a more architecturally integrated fashion. Furthermore, it is not necessary to change the interior floor plan or relocate the building entry points. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:20 p.m. Brent Le Count December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-74- CENTEX-A request to construct six single family homes within Tract 12659 on 3.6 acres of land in the Very-Low Residential District (0 to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue south of Wilson Avenue - APN: 255-511-01 through 06. Background: The six lots represent build out Tract 12659, which was originally approved by the Planning Commission on November 13, 1985. On July 9, 1997, the Commission approved Development Review 97-10 for homes within the main portion of the tract to the west of the subject lots. These homes have been constructed. Design Parameters: The six lots have been rough graded and frontage improvements including curb and gutter, Class I Bike Path, and driveway approaches have been installed. Due to the location and elevation of the existing driveway approaches, portions of on-site driveways will be as steep as 12 percent. Typically, single-family homes are allowed to have maximum driveway grades of 5 percent. In this case; however, there are large driveway areas that are relatively flat to allow for safe and convenient parking of vehicles so absolute compliance with the 5 percent policy isn't necessary. There is an existing private horse trail along the west edge of the lots, and a public horse trail and Bike Path along the north boundary of tract (within Metropolitan Water District right- of-way). There are two home plans proposed, each with a reversed footprint. Plan I (3,717 square feet) is one-story and has a ranch, bungalow, and traditional style, and the Plan II home (4,710 square feet) is two-story and has a ranch and bungalow style. The garages are placed well behind the front of the homes. The home design incorporates the use of traditional materials and • building forms consistent with the Etiwanda Area and with the existing homes to the west. The fronts of the homes are very tastefully designed and will enhance the Etiwanda Avenue street scene. The sides and rears of the homes however receive far less articulation, use of special materials, and visual interest than the fronts. The issue of 360-degree architecture is particularly crucial for this project, as all sides of the homes will have visual prominence due to the size, grade, and location of the lots. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Upgrade the side and rear elevations of the homes to provide further 360-degree architectural quality. This can be accomplished by adding features from the front of the homes including divided light windows, shutters, pot shelves, stone veneer, trim lines, dormer and bay windows (including metal roofs). Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Retaining walls located in front yard areas shall be limited to 3 feet in exposed height. All other retaining walls not visible from the street shall be limited to 4 feet in height. In all cases the retaining walls shall be constructed of gray split face block to match the existing walls within the remainder of Tract 12659. • 2. All wood and other siding/veneer materials shall wrap outside corners and terminate only at interior corners or other logical stopping point (e.g. chimney). 3. Provide side yard fencing and return fencing between homes. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-74 - CENTEX December 19, 2000 • Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. All ground-mounted equipment, including air conditioners and Edison boxes, shall be fully screened from off-site views. This may require the construction of low walls as no property line fencing is proposed. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee recommended approval subject to staff's comments. The applicant agreed to the design revisions. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:40 p.m. Brent Le Count December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-64-CCW D -A requestto construct a 32,200 square foot warehouse building and a 9,999 square foot vehicle maintenance building on 5 acres of land in Subarea 17 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 10440 Ashford Street - APN: 1077-401-01, 11, 12, and 13. Background: On January 25, 1995, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 94-39 with an associated Master Plan for the development of Cucamonga County Water District headquarters consisting of administrative offices, a maintenance warehouse, vehicle maintenance, and a fueling station. The individual buildings require Design Review approval. The administrative offices were approved in July of 1996 and have been built. Design Parameters: The current proposal is for the warehouse and vehicle maintenance buildings and includes a pipe storage area at the west end. The 5-acre site is vacant but the frontage is improved with private street, curb, and gutter. The site is located west of the existing administrative office site and will share the eastern driveway entrance with the office. There is a flood control basin to the north, existing industrial buildings and the Cucamonga County Water District administrative offices parking lot to the south and vacant land to the west between the site and Center Avenue. The site sits approximately 10 feet below the level of the southern rim of the flood control basin to the north. There are single-family homes to the west across Center Avenue and to the north across Church Street from which the facility will have some visibility. The Conditional Use Permit/Master Plan requires an 8-foot high screen wall surrounding the perimeter of the site to provide screening. The proposed project has a low, curving, lineardesign and the overall building shapes, use of colors • and materials and water theme consistent with that established by the existing administrative offices building. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The project is tastefully designed to compliment the existing improvements. There are no major issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide specimen size (24-inch to 36-inch box size) trees at the driveway entrance points to provide enhanced entry statement. 2. Provide a landscaped planter along the south side of the east-west trending parking strip near the center of the site to satisfy City standard of 1 tree per 3 parking stalls which is intended to shade 50 percent of the pavement surface. 3. The angled retaining walls along the south side of the building shall be of a material that matches or is complimentary to the building materials, such as split face block, but not precision block. • 4. Provide decorative paving for the western driveway to match that of the existing facility to the east. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-64 - CCWD December 19, 2000 • Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. All roof and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from off-site views. 2. Materials stored within the pipe storage area at the west end of the site shall be stacked no higher than the height of the surrounding screen walls. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee recommended approval subject to staff's comments and the following additional comment: Steel is an acceptable material for the angled retaining walls along the south side of the building. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • DECEMBER 19, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad uller Secretary C, J C~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY DECEMBER 19. 2000 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman John Mannerino The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public ~~ • testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-17 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV AND BOAT STORAGE - A request to construct a Recreational Vehicle and Boat storage facility on a 3.7 acre site in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located in the Southern California Edison power line easement adjacent and west of the Day Creek Channel - APN: 229-021-47. 7:10 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-63-HAY- A request to develop a 32,300 square foot industrial building on 2 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the west side of Utica Avenue just north of Jersey Boulevard -APN: 209-491-19. 7:30 p.m. (Warren) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-69 -ROBERT K. LAIRD - A request to construct a 6,348 square foot single family home on .71 acres of land within Tract 11626 in the Very Low Residential District, located at 8923 Laramie Drive -APN: 1061-801-06. 7:50 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-72-FRITO LAY - A request to construct a 25,242 square foot office addition at the existing Frito Lay Facility on 37 acres of land in Subarea 5 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area ,~ Specific Plan located at 9535 Archibald Avenue -APN: 210-071-28. • DRC AGENDA December 19, 2000 Page 2 8:20 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-74 - CENTEX - A request to construct six single family homes within Tract 12659 on 3.6 acres of land in the Very-Low Residential District (0 to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue south of Wilson Avenue -APN: 255-511-01 through 06. 8:40 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-64-CCWD- Arequest to construct a 32,200 square foot warehouse building and a 9,999 square foot vehicle maintenance building on 5 acres of land in Subarea 17 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 10440 Ashford Street -APN: 1077-401-01, 11, 12, and 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. • ADJOURNMENT 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 14, 2000, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic C nter Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Douglas Fenn December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-17 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV AND BOAT STORAGE -A requestto construct a Recreational Vehicle and Boat storage facility on a 3.7 acre site in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Specific Plan, located in the Southern California Edison power line easement adjacent and west of the Day Creek Channel - APN: 229-021-47. Design Parameters: The vacant site is located in the Southern California Edison easement adjacent to the Day Creek Channel north of Arrow Route. It is currently used as a container plant nursery. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 percent. No structures are on the site and along the east property line is a Eucalyptus windrow. The site is south and adjacent to the future Jack Benny Drive. To the immediate west of the site is Stadium Self-Storage located on Arrow Route. Immediately south of the site is Arrow Route. Across Arrow Route is the Watson I-15 Business Center. Bordering the east side of the property is Day Creek Channel and the I-15 Freeway. The project will include approximately 200 on-site spaces of enclosed, covered and open storage. The proposed buildings include a 1,034 square foot office building and three recreational vehicle and boat storage buildings totaling 46,122 square feet, and approximately 29,964 square feet will be provided for out door recreational vehicle and boat storage. (No storage will be permitted or is designed under the 81-foot wide existing electrical easement) The architectural style of the project is a Spanish style with tower accent elements and recesses to • create variety to the building facade. These tower element are also on the north side of the side buildings that will front the future Jack Benny Drive. The buildings incorporate two different building materials such as: stucco finish, and split-face block. The buildings (as seen from the existing ands future public right-of-ways) are well articulated with vertical and horizontal changes and recesses to the building planes. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: There are no major issues because the applicants has addresses design and architectural issues prior to full submittal. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Provide additional berming along Arrow Route. 2. Access gates shall be opaque. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval subject to the above modifications . Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: • Staff Planner:Douglas Fenn DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Emily Wimer December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-63 -HAY - A request to develop a 32,300 square foot industrial building on 2 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the west side of Utica Avenue just north of Jersey Boulevard - APN: 209-491-19. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant and slopes less than 2 percent. The site is surrounded to the north by three multi-tenant concrete tilt-up buildings. The site is surrounded to the east by several multi-tenant light industrial buildings. A vacant field exists to the west with one vacant concrete tilt-up industrial building. The site has street frontage along Utica Avenue with two proposed drive approaches. Truck loading is proposed on the south side away from the street frontage. The building shape is designed to screen the trailer parking and enhances the southeast building entryway. No trees exist, however shrubs and debris exist along the west side. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Incorporate the blue reflective glazing into the north and south elevations. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide landscape berms in front landscape areas to provide visual interest . Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. No exterior downspouts shall be visible from the street. Exterior downspouts are only allowed in the loading area. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Warren Morelion December 19, 2000 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-69 -ROBERT K. LAIRD - A request to construct a 6,348 square foot single family home on .71 acres of land within Tract 11626 in the Very Low Residential District, located at 8923 Laramie Drive - APN: 1061-801-06. Background and Design Parameters: The site is Lot 13 of Tract 11626, which is an 82-lot subdivision that was approved in 1983. To date, there are approximately 30 vacant lots left within the Tract, including 6 that are being constructed at this time. The lot is located on the south side of Laramie Drive and slopes southerly (front to back) at approximately 11 percent. A survey of existing houses within the Tract has shown that there are two two-story homes with the same architectural style proposed. The homes used terraced walls, contour grading, and vegetation to address the hillside conditions and soften their appearances. The applicant is proposing to construct a single family home that will step southerly with the lot's natural grade, resulting in athree-story design. The top two floors of the home front Laramie Drive and will be visible from the street. The bottom level is only expected to be visible from adjacent properties to the sides and rear of the property. A detached garage will beone-story and located in the southwest corner of the lot. The construction of the project will require a vertical cuUfill of more than 5 feet and a combined cut and fill of 2,298 cubic yards of dirt. Because the cuUfill exceeds 5 feet in height and 1,500 cubic yards, this project requires Design Review Committee review and recommendation and Planning Commission action, according to the Hillside Development Regulations. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations. • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maor Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Grading: The primary issue is whether the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations. The purpose of the Hillside Development Standards is to minimize grading and building mass. A survey of existing homes in Tract 11626 showed that there are twotwo-story homes with the same architectural style as the proposed home. Significantly, several of the homes within this tract were used as examples of what the city did not want to allow in hillside areas. In particular, massive homes with tall, blank walls. It appears that one home has one-story above the first level and the other has two. Each home has used a combination of terraced walls, contour grading, and vegetation to address the hillside conditions. There are a number of design techniques outlined in the Hillside Development Standards, which would address the issue. For example, the applicant could reduce the size of the proposed home to two stories, which would reduce the amount of grading caused by an additional floor at the rear of the home. To further reduce the grading, the applicant could reduce the size of the detached garage, or relocate it. The applicant could also reduce grading by reducing the length/size of the driveway servicing the detached garage. 2. Building Height: In addition to minimizing grading and building mass, the Hillside Development Regulations requires that single-family homes be limited to 30 feet in height, 16 feet for structures in rear property setbacks. To reduce the project's height from 32 feet • 8 inches to a maximum of 30 feet, the applicant could reduce the size of the home to two stories or redesign it to fit the height requirement. The detached garage in the rear property could also be reduced from approximately 17 feet to a maximum height of 16 feet by being redesigned. The applicant is in the process of filing a Minor Exception that would allow up to a 10 percent increase in height for each structure. This would allow the project, as proposed, to meet all height requirements. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-69 -ROBERT K. LAIRD • December 19, 2000 Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Provide mature landscaping around three story areas of home to reduce building height and mass. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that with the secondary issue addressed the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations. Addressing the building height will still require approval of a Minor Exception prior to issuance of building permits. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Warren Morelion • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:50 p.m. Brent Le Count December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-72 - FRITO LAY - A request to construct a 25,242 square foot office addition at the existing Frito Lay Facility on 37 acres of land in Subarea 5 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 9535 Archibald Avenue - APN: 210-071-28. Design Parameters: The Frito Lay site is developed with rather functional looking buildings and various tanks and loading facilities. The proposed addition would close off the northern most driveway entrance on Archibald Avenue and replace it with landscaping. Much of the site is surrounded by a high architectural screen wall so the industrial aspect of the facility is not visually prominent from Archibald Avenue or Fourth Street. The office area at the northwest corner of the site however is exposed and visually prominent from Archibald Avenue. The building incorporates two primary building materials along with glazing and wall reveals. The entries to the building are located on the south and north elevations with minimal visual presence relative to Archibald Avenue. The office addition is proposed to be one story. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project 1. The proposed addition is a significant opportunity to create a high quality image for Frito Lay. • The building design lacks visual interest and wall articulation. W hile this may be acceptable for the other parts of the building that are behind the architectural screen wall, the office expansion is visible from Archibald Avenue. Therefore, provide substantially more glazing and architectural features commensurate with the office function of the building. The entry portion on the south elevation with horizontal and vertical change of plane, curved feature over entry doors, and glazing represents the minimum acceptable level of articulation forthe remainder of the expansion. Provide enhanced entry statement by either relocating entrances to more visible locations relative to Archibald Avenue or through the use of architectural focal features such as a towers, domes, massing, color, trellises, etc. and landscaping. The applicant is proposing painted concrete tilt-up and a band of texcote (looks like stucco). Staff does not believe this meets the intent of Industrial Area Specific Plan requirement for two primary exterior building materials. From public view along Archibald Avenue, the texcote finish may not be distinguishable from the painted concrete walls. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: All roof drain features shall be located behind the parapet and inside the building walls. 2. Provide a minimum 2-foot deep parapet return wherever vertical change of plane occurs to ensure a quality look and avoid a fin like appearance. • Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All roof and ground mounted equipment shall be completely screened from all off-site views. Parapets shall be designed to screen roof equipment rather than relying on roof screens. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-72 - FRITO LAY • December 19, 2000 Page 2 2. A minimum of one tree per 30 linear feet of building wall plus one tree per 30 linear feet of property line plus one tree per 3 parking spaces shall be provide. 3. Provide shade, tables, and chairs in outdoor employee eating area. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised in light of the above comments and brought back for further review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:20 p.m. Brent Le Count December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-74-CENTEX-A request to construct six single family homes within Tract 12659 on 3.6 acres of land in the Very-Low Residential District (0 to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue south of Wilson Avenue - APN: 255-511-01 through 06. Background: The six lots represent build out Tract 12659, which was originally approved by the Planning Commission on November 13, 1985. On July 9, 1997, the Commission approved Development Review 97-10 for homes within the main portion of the tract to the west of the subject lots. These homes have been constructed. Design Parameters: The six lots have been rough graded and frontage improvements including curb and gutter, Class I Bike Path, and driveway approaches have been installed. Due to the location and elevation of the existing driveway approaches, portions of on-site driveways will be as steep as 12 percent. Typically, single-family homes are allowed to have maximum driveway grades of 5 percent. In this case; however, there are large driveway areas that are relatively flat to allow for safe and convenient parking of vehicles so absolute compliance with the 5 percent policy isn't necessary. There is an existing private horse trail along the west edge of the lots, and a public horse trail and Bike Path along the north boundary of tract (within Metropolitan Water District right- of-way). There are two home plans proposed, each with a reversed footprint. Plan I (3,717 square feet) is one-story and has a ranch, bungalow, and traditional style, and the Plan II home (4,710 square feet) is two-story and has a ranch and bungalow style. The garages are placed well behind the front of the homes. The home design incorporates the use of traditional materials and • building forms consistent with the Etiwanda Area and with the existing homes to the west. The fronts of the homes are very tastefully designed and will enhance the Etiwanda Avenue street scene. The sides and rears of the homes however receive far less articulation, use of special materials, and visual interest than the fronts. The issue of 360-degree architecture is particularly crucial for this project, as all sides of the homes will have visual prominence due to the size, grade, and location of the lots. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Upgrade the side and rear elevations of the homes to provide further 360-degree architectural quality. This can be accomplished by adding features from the front of the homes including divided light windows, shutters, pot shelves, stone veneer, trim lines, dormer and bay windows (including metal roofs). Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Retaining walls located in front yard areas shall be limited to 3 feet in exposed height. All other retaining walls not visible from the street shall be limited to 4 feet in height. In all cases the retaining walls shall be constructed of gray split face block to match the existing walls within the remainder of Tract 12659. • 2. All wood and other siding/veneer materials shall wrap outside corners and terminate only at interior corners or other logical stopping point (e.g. chimney). 3. Provide side yard fencing and return fencing between homes. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-74 - CENTEX • December 19, 2000 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All ground-mounted equipment, including air conditioners and Edison boxes, shall be fully screened from off-site views. This may require the construction of low walls as no property line fencing is proposed. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:40 p.m. Brent Le Count December 19, 2000 ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-64-CCWD-A requestto construct a 32,200 square foot warehouse building and a 9,999 square foot vehicle maintenance building on 5 acres of land in Subarea 17 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at 10440 Ashford Street - APN: 1077-401-01, 11, 12, and 13. Background: On January 25, 1995, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 94-39 with an associated Master Plan for the development of Cucamonga County Water District headquarters consisting of administrative offices, a maintenance warehouse, vehicle maintenance, and a fueling station. The individual buildings require Design Review approval. The administrative offices were approved in July of 1996 and have been built. Design Parameters: The current proposal is for the warehouse and vehicle maintenance buildings and includes a pipe storage area at the west end. The 5-acre site is vacant but the frontage is improved with private street, curb, and gutter. The site is located west of the existing administrative office site and will share the eastern driveway entrance with the office. There is a flood control basin to the north, existing industrial buildings and the Cucamonga County Water District administrative offices parking lot to the south and vacant land to the west between the site and Center Avenue. The site sits approximately 10 feet below the level of the southern rim of the flood control basin to the north. There are single-family homes to the west across Center Avenue and to the north across Church Street from which the facility will have some visibility. The Conditional Use PermiUMaster Plan requires an 8-foot high screen wall surrounding the perimeter of the site to provide screening. The proposed project has a low, curving, linear design and the overall building shapes, use of colors • and materials and water theme consistent with that established by the existing administrative offices building. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The project is tastefully designed to compliment the existing improvements. There are no major issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide specimen size (24-inch to 36-inch box size) trees at the driveway entrance points to provide enhanced entry statement. 2. Provide a landscaped planter along the south side of the east-west trending parking strip near the center of the site to satisfy City standard of 1 tree per 3 parking stalls which is intended to shade 50 percent of the pavement surface. 3. The angled retaining walls along the south side of the building shall be of a material that matches or is complimentary to the building materials, such as split face block, but not precision block. • 4. Provide decorative paving for the western driveway to match that of the existing facility to the east. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-64 - CCW D • December 19, 2000 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All roof and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from off-site views. 2. Materials stored within the pipe storage area at the west end of the site shall be stacked no higher than the height of the surrounding screen walls. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING REVISED AGENDA ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2000 5:00 P.M. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Committee Members: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA John Mannerino Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Larry McNiel Dan Coleman Rich Macias The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 5:00 p.m. (Warren) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-70 -CALIFORNIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER -The development of a 83,823 square foot new entry and mezzanine on an existing 424,968 square foot building on 32 acres of land in Subarea 18 of the Industrial Area Specific `• Plan, located at 10901 6th Street -APN: 210-082-50. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 5:10 p.m. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15492-KAUFMAN& BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. - A proposed subdivision of 33.3 acres of land into 172 lots for single-family homes and 4 lettered lots for trail and landscaping purposes, in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Terra Vista Parkway -APN: 227-151-22. 5:30 p.m (Rudy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-43 - C.R.H.O. -The development of afive-story office building totaling 74,697 square feet on approximately 2 acres of land in Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 209-491-01. 6:00 p.m. (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16147 - LENNAR HOMES - A request to subdivide 47.9 acres of land into 70 lots for the purpose of • single family home construction in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units ` per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the southwest corner of Etiwanda and Summit Avenues -APN: 225-171-05, 12, 13, 20, 22, and 25. ,• • DRC AGENDA December 5, 2000 Page 2 7:00 p.m. (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16113 -SAKE ENGINEERING - A request to subdivide 17.2 acres of land into 231ots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Estate Residential District (.1-1 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of East Avenue, 300 feet south of Wilson Avenue -APN: 225-122-06, 49, and 50. 7:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16114 -SAKE ENGINEERING - A request to subdivide 15 acres of land into 21 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Estate Residential District (.1-1 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the east side of East Avenue, north of 23rd Street -APN: 225-131-16. 7:30 p.m (Kirt) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-33 - HIX HOMES - A request to construct an 86 unit, four building, single-story, 43,618 square foot elderly care facility on 2.91 acres in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street, between Amethyst Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 201-474-04, 05 and 06. 8:00 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-13 MODIFICATION - MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 135 unit, three-story senior assisted living facility to have 143 units in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-421-10 and 33. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-03. 8:30 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-47 (TRACT NO. 10035) - CONCORDIA HOMES -The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill Country Club Drive-APN: 207-641- 01 through 10, 207-631-01 through 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT n U CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS 5:00 p.m. Warren Morelion December 5, 2000 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-70-CALIFORNIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER-The developmentofa 83,823 square foot new entry and mezzanine on an existing 424,968 square foot building on 32 acres of land in Subarea 18 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 10901 6th Street - APN: 210-082-50. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: John Mannerino, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Warren Morelion The Committee reviewed and approved the project. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 5:10 p.m. Debra Meier December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15492 - KAUFMAN & BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. - A proposed subdivision of 33.3 acres of land into 172 lots for single-family homes and 4 lettered lots for trail and landscaping purposes, in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-22. Design Parameters: The project is subject to the Terra Vista Community Plan regulations, which designates a greenway trail connection north-to-south through the middle of the block. Tentative Tract 15492 is located south of Central Park Plaza (Ralphs) and a vacant parcel zoned Medium- High. To the east are single-family neighborhoods and Terra Vista Elementary School. To the south, along Mountain View Drive, issingle-family residential (Low-Medium), a vacant parcel zoned Medium-High, and multi-family residential (Medium); and lying west of Milliken Avenue is existing attached residential dwellings (Law-Medium) and single-family residential (Low-Medium). The three sides of the site perimeter are bound by improved streets including curbs and gutters. The site slopes gently from north to south at approximately 2 percent gradient. A steep-sided gully exists in the eastern third of the site with average depth of 4 feet. Atone time, run-off from north of Base Line Road concentrated at this gully; however, construction and associated drainage improvements in the area north of Base Line Road has eliminated this concentration. The existing vegetation on the site has been regularly mowed; hence, the site is sparsely covered with scrub vegetation and grasses; no trees are present on the site. • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Widen greenway trail beyond the minimum of 15-feet in width. Other 15-foot greenwaytrails in Terra Vista have not been successful because they are too narrow. It is difficult to maneuver the pathway to provide landscaping along both sides of the trail, which provides a pleasant walking experience along the trail route. The 15-foot minimum trail width is intended for short distances. The creation of the long narrow corridor was not the intent of the Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends applicant subject to revisions to the greenway trail. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: John Mannerino, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Debra Meier The Committee recommended approval subject to widening the greenway trail to an average of 20 feet wide. u DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 5:30 p.m. Rudy Zeledon December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-43 - C.R.H.O. -The development of alive-story office building totaling 74,697 square feet on approximately 2 acres of land in Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 209-491-01. Background: The Planning Commission originally approved this proposed project on June 22, 1988. The project site was graded; however, due to the severe impact of the recession in the early 1990s, the project was halted and the application later expired. The applicant has re-submitted the project, which is identical to the previously approved project. Design Parameters: The two-acre site is part of an approximately 28-acre Master Plan, which encompasses land from Arrow Route to Jersey Boulevard and Haven Avenue to Utica Avenue. The site is surrounded to the north by a commercial shopping center, to the east by vacant land, to the west (across Haven Avenue) by vacant land and to the south by an office building. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 1.5 percent. The individual lot is currently vacant with sparse native grass, weeds and one tree present. There is a large indentation in the ground at the northwest portion, due to the previous grading on the site for underground parking. The street frontages along both Haven Avenue and Arrow Route are improved with curb and gutter and no sidewalks. Access to the site will be through existing drive approaches on Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. The project will consist of a five-story office building totaling 74,697 square foot. The building is • configured and oriented to face the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. The front area of the building will feature a plaza area to promote and provide convenient pedestrian movement from Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. Parking and circulation areas will be along the rear of the building away from street frontage. In addition, underground parking is being proposed to address parking requiremerits due to the high intensity of office use. The architecture design of the building is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Haven Avenue Overlay District. The front and rear of the building are well articulated with arched entrances that feature the use of gray granite file and spandrel glass at the building plane. The first and second floors of the building (along the east and west elevations) will consist of a gray granite file with black granite file wainscoting around base of the entire building. The exterior material for 3rd, 4th and 5th floors will consist of aluminum and spandrel glass panels. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: As mentioned above, this project was previously approved Planning Commission on June 22, 1988 and this re-submitted application is identical to the previously approved project. Below is a list of conditions of approval placed upon the project by the Design Review Committee on June 2, 1988, which staff feels should be applied and discussed at this meeting: Underground parking level -Staff is concerned with the locations of the ingress and egress and the emergency exits, as they are so close to each other, which could create traffic conflicts during emergency. Therefore, the ingress/egress to the underground parking facility should be expanded to three lanes (minimum 40 feet wide). • 2. Landscaped planter (a minimum 5-foot inside dimension) areas should be provided within the above ground parking lot at the ends of the parking rows. DRC COMMENTS CUP 00-43 - C.R.H.O. December 5, 2000 • Page 2 3. Canopy trees should be provided within the deck parking area and plaza areas. 4. All trees for the project should be box-sized specimens to accommodate the building mass. 5. Public art shall be provided at the northwest corner of the building (plaza area) and subject to City Planner review and approval. Trash enclosure should be re-located from its proposed location to an area that provides for better trash bin access and trash truck maneuvering. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to revisions being addressed with staff, prior to Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: John Mannerino, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to stafFs comments with the following changes: . 1. The proposed location of the trash enclosure is acceptable and does not have to be relocated. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 6:00 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16147 - LENNAR HOMES - A request to subdivide 47.9 acres of land into 70 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the southwest corner of Etiwanda and Summit Avenues-APN: 225-171- 05, 12, 13, 20, 22, and 25. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant and gradually slopes from north to south at approximately 6 percent. There is an existing home, shown as Not-A-Part, in the middle of the project's frontage along Etiwanda Avenue. The land to the north is primarily vacant with a few scattered homes. The site is surrounded by single-family homes to the east and west (under construction). There is a 300-foot wide strip of land separating this project from the future 210 Foothill Freeway to the south. A Community Trail is required along Summit Avenue within the parkway, and a Class I Bike Path is required within parkway along Etiwanda Avenue. Local feeder trails are required for access to the rear of each lot. Although no homes are proposed at this time, the lots are designed for homes to face Etiwanda with only two lots to allow driveway access on Etiwanda Avenue. The project is subject to the Very Low Residential standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average lot size of 25,000 square feet (25,207 square feet average proposed). The project site is also located within the Equestrian Overlay District and Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District. A Conditional Use Permit is required for all proposed developments within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District. The site contains several large Eucalyptus trees, which appear to be remnant windrows. The Etiwanda Specific Plan requires windrows along Etiwanda Avenue and Summit Avenue to be preserved and allows others to be removed subject to replacement. An Arborist Studyforthe trees indicates that many are marginally worthy of preservation and about two-thirds are not worthy of preservation. The project proposes to remove all or some of the trees and replace with new windrow planting consistent with Etiwanda Specific Plan requirements. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: Staff feels there are no major design issues. The applicant has diligently worked with staff to address major concerns regarding Etiwanda Avenue character, lot layout and access points. The attached Concept Plan shows how homes could be plotted with their front facing Etiwanda Avenue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Trails-There are several staff concerns regarding trail locations that will be reviewed by the Trails Advisory Committee. Policy Issues: The following item is a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: • 1. Show access ramps on the Grading Plan from private equestrian easements to the corrals per Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226. Maximum slope gradient of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet. DRC COMMENTS TT 16147 - LENNAR HOMES December 5, 2000 . Page 2 2. Clearly delineate on the Grading Plan the 24-foot x 24-foot corral area, and a 70-foot radius there from, for each lot per Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226. 3. Existing Eucalyptus windrows along Etiwanda Avenue and Summit Avenue shall be preserved or replaced per Etiwanda Specific Plan Section 5.41.200. This allows removal of individual diseased or damaged trees so long as they are replaced with 15-gallon minimum Spotted Gum Eucalyptus trees. All other existing on-site Eucalyptus windrows shall be replaced with 5-gallon Spotted Gum Eucalyptus trees planted 8 feet on center in accordance with Etiwanda Specific Plan Sections 5.41.400 and 500. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Member Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval subject to working with trails issues and details with staff. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16113-SAKE ENGINEERING-A request to subdivide 17.2 acres of land into 23 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Estate Residential District (.1-1 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of East Avenue, 300 feet south of Wilson Avenue - APN: 225-122- 06, 49, and 50. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant and gradually slopes from north to south at approximately 5-6 percent. Along the northerly property line is an 85-foot wide Metropolitan Water District right-of-way. To the south is existing single-family residence. East of the project area is East Avenue, and to the west is vacant land and Metropolitan Water District property. A 20-foot public Community Trail is required along the west project boundary, and 15-foot private local feeder trail easements are required for access to the rear of each lot. No homes are proposed at this time. The project is subject to the Very Low Residential standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average lot size of 25,000 square feet. The site contains no heritage trees or Eucalyptus windrows. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be the focus of the Committee's discussion regarding this project: • 1. Restudy lot layout and corral locations. The majority of lots may be diffcult or impossible to build homes on because house footprint would violate Development Code requirement of a 70-foot setback from corral areas. This includes Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 21 (see attached). Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 2. Relocate corral area on Lot 21 from within the slope to a flat area. Policy Issues: The following item is a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226 requires access ramps from the trail easements to the corral areas. Maximum slope gradient of 5:1 and a minimum 10-foot width. No ramps are shown. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval subject to working with trails issues and details with staff. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16114-SAKE ENGINEERING-A request to subdivide 15 acres of land into 21 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Estate Residential District (.1-1 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the east side of East Avenue, north of 23rd Street - APN: 225-131-16. Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant and gradually slopes from north to south at approximately 5-6 percent. Along the north and east property lines is vacanUundeveloped land. To the south is Park. West of the project area is East Avenue. A 20-foot public Community Trail is required along the east project boundary, and 15-foot private local feeder trail easements are required for access to the rear of each lot. No homes are proposed at this time. The project is subject to the Very Low Residential standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average lot size of 25,000 square feet. The site contains no heritage trees or Eucalyptus windrows. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be the focus of the Committee's discussion regarding this project: 1. Study lot layout and corral locations. Some lots may be difficult or impossible to build homes . on because house footprint would violate Development Code requirement of a 70-foot setback from corral areas. This includes Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, and 10 (see attached). The developer is proposing an Alternate Lot Configuration at the north end of "B" Street as shown on Grading Plan. Staff does not support this concept because it does not provide secondary access for this tract or for future residential development to the north. Policy Issues: The following item is a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226 requires access ramps from the trail easements to the corral areas. Maximum slope gradient of 5:1 and a minimum 10-foot width. No ramps are shown. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval subject to working the trails issues and details with staff. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-33 - HIX HOMES - A request to construct an 86 unit, four building, single-story, 43,618 square foot elderly care facility on 2.91 acres in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street, between Amethyst Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 201-474-04, 05 and 06. Design Parameters: The site area is generally flat with a slight slope from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. The site is currently vacant with native trees and grasses present. Four mature Palm trees exist on the property and are designated to be relocated on-site and incorporated into the Landscape Plan. To the north of the property is a senior apartment complex, and to the south (across 19th Street) are single-family residences. East of the property is a proposed daycare center, and to the west is an existing town home development. There are presently structures located on the two westerly parcels consisting of one detached garaged and two single-family residences, built in 1953. The identified structures are proposed to be demolished. The project will be developed in two phases, on two equal lots. Phase II will be a mirrored image of Phase I, with a driveway and parking area centered between the two phases. Each phase will include two single-story buildings of 21,809 square feet. The facility is designed for elderly individuals, most of which are 80 years old. The facility is not an apartment or independent living facility. The facility will provide the residents with full assistance in the daily activities of living including, bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating. The facility will be licensed by the State of California for such purposes. • Project amenities in each phase will include a dining area, living room area with aviary and piano, recreation/arts and crafts area, library, laundry facilities, beauty salon/barber shop, full centralized kitchen, office space and storage area for extra furniture and equipment. An activities director will be available to plan and organize hobbies, demonstrations and off-site shopping excursions in the facility van. There is ample outdoor area for exercise, an outdoor central landscaped courtyard area, which is completely surrounded by a covered walkway. Furnished with benches and patio furniture, there are also a number of large covered areas available for out door seating, away from direct sunlight. Areas will be available in the central courtyard for residents to tend to small flower gardens, and enjoy a putting green. Residents in the facility will be ambulatory. The buildings will include a stucco finish with "EI Dorado" stacked stone treatment and a "shake blend" concrete file roof. The project will be surrounded with a 6-foot high slump-stone wall on the north, east, and west sides, with wrought iron and stacked stone column returns on the south (19th Street) side. The applicant has worked closely with staff to resolve many design issues associated with the project. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Articulate east and west building elevations of Buildings 1-C and 2-C respectively, to eliminate long continuous plane and flat roofline. Staff would suggest raising the proposed "sectioned" parapet above the flat roofline, and adding column treatment similar to those used on Building A. • 2. Buildings 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C should be mirrored images of Buildings 1-A, 1-B, and 1-C, including all architectural features and treatments. Project elevations should be revised accordingly. • DRC COMMENTS CUP 00-33 - HIX HOMES December 5, 2000 • Page 2 3. Continue stacked stone treatment along the base of the east elevation of Building 2-C. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Incorporate the four existing Palm trees on-site into the landscape design. Staff would suggest re-planting the Palm trees along the 19th Street frontage (bermed landscaped area) or grouped on both sides of the proposed drive approach. 2. Provide more trees and decorative landscaping throughout project to add visual interest and further reduce the impact of the long rooflines. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as recommended above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee reviewed the project and asked what brought the style of architecture to the . development. The applicant responded that he likes to develop a pedestrian friendly project and that seniors are partial to single-story structures. Commissioner McNiel asked the applicant if he had any issues with staff's comments. The applicant addressed concerns with Major Issue Item No. 1, with relation to the roof-line. The applicant revealed that the single-story building made it difficult to vary the roof-line, and that the recessed building and parapet sections provided visual relief. The Committee felt the architecture was satisfactory to the area and recommended approval of the project. C~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:00 p.m. Brent Le Count December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-13 MODIFICATION - MARRIOTTSENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 135 unit, three-story senior assisted living facilityto have 143 units in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-421-10 and 33. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-03. Background: The Planning Commission approved the subject Conditional Use Permit on September 9, 1998. The project is approved to have 135 units and 167 beds. The applicant would now like to have 143 units with 168 beds so the bed-count stays virtually the same. The applicant wishes to convert many of the two bedroom units to one bedroom to respond to market demand. The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Coleman) reviewed the project on October 31, 2000 and directed the applicant to restudy the proposed design to have at least the same level of architectural quality and detailing as the originally approved design and be brought back forfurther review. Revised Project: The applicant has revised the project to include more windows and some more window adornment. Staff believes that the proposed design matches the level of detail found in the originally approved plans. The applicant will be in attendance to justify the design changes. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee recommended approval subject to the following: The central tower feature on the north elevation shall be revised to be widerwith larger roof area to match the previously approved design. r. L DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS ~~ 8:30 p.m. Brent Le Count December 5, 2000 CONCORDIA HOMES -The Design Review 21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the Country Club Drive - APN: 207-641-01 through _VrIVICIVI RGVIGVV VV-YI X11\f'11~1 IVV. IVVJJ/- ~f building elevations and detailed site plan for 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill 10, 207-631-01 through 11. Note: No comments provided for this project. Plans to be provided at meeting. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee recommended approval subject to the following: The brick veneer on the left elevation of the Plan 3 home shall terminate near the support column by providing a furred out feature for the veneer to die into. The wood siding may be removed from the Plan 2 home at the discretion of the applicant. C~ Avoid use of wood siding on chimneys. Chimneys shall either be stuccoed or covered with stone veneer. Any slope drain devices that are visible from surrounding streets or property shall have a naturalized appearance which may include use of river rock to evoke a dry stream bed appearance and colored concrete to visually blend with surrounding landscaping. r 1 LJ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • DECEMBER 5, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .~'//~ /~ B/rad/Butler Secretary • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING REVISED AGENDA TUESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2000 5:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA • r 1 U 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Committee Members: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR John Mannerino Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Dan Coleman Rich Macias The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 5:00 p.m. (Warren) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-70 -CALIFORNIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER -The development of a 83,823 square foot new entry and mezzanine on an existing 424,968 square foot building on 32 acres of land in Subarea 18 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 10901 6th Street -APN: 210-082-50. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 5:10 p.m. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15492-KAUFMAN& BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. -A proposed subdivision of 33.3 acres of land into 172 lots for single-family homes and 4 lettered lots for trail and landscaping purposes, in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Terra Vista Parkway -APN: 227-151-22. 5:30 p.m (Rudy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-43 - C.R.H.O. -The development of afive-story office building totaling 74,697 square feet on approximately 2 acres of land in Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 209-491-01. 6:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16147 - LENNAR HOMES - A request to subdivide 47.9 acres of land into 70 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the southwest corner of Etiwanda and Summit Avenues -APN: 225-171-05, 12, 13, 20, 22, and 25. ~~ DRC AGENDA December 5, 2000 Page 2 7:00 p.m. (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16113 -SAKE ENGINEERING - A request to subdivide 17.2 acres of land into 231ots forthe purpose of single family home construction in the Estate Residential District (.1-1 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of East Avenue, 300 feet south of W ilson Avenue -APN: 225-122-06, 49, and 50. 7:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16114 -SAKE ENGINEERING - A request to subdivide 15 acres of land into 21 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Estate Residential District (.1-1 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the east side of East Avenue, north of 23rd Street -APN: 225-131-16. 7:30 p.m (Kirt) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-33 - HIX HOMES - A request to construct an 86 unit, four building, single-story, 43,618 square foot elderly care facility on 2.91 acres in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street, between Amethyst Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 201-474-04, 05 and 06. 8:00 p.m. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-13 • MODIFICATION - MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 135 unit, three-story senior assisted living facility to have 143 units in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-421-10 and 33. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-03. 8:30 p.m. (Brent) NU. 10035) -CONGORDIA HOMES-The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill Country Club Drive -APN: 207-641- 01 through 10, 207-631-01 through 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT I, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 30, 2000, at least 72 hours prior to • the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 5:00 p.m. Warren Morelion December 5, 2000 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-70 -CALIFORNIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER-The development of a 83,823 square foot new entry and mezzanine on an existing 424,968 square foot building on 32 acres of land in Subarea 18 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 10901 6th Street - APN: 210-082-50. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Warren Morelion U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 5:10 p.m. Debra Meier December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15492 - KAUFMAN & BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. - A proposed subdivision of 33.3 acres of land into 172 lots for single-family homes and 4 lettered lots for trail and landscaping purposes, in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-22. Desion Parameters: The project is subject to the Terra Vista Community Plan regulations, which designates a greenway trail connection north-to-south through the middle of the block. Tentative Tract 15492 is located south of Central Park Plaza (Ralphs) and a vacant parcel zoned Medium- High. To the east are single-family neighborhoods and Terra Vista Elementary School. To the south, along Mountain View Drive, issingle-family residential (Low-Medium), a vacant parcel zoned Medium-High, and multi-family residential (Medium); and lying west of Milliken Avenue is existing attached residential dwellings (Low-Medium) and single-family residential (Low-Medium). The three sides of the site perimeter are bound by improved streets including curbs and gutters. The site slopes gently from north to south at approximately 2 percent gradient. A steep-sided gully exists in the eastern third of the site with average depth of 4 feet. Atone time, run-off from north of Base Line Road concentrated at this gully; however, construction and associated drainage improvements in the area north of Base Line Road has eliminated this concentration. The existing vegetation on the site has been regularly mowed; hence, the site is sparsely covered with scrub vegetation and grasses; no trees are present on the site. • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Widen greenway trail beyond the minimum of 15-feet in width. Other 15-foot greenway trails in Terra Vista have not been successful because they are too narrow. It is difficult to maneuver the pathway to provide landscaping along both sides of the trail, which provides a pleasant walking experience along the trail route. The 15-foot minimum trail width is intended for short distances. The creation of the long narrow corridor was not the intent of the Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends applicant subject to revisions to the greenway trail. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Debra Meier • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 5:30 p.m. Rudy Zeledon December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-43 - C.R.H.O. -The development of alive-story office building totaling 74,697 square feet on approximately 2 acres of land in Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 209-491-01. Background: The Planning Commission originally approved this proposed project on June 22,1988. The project site was graded; however, due to the severe impact of the recession in the early 1990s, the project was halted and the application later expired. The applicant has re-submitted the project, which is identical to the previously approved project. Design Parameters: The two-acre site is part of an approximately 28-acre Master Plan, which encompasses land from Arrow Route to Jersey Boulevard and Haven Avenue to Utica Avenue. The site is surrounded to the north by a commercial shopping center, to the east by vacant land, to the west (across Haven Avenue) by vacant land and to the south by an office building. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 1.5 percent. The individual lot is currently vacant with sparse native grass, weeds and one tree present. There is a large indentation in the ground at the northwest portion, due to the previous grading on the site for underground parking. The street frontages along both Haven Avenue and Arrow Route are improved with curb and gutter and no sidewalks. Access to the site will be through existing drive approaches on Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. The project will consist of a five-story office building totaling 74,697 square foot. The building is • configured and oriented to face the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. The front area of the building will feature a plaza area to promote and provide convenient pedestrian movement from Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. Parking and circulation areas will be along the rear of the building away from street frontage. In addition, underground parking is being proposed to address parking requirements due to the high intensity of office use. The architecture design of the building is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Haven Avenue Overlay District. The front and rear of the building are well articulated with arched entrances that feature the use of gray granite file and spandrel glass at the building plane. The first and second floors of the building (along the east and west elevations) will consist of a gray granite file with black granite file wainscoting around base of the entire building. The exterior material for 3rd, 4th and 5th floors will consist of aluminum and spandrel glass panels. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: As mentioned above, this project was previously approved Planning Commission on June 22,1988 and this re-submitted application is identical to the previously approved project. Below is a list of conditions of approval placed upon the project by the Design Review Committee on June 2, 1988, which staff feels should be applied and discussed at this meeting: Underground parking level - Staff is concerned with the locations of the ingress and egress and the emergency exits, as they are so close to each other, which could create traffic conflicts during emergency. Therefore, the ingress/egress to the underground parking facility should be expanded to three lanes (minimum 40 feet wide). 2. Landscaped planter (a minimum 5-foot inside dimension) areas should be provided within the above ground parking lot at the ends of the parking rows. DRC COMMENTS CUP 00-43 - C.R.H.O. • December 5, 2000 Page 2 3. Canopy trees should be provided within the deck parking area and plaza areas. 4. All trees for the project should be box-sized specimens to accommodate the building mass. 5. Public art shall be provided at the northwest corner of the building (plaza area) and subject to City Planner review and approval. Trash enclosure should be re-located from its proposed location to an area that provides for better trash bin access and trash truck maneuvering. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to revisions being addressed with staff, prior to Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon ~J • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 6:00 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16147 - LENNAR HOMES - A request to subdivide 47.9 acres •of land into 70 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Very Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the southwest corner of Etiwanda and Summit Avenues -APN: 225-171- 05, 12, 13, 20, 22, and 25. Desion Parameters: The site is currently vacant and gradually slopes from north to south at approximately 6 percent. There is an existing home, shown as Not-A-Part, in the middle of the project's frontage along Etiwanda Avenue. The land to the north is primarily vacant with a few scattered homes. The site is surrounded by single-family homes to the east and west (under construction). There is a 300-foot wide strip of land separating this project from the future 210 Foothill Freeway to the south. A Community Trail is required along Summit Avenue within the parkway, and a Class I Bike Path is required within parkway along Etiwanda Avenue. Local feeder trails are required for access to the rear of each lot. Although no homes are proposed at this time, the lots are designed for homes to face Etiwanda with only two lots to allow driveway access on Etiwanda Avenue. The project is subject to the Very Low Residential standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average lot size of 25,000 square feet (25,207 square feet average proposed). The project site is also located within the Equestrian Overlay District and Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District. A Conditional Use Permit is required for all proposed developments within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District. • The site contains several large Eucalyptus trees, which appear to be remnant windrows. The Etiwanda Specific Plan requires windrows along Etiwanda Avenue and Summit Avenue to be preserved and allows others to be removed subject to replacement. An Arborist Study for the trees indicates that many are marginally worthy of preservation and about two-thirds are not worthy of preservation. The project proposes to remove all or some of the trees and replace with new windrow planting consistent with Etiwanda Specific Plan requirements. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: Staff feels there are no major design issues. The applicant has diligentlyworked with staff to address major concerns regarding Etiwanda Avenue character, lot layout and access points. The attached Concept Plan shows how homes could be plotted with their front facing Etiwanda Avenue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Trails-There are several staff concerns regarding trail locations thatwill be reviewed by the Trails Advisory Committee. Policv Issues: The following item is a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: . 1. Show access ramps on the Grading Plan from private equestrian easements to the corrals per Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226. Maximum slope gradient of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet. DRC COMMENTS TT 16147 - LENNAR HOMES • December 5, 2000 Page 2 2. Clearly delineate on the Grading Plan the 24-foot x 24-foot corral area, and a 70-foot radius there from, for each lot per Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226. 3. Existing Eucalyptus windrows along Etiwanda Avenue and Summit Avenue shall be preserved or replaced per Etiwanda Specific Plan Section 5.41.200. This allows removal of individual diseased or damaged trees so long as they are replaced with 15-gallon minimum Spotted Gum Eucalyptus trees. All other existing on-site Eucalyptus windrows shall be replaced with 5-gallon Spotted Gum Eucalyptus trees planted 8 feet on center in accordance with Etiwanda Specific Plan Sections 5.41.400 and 500. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project subject to the above comments. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Member Present: Staff Planner Kirt Coury • n LJ • • -~ ~~ IIII U Q U Q IIII DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16113 -SAKE ENGINEERING -A request to subdivide 17.2 acres of land into 23 lots for the purpose of single family home construction in the Very Low Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located on the west side of East Avenue, 300 feet south of Wilson Avenue - APN: 225-122-06, 49, and 50. Desion Parameters: The site is currently vacant and gradually slopes from north to south at approximately 5-6 percent. Along the northerly property line is an 85-foot wide Metropolitan Water District right-of-way. To the south is existing single-family residence. East of the project area is East Avenue, and to the west is vacant land and Metropolitan Water District property. A 20-foot public Community Trail is required along the west project boundary, and 15-foot private local feeder trail easements are required for access to the rear of each lot. No homes are proposed at this time. The project is subject to the Very Low Residential standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average lot size of 25,000 square feet. The site contains no heritage trees or Eucalyptus windrows. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be the focus of the Committee's discussion regarding • this project: 1. Restudy lot layout and corral locations. The majority of lots may be difficult or impossible to build homes on because house footprint would violate Development Code requirement of a 70-foot setback from corral areas. This includes Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 21 (see attached). Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 2. Relocate corral area on Lot 21 from within the slope to a flat area. Policv Issues: The following item is a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226 requires access ramps from the trail easements to the corral areas. Maximum slope gradient of 5:1 and a minimum 10-footwidth. No ramps are shown. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury I ~' ~ 1 __ __ ~.Jr '[r ~'A. u ~~ ~ ~. d ~ ~ZLV_r _ 'f' ti .~ -. _ _ __ _ _ _ ~, '.~~ ~" 'i ~... i ~ C.-~~ `~,. 4 ~tY.er.e4 •f_ 'ill,. ^. ~~ ~ ~. 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Design Parameters: The site is currently vacant and gradually slopes from north to south at approximately 5-6 percent. Along the north and east property lines is vacant/undeveloped land. To the south is Park. West of the project area is East Avenue. A 20-foot public Community Trail is required along the east project boundary, and 15-foot private local feeder trail easements are required for access to the rear of each lot. No homes are proposed at this time. The project is subject to the Very Low Residential standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average lot size of 25,000 square feet. The site contains no heritage trees or Eucalyptus windrows. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be the focus of the Committee's discussion regarding this project: • 1. Study lot layout and corral locations. Some lots may be difficult or impossible to build homes on because house footprint would violate Development Code requirement of a 70-foot setback from corral areas. This includes Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, and 10 (see attached). The developer is proposing an Alternate Lot Configuration at the north end of "B" Street as shown on Grading Plan. Staff does not support this concept because it does not provide secondary access for this tract or for future residential development to the north. Policv Issues: The following item is a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-226 requires access ramps from the trail easements to the corral areas. Maximum slope gradient of 5:1 and a minimum 10-foot width. No ramps are shown. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee. 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Mega ml ~ III ~i' N~I~ I, Kid ~ ~ 3 ,~ Irmo- ~, No•~ I./ 7Y24)l YN ~ ~ I ~' ~1 i . 513' t I ~ °~ ~ ~ ~ 101.69' j5 T ~ . ~-~~ 2 ~, c .~1 ~ ~ ,fASEA/ ~ - I I t ~ 1~ ~ wy, ~, ~ ~w.,~ 1 I .II~ ~V ;,~ I , ~ ,! ~,sa,. i / ,pct 1 ~ Ns~ ~,~I ; ry ~~ ~ JN$ 1 ~Y 1 ~ JYS~O I +_ ~ ~ I ., I~- _-_ __ \yry~k / .. ~~,~ ~/ ~ ~ 1.111 ~:F ~ _ 9w~ ', x ti~ ~ w, ~, I I ~,,, ,\ J SRO, I. , Nga ,~ .. ~I~ ` Yo7°~Y" ~;, ~ u> a !t'o- 1 ~m~o ~ „~ ', Jao ,~'"~~~- y. ~~ Y/ ~ I y~~O.o ~ 11 ~ I ~ N E ~I N, ~~Sr+"j'~~1 i DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury December 5, 2000 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-33 - HIX HOMES - A request to construct an 86 unit, four building, single-story, 43,618 square foot elderly care facility on 2.91 acres in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street, between Amethyst Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 201-474-04, 05 and 06. Design Parameters: The site area is generally flat with a slight slope from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. The site is currently vacant with native trees and grasses present. Four mature Palm trees exist on the property and are designated to be relocated on-site and incorporated into the Landscape Plan. To the north of the property is a senior apartment complex, and to the south (across 19th Street) are single-family residences. East of the property is a proposed daycare center, and to the west is an existing town home development. There are presently structures located on the two westerly parcels consisting of one detached garaged and two single-family residences, built in 1953. The identified structures are proposed to be demolished. The project will be developed in two phases, on two equal lots. Phase II will be a mirrored image of Phase I, with a driveway and parking area centered between the two phases. Each phase will include two single-story buildings of 21,809 square feet. The facility is designed for elderly individuals, most of which are 80 years old. The facility is not an apartment or independent living facility. The facility will provide the residents with full assistance in the daily activities of living including, bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating. The facility will be licensed by the State of California for such purposes. • Project amenities in each phase will include a dining area, living room area with aviary and piano, recreation/arts and crafts area, library, laundry facilities, beauty salon/barber shop, full centralized kitchen, office space and storage area for extra furniture and equipment. An activities directorwill be available to plan and organize hobbies, demonstrations and off-site shopping excursions in the facility van. There is ample outdoor area for exercise, an outdoor central landscaped courtyard area, which is completely surrounded by a covered walkway. Furnished with benches and patio furniture, there are also a number of large covered areas available for out door seating, away from direct sunlight. Areas will be available in the central courtyard for residents to tend to small flower gardens, and enjoy a putting green. Residents in the facility will be ambulatory. The buildings will include a stucco finish with "EI Dorado" stacked stone treatment and a "shake blend" concrete the roof. The project will be surrounded with a 6-foot high slump-stone wall on the north, east, and west sides, with wrought iron and stacked stone column returns on the south (19th Street) side. The applicant has worked closely with staff to resolve many design issues associated with the project. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Articulate east and west building elevations of Buildings 1-C and 2-C respectively, to eliminate long continuous plane and flat roofline. Staff would suggest raising the proposed "sectioned" parapet above the flat roofline, and adding column treatment similar to those used on • Building A. 2. Buildings 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C should be mirrored images of Buildings 1-A, 1-B, and 1-C, including all architectural features and treatments. Project elevations should be revised accordingly. DRC COMMENTS CUP 00-33 - HIX HOMES • December 5, 2000 Page 2 3. Continue stacked stone treatment along the base of the east elevation of Building 2-C. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Incorporate the four existing Palm trees on-site into the landscape design. Staff would suggest re-planting the Palm trees along the 19th Street frontage (bermed landscaped area) or grouped on both sides of the proposed drive approach. 2. Provide more trees and decorative landscaping throughout project to add visual interest and further reduce the impact of the long rooflines. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as recommended above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury n U • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:00 p.m. Brent Le Count December 5, 2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-13 MODIFICATION - MARRIOTTSENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permitfor the construction of a 135 unit, three-story senior assisted living facility to have 143 units in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-421-10 and 33. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-03. Background: The Planning Commission approved the subject Conditional Use Permit on September 9, 1998. The project is approved to have 135 units and 167 beds. The applicant would now like to have 143 units with 168 beds so the bed-count stays virtually the same. The applicant wishes to convert many of the two bedroom units to one bedroom to respond to market demand. The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Coleman) reviewed the project on October 31, 2000 and directed the applicant to restudy the proposed design to have at least the same level of architectural quality and detailing as the originally approved design and be brought back for further review. Revised Project: The applicant has revised the project to include more windows and some more window adornment. Staff believes that the proposed design matches the level of detail found in the originally approved plans. The applicant will be in attendance to justify the design changes. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. • Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:20 p.m. Brent Le Count October 31, 2000 - MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 135 unit, three-story senior assisted living facility to have 143 units in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-421-10 and 33. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-03. Backoround: The Planning Commission approved the subject Conditional Use Permit on September 9, 1998. The project is approved to have 135 units and 167 beds. The applicant would now like to have 143 units with 168 beds so the bed-count stays virtually the same. The applicant wishes to convert many of the two bedroom units to one bedroom to respond to market demand. Design Parameters: The project involves development of 5.4 acres of the larger 11.2-acre site. The remaining 5.8 acres was master planned with the original Conditional Use Permit for an office park and gas station. The site is surrounded by existing residential development to the north, an office park development to the east, vacant land and the Terra Vista shopping center to the south, and a flood control channel immediately to the west with a flood control basin and the northern portion of the Deer Creek shopping center further to the west across Haven Avenue. • The footprint and basic site planning for the project remain as previously approved. The southern wing of the building however has been increased from one-story as approved to three stories. The west wing connection to the skilled nursing section has been reduced from two-story to one-story. Wall articulation and window treatment have also been revised so that there is less change of plane in wall surfaces, more areas of blank stucco walls, fewer windows, and the number of window mullions has been greatly reduced. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: There are no major issues because the project has retained the important elements of the high quality architecture of the original approval. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All roof and ground mounted equipment shall be fully screened from surrounding streets and property. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. • DRC COMMENTS CUP 98-13 - MARRIOT • October 31, 2000 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee directed the applicant to restudy the proposed design to have at least the same level of architectural quality and detailing as the originally approved design and be brought back for further review. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:30 p.m. Brent Le Count December 5, 2000 CIVVIRVIV IVIGIVIML MJJCJJIVICIVI MIV L/LJCVCLVr1VIC1Vl RCVIC VY VV-YI ~IfV1l/I IVV. IVVJJ)- CONCORDIA HOMES -The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill Country Club Drive-APN: 207-641-01 through 10, 207-631-01 through 11. Note: No comments provided for this project. Plans to be provided at meeting. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • • ~' // DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS t . 7:45 p.m. Brent Le Count October 3, 2000 tNVIF1VNMtN 1 HL HJJtJJMtN I HNU UtV tLVF'MtIV I rstvltvv VV-vr 1 I nri~.l rvv. I VVOO~- CONCORDIA HOMES -The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill Country Club Drive-APN: 07-641-01 through 10, 207-631-01 through 11. Desion Parameters: The project site has steep grades ranging from approximately 8% to 32_%; hence, is subject to the Hillside Development regulations. The current Hillside Development regulations prohibit development of land in excess of 30% gradient but the sfte was subdivided prior to adoption of these regulations. All of the lots within the tract have frontage on Camino Predera to the north and all but five back onto an old railroad right of way that will eventually accommodate a trail. The project will impact views of the valley for existing homeowners on Camino Predera. The applicant has provided view-shed cross sections to show these view impacts. The project will also impact views of the site from the south because of the substantial number of trees that are to be removed and because of the visual prominence of the site. The homes on lots 1 through 5,16 and 17 will have 6 to 7-foot high sound walls along the top of the slope in their rear yard areas. The bottom three feet of these walls is proposed to be decorative masonry with the remainder constructed of glass panels to preserve views. These sound walls will provide a barrier between the future homeowner's useable rear yard area and the remaining slope area beyond which may result in property maintenance issues. Staff supports the developer's proposal that a homeowner's • association be established to maintain these slope areas. The hdmes are tastefully designed and include 3 feet of elevation difference in the foundations to accommodate the terrain. While this is not nearly enough to truly °fit° the terrain, it is the most foundation stepping the applicant is willing to provide. Three home plans are proposed, each with three to four elevation types. The homes range in size from 2,759 square feet to 3,359 square feet. The homes are all iwo story with hip style roofs to preserve views. There is less than dramatic differentiation from home to home, especially for side and rear elevations. Pre-Application Review: The project was subject to two workshops with the Planning Commission (see attached minutes). At the most recent workshop, the Commission provided the following direction: It is recognized that steep slopes and high retaining walls are necessary to accommodate the development given the steep terrain on the site. However, reduce retaining wall height as much as possible. The developer showed the Commission retaining walls as high as 15 feet at the workshop. The current plans include retaining walls as high as 22 feet. 2. Mitigate the appearance of high retaining walls by use of creative landscaping. 3. Include aone-story home plan. 4'. Preserve views for existing homeowners to the degree possible. It is acceptable to have no street trees along Camino Predera if that would help preserve views for existing homes. 5. The Commission is willing to accept a minimal (three foot) step in the home foundations so long as the overall quality of the project is commensurate with the eventual home values given the prime view location. r-. DRC COMMENTS DR 00-47 - CONCORDIA HOMES • October 3, 2000 ' Page 2 ~'• Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Grading: The grading design for the project includes two alternatives: Doff-site grading within the Pacific Electric Trail railroad corridor along the south of the site, and 2) on-site grading. The proposed off-site grading within the rail corridor appears to. respect the minimum of 70 feet needed to accommodate the trail design and future rail of the Pacific Electric Trail corridor (see Sections on Sheet 6). Under the off-site grading alternative, the retaining wall will be 6 feet high. Under the on-site grading alternative, the retaining wall will have to be up to 17 feet high. Both alternatives include substantially high retaining walls on- site up to 22 feet high. It is staff's opinion that the alternative with no off-site grading will have substantial visual impacts as it results in two very high retaining walls in close proximity to one another, visible from Foothill Boulevard. On the other hand, the developerwill have to provide a viable means for long term maintenance of the off-site slope/wall area within the rail right-of-way for the other alternative. The high retaining walls are proposed to be of a "Loefelstien" type crib wall. This is a type of wall that has a slight slope to it and has pockets that can be planted with vines or other plants. The developer used this type of wall for Tract 14207 on Beryl Avenue, south of Heritage Park. The wall is now built and landscaped and looks better than a traditional retaining wall. A Variance will be necessary to allow the high walls as the maximum 4-foot height allowed retaining wall height per the Hillside Development regulations is 4 feet. The developer had shown conceptual plans to the Planning Commission at workshops that included a slope stabilization technology referred to as "geo-grid." This has been dropped from the project as the slopes have been reduced from a 1:1 to 1.5:1 slope gradient. However, the Hillside Development regulations allow a maximum slope grade of 2:1; therefore, a Variance is required for the steeper 1.5:1 slope. Further, under the off-site grading alternative, slopes must be maintained by the Homeowner's Association. No Variance application has been filed as of this date; hence, staff has not fully analyzed the proposal. 2. View Impacts: Lower the pad elevations for lots 16 through 21 to preserve views from existing uphill neighbors, as much as possible, or use 1-story homes. The developer claims that there is insufficient room to accommodate single story home plans given the size of the lots and the amount of grading required. 3. Architecture: Provide stronger 360 degree architecture because the homes will be visually prominent from all angles. Upgrade the side and rear elevations of the homes to have the similar level of architectural detail and quality as the fronts including; increased use of corbels, window treatments (shutters, pot shelves, keystones, and divided light), trim, stone or brick wainscoting, and column treatments. DRC COMMENTS . DR 00-47 - CONCORDIA HOMES October 3, 2000 Page 3 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The "loefelstien° walls should be planted with a hardy vine or shrub that will eventually completely cover the walls and irrigated accordingly. The down slope side of the high retaining walls should also be well landscaped to soften the walls. Provide low maintenance landscape plant materials for the slope areas. Provide railroad tie steps or similar means to facilitate maintenance. Home sites with rear yard sound walls such as lots 1 through 5, 16, and 17 will have to have some form of gate or wall opening to permit slope maintenance. 2. Provide cascading vines or similar plant types along the top of retaining walls and train them to cascade down over walls. 3. All manufactured slopes shall have a natural or °contoured° look as opposed to a harsh, angular look. 4. Slope drainage features shall have a naturalized, dry streambed appearance through the use of river rock application. 5. Provide landscape planters around the base of the homes where possible to soften their • appearance and reduce visible bulk. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. All walls shall be decorative masonry (split faced block -both sides) with decorative masonry caps. No wood fencing shall be permitted (even between homes) given the visual prominence of the development. All pilasters shall have river rock or similar treatment on all sides. 2. All river rock treatment shall be natural river rock as opposed to manufactured veneer. Other rock treatment, such as slate, maybe of a manufactured product. 3. Provide a minimum of 15 feet of usable rear yard depth at the rear of all homes. 4. Provide additional landscaping (additional trees, large sized trees and shrubs) along the south down slope side of the homes to screen down slope elevations. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and brought back forfurther review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman • Staff Planner: Brent Le Count