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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/02/18 - Agenda PacketDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2003 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 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 SCHEDULED • 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 (Rick) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00697 - A.J. Portelesi- A request to construct 6 industrial buildings ranging in size from 8,270 square feet to 13,774 square feet and totaling 67,419 square feet on 5.14 acres of land in the General Industrial zoning district (Subarea 13), located on the northwest corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 6th Street-APN: 229-262-30 and 32. Related File: GPA 2002-00003. PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS . 7:00 p.m. Rick Fisher February 18, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00697 - A.J. Portelesi- A request to construct 6 industrial buildings ranging in size from 8,270 square feet to 13,774 square feet and totaling 67,419 square feet on 5.14 acres of land in the General Industrial zoning district (Subarea 13), located on the northwest corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 229-262-30 and 32. Related File: GPA 2002-00003. Background: This project was reviewed on January 14, 2003, and the Committee asked for changes to the Site Plan and Elevations (see attached Design Review Committee minutes). 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. None. The applicant has worked with staff to redesign the Site Plan layout; particularly Buildings B, C, D, and F, to create a logical circulation flow and use the land more efficiently. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. • 1. Building Elevations: a) Provide a 2-inch 'V' grove reveal line between the smooth concrete finish and the sandblast finish to provide dimension, b) Provide spandrel glass around the office areas in addition to the vision glass on intersection facing comers of Buildings A, C, and E 2. Landscape Plan: a) Additional trees are required to be installed at various locations on-site and will be verified when landscape plans are submitted for building plan check, b) Dense clusters of trees will be required at the corners of the project and also at each driveway entrance to provide prominence to these areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission and that the above-mentioned items be conditions of approval. Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Rick Fisher The Committee originally reviewed this project on January 14, 2003, and directed the applicant to make certain revisions to the Site Plan and building elevations. The applicant redesigned the Site Plan and eliminated one building, which allowed for greater on-site circulation. The building . elevations were also changed to provide a more traditional industrial appearance. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00697 - A.J.PORTELESI • February 18, 2003 Page 2 The Committee reviewed the revised plans and had the following comments: the applicant was directed to provide spandrel glass at the corners of the following buildings facing the street intersections: Building A north corner, Building C south comer, Building E southwest comer. In addition, a 2-inch reveal line will be placed between the smooth concrete finish and the sandblasted finish to provide dimension. Finally, additional trees will be installed at various locations on-site and will be verified when Landscape Plans are submitted for building plan check. The Committee recommended approval of the project to the Planning Commission. Both the applicant and the architect praised staff and the City's review process. They indicated they were glad to make the changes to their design requested by staff and the Committee because they know the City has a vision that will guarantee a return on their investment. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:40 p.m. Rick Fisher January 14, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00697 - A.J. PORTELESI- A request to construct 7 industrial buildings ranging in size from 9,870 square feet to 13,045 square feet and totaling 78,677 square feet on 5.14 acres of land in Subarea 13 (General Industrial) of the Industrial District, located on the northwest corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 229-262-30, and 32. Related File: GPA 2002-00003. Design Parameters: The 5.14-acre project site is triangular in shape and is surrounded by streets on three sides. The 7 buildings will range in size from 9,870 square feet to 13,045 square feet and will be used for manufacturing and warehouse activities. The office portion of the buildings will front the public right-of-ways of Rochester Avenue, Charles Smith Avenue, and 6th Street. The loading areas are oriented toward the interior of the site behind screen walls and security gates. Each building will contain an office area and mezzanine with a small warehouse area in the rear that will contain surface level loading doors. The perimeter of the site will be landscaped to screen the parking areas from view. A grape vineyard will be planted at the comer of Charles Smith Avenue and Rochester Avenue to commemorate the area's history as awine-producing region. The exterior of the concrete tilt-up buildings will contain a variety of accent features. The office entrances will contain green glass storefront doors and windows, which will be surrounded by a zinc metal panel finish. The walls facing public streets will contain a 3/a-inch sandblasted texture finish and will be designed to look like mountains. Other features include a zinc cap finish above the parapet walls and decorative screen walls with wrought iron security gates to screen the loading • areas from view. The building footprints will be staggered and off set from one another to break up the linear appearance that is common to industrial buildings. Surrounding land uses include the I-15 Freeway to the east, vacant land to the south, and warehouses to the north and west. A General Plan Amendment was submitted to delete a proposed on/off ramp of the southbound I-15 Freeway. The General Plan Amendment is scheduled for Planning Commission review on January 22, 2003. 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. This application is contingent upon approval of the related request, General Plan Amendment GPA 2002-00003, to delete the southbound on/off ramp of the I-15 freeway across the property. 2. The parking summary table is incorrect. Eliminate the warehouse calculation (1/1000) from the summary table and provide the correct number of required parking spaces. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. The minimum width of drive aisles leading to loading areas shall be 28 feet. • 2. Dimensions of drive aisles, parking spaces, and landscape planters shall comply with standards of the Development Code. . .~ DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00697 - A.J. PORTELESI • January 14, 2003 Page 2 3. The proposed parapet walls will not completely screen the rooftop air conditioning equipment from view of the I-15 Freeway. Provide a section drawing that shows a secondary roof-mounted screening device that is aesthetically compatible with the exterior of the buildings and completely screens the equipment from view. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the above-mentioned items be addressed on revised plans and returned to the Committee for further review and approval prior to Planning Commission Review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Rick Fisher The Committee directed the applicant to make certain specified changes to the Site Plan and building elevations and review the changes with staff prior to scheduling the project for a future Design Review Committee meeting. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • FEBRUARY 18, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /r -~ J/ ~ Bra u er Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2003 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman Larry McNiel 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 SCHEDULED 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 (Rick) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2002-00697 - A.J. Portelesi- A request to construct 6 industrial buildings ranging in size from 8,270 square feet to 13,774 square feet and totaling 67,419 square feet on 5.14 acres of land in the General Industrial zoning district (Subarea 13), located on the northwest corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 6th Street-APN: 229-262-30 and 32. Related File: GPA 2002-00003. 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 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 13, 2003 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Rick Fisher February 18, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00697 - A.J. Portelesi- A request to construct 6 industrial buildings ranging in size from 8,270 square feet to 13,774 square feet and totaling 67,419 square feet on 5.14 acres of land in the General Industrial zoning district (Subarea 13), located on the northwest corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 6th Street-APN: 229-262-30 and 32. Related File: GPA 2002-00003. Background: This project was reviewed on January 14, 2003, and the Committee asked for changes to the Site Plan and Elevations (see attached Design Review Committee minutes). 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. None. The applicant has worked with staff to redesign the Site Plan layout; particularly Buildings B, C, D, and F, to create a logical circulation flow and use the land more efficiently. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. • 1. Building Elevations: a) Provide a 2-inch reveal line between the smooth concrete finish and the sandblast finish to provide dimension, b) The smooth concrete finish shall be offset approximately 3 inches from the sandblast, c) Provide spandrel glass around the office areas in addition to the vision glass. 2. Landscape Plan: a) Additional trees are required to be installed at various locations on-site and will be verified when landscape plans are submitted for building plan check, b) Dense clusters of trees will be required at the corners of the project and also at each driveway entrance to provide prominence to these areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission and that the above-mentioned items be conditions of approval. . Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Rick Fisher • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:40 p.m. Rick Fisher January 14, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00697 - A.J. PORTELESI- A request to construct 7 industrial buildings ranging in size from 9,870 square feet to 13,045 square feet and totaling 78,677 square feet on 5.14 acres of land in Subarea 13 (General Industrial) of the Industrial District, located on the northwest corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 229-262-30, and 32. Related File: GPA 2002-00003. Design Parameters: The 5.14-acre project site is triangular in shape and is surrounded by streets on three sides. The 7 buildings will range in size from 9,870 square feet to 13,045 square feet and will be used for manufacturing and warehouse activities. The office portion of the buildings will front the public right-of-ways of Rochester Avenue, Charles Smith Avenue, and 6th Street. The loading areas are oriented toward the interior of the site behind screen walls and security gates. Each building will contain an office area and mezzanine with a small warehouse area in the rear that will contain surface level loading doors. The perimeter of the site will be landscaped to screen the parking areas from view. A grape vineyard will be planted at the corner of Charles Smith Avenue and Rochester Avenue to commemorate the area's history as swine-producing region. The exterior of the concrete tilt-up buildings will contain a variety of accent features. The office entrances will contain green glass storefront doors and windows, which will be surrounded by a zinc metal panel finish. The walls facing public streets will contain a 3/<-inch sandblasted texture finish and will be designed to look like mountains. Other features include a zinc cap finish above the parapet walls and decorative screen walls with wrought iron security gates to screen the loading • areas from view. The building footprints will be staggered and off set from one another to break up the linear appearance that is common to industrial buildings. Surrounding land uses include the I-15 Freeway to the east, vacant land to the south, and warehouses to the north and west. A General Plan Amendment was submitted to delete a proposed on/off ramp of the southbound I-15 Freeway. The General Plan Amendment is scheduled for planning Commission review on January 22, 2003. 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. This application is contingent upon approval of the related request, General Plan Amendment GPA 2002-00003, to delete the southbound on/off ramp of the I-15 freeway across the property. 2. The parking summarytable is incorrect. Eliminate the warehouse calculation (1/1000) from the summary table and provide the correct number of required parking spaces. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The minimum width of drive aisles leading to loading areas shall be 28 feet. • 2. Dimensions of drive aisles, parking spaces, and landscape planters shall comply with standards of the Development Code. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00697 - A.J. PORTELESI January 14, 2003 • Page 2 3. The proposed parapet walls will not completely screen the rooftop air conditioning equipment from view of the I-15 Freeway. Provide a section drawing that shows a secondary roof-mounted screening device that is aesthetically compatible with the exterior of the buildings and completely screens the equipment from view. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the above-mentioned items be addressed on revised plans and returned to the Committee for further review and approval prior to Planning Commission Review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Rick Fisher The Committee directed the applicant to make certain specified changes to the Site Plan and building elevations and review the changes with staff prior to scheduling the project for a future Design Review Committee meeting. • C~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2003 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 The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typicallytheyare items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00951 - NORTHTOW N HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-A requestto construct single-family residences on 9 in-fill lots in the Low Residential District) 2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Northtown area along Main Street, Reid Avenue, Feron Boulevard, and Hermosa Avenue -APN: 209-085-16, 209-063-04, 209-061-15, 21, 34, 36, and 37. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16057, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16058, Variance DRC2002-00950, Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00060. 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. 7:10 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00519-FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED-A requestto constructtwo tenant buildings including a 1,500 square foot coffee/food service restaurant and adrive-thru (Starbucks) with a 1,300 square foot retail building on .42 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and the I-15 northbound freeway on-ramp -APN: 227-211-27. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2002-00282 (Starbucks). 7:30 p.m (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00606 - PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct a 472,720 square foot industrial building on 19.67 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5), located west of Hermosa Avenue and north of 6th Street -APN: 209- 211-13, 209-211-16 and 17. l J DRC AGENDA February 4, 2002 Page 2 • 7:50 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00815-ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT -A request to construct a 21,812 square foot two-story office building, a 15,380 square foot one-story maintenance and operations building, and on-site bus maintenance/fueling facilities, on 4.35 acres of land, located on the north side of Base Line Road, between Hellman Avenue and Amethyst Avenue, in the Office Professional and General Commercial Districts - APN: 202-091-45 and 202-091-46. 8:10 p.m (Emily) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00743 - FONG - A request to construct a - 4,560 square foot single-family hillside home, located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Deer Canyon Drive in the Very Low Residential District - APN: 1074-331-09. 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 L J DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00951 - NORTHTOW N HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -A request to construct single-family residences on 9 in-fill lots in the Low Residential District) 2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Northtown area along Main Street, Reid Avenue, Feron Boulevard, and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-16, 209-063-04, 209-061-15, 21, 34, 36, and 37. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16057, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16058, Variance DRC2002-00950, Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00060. Project Background: This is Phase 4 of the Northtown Housing Development Corporation affordable housing in-fill program. Northtown Housing Development Corporation's goal is to construct affordable single-family homes to provide needed housing. The proposed house designs are identical to Phases 1, 2, and 3, which were approved by the Planning Commission on March 8, 1995, January 14, 1998, and November 2l, 2000. The homes received an Award of Excellence in the Planning Commission's design award program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval of the project. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Kirt Coury February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00519 - FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED - A request to construct two tenant buildings including a 1,500 square foot coffee/food service restaurant and adrive-thru (Starbucks) with a 1,300 square foot retail building on .42 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and the I-15 northbound freeway on-ramp - APN: 227-211- 27. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2002-00282 (Starbucks). Design Parameters: The site is located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and the I-15 northbound freeway on-ramp. The lot is .42 acres, and is currently vacant, relatively flat, and covered in native grasses. The site is bounded to the north and west by the I-15 freeway, to the east by Sacred Heart Church, and to the south by Foothill Boulevard. Access to the site will be shared with Sacred Heart Church. The project will include a 2,800 square foot building. The two tenant building includes a 1,500 square foot coffee/food service restaurant with adrive-thru (Starbucks), and a 1,300 square foot retail building (tenant undetermined at this time). The architecture is similar to Foothill Market Place, and includes a plaster with light sand finish, a tower element, tube steel and wood trellis treatments, and decorative wall file insets. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. • Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Increase the wood trellis structure proposed over the drive-thru lane along the east elevation to match the size of the trellis proposed along the northwest elevation. 2. Move the proposed landscape finger identified along the south parking lot line (adjacent Foothill Boulevard) over approximately 4 parking spaces to the west to line up directly in front of the proposed building entrance. 3. The wood brackets of the rooftop tower structure should be substantial in size to avoid a spindly appearance or the number of brackets increased. 4. Use 3-inch thick tubular steel for proposed trellis treatment. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: The proposed rooftop equipment shall be architecturally screened by the building parapet (i.e. increase the south parapet to fully screen visibility of equipment from Foothill Boulevard). It should be noted that all roof- and ground- mounted equipment should be fully screened from public view. Staff Recommendation: • Staff recommends approval of the project with incorporation of the identified modifications. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00519 -FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED February 4, 2003 • Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval subject to the deletion of secondary condition no. 2. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Doug Fenn February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00606 - PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT-A request to construct a 472,720 square foot industrial building on 19.67 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5), located west of Hermosa Avenue and north of 6th Street - APN: 209-211-13, 209-211-16 and 17 Design Parameters: The 19.67-acre site is vacant and is bordered by Biane winery and manufacturing to the north of the subject site. To the east across Hermosa Avenue are industrial uses, which have been recently developed (Paragon development) and one currently under construction (Panatonni development). To the south is the General Motors warehouse/distribution industrial user, and to the west is vacant land. There are no mature trees or other significant vegetation on the site. Site development will occur in a single phase. No tenant(s) have been identified for the project. The building will have 2 office sections, that will total 12,000 square feet and option office section, and each of the 2 office sections have it's own outdoor employee eating area. The office portions of the building are richly defined with details, glazing and raised architectural features to clearly delineate primary entry points. The portion of the building that fronts onto Hermosa Avenue are richly landscaped and architectural detailing faces the street. The building incorporates three primary materials. The building will be concrete tilt-up painted in a four-color scheme. Sandblasting and slate file are added as a second primary material to accent the • office portion of the building. The project incorporates a blue reflective glazing at the office areas to create a contrast. The building has strong 360-degree architectural details. 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: Staff is pleased with the outcome of the project. The applicant has addressed all of staff's 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: A faux elevated sandblasted entry and/or vertical element should be developed along the east side of the building because the buildings visibility is along Hermosa Avenue. Additionally, the potential office, and proposed office portion at the corners of the building, should have at least one more vertical sandblasted adjacent to their perspective truck loading areas. 2. Provide river rock areas along streetscape to conserve water. 3. If the optional office portion of the building were to be developed then a "trellis" covered employee-eating area should be developed in concert with the other two outdoor employee- eating areas. (The applicant does propose a concrete patio area, just need to clarify that it • must be trellised) 4. All wall-mounted light fixtures shall have light pointed downwards. Wall-pak type of light fixtures that produce glare must be avoided. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00606 - PANATTONI DEVBELOPMENT February 4, 2003 • Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the revisions noted above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The Committee recommended approval as presented. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:50 p.m. Emily W imer February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00815 - ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT - A request to construct a 21,812 square foottwo-story office building, a 15,380 square foot one-story maintenance and operations building, and on-site bus maintenance/fueling facilities, on 4.35 acres of land, located on the north side of Base Line Road, between Hellman and Amethyst Avenues, in the Office Professional and General Commercial Districts - APN: 202-091-45 and 202-091-46. Design Parameters: The project is located on the'north side of Base Line Road just west of Amethyst Avenue. Surrounding land uses include the 80-foot wide Rails-to-Trails easement, which runs along the southeast property line in anorth/south diagonal. To the west side of the property is an office professional park that includes the school district main offices. To the north are single-family homes separated with a new 6-foot high block wall. Homes are a sensitive noise receptor; therefore, the applicant was required to provide a noise study. The study assumes the roll- up doors to the maintenance building, that face the residences, will be kept closed. If the maintenance facility effects the decibel level and impacts the neighbors, a condition shall be placed to keep the roll-up doors closed at all times. Staff has requested additional analysis. The design includes two buildings for the Alta Loma School District Operations. The first building will be used for Administration, School Board Meetings, and the District's business functions. The two-story Administration building fronts on Base Line Avenue and includes an entrance to the north. The one-story Maintenance and Operations Building is situated to the northern portion of the lot with • one entrance facing south and an employee parking area and entrance from Amethyst Avenue. The maintenance building will provide on-site fueling and warehouse storage. The site also includes a bus terminal, which will provide 16 bus parking spaces and a small area for maintenance of the buses. The maintenance garage will have two bus bays and activitywill include vehicle washing, fueling, and maintenance of the 16 buses. The activity will include minor tune-up; however, no minor major engine repair, welding or engine rebuilding is proposed at the site. Alta Loma School District has contracted with another facility for off-site repair and engine rebuilding. The elevations of both of the buildings were reviewed by the Planning Commissioners at the Pre-Application workshop. The Commissioners generally agreed that the architecture style of the building was acceptable. The elevations for the Administration Building include plaster exterior, standing seam metal roof as an accent, and cornice trim. The maintenance building design is similar in architectural design, however itincorporates-split face block with a fluted concrete reveal line, which surrounds the entire building. As an accent, plaster walls will be used at the main entrance as well as the decorative cornice that follows the main style of the administration building. The site is surrounded by chain link fencing, which will be replaced with wrought iron fencing. In addition to the employee parking, the applicant has provided a trail rest stop that will be made of decomposed granite base, wrought iron surrounding the area and curb. The City will provide all other improvements at the time of Trail implementation. n LJ DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-000815- ALTA LIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT February 4, 2003 • 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. Design project and grading to not encroach into 80-foot corridor for Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. Sections E-E and F-F indicate that slopes and/or retaining walls may encroach into Trail. 2. Additional landscaping shall be provided along the north property line as a buffer with the residences. Trees and shrubs shall be added to the landscape palette. Trees shall be a minimum of 24-inch box, 10 feet on center. 3. Continue the theme of Cajeput Tree along the west planter area. The Conceptual Landscape Plan illustrates the trees along a portion of the western property boundary. Extend the theme to the front of the property toward Base Line Road. 4. Provide dense evergreen hedgerow to screen bus storage yard and maintenance facilities from Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. Use non-toxic plant materials. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. A 6-foot decorative block wall should be constructed along northerly property line adjoining • residential properties. The District should make a good faith effort to work with adjoining property owners to provide s single wall at their common property line. 2. All open view fencing should be decorative metal (not chain link as shown). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee approve the project subject to the above Secondary issues. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee recommended approval of the project, subject to all the conditions in Committee Review. The landscape buffer condition was modified to provide a minimum of 15-inch box trees adequate to screen the north property line. The City Planner will review this condition once trees are on-site. 1 • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:10 p.m. Emily Wimer February 4, 2003 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00743 -JAMES FONG - A request to construct a 4,560 square foot single-family hillside home, located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Deer Canyon Drive in the Very Low Residential District - APN: 1074-331-09. Design Parameters:. The applicant is proposing to construct a 9,406 square foot single-family residence on Lot 7 of Tract 16250-1 in Deer Canyon Estates. The lot size of the property is 45,200 square feet; nearly double the size of the average lots in Deer Canyon. The proposed house includes a main dwelling area of 5,064 square feet and the second story consisting of 2,873 square feet; hence, there are one and two-story elements. All elevations are well articulated, and wall planes have been embellished using a variety of elements such as window surrounds, divided light windows, columns, and balustrades. The house is primarily stucco with architectural stone detail and limestone detail on the columns. The two-story home with atucked-under garage/basement has three distinct levels. The main level consists of bedrooms, kitchen, library, office, maid's quarters and a great room. The upper level consists of the master bedroom, master bath, three additional bedrooms and a study. The lower level consists of a four-car garage storage and laundry area. The maximum height limit is 30 in the hillside area. To mitigate the height of the proposed home, the applicant has placed the one-story garage on the side elevation of the home that would be most susceptible to the sloped terrain. Also concrete planter areas have been added to the exterior elevations, which is typical of Deer Canyon homes. • The proposed home has significant movement proposed in the footprint, resulting in strong articulation in the main story. A stepped entryway is featured on the South (front) elevation as two columns, which graduate to the second story of the home. Concrete pilasters and balustrades are repeated in all four elevations, as well as large overhangs, which add movement to the expansive elevations. A 360-degree architecture is accomplished with the following accent features on the elevations: decorative window moldings, divided light windows, and stucco trim on all four chimneys. Architectural stone veneer is proposed along with concrete planters, which run along the south, east, and west elevations. Stucco treatment is proposed on all four sides and illustrated in the architectural style. The house is setback over 75 feet from curb face along Deer Canyon Drive. The lot, located at the end of the cul-de-sac on Deer Canyon Drive. The proposed two story with tucked under garage/basement is designed with a minimum of 4 stepped pads that have a total elevation change of 10 feet over native terrain with a grade change of 9 feet across the pad of the house. The proposed house and garage proposes a vertical cut of 8 feet and a 9 foot interior wall from the garage to the Cabana Room, and has combined earthwork quantities of cut to 1560 cubic yards and fill to equal 440. Under Hillside Development Regulations, projects, which exceed the 5-foot cuUfill maximum OR 1,500 cubic yard minimum, require review by the Design Review Committee and by the Planning Commission. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Regulations. 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: DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00743 - FONG • February 4, 2003 Page 2 1. Grading: The primary issue is whether the proposed project substantially meets the intent of the Hillside Development Ordinance. The purpose of the Hillside Ordinance is to minimize the impacts of grading and preserve the natural topography. The major concerns are the quantities of earthwork, primarily comprised of 1560 cubic yards of cut and, 440 cubic yards of fill. In contrast to conventional "flat pad" design, staff believes the proposed house meets the guidelines of the Hillside Development Ordinance by minimizing the effects of grading and reducing earthwork quantities through the following techniques: Multiple stepped building pads that permit the house to follow the natural terrain • Leaving a significant portion of the lot as natural grade (no grading). Cutting the westerly portion into the slope Contouring of slopes Use of variable gradients to soften their appearance. 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 additional trim, or other accent feature required with 360-degree architecture on the east elevation of the four-car garage. • Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Sloped area of 2:1 or greater between 5 and 8 feet in vertical height must be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control per Standard Conditions. 2. Retaining walls are limited to a height of 4 feet in the Hillside area. Terraced retaining walls are strongly recommended as mitigation for large slopes in the front and rear of property. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to secondary issues being addressed prior to Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee recommended approval of the project, subject to adding additional trim or other accent feature on the east elevation of the four-car garage. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • FEBRUARY 4, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respecttully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2003 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA w Committee Members: Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typicallythey are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00951 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -A requestto construct single-family residences on 9 in-fill lots in the Low Residential District) 2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Northtown area along Main Street, Reid Avenue, Feron Boulevard, and Hermosa Avenue -APN: 209-085-16, 209-063-04, 209-061-15, 21, 34, 36, and 37. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16057, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16058, Variance DRC2002-00950, Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00060. 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. 7:10 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00519 - FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGG ED - A request to construct two tenant buildings including a 1,500 square foot coffee/food service restaurant and adrive-thru (Starbucks) with a 1,300 square foot retail building on .42 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and the I-15 northbound freeway on-ramp -APN: 227-211-27. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2002-00282 (Starbucks). 7:30 p.m (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00606 - PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct a 472,720 square foot industrial building on 19.67 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5), located west of Hermosa Avenue and north of 6th Street -APN: 209- 211-13, 209-211-16 and 17. • w DRC AGENDA February 4, 2002 Page 2 7:50 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00815 -ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT- A request to construct a 21,812 square foot two-story office building, a 15,380 square foot one-story maintenance and operations building, and on-site bus maintenance/fueling facilities, on 4.35 acres of land, located on the north side of Base Line Road, between Hellman Avenue and Amethyst Avenue, in the Office Professional and General Commercial Districts - APN: 202-091-45 and 202-091-46. 8:10 p.m (Emily) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00743 - FONG - A request to construct a 4,560 square foot single-family hillside home, located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Deer Canyon Drive in the Very Low Residential District - APN: 1074-331-09. 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 II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certi/y that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 30, 2003 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00951 - NORTHTOW NHOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -A requestto construct single-family residences on 9 in-fill lots in the Low Residential District) 2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Northtown area along Main Street, Reid Avenue, Feron Boulevard, and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-16, 209-063-04, 209-061-15, 21, 34, 36, and 37. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16057, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16058, Variance DRC2002-00950, Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00060. Project Background: This is Phase 4 of the Northtown Housing Development Corporation affordable housing in-fill program. Northtown Housing Development Corporation's goal is to construct affordable single-family homes to provide needed housing. The proposed house designs are identical to Phases 1, 2, and 3, which were approved by the Planning Commission on March 8, 1995, January 14, 1998, and November 21, 2000. The homes received an Award of Excellence in the Planning Commission's design award program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project Desion Review Committee Action: Members Present: • Staff Planner: Kirt Coury • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Kirt Coury February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00519 - FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED - A request to construct two tenant buildings including a 1,500 square foot coffee/food service restaurant and adrive-thru (Starbucks) with a 1,300 square foot retail building on .42 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and the I-15 northbound freeway on-ramp -APN: 227-211- 27. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2002-00282 (Starbucks). Design Parameters: The site is located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and the -15 northbound freeway on-ramp. The lot is .42 acres, and is currently vacant, relatively flat, and covered in native grasses. The site is bounded to the north and west by the I-15 freeway, to the east by Sacred Heart Church, and to the south by Foothill Boulevard. Access to the site will be shared with Sacred Heart Church. The project will include a 2,800 square foot building. The two tenant building includes a 1,500 square foot coffee/food service restaurant with adrive-thru (Starbucks), and a 1,300 square foot retail building (tenant undetermined at this time). The architecture is similar to Foothill Market Place, and includes a plaster with light sand finish, a tower element, tube steel and wood trellis treatments, and decorative wall file insets. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. • Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Increase the wood trellis structure proposed over the drive-thru lane along the east elevation to match the size of the trellis proposed along the northwest elevation. 2. Move the proposed landscape finger identified along the south parking lot line (adjacent Foothill Boulevard) over approximately 4 parking spaces to the west to line up directly in front of the proposed building entrance. 3. The wood brackets of the rooftop tower structure should be substantial in size to avoid a spindly appearance or the number of brackets increased. 4. Use 3-inch thick tubular steel for proposed trellis treatment. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: The proposed rooftop equipment shall be architecturally screened by the building parapet (i.e. increase the south parapet to fully screen visibility of equipment from Foothill Boulevard). It should be noted that all roof- and ground- mounted equipment should be fully screened from public view. Staff Recommendation: • Staff recommends approval of the project with incorporation of the identified modifications. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00519 -FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED February 4, 2003 • Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury l J r1 LJ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Doug Fenn February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00606 - PANATTONIDEVELOPMENT-Arequest to construct a 472,720 square foot industrial building on 19.67 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5), located west of Hermosa Avenue and north of 6th Street - APN: 209-211-13, 209-211-16 and 17 Desion Parameters: The 19.67-acre site is vacant and is bordered by Biane winery and manufacturing to the north of the subject site. To the east across Hermosa Avenue are industrial uses, which have been recently developed (Paragon development) and one currently under construction (Panatonni development). To the south is the General Motors warehouse/distribution industrial user, and to the west is vacant land. There are no mature trees or other significant vegetation on the site. Site development will occur in a single phase. No tenant(s) have been identified forthe project. The building will have 2 office sections, that will total 12,000 square feet and option office section, and each of the 2 office sections have it's own outdoor employee eating area. The office portions of the building are richly defined with details, glazing and raised architectural features to clearly delineate primary entry points. The portion of the building that fronts onto Hermosa Avenue are richly landscaped and architectural detailing faces the street. The building incorporates three primary materials. The building will be concrete tilt-up painted in a four-color scheme. Sandblasting and slate file are added as a second primary material to accent the • office portion of the building. The project incorporates a blue reflective glazing at the office areas to create a contrast. The building has strong 360-degree architectural details. 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: Staff is pleased with the outcome of the project. The applicant has addressed all of staff's 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. A faux elevated sandblasted entry and/or vertical element should be developed along the east side of the building because the buildings visibility is along Hermosa Avenue. Additionally, the potential office, and proposed office portion at the corners of the building, should have at least one more vertical sandblasted adjacent to their perspective truck loading areas. 2. Provide river rock areas along streetscape to conserve water. 3. If the optional office portion of the building were to be developed then a "trellis" covered employee-eating area should be developed in concert with the other two outdoor employee- eatingareas. (The applicant does propose a concrete patio area, just need to clarify that it • must be trellised) , 4. All wall-mounted light fixtures shall have light pointed downwards. Wall-pak type of light fixtures that produce glare must be avoided. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00606 - PANATTONI DEVBELOPMENT February 4, 2003 • Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the revisions noted above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Doug Fenn • C 1 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:50 p.m. Emily Wimer February 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00815 -ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT - A request to construct a 21,812 square foottwo-story office building, a 15,380 square foot one-story maintenance and operations building, and on-site bus maintenance/fueling facilities, on 4.35 acres of land, located on the north side of Base Line Road, between Hellman and Amethyst Avenues, in the Office Professional and General Commercial Districts - APN: 202-091-45 and 202-091-46. Design Parameters: The project is located on the north side of Base Line Road just west of Amethyst Avenue. Surrounding land uses include the 80-foot wide Rails-to-Trails easement, which runs along the southeast property line in anorth/south diagonal. To the west side of the property is an office professional park that includes the school district main offices. To the north are single-family homes separated with a new 6-foot high block wall. Homes are a sensitive noise receptor; therefore, the applicant was required to provide a noise study. The study assumes the roll- up doors to the maintenance building, that face the residences, will be kept closed. If the maintenance facility effects the decibel level and impacts the neighbors, a condition shall be placed to keep the roll-up doors closed at all times. Staff has requested additional analysis. The design includes two buildings for the Alta Loma School District Operations. The first building will be used for Administration, School Board Meetings, and the District's business functions. The two-story Administration building fronts on Base Line Avenue and includes an entrance to the north. The one-story Maintenance and Operations Building is situated to the northern portion of the lot with • one entrance facing south and an employee parking area and entrance from Amethyst Avenue. The maintenance building will provide on-site fueling and warehouse storage. The site also includes a bus terminal, which will provide 16 bus parking spaces and a small area for maintenance of the buses. The maintenance garage will have two bus bays and activitywill include vehicle washing, fueling, and maintenance of the 16 buses. The activity will include minortune-up; however, no minor major engine repair, welding or engine rebuilding is proposed at the site. Alta Loma School District has contracted with another facility for off-site repair and engine rebuilding. The elevations of both of the buildings were reviewed by the Planning Commissioners at the Pre-Application workshop. The Commissioners generally agreed that the architecture style of the building was acceptable. The elevations for the Administration Building include plaster exterior, standing seam metal roof as an accent, and cornice trim. The maintenance building design is similar in architectural design, however itincorporates-split face block with a fluted concrete reveal line, which surrounds the entire building. As an accent, plaster walls will be used at the main entrance as well as the decorative cornice that follows the main style of the administration building. The site is surrounded by chain link fencing, which will be replaced with wrought iron fencing. In addition to the employee parking, the applicant has provided a trail rest stop that will be made of decomposed granite base, wrought iron surrounding the area and curb. The City will provide all other improvements at the time of Trail implementation. n t.J • DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-000815- ALTA LIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT February 4, 2003 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: Design project and grading to not encroach into 80-foot corridor for Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. Sections E-E and F-F indicate that slopes and/or retaining walls may encroach into Trail. • 2. Additional landscaping shall be provided along the north property line as a buffer with the residences. Trees and shrubs shall be added to the landscape palette. Trees shall be a minimum of 24-inch box, 10 feet on center. 3. Continue the theme of Cajeput Tree along the west planter area. The Conceptual Landscape Plan illustrates the trees along a portion of the western property boundary. Extend the theme to the front of the property toward Base.Line Road. 4. Provide dense evergreen hedgerow to screen bus storage yard and maintenance facilities from Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. Use non-toxic plant materials. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. A 6-foot decorative block wall should be constructed along northerly property line adjoining residential properties. The District should make a good faith effort to work with adjoining property owners to provide s single wall at their common property line. 2. All open view fencing should be decorative metal (not chain link as shown). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee approve the project subject to the above Secondary issues. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:10 p.m. Emily Wimer February 4, 2003 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00743 -JAMES FONG - A request to construct a 4,560 square foot single-family hillside home, located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Deer Canyon Drive in the Very Low Residential District-APN: 1074-331-09. Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to construct a 9,406 square foot single-family residence on Lot 7 of Tract 16250-1 in Deer Canyon Estates. The lot size of the property is 45,200 square feet; nearly double the size of the average lots in Deer Canyon. The proposed house includes a main dwelling area of 5,064 square feet and the second story consisting of 2,873 square feet; hence, there are one and two-story elements. All elevations are well articulated, and wall planes have been embellished using a variety of elements such as window surrounds, divided light windows, columns, and balustrades. The house is primarily stucco with architectural stone detail and limestone detail on the columns. Thetwo-story home with atucked-under garage/basement has three distinct levels. The main level consists of bedrooms, kitchen, library, office, maid's quarters and a great room. The upper level consists of the master bedroom, master bath, three additional bedrooms and a study. The lower level consists of afour-car garage storage and laundry area. The maximum height limit is 30 in the hillside area. To mitigate the height of the proposed home, the applicant has placed the one-story garage on the side elevation of the home that would be most susceptible to the sloped terrain. Also concrete planter areas have been added to the exterior elevations, which is typical of Deer Canyon homes. • The proposed home has significant movement proposed in the footprint, resulting in strong articulation in the main story. A stepped entryway is featured on the South (front) elevation as two columns, which graduate to the second story of the home. Concrete pilasters and balustrades are repeated in all four elevations, as well as large overhangs, which add movement to the expansive elevations. A 360-degree architecture is accomplished with the following accent features on the elevations: decorative window moldings, divided light windows, and stucco trim on all four chimneys. Architectural stone veneer is proposed along with concrete planters, which run along the south, east, and west elevations. Stucco treatment is proposed on all four sides and illustrated in the architectural style. The house is setback over 75 feet from curb face along Deer Canyon Drive. The lot, located at the end of the cul-de-sac on Deer Canyon Drive. The proposed two story with tucked under garage/basement is designed with a minimum of 4 stepped pads that have a total elevation change of 10 feet over native terrain with a grade change of 9 feet across the pad of the house. The proposed house and garage proposes a vertical cut of 8 feet and a 9 foot interior wall from the garage to the Cabana Room, and has combined earthwork quantities of cut to 1560 cubic yards and fill to equal 440.. Under Hillside Development Regulations, projects, which exceed the 5-foot cuUfill maximum OR 1,500 cubic yard minimum, require review by the Design Review Committee and by the Planning Commission. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Regulations. 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: DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00743 - FONG February 4, 2003 • Page 2 1. Grading: The primary issue is whether the proposed project substantially meets the intent of the Hillside Development Ordinance. The purpose of the Hillside Ordinance is to minimize the impacts of grading and preserve the natural topography. The major concerns are the quantities of earthwork, primarily comprised of 1560 cubic yards of cut and, 440 cubic yards of fill. In contrast to conventional "flat pad" design, staff believes the proposed house meets the guidelines of the Hillside Development Ordinance by minimizing the effects of grading and reducing earthwork quantities through the following techniques: Multiple stepped building pads that permit the house to follow the natural terrain Leaving a significant portion of the lot as natural grade (no grading). Cutting the westerly portion into the slope Contouring of slopes Use of variable gradients to soften their appearance. 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 additional trim, or other accent feature required with 360-degree architecture on the east elevation of the four-car garage. • Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Sloped area of 2:1 or greater between 5 and 8 feet in vertical height must be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control per Standard Conditions. 2. Retaining walls are limited to a height of 4 feet in the Hillside area. Terraced retaining walls are strongly recommended as mitigation for large slopes in the front and rear of property. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to secondary issues being addressed prior to Planning Commission. . Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer •