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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/06/15 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA ACTION AGENDA • • Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel 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 previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Donald/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16630 -FOX FAMILY TRUST - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes on 1.29 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located on the south side of Lemon Avenue, approximately 715 feet west of Haven Avenue -APN: 0201-262-48. Related File: Development Review DRC2003-00492 and Minor Exception DRC2003-00989. Staff has found the condominium map to be within the scope of a prior Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Planner on October 22, 2003, and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Mitigated Negative Declaration. 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. (Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00145 -PUBLIC STORAGE - A request to construct a 62,622 square foot public storage building on 1.24 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located on the south side of Arrow Route, approximately 200 feet east of Utica Avenue =APN: 0209-491-80. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 7:30 p.m. (Emily/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT - A request to subdivide 13.22 gross acres into 28 single-family homes in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 660 feet south of Victoria Avenue -APN: 0227-121-16 and 49. Related Files: Variance DRC2003-01061 and Tree Removal Permit D RC2003-01060. DRC ACTION AGENDA June 15, 2004 • Page 2 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. Donald Granger June 15, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16630 -FOX FAMILY TRUST: A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes on 1.29 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located on the south side of Lemon Avenue, approximately 715 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-262-48. Related File: Development Review DRC2003-00492 and Minor Exception DRC2003-00989. Staff has found the condominium map to be within the scope of a prior Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Planner on October 22, 2003, and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Mitigated Negative Declaration. Background: On October 28, 2003, the City Planner approved Development Review DRC2003-00492, fora 12,768 square foot office building. Subsequently, the applicant has decided to apply for a condominium subdivision in order to allow for individual ownership of interior suites. The proposed subdivision is for interior air space only, and will not create any property lines. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the condominium map to the Planning Commission. • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee recommended approval. C~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger June 15, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00145 -PUBLIC STORAGE - A request to construct a 62,622 square foot public storage building on 1.24 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located on the south side of Arrow Route, approximately 200 feet east of Utica Avenue - APN: 0209-491-80. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Design Parameters: The project site is located east of Utica Avenue, on the south side of Arrow Route. To the east is the existing Public Storage building (Development Review 97-38). The project has been designed with running courses of tan split-face block and recessed plaster areas, thereby matching the existing Public Storage building. Two plum trellis features will be included along the north elevation to provide relief and visual interest to the wall plane. An 8-foot high screen wall, utilizing tan split-face block, split-face pilasters and recessed plaster areas, will block public views from Arrow Route. The project design also includes up to 3-foot high berms in the landscape setback along Arrow Route. Note: The existing Public Storage facility to the east was recently painted, including painting over the split face block. Staff notified the owner that the paint must be removed from the split face block. • 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. There are no major issues. The applicant has worked diligently to resolve all major issues, and staff is pleased with the overall architectural concept. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The automatic sliding gate should be modified to include decorative, view-obstructing mesh, in order to shield views from Arrow Route. From the southwest corner of the building to the junction of the wall planes between the Public Storage building and the adjacent building and above the roof line of the adjacent building, the west elevation should be modified from precision block masonry to plaster over masonry to achieve continuity of design. 3. The streetscape landscape design should match the existing Public Storage project to the east. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be • incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All roll-up doors shall be painted to match the building. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-00145 -PUBLIC STORAGE • June 15, 2004 Page 2 Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval by the Planning Commission subject to the recommendations listed above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Donald Granger At the meeting, the applicant presented revised drawings which satisfied all of the Secondary Issues. The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval with the following conditions: The automatic sliding gate shall include decorative, dense, view-obstructing mesh, in order to shield views from Arrow Route. 2. From the southwest corner of the building to the junction of the wall planes between the Public Storage building and the adjacent building and above the roof line of the adjacent building, the west elevation shall include plaster over masonry to achieve continuity of design. Split-face • block, matching the pattern on the north elevation, shall be used from the southwest corner of the building to the junction of the wall planes between the Public Storage building and the adjacent building. Final design shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 3. Along the north elevation, the plum trellis shall be eliminated and the grey split-face block pattern shall be continued. Final design shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 4. Cornice treatment shall be added to the north and east elevations at the northeast corner of the building above the split-face block courses. 5. The streetscape landscape design shall match the existing Public Storage project to the east. 6. All roll-up doors along the east elevation are permitted to be painted orange, with the following exception: The two doors closest to Arrow Highway shall be painted gray. C~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Emily Wimer June 15, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT - A request to subdivide 13.22 gross acres into 28single-family homes in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 660 feet south of Victoria Avenue - APN: 0227-121-16 and 49. Related Files: Variance DRC2003-01061 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-01060. Background: The developer originally submitted the project for review of 28 lots to the Design Review Committee on April 20, 2004 (see attached). At this time, the layout of the subdivision was discussed as a Major Issue. The general consensus was not enough buffer space for single-family homes between two high intensity public uses to the north and south. The developer was presented with the options to develop with additional amenities including additional open space, landscaping and a large buffered area between the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail trailhead to the south and the junior high school to the north. At the meeting, the Design Review Committee members decided to table the item until the Etiwanda Task Force meeting could meet and review the proposal. This would allow for feedback and a general direction from Task force. Etiwanda Task Force: The Task Force was held on May 18, 2004. The developer presented a revised scheme that addressed the concerns of buffering and open space, and reduced the number • of lots to 22 from 28. The lots meet the 15,000 square foot average requirement of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The scheme proposed a vineyard fronting on Etiwanda Avenue that continues into the property approximately 160 feet in depth and approximately 350 in width including the gated entry for the homes. The developer explained at the meeting that J. Fillipi would be leased the property and maintain the vineyards. The buffer on the north and south property lines was also expanded to incorporate an 8-foot wall and Eucalyptus windrow. The Etiwanda Task Force Committee Members agreed that this was a definite improvement from the original plans and concurred that the layout was acceptable. The project was then scheduled for the Design Review Committee. Design Parameters: The developer intends to subdivide the property. At this time, no house product has been submitted. Elevations for review and approval will be submitted at a later date. The property is a rectangular lot with a depth of 1,316 feet by 448 feet. Surrounding land uses include Etiwanda Intermediate School to the north, a small vineyard to the east, Etiwanda Railway Station to the south, and Etiwanda Avenue to the west. The Etiwanda Railway Station property has been leased by the City for a signature trailhead for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District requires that any homes be oriented with their front toward Etiwanda Avenue. Under the latest scheme there would be no homes along Etiwanda Avenue. 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 developer has worked diligently and tirelessly with staff to incorporate all of the comments. The project has been to numerous Design Review Committee Meetings, a Etiwanda Task Force Meeting, and revised plans and addressed all major issues. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT • June 15, 2004 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. Tree Preservation: The applicant is also proposing the removal of a partial windrow located in the center of the parcel. Trees which will be directly affected by the development will be removed. All windrows which are located on the north, south, and east property lines are proposed to be retained. The arborist disagrees and rated most of the trees as needing replacement. The developer will be required to replace trees in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan standards (Spotted Gum windrows planted around perimeter of tract). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval by the Planning Commission subject to the recommendations listed above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee recommended approval with the following conditions: • 1. The house product for the subdivision shall not be of typical tract house. A variety of house design sensitive to the historic Etiwanda area shall be provided so that the subdivision has a feel of custom homes. 2. The CC & Rs shall have a disclosure statement for the intensity of the school use and the community use. The language shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 3. Customize front yard landscaping including treatment to the driveway be provided to the lots. The Homeowner Association shall review and approve the front yard landscaping and enforce the 6-month time period for installation. 4. Existing windrows along the east property boundary should be preserved in place as feasible. Individual trees for the windrow along the middle of the site should be considered for preservation on a lot-by-lot case. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS JUNE 15, 2004 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,rr Brad Buller Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel 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 previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Donald/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16630 -FOX FAMILY TRUST - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes on 1.29 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located on the south side of Lemon Avenue, • approximately 715 feet west of Haven Avenue -APN: 0201-262-48. Related File: Development Review DRC2003-00492 and Minor Exception DRC2003- 00989. Staff has found the condominium map to be within the scope of a prior Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Planner on October 22, 2003, and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Mitigated Negative Declaration. 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. (Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00145 - PUBLIC STORAG E - A request to construct a 62,622 square foot public storage building on 1.24 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located on the south side of Arrow Route, approximately 200 feet east of Utica Avenue -APN: 0209-491-80. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 7:30 p.m. (Emily/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT - A request to subdivide 13.22 gross acres into 28 single-family homes in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 660 feet south of Victoria Avenue -APN: 0227-121-16 and 49. Related Files: Variance DRC2003-01061 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-01060. DRC AGENDA June 15, 2004 Page 2 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, Melissa Andrewin, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 10, 2004, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. ~'1~~.~a aJ ~~o~n~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Donald Granger June 15, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16630 -FOX FAMILY TRUST - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes on 1.29 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located on the south side of Lemon Avenue, approximately 715 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-262-48. Related File: Development Review DRC2003-00492 and Minor Exception DRC2003-00989. Background: On October 28, 2003, the City Planner approved Development Review DRC2003-00492, fora 12,768 square foot office building. Subsequently, the applicant has decided to apply for a condominium subdivision in order to allow for individual ownership of interior suites. The proposed subdivision is for interior air space only, and will not create any property lines. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the condominium map to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Donald Granger Members Present: r 1 U • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger June 15, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00145 -PUBLIC STORAGE - A request to construct a 62,622 square foot public storage building on 1.24 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located on the south side of Arrow Route, approximately 200 feet east of Utica Avenue - APN: 0209-491-80. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Design Parameters: The project site is located east of Utica Avenue, on the south side of Arrow Route. To the east is the existing Public Storage building (Development Review 97-38). The project has been designed with running courses of tan split-face block and recessed plaster areas, thereby matching the existing Public Storage building. Two plum trellis features will be included along the north elevation to provide relief and visual interest to the wall plane. An 8-foot high screen wall, utilizing tan split-face block, split-face pilasters and recessed plaster areas, will block public views from Arrow Route. The project design also includes up to 3-foot high berms in the landscape setback along Arrow Route. Note: The existing Public Storage facility to the east was recently painted, including painting over the split face block. Staff notified the owner that the paint must be removed from the split face block. 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. There are no major issues. The applicant has worked diligently to resolve all major issues, and staff is pleased with the overall architectural concept. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The automatic sliding gate should be modified to include decorative, view-obstructing mesh, in order to shield views from Arrow Route. 2. From the southwest corner of the building to the junction of the wall planes between the Public Storage building and the adjacent building and above the roof line of the adjacent building, the west elevation should be modified from precision block masonry to plaster over masonry to achieve continuity of design. 3. The streetscape landscape design should match the existing Public Storage project to the east. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be • incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All roll-up doors shall be painted to match the building. DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00145 -PUBLIC STORAGE June 15, 2004 • Page 2 2. Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval by the Planning Commission subject to the recommendations listed above. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Donald Granger Members Present: C~ u • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Emily W imer June 15, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT - A request to subdivide 13.22 gross acres into 28single-family homes in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 660 feet south of Victoria Avenue - APN: 0227-121-16 and 49. Related Files: Variance DRC2003-01061 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-01060. Background: The developer originally submitted the project for review of 28 lots to the Design Review Committee on April 20, 2004 (see attached). At this time, the layout of the subdivision was discussed as a Major Issue. The general consensus was not enough buffer space for single-family homes between two high intensity public uses to the north and south. The developer was presented with the options to develop with additional amenities including additional open space, landscaping and a large buffered area between the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail trailhead to the south and the junior high school to the north. At the meeting, the Design Review Committee members decided to table the item until the Etiwanda Task Force meeting could meet and review the proposal. This would allow for feedback and a general direction from Task force. Etiwanda Task Force: The Task Force was held on May 18, 2004. The developer presented a revised scheme that addressed the concerns of buffering and open space, and reduced the number • of lots to 22 from 28. The lots meet the 15,000 square foot average requirement of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The scheme proposed a vineyard fronting on Etiwanda Avenue that continues into the property approximately 160 feet in depth and approximately 350 in width including the gated entry for the homes. The developer explained at the meeting that J. Fillipi would be leased the property and maintain the vineyards. The buffer on the north and south property lines was also expanded to incorporate an 8-foot wall and Eucalyptus windrow. The Etiwanda Task Force Committee Members agreed that this was a definite improvement from the original plans and concurred that the layout was acceptable. The project was then scheduled for the Design Review Committee. Design Parameters: The developer intends to subdivide the property. At this time, no house product has been submitted. Elevations for review and approval will be submitted at a later date. The property is a rectangular lot with a depth of 1,316 feet by 448 feet. Surrounding land uses include Etiwanda Intermediate School to the north, a small vineyard to the east, Etiwanda Railway Station to the south, and Etiwanda Avenue to the west. The Etiwanda Railway Station property has been leased by the City for a signature trailhead for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District requires that any homes be oriented with their front toward Etiwanda Avenue. Under the latest scheme there would be no homes along Etiwanda Avenue. 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 developer has worked diligently and tirelessly with staff to incorporate all of the comments. The project has been to numerous Design Review Committee Meetings, a Etiwanda Task Force Meeting, and revised plans and addressed all major issues. DRC AGENDA SUBTT16716 -JT STORM DEVELOPMENT • June 15, 2004 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. Tree Preservation: The applicant is also proposing the removal of a partial windrow located in the center of the parcel. Trees which will be directly affected by the development will be removed. All windrows which are located on the north, south, and east property lines are proposed to be retained. The arborist disagrees and rated most of the trees as needing replacement. The developer will be required to replace trees in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan standards (Spotted Gum windrows planted around perimeter of tract). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval by the Planning Commission subject to the recommendations listed above. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer Members Present: • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Emily Wimer April 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT -A request to subdivide 13.22 gross acres into 28single-family homes in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specifc Plan, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 660 feet south of Victoria Avenue - APN: 0227-121-16 and 49. Related Files: Variance DRC2003-01061 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-01060. Design Parameters: The developer intends to subdivide the property. At this time, no house product has been submitted. Elevations for review and approval will be submitted at a later date. The property is a rectangular lot with a depth of 1,316 feet by 448 feet and a single "not a part parcel" which fronts onto Etiwanda Avenue. Surrounding land uses include Etiwanda Intermediate School to the north, a small vineyard to the east, Etiwanda Railway Station to the south and Etiwanda Avenue to the west. The Etiwanda Railway Station property has been leased by the City for a signature trailhead for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. The transition to single-family homes on the north and south sides is critical. Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District requires that future homes be oriented with their front toward Etiwanda Avenue. No homes are proposed at this time; however, lot size and width directly affect the ability to plot properly. The developer has provided extra width on these three lots accordingly. • 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. Subdivision Layout -The Committee should determine whether the subdivision, in combination with the lot layout, is ideal for this location. The proposed layout is a simple grid- pattern layoutwith inefficient single-loaded streets (i.e., houses on one side ofthe street only). The streets will be private, Homeowner's Association maintained, because of over 2,000 feet of parkway along east-west streets that the City will not take into the Landscape Maintenance District for the area.. The lots are proposed under the Basic Standards for the Low Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The subdivision meets and exceeds these lot requirements; however, staff has discussed the idea of Optional Development Standards with the developer. Optional standards are intended to provide higher standards for the development of projects of superior quality and compatibility. These standards are used in conjunction with the Absolute Policies and Design Guidelines during the Development Review Process. Staff believes that Optional Standards are appropriate in this case due to the uniqueness of the site's location between the Etiwanda Intermediate School and the historic landmark Etiwanda Railway Station property. Optional Standards would provide a largerarea of open space between the Etiwanda School District recreation fields and the Etiwanda Railway Station property. The opportunity exists to design a creative and innovative project that clusters homes within open space areas. Under the Optional Development Standards there is no minimum lot size because 30 percent of the site must be common open space. • 2. Because of both the Etiwanda Intermediate School (which includes parking and ball fields) and the future Etiwanda Railway Station trailhead amenities, the developer is required to /~ provide at a minimum a 10-foot landscape bufferon each side of the property line. Th'e buffer ~l'7 ~~~~ r. ~f /l DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT April 20, 2004 • Page 2 shall include mature vegetation on both sides to create a noise barrier and help screen the future homes from ongoing activities. 3. The project provides a secondary emergency access point at the southwest corner of the tract; however, the ideal solution is ultimately to connect with an existing street to the east (as shown on Site Utilization Map. This is not possible at this time because the property owner to the east has no intention of developing his property and has planted a vineyard. Staff recommends that a stub street be provided to the east tract boundary at the location shown on Site Utilization Map. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. If the Committee members approve the general lot layout, it is required that the developer submits a Landscape Plan specifically addressing the buffers, windrows, and vegetation for the site. The developer shall maximize the amount of open space and landscape buffer provided. The Landscape Plan shall include natural terrain and slope, as well as fencing and walls proposed and a landscape plant palette addressing the required buffer. 2. Tree Preservation: The applicant is also proposing the removal of a partial windrow located in the center of the parcel. Trees which will be directly affected by the development will be removed. All windrows which are located on the north, south, and east property lines are • proposed to be retained. The arborist disagrees and rated most of the trees as needing replacement. The developer will be required to replace trees in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan standards (Spotted Gum windrows planted around perimeter of tract). Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. Blue Gum Eucalyptus trees which are recommended by the Arborist to be removed shall be replaced at a one to one ratio on-site. The length of the windrow replacement shall be comparable in length. Replacement windrows should follow the project perimeter and along the 330-foot by 660-foot grid pattern wherever feasible. All replacement trees shall be replaced in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan Sections 5.41.400 and 500. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return as a full item. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Fong Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee decided to table the item until the next DRC meeting. The applicantwas directed to include Optional Development Standards as an option for the property. The Etiwanda Task Force meeting will review the project plans on April 28, 2004, and comments will be available to the Design Review Committee Members prior to the next meeting. • The item will be continued to the May 4, 2004, DRC meeting. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 p.m. Emily Wimer May 4, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16716 - JT STORM DEVELOPMENT -A request to subdivide 13.22 gross acres into 28single-family homes in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 660 feet south of Victoria Avenue -APN: 0227-121-16 and 49. Related Files: Variance DRC2003-01061 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-01060. ITEM CONTINUED FROM APRIL 20, 2004, DRC MEETING. SEE ATTACHED. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Fong, Stewart Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The applicant requested additional time to revise plans and incorporate the comments from the Etiwanda Task Force (ETF). The project is now scheduled for the May 18, 2004, ETF meeting. • When the project receives conceptual approval from the ETF, it will be forwarded back to the Design Review Committee for review and approval. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 1.2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA ACTION AGENDA Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel 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 previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Shaida/Shelley) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00363 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend the original Conditional Use Permit No. 96-06 master plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's • studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road -APN: 1061-281-16. LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT DRC2004-00364 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend Landmark Designation No. 96-01 plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to.an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road -APN: 1061-281-16. 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. (BrenUJoe) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-01160 - FANCHER DEVELOPMENT - A request to develop a 6,502 square foot P.F. Chang's restaurant with two patio areas totaling 1,121 square feet in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Gardens Regional • Center, located on the east side of Day Creek Boulevard, north of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 0227-201-35. .\ DRC AGENDA June 1, 2004 Page 2 7:40 p.m. (Doug/Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00279-CRAFTSMEN HOMES-Arequestfor the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street-APN: 0227-171-135. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00280 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES -A request for the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street-APN: 0227-171-135. • 8:10 p.m. (Doug/Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00206-STANDARD PACIFIC-The review of site plan and elevations for 25 single-family detached homes on 8.27 acres, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Base Line Road - APN: 0227-161-41 through 47; 0227-171-26 through 28, 30 through 33, 35, and 37 through 39. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16374. 8:40 p.m. (Doug/Mark) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16815 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to subdivide 4 acres of land into five parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN:` 0229-263-54 and 55. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00079 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to develop five industrial buildings totaling 64,500 square feet on 4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. 9:10 p.m (Emily/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00732 -RIMES PETERS JEPSON ARCHITECTS - A request to modify the exterior elevations for nine multi-tenant industrial buildings totaling 148,483 square feet in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) on 16.03 acres of land, located at the north and south sides of Jack Benny Drive, east of Rochester Avenue -APN: 0229-021-34 and 35. 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 CONSENT CALENDAR 7:00 p.m. Shonda Bello June 1, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00363 -SAM AND ALFREDA M,SLOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend the original Conditional Use Permit No. 96-06 master plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road - APN: 1061-281-16. LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT DRC2004-00364 - SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend Landmark Designation No. 96-01 plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road - APN: 1061-281-16. • Background: In 1996, the Maloof Residence and Studio, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were relocated from their original site to the current location to make way for the proposed Route 30 freeway project. The current site consists of the new Maloof residence, former Maloof residence, woodworking shops, a relocated guesthouse, and wood storage buildings. The existing buildings on-site were designed and built by Sam Maloof, and have been preserved as Designated Historic Landmarks. The site was issued a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) April 24, 1996 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 96-25) to convert an existing residence and accessory structures to a house, workshop and museum (arts and crafts center). Section 17.04.030 (G) states that a CUP maybe revised or modified at the request of the applicant when there is a change such as, but not limited to, a change in condition, expansion, or intensification. The proposed new construction, and alterations to the site are considered an expansion to the scope of the original CUP. The site was designated Historic Landmark No. 96-01 by the City Council on May 15, 1996. The proposed expansion of the site includes the construction of a 3,100 square foot gallery and a future 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the west of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Avenue and Hidden Farm Road within the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), Equestrian Overlay Zone, which strives to promote economic and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, mixed use development, urban services, and the preservation of natural and scenic qualities of open spaces and area or structures of historical • significance. Single-family homes are located to the north, east, and west. A vacant lot located to the south is zoned Very Low Residential (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre). To date, no applications for development have been received for this parcel. DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00363 AND DRC2004-00364 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION June 1, 2004 Page 2 The applicant is proposing to construct three buildings totaling 5,080 square feet consisting of an art gallery, archive storage, and caretaker's studio, and an additional 340 square foot to an existing wood storage building. The existing project site has been designed to maintain a rural, pedestrian- oriented, campus-like setting with generous amounts of mature landscaping, native to the Alta Loma Community, already in place. The proposed additions to the site will maintain the same atmosphere found in the rest of the site. The exterior materials of the proposed structures consist of fieldstone, vertical wood siding, and standing seam metal roof. The proposed project will be consistent with the existing structures, and overall design of the site, as Sam Maloof has designed and will over see the new additions to the property. Previously, the Planning Commission had directed staff to view structures designed and or constructed by Sam Maloof to be historic, regardless of the age of the structure. Following this direction, the proposed structures should be evaluated on their historical significance and compatibility with the remainder of 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. • 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. The proposed archive storage building and "Location A" forthe caretaker's studio are located within a drainage easement, and within close proximity to Flood Zone A. After discussion with the Engineering department, two remedies were discussed. Relocate the proposed archival storage building, and construct the caretaker's studio in proposed "Location B" -or- Submit a hydrology study, to re-enforce the decision to relocate the drainage easement to better align with Flood Zone A. Both remedies are satisfactory to the applicant, and the Engineering Department will condition the project with the above measures. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project, subject to the satisfactory mitigation of technical issues by the Engineering Department. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart • Staff Planner: Shonda Bello The Committee recommended approval. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Brent Le Count June 1, 2004 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-01160 - FANCHER DEVELOPMENT - A request to develop a 6,502 square foot P.F. Chang's restaurant with two patio areas totaling 1,121 square feet in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center, located on the east side of Day Creek Boulevard, north of Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0227-201-35. Design Parameters: The building will be located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and South Mainstreet, thereby, forming part of the entry statement to the South Mainstreet district. The South Mainstreet district is intended to be the high fashion, trendy, and very flashy section of the mall and the design of the PF Chang's restaurant, with its bold geometric shapes and colors, fits this theme well. The north elevation of the building will have a row of stone covered columns connected by a large wooden member. A large, full size statue of a horse is placed at the main entrance to the building at the southwest corner. The service area is neatly tucked away on the east side of the building well incorporated into the architecture. A barrel roof structure is proposed to be covered with composition tile. 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: There are no major design issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The only outstanding design issue is the use of composition file roofing material forthe barrel roof. The City has along-standing tradition of not using composition file roofing, and while this is a highly artistic use of the material, there is the potential for the building to set precedence. Staff requests that the Committee discuss the matter and consider alternative materials such as standing seam metal roofing as is suggested in the graphic presentations of the building. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Roof top equipment must be fully screened from surrounding areas. Restaurants often have great vents/exhaust fans that can stick up above parapets several feet. Ensure that parapets are high enough to screen all roof-mounted equipment even from higher elevations north of the site (Day Creek Boulevard slopes up at 3 percent towards the north). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2003-01160 - FANCHER DEVELOPMENT June 1, 2004 Page 2 The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff towards finding another roof material besides composite shingle because its use is contrary to design policy, as well as recent requests for commercial applications of the material have been turned down. Real copper or other metal roofing is acceptable. The Committee cautioned the applicant that the landscape architect for the project must be licensed in California. The applicant agreed to all Committee direction. The Committee recommends approval of the project to Planning Commission subject to these modifications. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Doug Fenn June 1, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00279 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES - A request for the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street -APN: 0227-171-135. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00280 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES - A request for the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street -APN: 0227-171-135. Design Parameters: The site is subject to the regulations of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan which requires the following three architectural styles to reflect a "wine country" theme: French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow. The site has been graded in preparation for single-family homes. The site slopes from the north to the south and is surrounded by the U.S. Post Office, single-family residences, and office uses across Etiwanda Avenue to the east. To the north of the site is "The Gardens," the I-15 Freeway is to the south, and single-family residences under construction to the west. The site is also subject to the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District standards which requires: homes to be oriented to Etiwanda Avenue, 25-foot separation between homes, 30-foot average/minimum • front setback from Etiwanda Avenue, and front yard landscaping. Although no specific architectural style is required, residences must be designed "to present an image of large single-family structures." The proposal includes two floor plans, each with 3 elevation treatments. The square footage of the homes varies in size from 2,840 to 3,061 square feet. The three architectural styles proposed include Santa Barbara, Craftsman, and Farmhouse. However, these elevation styles are not in conformance with the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, the following are a list of what is permitted: French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow, French Country, Vineyard Estate, and Italian. The homes will also include porches, side on garages, and additional standard architectural features on elevations that front onto Etiwanda Avenue. The vehicular access to the residences is not off of Etiwanda Avenue, only pedestrian access. 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. Architectural Detail -All of the proposed elevations must be French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow. However, the proposed elevations are not of the level of quality envisioned by the Victoria Arbors Master Plan. The buildings do not "include enough of the materials, elements, and details to reflect the character of the style." The level of detail is typical of other tracts in the City and does not meet the intent of setting Victoria Arbors apart as "a very special place in Rancho Cucamonga. It is important that all Darts of this village. • including residential neighborhoods, reflect an overall design theme and project the unique identity of Victoria Arbors". Refer to Chapter 7, Pages 2-5 of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan. DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00279 AND DRC2004-00280 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES • June 1, 2004 Page 2 2. Roofing -Victoria Arbors Master Plan states "steeper pitched roofs are encouraged (depending on the chosen architectural style)." The homes all have a standard 4:12 roof pitch typical of suburban housing tracts. For example, the proposed French Country roof pitches are not designed with a 7:1 roof pitch that is a typical of French style architecture. 3. This project is under the Victoria Arbors Specific Plan and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The applicant must comply with the Etiwanda Specific Plan issues such asprohibition oftwo-story homes at a corner of a project, half of the homes must have detached garages (also encourage by the Victoria Arbor Specific Plan), real native stonework must be used on the homes and low profiles fences, and the barrier curb along Etiwanda Avenue must be covered with real native stone. Lot 75 -The home should be plotted closer to Etiwanda Avenue to reinforce that as the "front yard" of lot. SecondaN Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Provide wrap-around porches, especially on corner lots. The Victoria Arbors Master Plan states, "when possible, the porch shall wrap around the side of the building." (Note: an open porch may intrude into the larger side setback). The wrap-around portion maybe less than 6 feet in depth). 2. Most of the front ground level porches are not 8 feet deep as required by Victoria Arbors Master Plan. 3. Fifty percent of finished product should have garage doors with windows as a standard feature, which shall be included in sales price of home (not optional). 4. Rear treatment of balconies, verandas, and/or wrought iron balustrades needs to be used for all of the plans. 5. Provide decorative paving/treatment on driveways. To enhance streetscape, decorative paving/treatment should be varied throughout the tract. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All walls visible from or facing a street should be decorative masonry on both sides. All cultured stone or similar like rock or stone should be a natural material (not manufactured). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and return for additional review. Design Review Committee Action: . Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Doug Fenn DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00279 AND DRC2004-00280 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES • June 1, 2004 Page 3 The applicant was informed to make the following elevation changes to the product Farmhouse -Add siding to the sides and rear along with pot shelves and more corbels. Commissioner Stewart recommended light fixtures on the side part of the garage. Craftsman -Add more under soffit on the rear and sides as depicted on the front elevation. Add a French door on the rear instead of a sliding glass door and add more windows. Santa Barbara -The garages should reflect a wood grain finish (but can still be metal). The side garages should have a circular element just below the eave. Fence -Change wood fence to decorative wrought iron. The applicant had no issues with the secondary issues, except for clarification from staff as to which unit should have awrap-around porch. The Committee recommended that the applicant work out the issues with staff and that the project could than be scheduled for a Planning Commission hearing. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Doug Fenn June 1, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00206-STANDARD PACIFIC-The review of site plan and elevations for 25 single-family detached homes on 8.27 acres, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Base Line Road - APN: 0227-161-41 through 47; 0227-171-26 through 28, 30 through 33, 35, and 37 through 39. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16374. Desion Parameters: The site is subject to the regulations of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan which requires the following three architectural styles to reflect a "wine country" theme: French influence, Italian influence, and English cottage/bungalow. The site has been graded and retaining walls constructed. The applicant is proposing a single phased development. The site is bordered to the north by Base Line Road, to the south bysingle-family residences under construction, to the east by existing single-family residences, and to the west across Victoria Park Lane by a proposed elementary school and the existing wetlands. The proposal includes two floor plans, each with 3 elevation treatments. The square footage of the homes varies in size from 3,296 to 3,738 square feet. The three architectural styles proposed include French Country, Vineyard Estate, and Italian. The homes will also include porches, side on garages, and additional standard architectural features on elevations that back Base Line Road and Victoria Park Lane. • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: There are no major issues. The elevations are the same product as was approved for DRC2003-00241. These homes related with the aforementioned project are under construction and are quite impressive. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Provide wrap-around porches, especially on corner lots. The Victoria Arbors Master Plan states, "when possible, the porch shall wrap around the side of the building." (Note: an open porch may intrude into the larger side setback). The wrap-around portion maybe less than 6 feet in depth. Staff recommends that Lots 1, 3, 10, 11, 20, 23, and 24 must have the wrap around porch scheme. 2. Fifty percent of finished product should have garage doors with windows as a standard feature, which shall be included in sales price of home (not optional). 3. W hen a retaining wall exists in the rear of the property to assist with the 15-foot useable areas, steps should be provided to allow access to maintain the slope. Lot 11 depicts a 14-foot setback. 4. Provide decorative paving/treatment on driveways. To enhance streetscape, decorative • paving/treatment should be varied throughout the tract. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00206 -STANDARD PACIFIC • June 1, 2004 Page 2 All walls visible from or facing a street should be decorative masonry on both sides. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and return before the Committee for additional review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Doug Fenn There were no major issues pertaining to the project and the applicant was prepared with changes incompliance with the recommended secondary issues. The applicant agreed to add wrap around porches on five of the corner lots. The Committee enthusiastically recommended approval to the Planning Commission. r~ L n U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:40 p.m. Doug Fenn June 1, 2004 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16815 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to subdivide 4 acres of land into five parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00079 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to develop five industrial buildings totaling 64,500 square feet on 4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. Design Parameters: The subject site is located north of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue. The site is vacant and is surrounded by industrial warehouse development to the north, east, and west. To the south is vacant land. The site has public improvements of sidewalk and curb and gutter along the street frontages. Evidence of reoccurring discing for weed abatement purposes is evident. The site presently drains from the north to the south. There are no mature trees on the subject site. The infill industrial development contains five single-story industrial buildings (not warehouse), which range in size from 7,000 square feet to 33,100 square feet. The buildings are rectangular shaped, • which is conducive for the intended use. Access into the project site will be off of Mission Park Drive, Buffalo Avenue, and Richmond Place. Additionally, the applicant has provided two outdoor eating break areas at the two corner intersections of the project. The buildings have an adequate amount of 360-degree architectural elements. The buildings have rich detail, such as stone veneer, at the primary entry points, however, the remaining portions of the building are lacking details. The building will have recessed bronze reflective glazing and a multi color paint scheme. Over each primary entry way is a metal canopy. The map portion of the project is for financing purposing. 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: Architecture -The applicant has not called out the light shading on the buildings. Staff assumes that this represents sandblasted concrete. If it does not then staff recommends that it should. All of the building entries with the vertical elements should be covered with stone. 2. All screen walls between the gates of the building must be decorative to match the proposed architectural style of the project. 3. Call out the material of the decorative paving at all entryways into the project site. • Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: No exterior downspouts are to be visible on any of the buildings. DRC AGENDA SUBTPM16815 AND DRC2004-00079 -THE BATES COMPANY June 1, 2004 Page 4 2. Landscaping should surround the trash enclosures. 3. Parapets are to be high enough so as to screen all roof-mounted equipment. The warehouse areas of building do not appear to have sufficient parapet to screen any HVAC units. 4. Transformers should be screed by decorative concrete tilt-up wall. 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 to match the building elevations. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends redesign of the project and return before the Committee as a Consent Calendar item. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Doug Fenn • The applicant came prepared with revised elevations that depicted sandblasting instead of just painted tilt-up concrete. The Committee informed the applicant that they believed the locations of the two employees break areas at the street corners of the project are not appropriate because they are uninviting for the public or the employee within the complex. The Committee directed the applicant to center the employee break areas midway along the front of Mission Park Avenue. The Committee informed the applicant that the buildings to the rear must have their own employee break areas, and to add reveals and change the color scheme on the screen walls between the rear buildings and for the screen walls to the rear of the project. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff and once the aforementioned items are addressed, then schedule the project for City Planner approval. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 9:10 p.m. Emily Wimer June 1, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00732 - HIMES PETERS JEPSON ARCHITECTS - A request to modify the exterior elevations for nine multi-tenant industrial buildings totaling 148,483 square feet in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) on 16.03 acres of land, located at the north and south sides of Jack Benny Drive, east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-021-34 and 35. Design Parameters: The project is located on the east side on Rochester Avenue, and will extend Jack Benny Drive to the east of Rochester Avenue. The site slopes approximately 2 percent. No existing trees are evident on-site. Background: The original design approved by the Planning Commission had elevations including stacked stone and tilt-up concrete as the two primary materials for all nine buildings. Since the project was approved, the applicant has met with staff regarding the second primary material. According to the applicant, the project is now too expensive to construct without reducing the amount of stacked stone the applicant originally proposed. The alternative presented at a meeting with staff proposed painted sandblasted concrete in place of some of the stacked stone. The applicant has provided some sandblasting on all elevations, and continued the stacked stone and painted sandblasted concrete in a repetitive pattern with the sandblasting extending over the areas with stacked stone. All other elements of design, including layout, building size, plaza areas, and landscaping will remain the same. 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: Review of the elevations and determine if they are adequate in materials. Staff does not support painting over sandblasted concrete because it would cover up a rich textured material with a mundane material. An alternative to stacked stone could be brick veneer. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the proposed revisions and recommendations contained herein. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fong, McPhail, Stewart Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee agreed that the project improved the appearance of the building. Therefore, the • exterior revisions to all of the buildings were approved as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS June 1, 2004 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respecttully submitted, .~.--- Bu Secretary \J • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 1, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel 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 previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Shaida/Shelley) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004- 00363 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend the original Conditional Use Permit No. 96-06 master plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and • toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road -APN: 1061-281-16. LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT DRC2004-00364 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend Landmark Designation No. 96-01 plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road -APN: 1061-281-16. 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. (BrenUJoe) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-01160 - FANCHER DEVELOPMENT - A request to develop a 6,502 square foot P.F. Chang's restaurant with two patio areas totaling 1,121 square feet in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center, located on the east side of Day Creek Boulevard, north of Foothill Boulevard . -APN: 0227-201-35. • DRC AGENDA June 1, 2004 Page 2 7:40 p.m. (Doug/Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00279-CRAFTSMEN HOMES-Arequestfor the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street -APN: 0227-171-135. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00280-CRAFTSMEN HOMES-A request for the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street -APN: 0227-171-135. • 8:10 p.m. (Doug/Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00206-STANDARD PACIFIC-The review of site plan and elevations for 25 single-family detached homes on 8.27 acres, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Base Line Road - APN: 0227-161-141-147; 0227-171-126-128, 130 through 133, 135, and 137 through 139. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16374. 8:40 p.m. (Doug/Mark) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16815 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to subdivide 4 acres of land into five parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. DEVELOPMENT REVI EW DRC2004-00079 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to develop five industrial buildings totaling 64,500 square feet on 4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. 9:10 p.m (Emily/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00732 - HIMES PETERS JEPSON ARCHITECTS - A request to modify the exterior elevations for nine multi-tenant industrial buildings totaling 148,483 square feet in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) on 16.03 acres of land, located at the north and south sides of Jack Benny Drive, east of Rochester Avenue -APN: 0229-021-34 and 35. 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, Melissa Andrewin, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 27, 2004, at least 72 hours prior to the • meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR 7:00 p.m. Shonda Bello June 1, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00363 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend the original Conditional Use Permit No. 96-06 master plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road - APN: 1061-281-16. LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT DRC2004-00364 - SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS - A request to amend Landmark Designation No. 96-01 plan by adding a 3,100 square foot gallery and a 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the east of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site, located in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) at 8744 Hidden Farm Road - APN: 1061-281-16. • Background: In 1996, the Maloof Residence and Studio, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were relocated from their original site to the current location to make way for the proposed Route 30 freeway project. The current site consists of the new Maloof residence, former Maloof residence, woodworking shops, a relocated guesthouse, and wood storage buildings. The existing buildings on-site were designed and built by Sam Maloof, and have been preserved as Designated Historic Landmarks. The site was issued a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) April 24, 1996 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 96-25) to convert an existing residence and accessory structures to a house, workshop and museum (arts and crafts center). Section 17. 04.030 (G) states that a CUP maybe revised or modified at the request of the applicant when there is a change such as, but not limited to, a change in condition, expansion, or intensification. The proposed new construction, and alterations to the site are considered an expansion to the scope of the original CUP. The site was designated Historic Landmark No. 96-01 by the City Council on May 15, 1996. The proposed expansion of the site includes the construction of a 3,100 square foot gallery and a future 600 square foot caretaker's studio in the northeast quadrant of the site, a 1,380 square foot gallery archive storage and toilet rooms located to the west of the proposed gallery, and a 340 square foot addition to an existing wood storage area located in the western portion of the site. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Carnelian Avenue and Hidden Farm Road within the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), Equestrian Overlay Zone, which strives to promote economic and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, mixed use development, urban services, and the preservation of natural and scenic qualities of open spaces and area or structures of historical • significance. Single-family homes are located to the north, east, and west. A vacant lot located to the south is zoned Very Low Residential (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre). To date, no applications for development have been received for this parcel. DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00363 AND DRC2004-00364 -SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION • June 1, 2004 Page 2 The applicant is proposing to construct three buildings totaling 5,080 square feet consisting of an art gallery, archive storage, and caretaker's studio, and an additional 340 square foot to an existing wood storage building. The existing project site has been designed to maintain a rural, pedestrian- oriented, campus-like setting with generous amounts of mature landscaping, native to the Alta Loma Community, already in place. The proposed additions to the site will maintain the same atmosphere found in the rest of the site. The exterior materials of the proposed structures consist of fieldstone, vertical wood siding, and standing seam metal roof. The proposed project will be consistent with the existing structures, and overall design of the site, as Sam Maloof has designed and will over see the new additions to the property. Previously, the Planning Commission had directed staff to view structures designed and or constructed by Sam Maloof to be historic, regardless of the age of the structure. Following this direction, the proposed structures should be evaluated on their historical significance and compatibility with the remainder of 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. • 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. The proposed archive storage building and "Location A"for the caretaker's studio are located within a drainage easement, and within close proximityto Flood Zone A. Afterdiscussion with the Engineering department, two remedies were discussed. Relocate the proposed archival storage building, and construct the caretaker's studio in proposed "Location B" -or- Submit a hydrology study, to re-enforce the decision to relocate the drainage easement to better align with Flood Zone A. Both remedies are satisfactory to the applicant, and the Engineering Department will condition the project with the above measures. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project, subject to the satisfactory mitigation of technical issues by the Engineering Department. • Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Shonda Bello Members Present: • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Brent Le Count June 1, 2004 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-01160 - FANCRER DEVELOPMENT - A request to develop a 6,502 square foot P.F. Chang's restaurant with two patio areas totaling 1,121 square feet in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center, located on the east side of Day Creek Boulevard, north of Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0227-201-35. Design Parameters: The building will be located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and South Mainstreet, thereby, forming part of the entry statement to the South Mainstreet district. The South Mainstreet district is intended to be the high fashion, trendy, and very flashy section of the mall and the design of the PF Chang's restaurant, with its bold geometric shapes and colors, fits this theme well. The north elevation of the building will have a row of stone covered columns connected by a large wooden member. A large, full size statue of a horse is placed at the main entrance to the building at the southwest corner. The service area is neatly tucked away on the east side of the building well incorporated into the architecture. A barrel roof structure is proposed to be covered with composition tile. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion • regarding this project: There are no major design issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The only outstanding design issue is the use of composition the roofing material forthe barrel roof. The City has along-standing tradition of not using composition the roofing, and while this is a highly artistic use of the material, there is the potential for the building to set precedence. Staff requests that the Committee discuss the matter and consider alternative materials such as standing seam metal roofing as is suggested in the graphic presentations of the building. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Roof top equipment must be fully screened from surrounding areas. Restaurants often have great vents/exhaust fans that can stick up above parapets several feet. Ensure that parapets are high enough to screen all roof-mounted equipment even from higher elevations north of the site (Day Creek Boulevard slopes up at 3 percent towards the north). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Design Review Committee Action: • Staff Planner: Brent Le Count Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Doug Fenn June 1, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00279 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES - A request for the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street -APN: 0227-171-135. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-00280 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES - A request for the design review of nine single-family homes within approved Tract 16372 in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Church Street -APN: 0227-171-135. Design Parameters: The site is subject to the regulations'of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan which requires the following three architectural styles to reflect a "wine country" theme: French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow. The site has been graded in preparation for single-family homes. The site slopes from the north to the south and is surrounded by the U.S. Post Office, single-family residences, and office uses across Etiwanda Avenue to the east. To the north of the site is "The Gardens," the I-15 Freeway is to the south, and single-family residences under construction to the west. The site is also subject to the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District standards which requires: homes to be oriented to Etiwanda Avenue, 25-foot separation between homes, 30-foot average/minimum • front setback from Etiwanda Avenue, and front yard landscaping. Although no specific architectural style is required, residences must be designed "to present an image of large single-family structures." The proposal includes two floor plans, each with 3 elevation treatments. The square footage of the homes varies in size from 2,840 to 3,061 square feet. The three architectural styles proposed include Santa Barbara, Craftsman, and Farmhouse. However, these elevation styles are not in conformance with the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, the following are a list of what is permitted: French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow, French Country, Vineyard Estate, and Italian. The homes will also include porches, side on garages, and additional standard architectural features on elevations that front onto Etiwanda Avenue. The vehicular access to the residences is not off of Etiwanda Avenue, only pedestrian access. 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. Architectural Detail - All of the proposed elevations must be French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow. However, the proposed elevations are not of the level of quality envisioned by the Victoria Arbors Master Plan. The buildings do not "include enough of the materials, elements, and details to reflect the character of the style." The level of detail is typical of other tracts in the City and does not meet the intent of setting Victoria Arbors apart as "a very special place in Rancho Cucamonga. It is important that all Darts of this village. • including residential neighborhoods, reflect an overall design theme and project the unique identity of Victoria Arbors". Refer to Chapter 7, Pages 2-5 of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan. DRC AGENDA DRC2004-00279 AND DRC2004-00280 -CRAFTSMEN HOMES June 1, 2004 Page 2 2. Roofing -Victoria Arbors Master Plan states "steeper pitched roofs are encouraged (depending on the chosen architectural style)." The homes all have a standard 4:12 roof pitch typical of suburban housing tracts. For example, the proposed French Country roof pitches are not designed with a 7:1 roof pitch that is a typical of French style architecture. 3. This project is under the Victoria Arbors Specific Plan and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The applicant must complywith the Etiwanda Specific Plan issues such as prohibition of two-story homes at a corner of a project, half of the homes must have detached garages (also encourage by the Victoria Arbor Specific Plan), real native stonework must be used on the homes and low profiles fences, and the barrier curb along Etiwanda Avenue must be covered with real native stone. Lot 75 -The home should be plotted closer to Etiwanda Avenue to reinforce that as the "front yard" of lot. 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 wrap-around porches, especially on corner lots. The Victoria Arbors Master Plan states, "when possible, the porch shall wrap around the side of the building." (Note: an open porch may intrude into the larger side setback). The wrap-around portion maybe less than 6 feet in depth). • 2. Most of the front ground level porches are not 8 feet deep as required by Victoria Arbors Master Plan. 3. Fifty percent of finished product should have garage doors with windows as a standard feature, which shall be included in sales price of home (not optional). 4. Rear treatment of balconies, verandas, and/or wrought iron balustrades needs to be used for all of the plans. 5. Provide decorative paving/treatment on driveways. To enhance streetscape, decorative paving/treatmentshnuld be varied throughout the tract. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All walls visible from or facing a street should be decorative masonry on both sides. 2. All cultured stone or similar like rock or stone should be a natural material (not manufactured). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends thatthe project be redesigned and return foradditional review. Design Review Committee Action: • Staff Planner: Doug Fenn Members Present: • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Doug Fenn June 1, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00206-STANDARD PACIFIC-The review of site plan and elevations for 25 single-family detached homes on 8.27 acres, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Base Line Road - APN: 0227-161-141-147; 0227-171-126-128, 130 through 133, 135, and 137 through 139. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16374. Design Parameters: The site is subject to the regulations of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan which requires the following three architectural styles to reflect a "wine country" theme: French influence, Italian influence, and English Cottage/Bungalow. The site has been graded and retaining walls constructed. The applicant is proposing a single phased development. The site is bordered to the north by Base Line Road, to the south bysingle-family residences under construction, to the east by existing single-family residences, and to the west across Victoria Park Lane by a proposed elementary school and the existing wetlands. The proposal includes two floor plans, each with 3 elevation treatments. The square footage of the homes varies in size from 3,296 to 3,738 square feet. The three architectural styles proposed include French Country, Vineyard Estate, and Italian. The homes will also include porches, side on garages, and additional standard architectural features on elevations that back Base Line Road and Victoria Park Lane. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: There are no major issues. The elevations are the same product as was approved for DRC2003-00241. These homes related with the aforementioned project are under construction and are quite impressive. 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 wrap-around porches, especially on corner lots. The Victoria Arbors Master Plan states, "when possible, the porch shall wrap around the side of the building." (Note: an open porch may intrude into the larger side setback). The wrap-around portion may be less than 6 feet in depth. Staff recommends that Lots 1, 3, 10, 11, 20, 23, and 24 must have the wrap around porch scheme. 2. Fifty percent of finished product should have garage doors with windows as a standard feature, which shall be included in sales price of home (not optional). 3. W hen a retaining wall exists in the rear of the property to assist with the 15-foot useable areas, steps should be provided to allow access to maintain the slope. Lot 11 depicts a 14-foot setback. 4. Provide decorative paving/treatment on driveways. To enhance streetscape, decorative • paving/treatment should be varied throughout the tract. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: DRC AGENDA DRC2003-00206 -STANDARD PACIFIC • June 1, 2004 Page 2 All walls visible from or facing a street should be decorative masonry on both sides. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and return before the Committee for additional review. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Doug Fenn Members Present: n LJ C l • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:40 p.m. Doug Fenn June 1, 2004 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16815 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to subdivide 4 acres of land into five parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00079 -THE BATES COMPANY - A request to develop five industrial buildings totaling 64,500 square feet on 4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11), located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -APN: 0229-263-54 and 55. Design Parameters: The subject site is located north of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue. The site is vacant and is surrounded by industrial warehouse development to the north, east, and west. To the south is vacant land. The site has public improvements of sidewalk and curb and gutter along the street frontages. Evidence of reoccurring discing for weed abatement purposes is evident. The site presently drains from the north to the south. There are no mature trees on the subject site. The infill industrial development contains five single-story industrial buildings (not warehouse), which range in size from 7,000 square feet to 33,100 square feet. The buildings are rectangular shaped, • which is conducive for the intended use. Access into the project site will be off of Mission Park Drive, Buffalo Avenue, and Richmond Place. Additionally, the applicant has provided two outdoor eating break areas at the two corner intersections of the project. The buildings have an adequate amount of 360-degree architectural elements. The buildings have rich detail, such as stone veneer, at the primary entry points, however, the remaining portions of the building are lacking details. The building will have recessed bronze reflective glazing and a multi color paint scheme. Over each primary entry way is a metal canopy. The map portion of the project is for financing purposing. 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: Architecture -The applicant has not called out the light shading on the buildings. Staff assumes that this represents sandblasted concrete. If it does not then staff recommends that it should. All of the building entries with the vertical elements should be covered with stone. 2. All screen walls between the gates of the building must be decorative to match the proposed architectural style of the project. 3. Call out the material of the decorative paving at all entryways into the project site. Secondarv Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • . Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: No exterior downspouts are to be visible on any of the buildings. DRC AGENDA SUBTPM16815 AND DRC2004-00079-THE BATES COMPANY June 1, 2004 Page 4 • n U 2. Landscaping should surround the trash enclosures. 3. Parapets are to be high enough so as to screen all roof-mounted equipment. The warehouse areas of building do not appear to have sufficient parapet to screen any HVAC units. 4. Transformers should be screed by decorative concrete tilt-up wall. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be Incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Paint roll-up doors to match the building elevations. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends redesign of the project and return before the Committee as a Consent Calendar item. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Doug Fenn Members Present: • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 9:10 p.m. Emily Wimer June 1, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00732 - HIMES PETERS JEPSON ARCHITECTS - A request to modifythe exterior elevations for nine multi-tenant industrial buildings totaling 148,483 square feet in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) on 16.03 acres of land, located at the north and south sides of Jack Benny Drive, east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-021-34 and 35. Design Parameters: The project is located on the east side on Rochester Avenue, and will extend Jack Benny Drive to the east of Rochester Avenue. The site slopes approximately 2 percent. No existing trees are evident on-site. Background: The original design approved by the Planning Commission had elevations including stacked stone and tilt-up concrete as the two primary materials for all nine buildings. Since the project was approved, the applicant has met with staff regarding the second primary material. According to the applicant, the project is now too expensive to construct without reducing the amount of stacked stone the applicant originally proposed. The alternative presented at a meeting with staff proposed painted sandblasted concrete in place of some of the stacked stone. The applicant has provided some sandblasting on all elevations, and continued the stacked stone and painted sandblasted concrete in a repetitive pattern with the sandblasting extending over the areas • with stacked stone. All other elements of design, including layout, building size, plaza areas, and landscaping will remain the same. 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: Review of the elevations and determine if they are adequate in materials. Staff does not support painting over sandblasted concrete because it would cover up a rich textured material with a mundane material. An alternative to stacked stone could be brick veneer. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the proposed revisions and recommendations contained herein. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer Members Present: •