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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 1996 5:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Heinz Lumpp John Melcher Nancy Fong
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Dave Barker 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.
NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED
PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding
their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although
the Committee may open the meeting for public input.
5:00 p.m.
(Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-16 -
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH-A request to construct a church facility and
school consisting of a 31,017 square foot church, a 28,480 square foot community
center, a 16,460 square foot education center, a 10,898 square foot parish center office,
a 9,400 rectory, a 10,110 adult education and youth center, a 5,180 square foot chapel,
and a 9,387 square foot adult center on a 20.14 acre site in the Very Low Residential
designation (1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the
west side of Etiwanda Avenue, between Summit and Highland Avenues - APN: 225-
171-12, 20, 22, and 23. Associated with the application is Variance 95-04 and Tree
Removal Permit 95-14.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the
Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may
receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per
individual.
ADJOURNMENT
1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist H for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 21, 1995, at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code Section 549544.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
5:00 p.m. Scott Murphy January 2, 1996
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-16- SACRED HEART
CATHOLIC CHURCH-A request to construct a church facility and school consisting of a')1,017 square
foot church, a 28,480 square foot community center, a 16,460 square foot education center, a 10,898
square foot parish center office, a 9,400 rectory, a 10,110 adult education and youth center, a 5,180
square foot chapel, and a 9,387 square foot adult center on a 20.14 acre site in the Very Low Residential
designation (1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of
Etiwanda Avenue, between Summit and Highland Avenues - APN: 225-171-12, 20, 22, and 23.
Associated with the application is Variance 95-04 and Tree Removal Permit 95-14.
Backeround:
On September 19, 1995, the Design Review Committee considered the application. At that time, the
Committee (Barker, Melcher, Fong) determined that the design of the facility did not meet the intent of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP). The design-vas too urban for the setting. In addition, the Committee
felt that the site planning resulted in the largest building being placed at the most constrained portion of
the site. The Committee suggested shifting the structure to the west. The Committee suggested that a
workshop with the Planning Commission may be appropriate to discuss the design in more detail.
On November 29, 1995, the Planning Commission conducted a workshop on the application. The
applicant presented revised building elevations that lowered the height of the facility and simplified some
of the architectural elements. The Planning Commission found the revised architectural plans acceptable.
Staff indicated that they will continue to work with the applicant on refinements to the Grading Plan.
Staff stated they would bring the revised plans back to Design Review Committee prior to the Planning
Commission public hearing.
Analysis:
At the time of comment preparation, the application was making refinements to the building elevations
and Site Plan. Therefore, an oral presentation will be made to the Committee outlining the changes to
the plans.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Committee review the revised elevations and Site Plan and recommend
approval of the application to the Planning Commission with conditions to address any outstanding
concerns.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Scott Murphy
The Committee reviewed the application and recommended approval subject to the following:
1. Additional brick work should be provided at the planter areas around the base of the building.
2. The glu-lam fascia should receive a stain finish.
3. The columns should be pre-cast and of a high quality appearance.
DRC AGENDA
CUP 95-16 - SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
January 2, 1996
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4. The rear elevation of the Community Center building should be receive additional architectural
treatment.
5. The walls on both sides of the rotunda on the church's rear elevation should receive additional
architectural treatment. The placement of statues was suggested for these areas.
6. The Committee was split on whether the bell tower should be increased in height. The applicant
should prepare a sketch showing the increased height for consideration by the Planning
Commission.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
January 2, 1996
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary