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Home My WebLink About1997/06/17 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 17, 1997 6:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Bill Bethel Rich Macias Dan Coleman 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 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. 6:00 P.M. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-15 - (Steve) CLIGNETT - The proposed development of a 2,550 square foot, 3-bay quick-service oil change facility adjacent to the existing Deer Creek Car Wash service facility, located within the Community Commercial land use designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, on the east side of Center Avenue, north of Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-401-34. 6:40 p.m. TENTATIVE TRACT 14534 - WILLIAM LYON HOMES - A request to install above- (Brent) ground utility boxes for a previously approved 121-lot subdivision in the Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) designation of the Victoria Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-091-31. 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 6:00 P.M. Steve Hayes June 17, 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-15 - CLIGNETT - The proposed development of a 2,550 square foot, 3-bay quick-service oil change facility adjacent to the existing Deer Creek Car Wash service facility, located within the Community Commercial land use designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, on the east side of Center Avenue, north of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 1077-401-34. Design Parameters: The site is adjacent to property zoned Industrial Park to the north, which was recently approved for development of a nine-building, multi-tenant industrial park. To the south is the existing Deer Creek Car Wash and gas station facility, which this new building will share access with from the existing drive approach on Center Avenue. The Deer Creek Flood Control Channel is immediately east of the site and to the west is vacant commercial land. The site slopes gently from north to south and is proposed to be graded to tie in with the existing grade of the car wash facility. No significant vegetation or structures exist on the property. 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. 1. Staff generally feels that the architectural concept, which is similar and uses the same materials as existing buildings in the complex, is acceptable. However, the same level of detailing (such as cornices, finish treatment around roll-up doors, etc.) should be utilized throughout the project. 2. Trellises should be introduced over the roll-up doors on the west side of the building for the same distance westerly as previously done with the trellis over the gas pumps at the car wash entrance to give the building more substance and reduce the prominence of the doors. 3. Additional planter areas, including trees, should be provided around the building wherever possible to soften the building mass from Center Avenue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. A more significant landscaped area (5 feet or wider) should be provided between the storefronts of the future buildings shown on the Master Plan and the drive aisle to the south. 2. Additional areas of special paving should be provided in conjunction with development of the new building, to the satisfaction of staff. The existing special paving should be adjusted to line up with the back of the proposed parking spaces near the existing vehicular entrance to the site. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Berming and landscaping should be used, in a similar fashion to that already used along Center Avenue, to screen the parking areas from view. 2. All colors, materials, and exterior finishes should match that already used at the existing car wash facility. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission with conditions. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brad Buller The Design Review Committee recommended approval subject to the following changes: 1. Trellis should be provided on the west side of building, either freestanding or attached. Trellis design should be compatible with existing trellis at car wash. Further, it was suggested that the driveway throat could be narrowed to provide additional landscaping to help screen the service bays. 2. Roll-up doors should be recessed. 3. All of the above staff comments shall be incorporated into the revised plans. The revised plans should be reviewed by DRC as a Consent Calendar item. J DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:40 p.m. Brent Le Count June 17, 1997 TENTATIVE TRACT 14534 - WILLIAM LYON HOMES - A request to install above-ground utility boxes for a previously approved 121-lot subdivision in the Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) designation of the Victoria Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Rochester Avenue -APN: 227-091-31. Background: William Lyon Homes is requesting to install ten utility transformer boxes above ground, just behind the back of sidewalk. According the applicant, the Edison Company has begun requiring fees to provide underground utility boxes. Detailed plans showing utility box locations relative to planned home locations and landscaping will be provided at the meeting. Planning Commission policy prohibits above-ground installation. To staffs knowledge, no other residential tract has been permitted to use above-ground utility boxes. Staff Recommendation: Staff strongly recommends that the Design Review Committee uphold existing Planning Commission policy requiring the utility boxes to be underground. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent LeCount The Design Review Committee recommended denial. Prior to Planning Commission the applicant was directed to explore options with Southern California Edison, including, but not limited to: a. Reverse plotting transformers so that access panels face away from street and/or surrounding all sides with landscaping. b. Plotting transformers further back from street to provide screen hedge on street side. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS �i June 17, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary