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s ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1998 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: John Mannerino Rich Macias Nancy Fong
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Larry McNiel Pam Stewart
PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding
their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although
the Committee may open the meeting for public input.
7:00 p.m.
(Brent) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-17 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -A request
to construct a 128,197 square foot public storage project including caretaker's unit on
4.22 acres of land in the General Commercial District, located at the southwest corner
of Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue -APN: 209-041-09. Related Files: Variance
98-02 and Preliminary Review 98-05.
7:40 p.m.
(Cecilia) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-26 - MVA
ARCHITECTS - The development of a training center totaling 33,000 square feet on
3 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12)of the Industrial Area Specific
Plan, located at the northeast corner of Pittsburgh Avenue and Mission Vista Drive -
APN: 229-263-40.
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.
8:20 p.m.
(Rebecca) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-20 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of
building elevations and detailed site plan for a previously approved Tentative Tract Map
No. 14207 consisting of 28 single family lots on 19.8 acres of land in the Very Low
Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Beryl
Street, south of Heritage Park-APN: 1062-051-01.
8:30 p.m.
(Rebecca) TENTATIVE TRACT 15814 MODIFICATION - FIELDSTONE - A request to add an
additional floor plan to the previously approved set of floor plans and elevations and to
modify the fencing plan to allow PVC fence material in certain areas of Tentative Tract
15814, a residential subdivision of 191 single family homes on 40 acres of land in the
Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the Victoria
Vineyards and of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the southwest corner of
Highland Avenue and Rochester Avenue -APN: 227-011-09 and 13.
DRC AGENDA
November 17, 1998
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.
1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 12, 1998, at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga. �Q
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Brent Le Count November 17, 1998
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-17 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -A request to construct a
128,197 square foot public storage project including caretaker's unit on 4.22 acres of land in the
General Commercial District, located at the southwest corner of Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue
-APN: 209-041-09. Related Files: Variance 98-02 and Preliminary Review 98-05.
Design Parameters: The 4.2 acre site slopes at approximately two percent from north to south.
Bordering the site to the northeast is the 1.8 acre site recently approved for the Delrahim Unocal
service station/car wash project (Conditional Use Permit 97-41, see attached exhibits). The site is
directly adjacent to an existing single family neighborhood along the south and west property lines.
The site has contiguous property lines with 19 of the homes along the south and west property lines.
An existing 4- to 6-foot high block wall runs along these property lines separating the site from the
residential properties. Frontage improvements exist on both Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue,
but not to current standards.
Variance: The project is designed with zero setbacks along the south and west property lines where
a minimum setback of 20 feet is required. The applicant has filed a variance request regarding the
setback issue. The applicant contends that because of the size and shape of the property and the
unique type of development/use proposed (public storage), compliance with the required 20-foot
building setback would result in excessively long, 20-foot wide "crime corridors" along the south and
west property lines that would be extremely difficult for police to patrol and would, therefore, create a
crime hazard. The buildings respecting the zero setback along the south and west property lines are
one-story and are designed to have a very low profile such that the building wall is no higher than
2 feet 6 inches above the existing block perimeter walls. In this way, views of the mountains to the
north from the existing homes are preserved. A code-complying a 25-foot high building located to
respect the 20-foot building setback line would have a much greater impact on views than the
proposed project.
The project is also designed with zero setbacks along the north and east property lines where 5 feet
is required adjacent to the Delrahim Unocal project to the northeast. The applicant has filed a variance
request regarding the setback issue. The applicant contends that provision of the 5-foot setbacks
along the Delrahim Unocal site would result in a maintenance burden since the Delrahim Unocal
project is designed with a 5-foot setback along these property lines and that maintenance of the
landscaping within the setbacks would have to be divided between the two property owners. The
Delrahim Unocal project includes tree planting along these property lines. The only impact would be
in terms of planter width:
The Variance application was originally scheduled for Planning Commission on August 31, 1998 and
was continued to allow the applicant to redesign the project to address staff concerns. The height of
the buildings has been lowered.
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. The north elevation of Building "E" and east elevation of Building "F" are long (180 to 240 feet
long), straight stretches of building wall with minimal variation and visual interest. These
elevations are adjoining the Delrahim Unocal service station/car wash project, which would
provide minimal landscaping to soften their appearance. Until such time as the Delrahim
Unocal service station/car wash project is developed, these elevations would be prominently
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 98-17 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
November 17, 1998
Page 2
visible from the intersection of Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue. Staff recommends that
the architecture be upgraded to the level of Building"A's"north elevation, such as adding tower
elements and other wall articulation such as column pop-outs/indents and trim to break up the
continuous walls and provide greater visual interest.
2. The 0-foot setback along the south and west property lines should be carefully reviewed by the
Committee. The Committee should determine if the design is "neighborhood friendly" and
sensitive to the residents of these one- and two-story homes.
3. Clip furtherthe northern-most portion of Building"D"to provide room for adequate landscaping.
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 a softened street scape by increasing the height and coverage of berms and intensified
shrub planting along both street frontages.
2. All street frontage landscaping shall follow the established theme of the Delrahim Unocal
project. The berm and landscaping at the northeast corner of the site along Arrow Highway
shall be designed to tie into that of the Delrahim Unocal project to the east.
3. Provide decorative driveway paving for the main entry off of Arrow Highway.
4. Locate Southern California Edison's transformer box as far back from street frontage(s) as
possible and screen behind low wall, berm(s), and landscaping.
5. The Committee may wish to consider requiring the applicant to somehow improve the existing
block walls along the south and west property lines for the benefit of the adjacent homeowners.
This could be as simple as requiring the applicant to stucco or paint the homeowner's side of
the walls.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. All roof and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened form view of surrounding public
rights-of-way and property.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised in light of the above comments
and brought back for further review.
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Delrahim Unocal Landscaping
Exhibit "B" - Delrahim Unocal Building Elevations
Exhibit "C" - Worst Case Boundary Sections
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DRC COMMENTS
CUP 98-17 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
November 17, 1998
Page 3
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee reviewed the project and directed the applicant to address the following design issues.
Revised plans shall be submitted for further Committee review.
1. Provide greater articulation and visual interest on all external elevations (north, south, east,
west, including those adjacent to Delrahim Unocal project). This may include use of tower
elements and otherwall articulation similar to the level of Building"A"as recommended by staff
but the Committee is open to other design alternatives.
2. Restudy the north and east edges of the project adjacent to the Delrahim Unocal project site
to address lack of 5-foot setback/landscaping. This may be accomplished by simply providing
the required 5-foot setback including appropriate landscaping but the Committee is open to
other design alternatives.
3. The color of all metal roofing shall match that of the roll-up doors, namely "cedar red."
4. Provide greater detail and emphasis for tile accents. This may include insetting or popping out
of the accents or using trim surrounds.
5. Roof drainage shall be handled inside the buildings rather than on the exterior.
6. The applicant agreed to the secondary and policy issues identified by staff.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Cecilia Williams November 17, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-26 - MVA ARCHITECTS
-The development of a training center totaling 33,000 square feet on 3 acres of land in the Industrial
Park District (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of
Pittsburgh Avenue and Mission Vista Drive -APN: 229-263-40.
Design Parameters: The site is within a Master Planned industrial park(Development Review 86-45).
The Master Plan shows conceptual building locations, overall circulation, and points of ingress and
egress, (Master Plan is attached as Exhibit "A"). The industrial park was never built out, and the
subject parcel is one of four properties left undeveloped. The site is surrounded on the west side by
office parks, and on the east side by warehouses. The building and site plan are compatible with the
Master Plan.
Project Description: The proposed facility will serve as the West Coast training center for Mercedes
Benz of North America. The building will include classrooms and shops for the training of sales and
management staff, and master mechanics. The applicant has been working closely with staff on the
project design. The building design and site plan create a campus-like setting and are compatible with
surrounding land use and architecture. The building features extensive use of glass windows around
the entire building. A strong entry statement has been created at the building's entrance with special
pavement and landscaping. All exterior wall elevations have architectural treatment and articulation
through texture and surface elevation changes. The elevations demonstrate exceptional building
design and meet the standards for the Industrial Area Specific Plan. The applicant has indicated that
they may increase the height of the building by several feet which would affect the facade. If this
occurs, staff will present the Committee with revised plans and an oral update at the meeting.
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. Eliminate standing seam metal roof on tower element. Instead, increase roof height at front
entry to create a vertical element. Flat roof consistent with building's overall design and
"industrial" architecture.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Provide landscape planters along the north elevation between loading doors for additional tree
plantings. Additional landscaping in this area will break up the mass of building wall along the
north elevation.
2. Screen north parking lot and north elevation loading doors from public view with a combination
of mounding, low walls, and a grade differential along the west property line. Landscape plan
shows a row of trees and shrubs along the west project perimeter, however, additional
enhancement of this edge is needed.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 98-26 - MVA
November 17, 1998
Page 2
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as
recommended above.
Attachment: Exhibit "A"
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Cecilia Williams
The Committee reviewed the proposed project and recommended approval subject to the following
modifications:
1. Provide drip edge between metal roof and building face to carry water away from building wall.
2. Provide decorative paving at driveway entrances.
3. Provide landscape planters along north elevation between loading doors for additional tree
plantings.
4. Provide additional landscaping to screen north elevation roll-up doors from view facing south.
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CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
8:20 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren November 17, 1998
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-20 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed site plan for a previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 14207 consisting of 28 single
family lots on 19.8 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre),
located on the west side of Beryl Street, south of Heritage Park -APN: 1062-051-01.
Background: This project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on November 3, 1998. The
Committee recommended the project return on a Consent Calendar basis with revisions to the roof and
front elevation windows on the single story Santa Barbara plan. Staff will present revised plans at the
meeting.
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. No major issues.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project.
Attachment: Design Review Committee Action Comments dated November 3, 1998
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee reviewed alternative elevations of the single story Santa Barbara plan (Plan 1). The
committee recommended approval of the project with the Santa Barbara Plan 1 to have two recessed
multi-pane windows,without shutters, on the front elevation of each side-on garage,to provide greater
distinction between the Santa Barbara and Italian styles.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren November 3, 1998
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-20 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed site plan for a previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 14207 consisting of 28 single
family lots on 19.8 acres of land in the Very Low Density Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per
acre), located on the west side of Beryl Street, south of Heritage Park -APN: 1062-051-01
Background:
Tentative Tract 14207 was originally approved in May of 1991. In August of 1998, the Planning
Commission granted a time extension which extends the tentative tract, variance, and design review
entitlements until May 22, 1999. No further time extensions are allowed. Concordia Homes recently
purchased the site and is proposing new house designs on the approved tract.
The northern boundary of the site adjoins Heritage Park. The site contains an abandoned vineyard
and is presently undeveloped.
Design Parameters:
Concordia Homes is proposing the same collection of house plans as those recently reviewed for its
project on the east side of Beryl Street (Development Review 98-15). The collection contains three
floor plans ranging in size from 3,188 to 3,865 square feet. Each plan includes three architectural
styles: French, Italian, and Santa Barbara. The proposed development has a diversified streetscape
with side-on garages, straight-in garages, front entry courtyards, and porte-cocheres.
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. No major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. On the project to the east, the Design Review Committee recommended the single story Santa
Barbara elevation be modified by replacing the three small windows on the garage with a single
window with shutters and by adding a low courtyard wall. Concordia will make the same revisions
to this project.
2. The design of the perimeter wall should match the perimeter wall on the project to the east to
provide a consistent theme wall along Wilson Avenue. The proposed wall is tan-colored stucco
on both sides with a cap. Pilasters should be required at regular intervals along Wilson Avenue
and Beryl Street.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. A minimum 5-foot wide landscape area should be provided between the back of sidewalk and any
walls in corner side yard situations to breakup the massing of the walls and minimize graffiti
potential. Corner side yard walls should be shifted to provide a 5-foot wide landscape area
between the back of sidewalk and the walls per Planning Commission policy.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 98-20 - CONCORDIA
November 3, 1998
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2. All retaining walls exposed to public view should be treated with a decorative exterior finish or be
composed of a decorative block material.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as
recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren (presented by Nancy Fong)
The Committee recommended that the applicant address the issues listed below. Revised plans shall
be submitted for further Committee review under Consent Calendar agenda.
1. Provide windows and roof variation to the Santa Barbara style one-story plan.
2. Use various grading techniques to reduce the very high slopes for the tiers of lots at the north
and south side of the proposed Mustang Road.
3. Continue the same design theme for block walls and landscaping along Wilson Avenue as the
established one at the north side of Wilson Avenue, west of Amethyst Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
8:30 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren November 17, 1998
TENTATIVE TRACT 15814 MODIFICATION-FIELDSTONE-A request to add an additional floor plan
to the previously approved set of floor plans and elevations and to modify the fencing plan to allow PVC
fence material in certain areas of Tentative Tract 15814, a residential subdivision of 191 single family
homes on 40 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within
the Victoria Vineyards and of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the southwest corner of
Highland Avenue and Rochester Avenue -APN: 227-011-09 and 13.
Background: The tentative map and design review were approved by the Planning Commission on
June 24, 1998. The project includes six floor plans with three elevations each, ranging in size from
1,923 to 3,014 square feet. The developer has found there is not a strong market for the smallest floor
plan (Plan 1923) and would like to minimize or eliminate it. The developer is proposing a new floor
plan in the mid-size range: 2,648 square feet. The new floor plan includes similar architectural
features as the previously approved plans, including a covered front porch, 8 feet in depth.
The approved wall/fence plans include slump block in areas visible from the public streets and wood
fencing on interior side yards between lots. There are various PVC (fence products), which resemble
wood fencing but are not subject to rotting, cracking, painting, and deterioration found in wood
products. PVC is currently used for trail fencing in Community Trails. Since PVC has not been
proposed for residential fencing on a tract level, staff felt it was appropriate for discussion with the
Design Review Committee.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the proposed
design modifications subject to the revisions recommended above.
Attachment: Floor Plans and Elevations
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee approved: 1) the proposed floor plan and elevations, and 2) the use of a high-quality
PVC fence material which simulates wood fencing for interior lot division which are not visible from the
public right-of-way.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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