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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/11/02 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES i TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 1999 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino 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. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-25 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS/LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION -The request for the approval of a Master Plan and Design Guidelines for Terra Vista Commons; the approval of Pad E including site plan, architecture and landscaping; and the conceptual approval of Pad D as a drive-thru restaurant. Pad E includes a 10,088 square foot retail building and Pad D is intended to accommodate a 3,100 square foot restaurant with a drive-thru. The Terra Vista Commons is a 20.40 acre site located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Elm and Milliken Avenues in the Mixed Use District of the Terra Vista Community Plan - APN: 1077-421-98 and 227-771-53 (portion). 7:40 p.m. (Rebecca) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16021 - RBF ASSOCIATES -A residential subdivision of 16 single family lots on 7.53 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of East Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way - APN: 227-121-30 and 43. Related File: Tree Removal Permit 99-23. 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 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. Debra Meier November 2, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-25 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS/LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION -The request for the approval of a Master Plan and Design Guidelines for Terra Vista Commons; the approval of Pad E including site plan, architecture and landscaping; and the conceptual approval of Pad D as a drive-thru restaurant. Pad E includes a 10,088 square foot retail building and Pad D is intended to accommodate a 3,100 square foot restaurant with a drive-thru. The Terra Vista Commons is a 20.40 acre site located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Elm and Milliken Avenues in the Mixed Use District of the Terra Vista Community Plan - APN: 1077-421-98 and 227-771-53 (portion). Design Parameters: Conditional Use Permit 96-21 was approved in December 1996 for the Texaco gas station and associated fast food restaurant subtenants. This existing development utilized approximately 1.15 acres of the master plan area located at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue. The master plan concept and design guidelines were not included in the review and approval of Conditional Use permit 96-21. The Terra Vista Commons is a mixed-use master plan concept, including retail, restaurants (including drive-thru),and service station;along with a High Density Residential(24-30 dwelling units per acre) component which is located at the northeast corner of the master plan area at Church Street and Milliken Avenue. The residential component is reflected in the master plan only to determine the appropriate access and relationship to the retail/commercial portion of the site. The residential units and internal site plan will be reviewed at a later date. Note: Milliken Avenue and Church Street do not meet. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Master Plan/Design Guideline Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding the Master Plan and Design Guidelines: 1. The Master Plan lacks a primary focal point, such as a large plaza or significant architectural feature. The natural location for such a focal point would be the line-of-sight from the main driveway on Foothill Boulevard looking northerly into the site. 2. Consider providing a separate means of access into the residential component of the site. As an example, the driveway from Church Street could be used for residential access, with the commercial and delivery traffic directed through other entrances to the site. 3. The Design Guidelines should incorporate the design elements that were conditions of approval for the Texaco service station (photographs of certain details and elements will be available for review at the meeting). That includes: a. Provide decorative pavement within the handicap parking spaces in front of the main entries; b. Provide a minimum depth of 6-inches to all recessed areas with a pre-cast concrete trim (or similar) around all recessed elements. c. Provide 2-inch metal for tubing for all proposed trellis'. d. Provide a concrete trim to the top of the tile paver base where it transitions to the stucco column. e. Provide pre-cast concrete caps to all screen walls along drive-thru lanes. Split face material is acceptable for the side of the wall that does not face Foothill Boulevard. i t DRC COMMENTS CUP 99-25 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS/LEWIS OPERATING CORP. ` November 2, 1999 Page 2 7 f. Provide a decorative end to all wood trellis. 7. Introduce an accent building material (other than stucco) that can be used as a base for columns,wainscot, or other locations as identified for each building to create changes in color and texture of the building face. 8. Complete the design of the Type III Gateway at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue. The completion of the gateway monumentation was deferred at the time that building permits were issued for Texaco. Pad E Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding the specific approval of Pad E, including site plan, architecture, and landscaping: 1. Provide pedestrian access from the Foothill Boulevard sidewalk to Pad E. In addition, provide pedestrian access between the existing Texaco development to Pad E. 2. Provide opportunities for trees to be panted along the north and east building elevations. 3. Provide an accent building material used as a column base, wainscot or similar treatment (refer to comment#4 above). Pad D Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding the conceptual location of the drive-thru restaurant intended for Pad D: 1. The placement and circulation of the drive-thru restaurant pad is acceptable in concept. Once an actual tenant has been identified more specific information will be required to determine the appropriate number of staking spaces, and other related issues, as identified in Development Code Section 17.12.040.C.5. Staff Recommendation: Review these and any other issues identified by the Committee; suggest modifications; and return for Committee approval at subsequent meeting. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Debra Meier The Committee reviewed the Master Plan and Phase 2 (Pads D and E) proposal and agreed with staff identified design issues as listed in the report. The applicant agreed to address them and resubmit to the Committee for further review. The Committee agreed to review the revised plans under Consent Calendar agenda on November 16, 1999, meeting. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren November 2, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16021 - RBF ASSOCIATES - A residential subdivision of 16 single family lots on 7.53 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of East Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way-APN: 227-121-30 and 43. Related File: Tree Removal Permit 99-23. Background: This project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on September 14, 1999 (comments attached). At that time, there was a remnant land area between two existing residences on East Avene that needed to be addressed and written objections to the proposed master plan from James Banks, owner of adjoining property. The Committee continued the item to a date uncertain to allow the street layout, master plan, and the remnant land issues to be resolved. Design Parameters: The project consists of a subdivision map only; no house plans are proposed. The project site is located on the west side of East Avenue,with the abandoned railroad right-of-way along its southern boundary. The site wraps around three"out parcels"on East Avenue,which are under separate ownership outside of the project boundaries. These out parcels contain existing single family residences,the southernmost residence is on the Historical Site List as a potential local landmark. There are 114 trees on or near the subject site. In general, the trees form 5 windrows located on the north, west, and east boundary lines. The windrows to the west and in the northeast corner are outside of the project boundaries and should not be damaged by this development. An arborist's report recommends removal and replacement of the on-site windrows. The project will provide the East Avenue theme wall as the tract boundary wall (stone pilasters with stucco walls and river rock planters). In the revised plans, the developer has shifted the street connection to eliminate the remnant land area and provided the three"out parcels"on East Avenue with access to the new proposed streets. The developer has also revised the master plan to eliminate street system on the historically significant Hibbard Ranch to the west, which is of adequate size to provide its own circulation system. A stub out is still provided to allow a street connection if there is ever a need. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: I. A minor exception has been submitted for the southern boundary wall, which ranges in height from 6 to 8 feet due to a retaining situation. The lots are elevated to drain to the street to avoid draining onto the railroad. 2. Replacement windrows are required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan and Tree Preservation Ordinance. Replacement windrows should be planted along the north boundary. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren The Committee_reviewed the subdivision design and recommended approval. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren September 14, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16021 - RBF ASSOCIATES: A residential subdivision of 16 single family lots on 7.53 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan located at the northwest corner of East Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way-APN: 227-121-30 and 43. Related File:Tree Removal Permit 99-23. Design Parameters: The project consists of a subdivision map only;no house plans are proposed. The project site is located on the west side of East Avenue, with the abandoned railroad right-of- way along its southern boundary. The site wraps around three "out parcels" on East Avenue, which are under separate ownership outside of the project boundaries. These out parcels contain existing single family residences - the southernmost residence is on the Historical Site List as a potential local landmark. The project contains an awkward strip of land between two southerly out parcels. This remnant land area is shown as tentacle-like projections of Lot 16. The applicant is attempting to transfer the remnant land to the adjoining out parcels. The Etiwanda Specific Plan restricts access on East Avenue, which leads to the single access design. The applicant lined up the proposed entrance to this tract with the street approved for the tract across the street. A future street stub-out is provided in the southwestern portion of the tract to provide secondary access upon development of property to the west. Lots range in size from 13,003 to 25,507 square feet, with an lot average lot size of 15,188 square feet. There are 114 trees on or near the subject site. In general, the trees form 5 windrows located on the north,west,and east boundary lines. The windrows to the west and in the northeast corner are outside of the project boundaries and should not be damaged by this development. An arborist's report recommends removal and replacement of the on-site windrows. The project will provide the East Avenue theme wall as the tract boundary wall(stone pilasters with stucco walls and river rock planters). 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 remnant land area should be reserved for a lot line adjustment with the adjoining out parcels such that the out parcels may acquire the land and have access and frontage to the new local streets. The Technical Review Committee will review appropriate mechanisms; i.e., easement or lettered lot as an interim condition. 2. In order to preserve the notable windrows, wrought iron fencing should be used along the western boundary and the northeastern corner of the tract. 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 minor exception has been submitted for the southern boundary wall, which ranges in height from 6 to 8 feet due to a retaining situation. The lots are elevated to drain to the street to avoid draining onto the railroad. 2. Replacement windrows are required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan and Tree Preservation Ordinance. Replacement windrows should be planted along the north boundary. DRC COMMENTS TT 16021 - RBF ASSOCIATES September 14, 1999 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren The Committee concurred with staff that the remnant land area needs to be resolved and indicated wrought iron fencing along the west property line to preserve healthy windrow is acceptable. The Committee continued the item to a date uncertain to allow the street layout, master plan, and the remnant land issues to be resolved. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS November 2, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary