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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY MARCH 14, 2000 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Dan Coleman
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mann}erino
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.
(Rudy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-07 —
FORECAST HOMES— The design review of building elevations and detailed site
plan for recorded Tract 13759 consisting of 56 single-family lots on 14 acres of land
in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acres), located on the west side
of Haven Avenue, east side of Center Avenue and north of the Southern Pacific
Railroad right-of-way-APN: 1076-301-20 through 75. Related file: Variance 00-01
and Tree Removal Permit 00-07.
VARIANCE 00-01- FORECAST HOMES - A request to increase the wall height to
9 feet along the southern boundary of recorded Tract 13759 where the Development
Code allows a maximum wall height of 6 feet for Development Review 00-07 located
on the west side of Haven Avenue, east side of Center Avenue and north of the
Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way - APN: 1076-301-20 through 75. Related
files: Development Review 00-07 and Tree Removal Permit 00-07.
7:40 p.m.
(Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-78—JOHN
LAING HOMES - The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a
previously approved subdivision consisting of 31 single-family lots on 9.11 acres of
land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the
Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and
Base Line Road -APN: 227-171-004. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 99-64.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-64—JOHN LAING HOMES-The development of
4 single-family lots on 9.11 acres of land within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the.
southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 227-171-004.
Related Files: Development Review 99-78.
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8:10 p.m.
(Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-79—JOHN
LAING HOMES — The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a
previously approved subdivision (TT15948) consisting of 40 single-family lots on
9.75 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) within the Victoria Community Plan, located on the south side of Base Line
Road, 650 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 227-171-003.
8:40 p.m. F
(Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, 00-13 —
YOUNG HOMES —The development of a 6,975 square foot office building on .69-
acre of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan located at the northeast corner of Center Avenue and Trademark
Street—APN: 210-381-06.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Rudy Zeledon March 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00—07- FORECAST HOMES"
A design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for recorded Tract 13759 consisting
of 56 single-family lots on 14 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per
acre), located on the west side of Haven Avenue, east side of Center Avenue and north of the
Southern Pacific RaiAad right-of-way—APN: 1076-301-20 through 75. Related file Variance 00-
01, Tree Removal Permit 00-07, and Tentative Tract 13759. t
VARIANCE 00-01- FORECAST HOMES-A request to increase the wall height to 9 feet, along the
southern boundary of recorded Tract 13759, where the Development Code allows a maximum wall
height of 6 feet, for Development Review 00- 07 located on the west side of Haven Avenue, east
side of Center Avenue and north of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way—APN: 1076-301-20
through 75. Related file Development Review 00-07, Tree Removal Permit 00-07, and Tentative
Tract 13759.
Background: The Planning Commission, in June of 1988, approved Tract 13759. Fu Mai Limited
processed the tract map application and recorded the tract map in March of 1993. Forecast Homes
is now processing new house designs on the recorded map.
Design Parameters: The site is vacant, except for three existing stands of windrows, and has a
natural slope of 2.5 to 3 percent from north to south. The site is bounded to the east by Haven
Avenue and to the west by Center Avenue and single-family homes. To the north are existing
single-family homes and to the south is the existing Southern Pacific Railroad with the Alta Vista
Mobile Home Park below.
The site will be developed under the Low Residential Standards of the Development Code. Three
house plans are being proposed, each having four different architectural styles; Santa Barbara,
Prairie, Heartland, and Craftsman. All plans have 3-car garages broken into various configurations
as follows:
Plan 1 is single-story, 2,138 square feet, and features a 3-car front-on garage and a front
porch with a minimum depth of 6-feet 2-inches There is an option for a bonus room or den
in place of the 1-car garage and an option for a second fireplace for the living room along
the left side elevation. On some lots, such as 35 and 53, the large footprint of Plan 1 is at
the 40 percent maximum lot coverage allowed by the Development Code.
Plan 2 is two-story, 2,542 square feet, and features a 2-car side-on garage and a 1-car
front-on garage. There is an option for a second fireplace for the living room along the right
side elevation.
Plan 3 is two-story, 2,862 square feet, and features a 3-car front-on garage and a front
porch with a minimum depth of 6-feet. There is an option for a second-story deck and patio
and a second fireplace for the living room along the left side elevation.
Variance: In conjunction with the Development Review Application, the applicant has submitted a
Variance Application requesting to increase the wall height to 9-feet because of a retaining wall
along the southern boundary adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The
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DR 00-07
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Development Code allows a maximum wall height of 6-feet. The Variance is necessary because
of the existing sewer line under La Vine Street and the tie-in at Center Avenue, which restricts La
Vine Street from being lowered to reduce the wall height. As required by the conditions of approval
for the tract, the wall shall be constructed with a decorative dark textured block for the lower
retaining portion with a lighter decorative block on top. In addition, climbing vines are required to
be along the south fact of the wall. The applicant is proposing to use a tan split-face block for the
lower portion of the wall, with two alternating bands of tan precision block on the top portion. The
block wall cap will consist of tan precision block, which will rap around onto the proposed slit face
wall along Haven Avenue. In addition, the pilasters for the proposed wall along Haven Avenue will
incorporate the use of alternating bands of tan precision block and split face block to create a
smooth transition between the two walls.
Variances are also needed on certain lots because the front porch element encroaches into the
required front yard setback (32 feet minimum from curb face). Includes Lots 7, 27, 35, 36, 45, 53.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Major Issues: The following broad issues will be the focus of the Committee's discussion regarding
this project:
1. Revise plotting to eliminate need for Variances for porches on Lots 7, 27, 35, 36, 45, 53.
2. Provide 360-degree architecture on side and rear elevations. Design features used on front
elevation should occur on sides and rears to a lessor extent, including shutters, window
mullions, kickers, and decorative vents. The only feature the developer is proposing is a
stucco trim surround.
3. Special "enhanced architecture" should be given to lots that side (lots on southern boundary)
or rear onto Haven Avenue. Consideration shall be given to include a mixture of second-
story pop-outs; greater use of window mullions, shutters, pot shelves, and second-story
decks on lots that side or rear on Haven Avenue.
4. Continue the wainscoting treatment along all elevations around to side elevations to the
proposed return wall location or to a logical ending.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. All corner, side, and return walls exposed to public view shall be of decorative masonry.
2. All proposed river rock wainscoting shall be constructed using natural river rock.
Policy issues: The following items are matters of the Planning Commission and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. A minimum 5-foot setback between fencing on corner side yards shall be maintained.
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2. Modify Lot 34 to include retaining wall to maintain a minimum 15-foot slope setback from the
house.
Staff Recommendations:_ Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design
Review Committee.
Design Review Committee Action:
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Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman `
Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon
The Committee reviewed the project and did not recommend approval. The Committee directed
the applicant to continue to work on resolving the major issues presented at the meeting (360-
degree architecture and enhanced rear elevation along arterial). The Committee supported
simplifying chimney cap details. The applicant should revise the project and return to the Design
Review Committee on April 4, 2000, as a Consent Calendar item. In addition, the Committee
recommended the following change be incorporated in the revised plans:
1. All two-story homes that rear or side-on to Haven Avenue shall incorporate a second story
deck as a standard and not an option to the homebuyer.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Nancy Fong\Warren Morelion March 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-78 — JOHN LAING
HOMES - The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a previously approved
subdivision consisting of 31 single-family lots on 9.11 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential
District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest
corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Base Line Road -APN: 227-171-004. Related Files Conditional
Use Permit 99-64.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-64—JOHN LAING HOMES-The development.of 4 single family
lots on 9.11 acres of land within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Base
Line Road -APN: 227-171-004. Related Files: Development Review 99-78.
Design Parameters: The site is located at the southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Base Line
Road. It is currently vacant and slopes southeasterly at approximately 5 percent. Three large
California Fan Palm trees and one Silver Maple tree exist at the northeast corner of the property.
Two of the three palm trees will be preserved and relocated to serve as part of the entry treatment
for the proposed tract. A Eucalyptus windrow exists along the southern boundary. The frontage
along Etiwanda Avenue is under the special development criteria of the Etwianda Avenue Overlay
District. North of the site are single-family homes. South, east, and west of the site are vacant
lands. On October 13, 1999, the Planning Commission approved the subdivision of 31 single-family
lots. At that time, the applicant, Regent Homes, did not include house products. The current
applicant, John Laing Homes, has purchased the property with the intention of building their house
products. They are proposing three floor plans with three elevations for each floor plan consisting
of a Craftsman style, a Farmhouse style, and a Santa Barbara style. The homes are all two-story
and range in size from 2,430 square feet to 3,016 square feet. A condition of approval for the
subdivision requires that the plotting of homes for lots along Etiwanda Avenue (1, 11, 12, and 31)
must front-on to the street. A mitigation for the removal of existing Eucalyptus windrows is
replacement with a new windrow in the backyard of homes that back onto Base Line Road.
Applicable Regulations: This project is within the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP)which has unique
development standards, including setbacks and architectural style. While no specific architectural
style is required, the ESP requires traditional architectural elements (see.attached). Lots within 200
feet of Etiwanda Avenue are subject to the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District standards (see
attached), such as a 30-foot average setback, 25-foot minimum, as measured from, and a 25-foot
minimum building separation. At least 50 percent of the homes shall not be plotted parallel to the
street.
Yard Setback
Front Yard 37-foot minimum from curb face
Corner Side Yard 37-foot minimum from curb face
Side Yard 0'/15 feet total 15 feet
Rear Yard 20 feet from property line
Along Base Line Road 45 feet from curb face per Development Code
Along Etiwanda Avenue 30 feet average, 25 feet minimum (from property
line
'0 lot line shall not be used at project boundary.
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.
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1. Revise plotting to "skew" house plotting such that"at least 50 percent of dwellings shall not
be plotted parallel to the street frontage" per the Etiwanda Specific Plan requirement. None
of the dwellings meet this requirement.
2. Revise plotting of homes on Lots 1 and 31 along Etiwanda Avenue to meet 25-foot minimum
setback from the'property line per the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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3. Revise plotting of two-story homes on Lots 6, 7, and 20 to comply with extra deep setbacks
from the corner side yard per the Etiwanda Specific Plan. All three lots are proposed at the
25-foot minimum setback (37 feet from the curb face).
4. Revise plotting to vary front setbacks +/- 5 feet for greater streetscape variety.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. Further enhance the individual character and design of each architectural style by using an
eave design that can be associated with them. The "Craftsman" style should use rafter tails
along the roof line. The "Farmhouse" style should use outlookers/kickers at peaks and at
the bottom of gable ends. The "Santa Barbara" style should use a cornice design.
2. Provide 360-degree architecture by upgrading all side and rear elevations to include window
mullions on key windows.
3. Special "enhanced architecture" should be given to lots that side or rear onto Base Line
Road or Etiwanda Avenue. Consideration shall be given to include a mixture of second-
story pop-outs; greater use of window mullions, shutters, pot shelves, and second-story
decks.
4. Articulate the front entry of Plan 1 to provide a distinction between each elevation.entry.
5. Relocate the two California Fan Palm trees to the rear yard of Lot 12 directly behind the
block wall, at the corner of Base Line Road and Etiwanda Avenue because it will become
a backdrop to the Community Entry at that corner.
6. Reverse house plotting on Lot 17 to avoid car headlights shining into front windows.
Policy Issues: The following items are matters of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. Enlarge porch on Plan 1 so it is a minimum of 6 feet in depth.
Attachment
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Nancy Fong\Warren Morelion
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DR 99-78
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The applicant agreed to revise the project per staffs comments. The Committee recommended
approval of the project subject to staffs comments with some changes. The Committee felt that the
applicant did not need to change the eves of the "Craftsman" and "Santa Barbara" style homes in
order to enhance their design. The Committee felt that additional front setback variation was not
needed because the homes use side-on garage treatments to enhance streetscape. In addition,
the applicant will not have to modify Plan 1 entries.
Etiwanda Specific Plan Part 11, Chapter S
.200 Application
The provisions of this article shall apply to all pro perties located within the Overlay
Districts, in addition to the provisions of the Base District in which the property is located.
In case of conflicts, the Overlay District provisions shall prevail.
.300 E/OL-Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District
.301 Purpose:
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In addition to meeting the provisions of Chapter 3, it is the intent of the FJOl-pistrict
to protect and enhance the visual and•historical character and the,quality of
Etiwanda Avenue and its immediate surroundings.
.302 E/OL District Boundaries:
E/OL District provisions shall apply to all properties located within 200 feet of the
centerline of Etiwanda Avenue, between Foothill Boulevard and 24th Street.
.303 Conditional Use Permit Required:
All proposed developments shall be subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit, except as follows:
(a) Single or two family residences developed in accordance with the provisions
of the ER or VL Districts.
(b) Single family residences constructed on existing legal lots of record.
.304 Special Requirements:
Etiwanda Avenue Setback: 30 feet average, 25 feet minimum. %("r%
Structures facing Etiwanda Avenue shall be separated by a minimum of 25 feet. �+
All structures shall be designed to enhance and reinforce the visual and historical
character and quality of Etiwanda Avenue.
While no specific architectural style is required, the style selected shall reflect the
traditional architectural styles found along Etiwanda Avenue. The use of field stone
as a major design element is strongly encouraged.
Residential structures containing more than one dwelling shall be designed to
present an image of large single family structures. Careful attention to the
placement of entrances, garages and private open space areas shall be required to
reinforce the single family image.
Front yard landscaping shall be consistent with the streetscape theme for Etiwanda
Avenue, Figure 5-26. All such landscaping and associated irrigation shall be
installed prior to occupancy.
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Etiwanda Specific Plan Part A Chapter S
All new development shall be required to restore and/or reconstruct the stone
+ curbing along Etiwanda Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and the City limits in
conformance with adopted City standards acceptable to the Historic Preservation
Commission. '
Photographic documentation of the condition of the curbing shall be provided prior
to issuance of construction permits.
.400 CS/OL4-Community Service Overlay District
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.401 Purpose: -
In addition to meeting other provisions of Chapter 3, it is the purpose of the SC/OL
Districtto provide opportunities for limited orspecialized,low-impact commercial and
quasi-commercial services in a residential area, with the express intent to:
(a) Provide a community focal point in the heart of Etiwanda, to
(b) Reinforce a sense of community identity, and to
(c) Encourage perpetuation of those elements and features which provide a tie
to Etiwanda's heritage.
.402 CS/OL District Boundaries:
The provisions of this article shall apply to all land located within the area identified
in Figure 5-5, between Victoria Avenue and a line 660 feet south of the Southern "
Pacific Railroad.
.403 Permitted Uses:
All uses permitted in the Base District
.404 Conditional Uses:
The following uses shall be permitted subject to the granting of a Conditional Use
Permit
(a) Uses conditionally permitted in the Base District
(b) Community uses, such as schools, nursery schools, churches, parks,
community buildings, band stands, and the like.
(c) Limited or specialized', low impact commercial services designed to serve
local residential areas, such as:
- Barber and Beauty Shops
- Farmers Markets
- Professional and Medical Offices
- Restaurants ,
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Etiwanda Specific Plan Part II, Chapter S
.502 Move-on.-4 within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District:
In addition to meeting city-wide criteria,structures to be moved into the E/OL District
must be of significant architectural or historical merit or must otherwise reinforce the
character of Etiwanda Avenue.
.503 Move-ons within the Community Service Overlay District
f�rovisions of.401 and .402 shall prevail, except that such structures may also be
used for limited impact non-residential purposes, subject to the limitationsrof the
CS/OL District, Section 5.25.400.
r 600 Residential Proiects of Five Dwellings or More Developed Under Basic Development
Standards(Figure 5-2)
.601 The project shall be designed in a manner that is sensitive to, and compatible with,
the character of the surrounding area.
.602 While no specific architectural style is required,dwelling design shall incorporate at
least some elements of traditional architectural styles found in Etiwanda,such as the
following:
Traditional materials
Building masses broken into smaller components
- Verandastporches
- Dormers/cupolas
Variety in roof lines; large roof projections
Garages de-emphasized (Side-on, detached)
Bay windows
Field stone foundations or veneers
Prominent Chimneys
.603 Architectural treatment and detailing shall appear on all elevations visible from public
areas.
.604 Excessive repetition of single family structures with identical floor plans and
elevations shall be discouraged. Foot prints and elevations shall be varied per
Figure 545.
.605 In the ER and VL• Districts, front yard setbacks along public streets shall be
staggered up to 10 feet
.606 At least 50 percent of all garages within single family tracts shall be detached,side-
on, or set behind front part of dwelling.
.607 Driveways shall not exceed 16 feet in width through public parkway frontages.
.608 Two-story structures should not be planned for comer parcels, unless extra deep
setbacks are used.
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Etiwanda Specific Plan Part II. Chapter S
. 609 At least 50 percent of dwellings shall not be plotted parallel to the street frontage.
(This does not apply to properties within the Etiwanda South Overlay District.)
• .610 Property lines should be staggered as much as possible to create variety. (This
does not apply to properties within the Etiwanda South Overlay District.)
.700 Residential Proiects of Five Dwellings or More Developed Under Optional Development
Standards(Figure 5-3)
.701 the project shall be designed in a manner that is not only sensitive to, and
compatible with the character of Etiwanda,but also reinforces that characterthrough
an integrated design and architectural theme.
.702 While no specific architectural style is required,the integrated theme selected shall
reflect the traditional architectural styles found in Etiwanda, including but not limited
to the following:
(a) Victorian
Characteristics:
fieldstone foundations
street gables and roofline
porches and verandas
bay windows
vertical windows
round headed windows
`•=' clapboard and fascia
board and batton siding
large roof projections
shake or composition roofing
(b) California Bungalow
Characteristics:
hip or gable roof/gently sloping
large front porches/verandas
fieldstone foundations
(c) California Ranch
Characteristics:
low, rambling
rustic, informal'
(d) Any other integrated design style which in the opinion of the Design Review
Committee meets the intent of this article.
.703 Materials, textures, and architectural detailing shall be consistent with the design
theme.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Nancy Fong\Warren Morelion March 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-79 — JOHN LAING
HOMES — The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a previously approved
subdivision (TT15948) consisting of 40 single-family lots on 9.75 acres of land in the Low-Medium
Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre)within the Victoria Community Plan, located on the
south side of Base Line Road, 650 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 227-171-003.
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Design Parameters: The site is located south of Base Line Road, 650 feet west of,Etiwanda
Avenue. It is currently vacant and slopes southeasterly at approximately 5 percent. In the center
of the site, 20 Eucalyptus trees exist. A Eucalyptus windrow exists along the south property
boundary. North of the site are single-family homes. South, east, and west of the site are vacant
lands. On October 13, 1999, the Planning Commission approved the subdivision of 40 single-family
lots. At that time, the applicant, Regent Homes, did not include house products. The current
applicant, John Laing Homes, has purchased the property with the intention of building their house
products. They are proposing three floor plans with three elevations for each floor plan consisting
of a Craftsman style, a Farmhouse style, and a Santa Barbara style. The homes are all two-story
and range in size from 2,430 square feet to 3,016 square feet. Recreational Parking is required as
part of the Victoria Community Plan and will be provided on Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 21, 29, 33, 36, and
40. A required mitigation for the removal of the existing Eucalyptus windrows is replacement with
a new windrow in the backyard of homes that back onto Base Line Road.
Applicable Regulations: This project is within the Victoria Community Plan (VCP)which has unique
development standards, including setbacks and architectural style. There are no architectural
guidelines within the VCP. At least 20 percent of the lots are required to have recreational vehicle
storage within a 12-foot side yard per City Council Ordinance No. 287.
Yard Setback*
Front Yard 25-foot average/20-foot minimum
from property line/right-of-way)
Corner Side Yard 5 feet minimum from curb or back of sidewalk
Side Yard 5 feet
Rear Yard 15 feet from property line (25 feet along Base
Line
Along Base Line Road 50 feet from curb face
"Garages require 18-foot minimum setback from back of sidewalk (10 feet on side entry garages).
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. Revise wall location along Base Line Road to comply with 25-foot minimum setback from
curb.
2. Provide 8 RV lots (20 percent). Those identified on the Site Planare not RV lots because
.they do not have a 12-foot side yard. Only Lots 11, 29, 33, and 36 have adequate side yard.
3. Revise plotting to vary front setbacks +/- 5 feet for greater streetscape variety.
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DR 99-79
March 14, 2000
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Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. Enhance the individual character and design of each architectural style by incorporating
eaves design that can be associated with them. The "Craftsman" style should use rafter
tails along the roof line. The "Farmhouse" style should use outlookers/kickers at peaks and
at the bottom W gable ends. The "Santa Barbara" style should use a cornice design.
2. Articulate the front entry of Plan 1 to provide a distinction between each elevation entry.
3. Provide 360-degree architecture by upgrading all side and rear elevations to include window
mullions on key windows.
4. Special "enhanced architecture" should be given to lots that side or rear onto Base Line
Road. Consideration shall be given to include a mixture of second-story pop-outs; greater
use of window mullions, shutters, pot shelves, and second-story decks.
Policy Issues: The following items are matters of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. Enlarge porches on all plans so they are a minimum of 6 to 8 feet in depth.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Nancy Fong\Warren Morelion
The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to staffs comments with some
changes. The applicant agreed to the changes. The Committee felt that the applicant did not need
to change the eves of the "Craftsman" and "Santa Barbara" style homes in order to enhance their
design. The Committee felt that additional front setback variation was not needed because the
homes use side-on garage treatments to enhance streetscape. In addition, the applicant will not
have to modify Plan 1 entries. The Committee suggested the applicant submit a Minor Exception
(ME) application to address the wall issue along Base Line Road to reduce the required 25-foot
setback to 22.5 feet.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:40 p.m. Emily Wimer March 14, 2000 .
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-13 —YOUNG HOMES —
The development of a 6,975 square foot office building on 0.69-acre of land in the General Industrial
District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located at the northeast corner of Center
Avenue and Trademark Street- APN: 210-381-06.
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Design Parameters: The site is vacant and surrounded by existing Industrial buildings to toe east
and south, and vacant land to the north and west. The building will primarily be used for office space
with approximately 953 square feet devoted to warehousing. The building incorporates an 850
square foot design center, with a separate entrance, for their homebuyers to select interior
decorations (i.e., carpet, paint, etc.).
The structure incorporates a creative use of three primary building colors including one accent
stucco color. The two main towers face Trademark Street and create clear delineation of the front
entry. Accent building materials include brickwork used on the four main columns and archways
on the main entrance. The brickwork is also provided on the east and west elevations. The roof
will be green standing seam metal. Cornice trim is used as an accent on all four elevations. The
entryway incorporates berming along with entryway shrubs, ground cover, and low perennials.
Evergreen trees will be used on each side of the entrance as an accent feature. Large shade trees
are used throughout the plan with varying heights of flowering shrubs, Eugenias, and screening
shrubs.
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 applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve major design issues.
2. No major issues exist at this time.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
Architecture
1. The applicant has proposed the use of three colors of stucco and brickwork as the main
building materials, and has also incorporated the green metal roof on all four elevations.
However, there is no use of brickwork on the rear elevation. The Committee should
consider whether the brickwork is essential on all four elevations.
2. Extend brickwork onto columns between the design center windows on the east elevation.
Policy Issues: The following items are matters of the Planning Commission policy that should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. Screen all roof and ground mounted equipment.
2. Provide seating, tables and shade structures within the employee eating area.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 00-03
March 14, 2000
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Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Emily Wimer
The developer agreedkto provide brick columns on east elevation of design center. The Committee
recommended approval with this modification. t
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
March 14, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public vomments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad uller
Secretary