HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/10/31 - Agenda Packet - (2) DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2000 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Dan Coleman
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino
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.
7:00 p.m.
(Brent) UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NUMBER 139 - LOWE'S - A request to establish a
Uniform Sign Program for the Lowe's Home Improvement Store and adjacent
buildings consisting of two restaurants and a bank on 20 acres of land in
Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the
southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard -APN: 229-011-32.
7:20 p.m.
(Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-13
MODIFICATION — MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously
approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 135 unit, three-story
senior assisted living facility to have 143 units in the Office Park District of the
Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land located at the southeast corner
of Haven Avenue and Church Street — APN: 1077-421-10 and 33. Related File:
Pre-Application Review 98-03.
7:40 p.m.
(Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-50 —
VANTIGER - A request to develop a 5,130 square foot service station (Shell) with
drive-thru fast food service (Wendy's) and a self-serve car wash on 2 acres of land
in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan (Subarea 4), located at the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and
Foothill Boulevard —APN: 1100-161-002.
DRC AGENDA
October 31, 2000
Page 2
7:40 p.m.
(Brent) VARIANCE 00-02 — VANTIGER — A request to reduce the required parking
setback from 35 feet to 25 feet along Etiwanda Avenue to accommodate a service
station with fast food and self serve car wash on 2 acres of land in the Community
Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 4), located at
the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard —
APN: 1100-161-002.
810 P.M.
(Duane/
Sal) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16128 AND
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-38 (SAN CARMELA) - D.R. HORTON - A request to
subdivide and develop an approximate 23-acre site into 97 single-family residential
lots and two lettered lots for slopes along the project's frontage. The site is located
along the north side of Base Line Road, west of Victoria Park Lane and east of
Day Creek Boulevard and is in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) of the Victoria Community Plan - APN: 227-091-14 and —15; and
227-111-12 and-13.
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. Brent Le Count October 31, 2000
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NUMBER 139 - LOWE'S - A request to establish a Uniform Sign
Program for the Lowe's Home Improvement Store and adjacent buildings consisting of two
restaurants and a bank on 20 acres of land in Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard -
APN: 229-011-32.
Design Parameters: The Planning Commission approved The Lowe's project on May 26, 1999.
Since that time the Commission has also approved the Farmer Boy's fast food restaurant and
the Union Bank projects on the Lowe's site. The program establishes criteria for Lowe's
monument and wall signs, for pad tenant monument and wall signs, and for multi-tenant (inline
retail) tenant wall signs. There is potential for retail shop buildings to be added to the master
plan to the east of Lowe's; hence, multi-tenant wall sign criteria are proposed. The Lowe's wall
signs have already been approved under a separate permit to accommodate Lowe's wishes to
open in October of this year.
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. Pad Monument Signs -The Program includes criteria and design for monument signs for
the pad tenants. Pad tenants in shopping centers aren't typically allowed to have their
own monument signs and are identified on overall shopping center monument signs.
Either eliminate the pad tenant monument signs or revise their design to have a much
lower profile similar to the Macaroni Grill monument sign in the Terra Vista shopping
center.
2. Union Bank and Farmer Boys - The City has granted approval of the Union Bank and
Farmer Boys restaurant projects. Since signs for these projects are included in the
proposed Program, the conceptual design for the signs should also be included.
3. Sign Elevations - The Program lists several types of signs. that have reference to
attached sign drawings but no such drawings are present. Provide a comprehensive set
of sign drawings correlated with the Program text. Of particular importance are the
project identification signs, which afford the opportunity to greatly enhance business
identification.
4. Colors - Change.item 9 to include three colors only. Suggest eliminating blue and green,
as they do not read well at night.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Page 2, General Sign Criteria - add the following to item 8, "The sign area shall also be
repainted to match the surrounding wall color to eliminate any residual appearance of
the sign."
2. Page 3, "I.D. Monument Signs - These are the tenant monument signs and shall be
eliminated or reduced in size per item 1 above. If they are kept, add item an item 6.
"Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. "No "Project I.D. Sign" drawings provided.
DRC COMMENTS
USP #139
October 31, 2000
Page 2
3. Page 4, Pad Tenant I.D - Change maximum letter height to eighteen inches. Shop
Tenant I.D. Signs are not shown on Site Plan. If the criteria are to remain for future use,
modify item C.5 to read,"...not to exceed 70 percent of the leased storefront width.
"Change item C.6 to read,"...overall height of 4 feet."
4. Page 5, Fabrication Standards - Change criteria under item 6 to require bronze returns
instead of color to match window mullions.
5. Page 6, Under canopy Tenant Sign - There are no such tenant buildings shown on Site
Plan so why this criteria is included is not clear. No Entry Window Sign or Delivery Entry
I.D. sign drawings are included.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the proposed Uniform Sign Program be
revised in light of the above comments and brought back for further review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee requested that the Uniform Sign Program be revised in light of staff's comments
and brought back for further review. The Committee directed the applicant to either remove
individual pad tenant monument signs or revise their design to be much smaller in scale, similar
to the Macaroni Grill restaurant monument sign. The applicant agreed to making the changes.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS °
7:20 p.m. Brent Le Count October 31, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-13 MODIFICATION
— MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use
Permit for the construction of a 135 unit, three-story senior assisted living facility to have
143 units in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan on 11.2 acres of land
located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street — APN: 1077-421-10 and
33. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-03.
Background: The Planning Commission approved the subject Conditional Use Permit on
September 9, 1998. The project is approved to have 135 units and 167 beds. The applicant
would now like to have 143 units with 168 beds so the bed-count stays virtually the same. The
applicant wishes to convert many of the two bedroom units to one bedroom to respond to
market demand.
Design Parameters: The project involves development of 5.4 acres of the larger 11.2-acre site.
The remaining 5.8 acres was master planned with the original.Conditional Use Permit for an
office park and gas station. The site is surrounded by existing residential development to the
north, an office park development to the east, vacant land and the Terra Vista shopping center
to the south, and a flood control channel immediately to the west with a flood control basin and
the northern portion of the Deer Creek shopping center further to the west across Haven
Avenue.
The footprint and basic site planning for the project remain as previously approved. The
southern wing of the building however has been increased from one-story as approved to three
stories. The west wing connection to the skilled nursing section has been reduced from
two-story to one-story. Wall articulation and window treatment have also been revised so that
there is less change of plane in wall surfaces, more areas of blank stucco walls, fewer windows,
and the number of window mullions has been greatly reduced.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Maior Issues: There are no major issues because the project has retained the important
elements of the high quality architecture of the original approval.
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 from surrounding streets
and property.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 98-13— MARRIOT
October 31, 2000
Page 2
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee directed the applicant to restudy the proposed design to have at least the same
level of architectural quality and detailing as the originally approved design and be brought back
for further review.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Brent Le Count October 31, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-50 — VANTIGER A
request to develop a 5,130 square foot service station (Shell) with drive-thru fast food service
(Wendy's) and a self serve car wash on 2 acres of land in the Community Commercial District of
the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 4), located at the northeast corner of Etiwanda
Avenue and Foothill Boulevard—APN: 1100-161-002.
VARIANCE 00-02 —VANTIGER—A request to reduce the required parking setback from 35 feet
to 25 feet along Etiwanda Avenue to accommodate a service station with fast food and self
serve car wash on 2 acres of land in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 4), located at the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and
Foothill Boulevard —APN: 1100-161-002.
Background: The Design Review Committee considered the project on June 6, 2000 at which
time the Committee requested that the project be redesigned and brought back for further
review. The Committee had the following comments:
1. The drive-thru aspect of the project is in conflict with the Activity Center theme for the
intersection (reduced building setback, pedestrian friendly streetscape). The Committee
is not willing to accept any reduction in the 45-foot drive-thru lane setback policy.
requirement.
The project has been redesigned with the drive-thru lane setback 54 feet from the face
of curb on Foothill Boulevard and 35 feet from Etiwanda Avenue. The Etiwanda Avenue
setback is less than the 45-foot setback because the applicant is being required to install
a right-turn lane for the Etiwanda Avenue driveway. This pushes the curb line easterly
into the site leaving insufficient room to accommodate the 45-foot drive thru lane
setback. If the right-turn lane were not required, the project would meet the 45-foot
drive-thru lane setback. Furthermore, the new design includes substantial trellis work
supported by river rock covered columns along the Etiwanda Avenue frontage. There is
a 23-foot deep landscaped area along this frontage, which provides sufficient room for
screening the drive-thru lane with berms and landscaping.
2. The project appears to be overbuilt, which is resulting in numerous setback
encroachments. The Committee noted that there was nothing unusual about the site
such as slope or topography, which would create setback problems.
The project Site Plan has been completely revised to eliminate setback encroachments
except for the parking setback along Etiwanda Avenue. A 35-foot parking setback is
required but only 25 feet is provided. This is due to the right-turn lane requirement noted
under item 1 above. Staff is of the opinion that the right-turn lane requirement would
justify a variance request for reduction of the parking and drive thru lane setbacks
because without having to provide the right-turn lane the project would be incompliance
with code and policy.
3. The Committee is not willing to support any reduction in the 25-foot building setback
from the car wash to the north property line and adjoining single family home.
The carwash has been relocated to the south side of the service station building and the
pump island canopy is located 48 feet from the north property line.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 99-50 & VAR 00-02—VANTIGER
October 31, 2000
Page 2 i
4. The Committee indicated that the building footprint is not being questioned, but that the
site planning and architectural design needs to be substantially upgraded. The
Committee suggested restudying the pump island configuration, the car wash, and
backup dimensions to make more efficient use of the site. The Committee directed the
applicant to develop an architectural statement consistent with the Etiwanda area.
The architectural design has been substantially revised to be anything but corporate.
The building features substantial use. of river rock, Spanish tile roofing, wooden (barn-
like) door features, divided light windows, trellises, and traditional roof and parapet forms
consistent with the Etiwanda theme. The pump island configuration is completely
revised and is set at a 45-degree angle with respect to the site. Staff is of the opinion
that the applicant has done an exemplary job of meeting the Committees concerns and
comments.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The applicant has resolved all outstanding 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. Provide a 3-foot high decorative screen wall around the west and south sides of the
drive-thru lane.
2. Provide a better connection between the car wash building and the main service station
building. This could be a roof structure or a trellis feature or other design acceptable to
the Committee.
3. Provide a double row of Crape Myrtle trees spaced 15 to 20 feet along the Foothill
Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue frontage per the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
Activity Center requirements. Replace all London Plane trees with Crape Myrtles. Note
that trees planted in the public right-of-way shall not exceed 24-inch box size and shall
have no tree grates.
4. Replace King Palm trees with either Queen Palms or Fan Palms. The Palm tree
planting should form a backdrop for the more formally spaced Crape Myrtles.
5. In addition to items 1 and 2 above, provide substantial tree and shrub planting between
the drive-thru lane and the streets to create a dense screen for the drive-thru lane.
Slopes shall have a softened, meandering appearance.
6. Provide artwork or a gazebo or other decorative feature in the landscape area at the
intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard to draw the eye away from the
drive-thru car wash opening and provide a strong corner presence consistent with the
intent of the Activity Center.
7. The site contains a large Oak tree and two Palm trees. These trees shall be preserved
on-site, either in-place or relocated. The remaining trees, namely Eucalyptus and
Pepper trees may be removed. Their removal is offset by provision of on-site
landscaping.
8. Trellis members shall be of substantial size to avoid a spindly appearance.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 99-50 & VAR 00-02—VANTIGER
October 31, 2000
Page 3
9. Provide conceptual sign location, size, and materials for Planning Commission review,
including the subtenant (restaurant) signs:
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 (including vacuums for car wash customers)
shall be fully screened from all surrounding property and streets.
2. Planter islands shall have a minimum width of 6 feet.
3. All walls and fences shall either be decorative masonry (both sides) or wrought iron.
4. River rock veneer shall be natural rock rather than an artificial/manufactured product.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval subject
to the above comments.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee requested that the project be revised in light of staff's comments with emphasis
on providing a revised connecting feature (roof mansard) between the car wash and main
service station building and provision of a vertical focal element at the southwest corner of the
site. It was determined that removal of the large existing Walnut tree along the Foothill
Boulevard frontage is acceptable as it conflicts with necessary improvements and is not a
protected heritage tree. The Committee wishes to see the revised design as a consent calendar
item.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Sal Salazar/Duane Morita October 31, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16128 AND
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-38 (SAN CARMELA) - D R HORTON - A request to subdivide
and develop an approximate 23-acre site into 97 single-family residential lots and two lettered
lots for slopes along the project's frontage. The site is located along the north side of Base Line
Road, west of Victoria Park Lane and east of Day Creek Boulevard and is in the Low-Medium
Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria Community Plan -
APN: 227-091-14 and —15; and 227-111-12 and -13.
Background: On June 21 2000, the City approved a General Plan Amendment and Victoria
Community Plan Amendment for the project site, which: (1) amended the General Plan land
use designation from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), and (2) amended the Victoria Community Plan zoning
classification from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre). Proposed Tentative Tract Map 16128 and Development
Review 00-38 are designed in accordance with the provisions and standards of the project site's
General Plan land use designation and Victoria Community Plan zoning classification.
Design Parameters: The project site is an abandoned vineyard and gently slopes to the south.
Approximately 12 Eucalyptus trees are located along the northern perimeter of-the site. The
project proposes to remove these existing Eucalyptus trees. The applicant will acquire a Tree
Removal Permit, prior to issuance of grading permit. The applicant also proposes to provide a
windrow of Eucalyptus trees along the northern perimeter of the project site to replace those
existing 12 Eucalyptus trees that will be removed with the project. There are only three
structures located on-site, old artesian well standpipes that were used to irrigate the vineyard.
The site is surrounded by existing development. A public storage facility is located to the west;
a neighborhood commercial center and apartment complex are located to the east; the historic
Regina Winery is located to the south (across Base Line Road); and a vacant railroad corridor
and single-family residences are located to the north.
Proposed Tentative Tract 16128: The proposed 97 single-family residential lots range in size
from 5,527 to 14,429 square feet. The average lot size is 7,144 square feet. The project site
will be accessed from two entries along Base' Line Road. San Carmela Court, which is the
eastern entry, will be provided with full access. A median break with left-turn pocket will be
provided along Base Line Road to allow for the full access. No other median breaks are
proposed. The second entry will allow right-turn in and out only. San Carmela Court, which is
the primary roadway into the subdivision, will cul-de-sac at the northern perimeter of the project
site. Proposed Street G extends from San Carmela Court in a perpendicular direction and
connects with other internal roadways to provide internal circulation throughout the subdivision.
Refer to Exhibit "A" for a reduction of Tentative Tract 16128.
Proposed Development Review 00-38: Development Review 00-38 proposes three house
plans with three elevation styles. Additionally, alternative window designs affecting shape,
actual number of windows, and surrounds are also being proposed for those elevations facing
Base Line Road. All homes will be two-story structures; no single-story homes are being
proposed. The floor plan for Plan 1 will range from 2,575 to 2,660 square feet in size, and have
four bedrooms, loft area, three bathrooms, and a three-car tandem garage. Optional features
include a 10'-6" x 14' den or bonus room, and a larger family room (from 164" x 14'-6"to 164'
x 21'-6"). The floor plan for Plan 2 will range from 2,962 to 3,194 square feet in size, and have
five to six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Optional features include a
12'-6"x 10' loft, an extra 11' x 10'-8" bedroom, and third garage. The floor plan for Plan 3 will
range from 3,192 to 3,614 square feet in size, and have five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a
three-car garage. Optional features include a 13' x 10'-6" bonus room, 11' x 18' loft, 12'-4"x 12'
den, and extra 11'-4" x 15' bedroom. Refer to Exhibit "B" for a reduction of proposed design
and building plans.
DRC COMMENTS
TTM 16128 & DR 00-38— D.R. HORTON
October 31, 2000
Page 2
Depending upon the particular plan, light brown stucco exterior walls, with either brown or gray
blend concrete flat tile or "S" tile will be provided. Accent features include brown or green blend
wood trim, wood shutters, and stucco recesses. Gray or brown stone veneer will be provided
on certain elevations.
Staff finds the building plans to be well designed. The elevations are characterized by strong
vertical and horizontal changes. Roofs include varied hip and gable designs which make for
interesting elevations. Though three-car garages are being proposed, the garage does not
appear to dominate the front elevations of the various plans. Window surrounds and treatments
are provided for all elevations, not only the front elevations. Furthermore, the Conceptual Site
Plan and building elevations comply with the various requirements and development standards
of the Victoria Community Plan, relating to setbacks, landscaping, lot size, fences and walls,
recreational vehicle storage, etc. Refer to Exhibit"C"for a reduction of the Conceptual Site Plan.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Minor Issues: The following item will be the focus of Committee discussion:
1. Staff finds that the proposed applications comply with the Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre) development standards of the Victoria Community Plan and will
result in development of well-designed single-family residences. However, the project
requires removal of 12 onsite Eucalyptus trees along the northern perimeter of the
project site. The project therefore, requires acquisition of a Tree Removal Permit, prior
to issuance of grading permit.
2. The project's Landscape Plan indicates that a windrow of trees. along the northern
perimeter of the project site will be provided to replace those existing Eucalyptus trees
that will be removed with the project. Refer to Exhibit "D," which shows the proposed
windrow of trees. The specific tree type and size will provided in accordance with City
standards, subject to City Planner approval.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend
approval of the project to the Planning Commission.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Sal Salazar/Duane Morita
The applicant showed that the project would be designed with sufficient color and design
variations that were satisfactory to the Committee. The Committee requested that a better
quality streetscape exhibit and colored elevations be prepared for the Planning Commission
meeting. The Committee found the project acceptable, subject to the following conditions:
1. Revise the project's noise study to address potential sound mitigation for those homes
along the eastern perimeter of the project site that may be affected by future commercial
development to the east.
DRC COMMENTS
TTM 16128 & DR 00-38— D.R. NORTON
October 31, 2000
Page 2
2. Provide second story enhancements for homes along Base Line Road, including second
story balconies if reasonable sound mitigation can be provided.
3. All walls facing a street shall be decorative masonry on both sides.
4. Connecting walls between homes shall be stucco to match the homes. Color transitions
between homes shall be at interior corners. Wall offsets shall be introduced where
necessary in order to provide interior corners for color transitions.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
October 31, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary