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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/04/19 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 19, 2005 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Cam) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00078 - MCE CONSTRUCTION - A request to construct a detached accessory structure(RV garage, storage loft,and pool house) of 4,640 square feet on a vacant parcel of 37,640 square feet in the Very Low Residential District, located next door to the applicant's primary • residence at 5150 Equine Place -APN - 1074-531-06. 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. 7:10 p.m. (Doug/Willie) DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00086 - TRICO REALTY - A request to build 4 multi-tenant buildings totaling 61,500 square feet on 4.48 acres in the General Industrial District(Subarea 14),located at 9300 Santa Anita Avenue APN: 229-321-10. 7:20 p.m. (Mike/Mark) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00630 - PAUL BARDOS CONSTRUCTION, INC. -A request to construct a 2-story single-family residence with a total floor area, including a guest house, of 3,765 square feet (footprint approximately 3,700 square feet) on a parcel of about 12,000 square feet that includes excavation in excess of 5 feet (the maximum permissible in the Hillside Overlay)in the Low(L) Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on Lot 33 at the north side of Camino Predera -APN: 0207-631-23. 7:40 p.m. (Mike/Mark) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00375-PCJ DEVELOPMENT-A request to construct a 2-story single-family residence with a total area of 4,722 square feet • (footprint approximately 4,000 square feet)on a parcel of about 15,000 square feet that includes excavation in excess of 5 feet (the maximum permissible in the Hillside Overlay) in the Low (L) Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on Lot 31 at the north side of Camino Predera -APN: 0207-631-21. DRC ACTION AGENDA April 19, 2005 Page 2 8:00 p.m. (Dan/Shelley) HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01050 - CHARLES WIRTZ - A request to construct one 3,989 square foot single-family home on .54 acre of land in the Very Low Residential District(.1-2 dwelling units per acre), located at 8330 La Senda Road -APN: 1061-151-20. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith April 19, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00078-MICE CONSTRUCTION -A request to construct a detached accessory structure (RV garage, storage loft, and pool house) of 4,640 square feet on a vacant parcel of 37,640 square feet in the Very Low Residential District, located next door to the applicant's primary residence at 10817 Carriage Drive—APN: 1074-531-06. Background: The lot is in the Hillside Overlay District. The intent of the Hillside Development Regulations is to minimize grading and ensure that the form, mass, profile, and architectural features of the house are designed to blend with the natural terrain, preserve the character and profile of the slope, and give consideration to the lots size and configuration. Recommendations by the Design Review Committee will be forwarded to the City Planner for review and action. Design Parameters: The proposed building is located at the south side of Equine Place on a vacant parcel of about 37,640 square feet. This parcel is located to the northwest of, and immediately adjacent to, a parcel that is fully improved with the owner's primary residence at 10817 Carriage Drive. The surrounding parcels to the northwest and northeast are developed with single-family residences. To the southwest is a flood control channel; beyond that are additional single-family residences. The proposed structure will be located at the rear (southwest) portion of the property about 217 feet from the front property line and 44 feet from the rear property line. It will serve as a • garage to store his recreational/personal vehicles and as a pool house; it will not be used as a residence. The owner anticipates constructing a primary residence on the front(northeast)portion of the subject property at a future date. The topography where the structure will be located slopes in a generally northeast to southwest direction. At the front property line the existing elevation is about 2,119 feet and decreases to about 2,109 feet at the rear property line. Architecturally, the structure will match the applicant's existing residence including color, materials, finish, and trim (see attached photographs). It needs to be large enough to store recreational vehicles;therefore, it will have the height and appearance of a two-story building. There will be four garage doors (two with a standard height of 7 feet and two with a height of 14 feet) that will face northeast towards the street. Non-vehicular access to the building will be through doors at the southeast side of the building. A pedestrian walkway links the building with owner's primary residence. A stepping in finished pad is not provided nor is it practical for a garage. The finished floor elevation will be 2,112 feet. The depth of excavation or fill will be 5 feet or less, and the earthwork quantity will not exceed 1,500 cubic yards. The overall height of the structure will not exceed 30 feet measured from the finished grade. The lot coverage will be about 11 percent;as the maximum permissible in the Very Low Residential District is 25 percent, there will be a sufficient amount of buildable lot area remaining for a house with a footprint (including roof overhangs) of about 5,200 square feet. 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 proposed structure is quite large (as large as some homes in the neighborhood),and the project complies with the design and technical requirements of the Hillside Development Regulations. Staff believes that the applicant has made a good faith effort to satisfy the intent DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2004-00078 — MCE CONSTRUCTION . April 19, 2005 Page 2 of this ordinance. The design has been approved by the Homeowner's Association; despite objections from the neighbor to the west. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee recommended approval. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Doug Fenn April 19, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00086 -TRICO REALTY-A request to build 4 multi-tenant industrial buildings totaling 61,500 square feet on 4.48 acres in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at 9300 Santa Anita Avenue—APN: 0229-321-10. Design Parameters: The subject site is an infill property located on the west side of Santa Anita Avenue, north of 4th Street. To the north is the industrial manufacturing facility Nong Shim(soon to be open for business). To the south is an existing industrial warehouse complex. The site is vacant and with a gentle slope from north to south, and it presently drains from north to south. The site has no public improvements of sidewalk, curb, and gutter along Santa Anita Avenue. There are no mature trees on the subject site. The infill industrial development contains 4 single-story industrial buildings (not warehouse),which total 61,500 square feet. The buildings are rectangular shaped,which is conducive for the intended use. Access into the project site will be off of Santa Anita Avenue. Additionally, the applicant has provided centralized and convenient outdoor eating areas for each building. • The buildings have a nominal amount of 360-degree architectural elements. The buildings do not have two primary materials, as directed to add by staff . The buildings do evoke a unique design, staffs original concern with the first submittal was that the project looked too retail. The building will have green medium performance glazing and a multi-color paint scheme. 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. Site Plan—The overall scheme achieves maximum floor area, but is less than optimal from a design standpoint. The three driveways and long buildings result in the rear elevations being the dominant element. Essentially, two out of three driveways will feature 600-foot long views of the backside of these buildings and their roll-up doors. The rear elevations have no articulation, no material changes, and no landscaping to soften their appearance. The rear elevations are visually prominent from Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Architecture — The applicant needs to provide at least "two" primary materials. Staff recommends the building reflect the richness and contrast of the two existing industrial buildings to the north of the site (Nong Shim and Dearden's). Staff does not believe that the 3-inch reveals and small areas of painted metal panels will provide sufficient quality. 3. The rear elevation needs stronger architecture such as vertical elements to better reflect the style of the project. • 4. Call out the material of the decorative paving at all entryways into the project site. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: • DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2005-00086 —TRICO REATLY April 19, 2005 Page 2 1. Parapets are to be high enough so as to screen all roof-mounted equipment. Areas of the building do not appear to have sufficient parapet to screen any HVAC units. 2. Transformers should be screened by decorative concrete tilt-up walls. 3. Provide trellis over each of the outdoor employee eating areas. 4. The green glass and silver paint color proposed for metal panels do not compliment the earth tones (beiges and browns) of buildings. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Paint roll-up doors to match the building elevations. 2. No exterior downspouts are to be visible on any of the buildings. 3. Landscaping should surround the trash enclosures. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends redesign of the project and return to Committee. Desiqn Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant presented revised colored plans that addressed all issues. The Committee recommended approval. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith April 19, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00630 - BARDOS CONSTRUCTION, INC. A request to construct a 2-story single-family residence with a total floor area, including a guest house, of 3,765 square feet(footprint approximately 3,700 square feet)on a parcel of about 12,000 square feet that includes excavation in excess of 5 feet(the maximum permissible in the Hillside Overlay)in the Low (L) Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on Lot 33 at the north side of Camino Predera - APN: 0207-631-23. Background: The proposed single-family residence is located in the Low(L)Residential District and is included in the Hillside Overlay District. The intent of the Hillside Development regulations is to minimize grading and ensure that the form, mass, profile,and architectural features of the house are designed to blend with the natural terrain, preserve the character and profile of the slope, and give consideration to the lots size and configuration. Typically, Hillside Design Review applications are reviewed and approved by the City Planner. However,this project requires the review and approval by the Planning Commission because more than 5 feet of excavation is proposed. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the north side of Camino Predera on a parcel of . about 12,000 square feet. The parcels to the north are developed with single-family residences. • The properties to the south are vacant. The properties to the east and west are vacant but are pending development(related file: Hillside Design Review DRC2003-00917 and DRC2005-00003, respectively). The topography slopes in a northwest to southeast direction and has two distinct slope profiles. At the front of the property the slope is 32 percent (about 3:1). At the front property line the existing elevation is approximately 1,307 feet and rises to approximately 1,320 feet at a point approximately 40 feet north, or behind, the front property line. At that point the slope is approximately 17 percent up to the rear property line which is at a general elevation of about 1,340 feet. The applicant is proposing to construct a 2-story single-family residence,attached 3-car garage,and guesthouse. Because of its unique, split-level design, the primary entrance is at the rear of the house on the second, or top, floor as seen from the street. The first, or bottom floor, is located at the south side of the house directly beneath the second floor and is comprised of two bedrooms and a bathroom. No direct access to the exterior is possible from this floor. As result of this floor plan, no stepping has been provided in the finished pad of the second floor. There are three areas where the depth of excavation or"cut'will exceed 5 feet in depth: at the first floor in the front of the house, at the north end of the garage and driveway, and at the northwest corner of the property (see attached). The majority of these areas of cut are necessary to allow the portions of the house and garage to be tucked into the terrain;therefore, these cuts will not be exposed. The areas of cut that are exposed will be screened from public view by the bulk of the house. Excavation throughout the rest of the property that is needed in order to provide features such the driveway will be 5 feet or less. The overall height of the structure will not exceed 30 feet, measured from the finished grade. The lot coverage will be about 38 percent; the maximum permissible in the Low (L) Residential District is 40 percent. A neighborhood meeting was held on August 24, 2004. The staff believes all of the concerns have • been addressed by the proposed design. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2004-00630 - BARDOS CONSTRUCTION, INC April 19, 2005 Page 2 Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 2. In the Hillside Overlay, the maximum excavation "cut"or fill is 5 feet. Amounts in excess are discouraged and when viable alternatives exist, staff will suggest to the applicant that they seriously consider those alternatives first. Similarly, sensitivity to the surrounding neighbors' concerns, such as preservation of their views and architectural design compatibility with existing structures in the neighborhood, are recommended. The project has been designed with excavation that allows the house to sit lower and minimize view obstructions. This solution is the result of discussions with the applicant and a neighborhood meeting conducted on August 24, 2004. Staff believes that the applicant has made a good faith effort to satisfy the intent of this ordinance. The project complies with the technical requirements of the Hillside Development Regulations. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Coleman • Staff Planner: Mike Smith The applicant did not attend the meeting. The Committee recommended approval. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Mike Smith April 19, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00375—PCJ DEVELOPMENT, INC: A requestto construct a 2-story single-family residence with a total area of 4,722 square feet(footprint approximately 4,000 square feet)on a parcel of about 15,000 square feet that includes excavation in excess of 5 feet(the maximum permissible in the Hillside Overlay) in the Low (L) Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on Lot 31 at the north side of Camino Predera -APN: 0207-631-21. Background: The proposed single-family residence is located in the Low(L)Residential District and is included in the Hillside Overlay District. The intent of the Hillside Development regulations is to minimize grading and ensure that the form, mass, profile,and architectural features of the house are designed to blend with the natural terrain, preserve the character and profile of the slope, and give consideration to the lots size and configuration. Typically, Hillside Design Review applications are reviewed and approved by the City Planner. However, this project requires the review and approval by the Planning Commission because more than 5 feet of excavation and over 1,500 cubic yards of earthwork are proposed. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the north side of Camino Predera on a parcel of about 15,000 square feet. The parcels to the north and east are developed with single-family • residences. The property to the west is vacant but is pending development (related file: Hillside Design Review DRC2005-00003). The properties to the south are vacant. The topography slopes in a generally northwest to southeast direction. The existing topography has two distinct slope profiles. At the front of the property the slope is 40 percent (between 2:1 and 3:1). At the front property line the existing elevation is approximately 1,304 feet and rises to approximately1,310 feet at a point approximately 15 feet north or behind the front property line. From that point the slope is about 15 percent until the rear property line which is at an elevation of a approximately 1,332 feet. The applicant is proposing to construct a two-story single-family residence with an attached 3-car garage. The first floor of the house, including the garage,will have five stepped pads with finished floor elevations varying between 1,318 feet and 1,314 feet. The garage will have a finished surface elevation of 1,320 feet. The stepping will be consistent with the existing contours and direction of the slope. The depth of excavation, or"cut", that will be required to construct the garage, and the yard area around it,will vary between 2 feet at its southeast corner to 8 feet at its northwest corner (Exhibit A). The second floor is about 780 square feet in area (or about 1/3 of the first floors area). Because it is smaller, the second floor has an apparent setback from the wall plane of the first floor that results in a home with less visual bulk (Exhibit B). The applicant is proposing a retaining wall along the west property line and in the rear yard area about 10 feet south of and parallel to the north property line. As the applicant's property will be on the low side of these retaining walls,the depth of cut and the height of the retaining walls will be most apparent from within his property. The bulk of the house and garage will further screen the depth of cut and the height of the retaining walls. Excavation throughout the rest of the property needed in order to provide features such the driveway, will be 5 feet or less. The overall height of the structure will not exceed 30 feet measured from the finished grade. The lot coverage will be about 33 percent;the maximum permissible in the Low (L) Residential District is 40 percent. • A neighborhood meeting was held on August 24, 2004. Staff believes all of the concerns have been addressed by the proposed design. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2004-00375 — PCJ DEVELOPMENT, INC. • April 19, 2005 Page 2 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. 3. In the Hillside Overlay, the maximum excavation ("cut") or fill is 5 feet while the maximum amount of earthwork is 1,500 cubic yards. Amounts in excess are discouraged and when viable alternatives exist, staff will suggest to the applicant that they seriously consider those alternatives first. Similarly, sensitivity to the surrounding neighbors' concerns, such as preservation of their views, and architectural design compatibility with existing structures in the neighborhood are recommended. The applicant's proposal includes the following design features to address these critical concerns: a) Stepped floors b) The second floor setback c) Excavations that will allow the house to sit lower These solutions are the result of discussions with the applicant and a neighborhood meeting conducted on August 24, 2004. Staff believes that the applicant has made a good faith effort to satisfy the intent of this ordinance. The project complies with the technical requirements • Hillside Development Regulations. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The applicant did not attend the meeting. The Committee recommended approval subject to adding window surrounds and mullions to the majority of windows on sides and rear. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 P.M. Dan Coleman April 19, 2005 HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01050-CHARLES WIRTZ-A requestto construct one 3,989 square foot single-family home on .54 acre of land in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre), located at 8330 La Senda Road -APN: 1061-151-20. Design Parameters: This vacant lot in Alta Loma is surrounded by 1-story Ranch style homes on all four sides; however, there are 2-story homes in the neighborhood. The applicant has submitted letters from his neighbors acknowledging that the proposed home will be a 2-story. The contemporary Spanish style home has a three-car side entry garage at the front of house that provides a 1-story element relating well to the surrounding 1-story homes. The 2-story living areas of the house are setback approximately 95 feet from the street, much further than the adjoining homes; hence the 2-story mass will be primarily located behind (uphill)the neighbors' homes. The project has cut or fill of greater than 5 feet according to the slope profiles; hence review by the Design Review Committee and approval by the Planning Commission is required. 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 proposed design does not comply with the required hillside building envelope. The elevations are drawn incorrectly per the Hillside Development Ordinance for an uphill slope lot. On the right hand side of the south elevation the envelope should begin a 45-degree angle at 15 feet above the finished grade, not 20 feet as shown. Even accounting for the 1 1/2-foot higher grades along east side of house, there is still a significant encroachment by the entire length of the 2nd floor (see Exhibit"A"). 2. Although the north, south (front), and east elevations are well articulated (i.e., horizontal movement of wall planes),the west elevation,which is the longest at 106 feet,is not as strong. About two-thirds of the west elevation consists of the backside of the 1-story garage and is treated with a series of seven stucco columns that are spaced roughly every 10 feet. The 2-story mass has two features that provide horizontal movement: 1) The first floor guest bathroom pops out 2 feet from main wall plane, and 2)The second floor master suite bathtub is an octagonal pop-out. Staff believes that this meets the intent of the Planning Commission's policy of avoiding a "box-on-box" appearance. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Resolve the inconsistency of the driveway location between the Site Plan and the Grading Plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that project be redesigned to comply with hillside building envelope. • Attachment DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2003-01050 — CHARLES W IRTZ • April 19, 2005 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Coleman Staff Planner: Dan Coleman The Committee recommended approval. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS April 19, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary • •