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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/05/31 - Agenda Packet • ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MAY 31, 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 7:00 p.m. (Mike S./Mark) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16728 — DIPONIO — A request to subdivide a parcel of 3.04 acres into three parcels in the Very Low Residential District (about 2 acres) and Flood Control District (about 0.84 acre), located at the north side of Hillside Road, about 1,000 feet east of Archibald Avenue - APN: 1074-161-16. • 7:05 p.m. (Mike S./Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16951 - REINY SCHNEIDER - A proposal to subdivide 1.28 acre parcel into three lots in the Low Residential District, located at 7510 Hellman Avenue -APN: 0208-162-38. 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. (Lou/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP - SUBTPM16899 - CECIL CARNEY-A request to subdivide 2.4 gross acres of land into 8 parcels in the General Industrial District(Subarea 2), located on the south side of 9th Street, east of Lion Street-APN: 0209-013-48. Related File: Development Review DRC2004-00981. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - DRC2004-00981 — CECIL CARNEY - A request to develop eight industrial buildings totaling 48,048 square feet on 2.74 gross acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 2), located on the south side of 9th Street, east of Lion Street - APN: 0209-013-48. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map • SUBTPM16899. DRC ACTION AGENDA May 31, 2005 • Page 2 7:30 p.m. (Michael D./Joe) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00146 - RHL DESIGN GROUP - The development of a gasoline dispensing station including a 2,944 square foot convenience store, 1,300 square foot automated carwash, and 3,812 square foot canopy over six pumps on 1.1 acres of land in the Mixed Use/Retail (MU)district, located at 8075 Monet Avenue -APN: 0227-464-38. 7:50 p.m. (Donald/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01019 - HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 77,500 square foot worship center on 8.86 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Vista Grove Street - APN: 1074-271-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2004-00718, Conditional Use Permit DRC2001-00222, Conditional Use Permit CUP96-03, Conditional Use Permit CUP88-38, Conditional Use Permit CUP88-10, Conditional Use Permit CUP82-29, Variance DRC2005-00321, Variance DRC2005-00322, Variance DRC2005-00323 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00382. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. • 8:10 p.m. (Vance/Shelley) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00654- PULTE HOMES - A request for elevation/design approval of 266 lots of a previously approved residential subdivision of 358 single-family homes, and three lettered lots for common open space/parks totaling 18.3 acres, on 132 acres of land in the Low Residential District (24 dwelling units per acre), located on the east and west sides of Wardman-Bullock Road, south of Wilson Avenue - APN: 0226-102-17 (for Tracts 14759, 14759-2 and 14759-3). 8:40 p.m. (Doug/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16926 - ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC. - A request to subdivide 18.27 acres into 9 parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue, and fronts along 4th Street - APN: 0229-263-49 thru 53. Related File DRC2004-01013. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01013 -ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC. -A request to develop a 113,015 square foot retail center on 18.27 acres in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue,and fronts along 4th Street-APN: 0229-263-49 thru 53. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16926. PUBLIC COMMENTS • There were no comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Michael Smith May 31, 2005 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16728— DIPONIO—A request to subdivide a parcel of 3.04 acres into three parcels in the Very Low Residential District (about 2 acres) and Flood Control District (about 0.84 acre), located at the north side of Hillside Road, about 1,000 feet east of Archibald Avenue -APN: 1074-161-16. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the north side of Hillside Road on a parcel of 3.04 acres, just below the Alta Loma Basin flood control facility. The parcel is generally triangular in shape with an overall depth of about 656 feet north-south by 315 feet east-west. The site is partially developed with the Alta Loma Channel located within an 80-foot wide easement in favor of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District. This easement is aligned in a north-south direction at the east side of the property and unevenly divides the property into two parts. The majority of the property that could be developed for residential use is on the part to the west of the easement. The part to the east of the easement cannot be developed as it is only about 5,900 square feet in area, and only 48 feet wide at its widest point, and has been recently planted with a vineyard. All of the surrounding properties are developed with single-family residences. The existing topography slopes from about 1,870 feet on the north side of the lot to about 1,835 feet on the south side. The properties to the west are about 20 to 25 feet higher in elevation than the subject property. • The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into three parcels forfuture development of one single-family residence on each. Parcels 1 and 2 will each have an area of about 22,000 square feet while Parcel 3 will have an area of about 36,500 square feet. Parcel 3 includes the entire flood control easement and the undevelopable 5,900 square foot part of the property. The proposed parcel map and the parcels created comply with the City's requirements for lot area, width, and depth that are applicable to this development district. Although all three lots will have frontage on Hillside Road (Parcels 2 and 3 will be "flag lots"), at the direction of the City's Engineering Department, access to the site will be limited to a single, shared driveway and drive approach at Hillside Road. At this time,the applicant has not submitted any house designs for review. However, as the property is located in the Hillside Overlay, each home will be subject to the Hillside Design Review process which includes review and approval by the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed parcel map as submitted to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Michael Smith Recommended approval subject to providing Local Feeder Trail access to the rear of each lot. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:05 p.m. Michael Smith May 31, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16951 - REINY SCHNEIDER - A proposal to subdivide 1.28 acre parcel into three lots in the Low Residential District, located at 7510 Hellman Avenue -APN: 0208-162-38. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the west side of Hellman Avenue on a trapezoid shaped parcel of about 222 feet east-west by 215 feet north-south. The site is partially developed with one single-family residence at the north side of the parcel. The properties to the north and west are developed with single-family residences. Across the street,to the east, is Rancho Cucamonga Middle School. To the south, is a vacant property that was recently approved to be subdivided (related file: SUBTPM16482). The existing topography slopes from about 1,342 feet on the north side of the lot to about 1,330 feet on the south side. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the parcel into three parcels. Parcels 2 and 3 will have an area of 14,219 and 15,105 square feet, respectively, while Parcel 1 will have an area of 20,408 square feet. The existing residence will remain on Parcel 1;the other two parcels will be developed at a later date. The proposed parcel map and the parcels created comply with the City's requirements for lot area,width, and depth that are applicable to this development district. Frontage • for Parcels 1 and 2 will be on Hellman Avenue; however, at the direction of the City's Engineering Department, access to both will be limited to a single, shared drive approach. Frontage, and corresponding access, for Parcel 3 will be on Eiger Way. At this time, the applicant has not submitted any house designs for review. However, each home will be required to comply with the City's development and design standards, which will be verified during plan check. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed parcel map as submitted to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Michael Smith The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Louis Le Blanc May 31, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16899 - CECIL CARNEY - A request to subdivide 2.4 gross acres of land into 8 parcels in the General Industrial District(Subarea 2), located on the south side of 9th Street,east of Lion Street-APN: 0209-013-48. Related File: Development Review DRC2004-00981. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00981 — CECIL CARNEY-A request to develop eight industrial buildings totaling 48,048 square feet on 2.74 gross acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 2), located on the south side of 9th Street, east of Lion Street - APN: 0209-01348. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16899. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the south side of 9th Street, west of Hellman Avenue. The entryway of each building stands out, incorporating suspended covers over entryways, concrete tilt-up pop-outs, and spandrel glass. All elevations exhibit horizontal reveals and accent squares providing relief and visual interest to the wall plane. A wide variety of accent colors that complement the primary colors will be used in the reveals of the building. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. • Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. The proposed elevations show smooth painted concrete as the only primary building material. Code requires that all building elevations have two primary building materials. Staff recommends adding a sand blasted concrete band as a second material to the base and top of the building. Secondary Issues: There are no secondary issues. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All roll-up doors shall be painted to match the building. 2. Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to create visual interest and to screen parking areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project, with all major issues resolved, and recommend review and approval by the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Louis Le Blanc • The Committee recommended approval of the revised plans presented by the applicant that incorporates sandblasting. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Michael Diaz May 31, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00146 - RHL DESIGN GROUP-The development of a gasoline dispensing station including a 2,944 square foot convenience store, 1,300 square foot automated car wash, and 3,812 square foot canopy over six pumps on 1.1 acres of land in the Mixed Use/Retail (MU) district, located at 8075 Monet Avenue - APN: 0227-464-38. Design Parameters: The subject project is located within the 13.3 acre area known as the Route 66 Area of the Victoria Gardens Master Plan. The Route 66 Area boundaries are Interstate 15 on the east,Victoria Gardens Lane on the north, Day Creek Boulevard on the west,and Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) on the south. The project site is lot 5 of Parcel Map No. 15716-2 and is approximately 1.1 acres in land area. Projects within the Route 66 Area are required to reflect the architectural styles (e.g., Mission, Craftsman, Art Deco/Streamline Moderne, Adobe/Pueblo) found on historic roadside retail buildings that once lined Route 66. In addition,each design is required to incorporate certain architectural elements, including a beacon and eyebrow as defined in the Design Guidelines for the Route 66 Retail Handbook. Projects within the Route 66 Area are subject to final approval by the City Planner following a review and approval of the design of the project by the Design Review Committee (DRC). • Proiect Description and Architectural Design: The proposed design is an interpretation of the Art Deco architectural style. As such, the design features a strong horizontal emphasis accented by a series of setbacks in the fagade of the building and use of decorative vertical architectural details. The project includes two public art murals. The final art concept has not yet been determined but will likely be a non-commercial image of service stations found on Route 66. The proposed locations for the proposed murals have been earmarked on the building elevations. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. The applicant has responded well to the major issues previously identified during staff review of the proposal. Secondary Issues: Staff recommends the use of "retro-styled" gasoline pumps rather than the corporate standard pump, and the banner design as indicated on the proposed plans. Staff believes that a 'Petro-styled" gas pump would be an appropriate feature to complement the proposed architectural design of the gas station as encouraged in the design goals of the Route 66 Retail Handbook. There are two new recently completed Route 66 themed gas stations in the City of Upland that have utilized retro-styled gasoline pumps in their design. Pictures of recently installed pumps will be presented during the meeting. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. • 1. The project will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program for the station prior to installation of signs. 2. All roof-mounted equipment should be screened by the parapet wall of the building. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00146 - RHL DESIGN GROUP May 31, 2005 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Michael Diaz The Committee approved the design for the project, subject to the following revisions: • Modify the Landscaping Plan for the Monet Avenue side of the convenience store to provide a "layering" of plant heights/materials from the sidewalk to the base of the building. • Extend the tile design motif(as shown on the east elevation of the convenience store) to all sides of the buildings where tile is used at the base of the exterior wall. • Add score lines to all sides of the convenience store and car wash buildings to break up expanses of stucco. Match the score line pattern used on the east and north elevations of the convenience store building. • Work with staff to find a new gas pump design that better integrates with the architectural theme of the station. Final selection of a pump design is to be submitted to the Committee as a consent calendar item. • Provide outdoor music at the canopy for patrons. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Donald Granger May 31, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01019-HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 77,500 square foot worship center on 8.86 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Vista Grove Street - APN: 1074-271-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2004-00718, Conditional Use Permit DRC2001-00222, Conditional Use Permit CUP96-03, Conditional Use Permit CUP88-38, Conditional Use Permit CUP88-10, Conditional Use Permit CUP82-29,Variance DRC2005-00321,Variance DRC2005-00322,Variance DRC2005-00323 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00382. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Design Parameters: The 8.86 acre site is located at the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Vista Grove Street. The church site was originally approved under Conditional Use Permit 82-29 on February 9, 1983. On September 28, 1988, Conditional Use Permit 88-10, which was identical to Conditional Use Permit 82-29, with the exception of the architectural design of the sanctuary, was approved along with the issuance of a Negative Declaration. Conditional Use Permit 88-10 also included the master plan for the church. In 1994,the church completed its first permanent building, the Family Center, which is a multi-purpose building that is presently used for worship services. The proposed sanctuary is in substantial compliance with the approved master plan (Conditional • Use Permit 88-10). The proposed sanctuary, with a seating capacity of 1,400, is actually smaller that the 1,500 seats that was originally approved under Conditional Use Permit 88-10. The current proposal, as all previously approved proposals, includes the use of the lower ball field for parking. This ball field was constructed and compacted to accommodate vehicles. The ball field parking, plus the parking structure, will provide additional on-site parking. The applicant is proposing to construct a 77,500 square foot worship center, which includes administrative offices, classrooms, and a sanctuary. The two portable buildings that function as Sunday School classrooms will be removed with the construction of the new sanctuary. The worship floor area of the sanctuary is 13,056 square feet. Also, proposed is a bi-level parking structure that will provide 101 parking stalls. The sanctuary has been designed to connect to the existing Family Center. The parking structure has been designed to maximize the use of the grades on the site,with the first level being underground and built into an existing slope. The second level will take access from the north parking lot. The parking structure has been designed with river rock base on the south and west elevations. Landscape slopes buttressed by a keystone retaining wall surround the three exposed sides (west, south, and east elevations) of the parking structure. An arborist surveyed the physiological and structural condition of the all trees affected by the proposed sanctuary. The proposed sanctuary will affect 138 trees that qualify as heritage trees under the City's Tree Ordinance. Of the 138 existing trees affected by the proposed sanctuary, 16 trees will be relocated,and 122 trees are proposed for removal. The applicant is proposing to install 95 trees, which will be comprised of 3 species (London Plane, Strawberry, and Sweetgum). All species will be a 24-inch box size, and will complement the existing plant palette. The entire 8.8 • acre project site requires a total of 255 trees, based upon the ratios in the Development Code for parking stalls and lineal feet of building wall plane. The entire project site will have a total of 308 trees(197 existing,95 new trees, 16 relocated),which is a surplus of 53 trees. Since the project site will exceed the required tree ratios,the proposed removal of 122 trees is consistent with the original master plan with regard to required landscape and tree ratios. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-01019 - HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH May 31, 2005 • Page 2 Variances: Two Variances are needed for the proposed sanctuary: One Variance (DRC2005-00321) is proposed to allow for a building height from 30 feet to 45 feet, where a maximum height of 30-foot is permitted. The other Variance is needed for retaining walls because of the below grade pad elevation of the sanctuary (DRC2005-00323). The building has been designed to dig-in to the existing grades on the project site, thus minimizing the view impacts on surrounding residents. The sanctuary building pad elevation will require approximately 13 feet of excavation below the present grade. The sanctuary building has a pad elevation that ranges from 6 to 30 feet below the street grades of Haven Avenue, and 30 feet below the street grade of Vista Grove Street. The sanctuary has been designed to provide seamless architectural integration with the existing Family Center building, matching the exterior materials palette (river rock base, tilt up concrete with plaster finish, tile roof) and fenestration patterns. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment will be screened by the roof plane and a screen wall. A Variance is also being requested to reduce the required average landscape setback from 45 feet to 25 feet along Haven Avenue to allow construction of more parking stalls in the northeast comer of the site. The area proposed for parking sits approximately 5 to 8 feet below Haven Avenue; hence, is not visible from the street. 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. • None—the applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve all major design 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. In order to soften the visual impact of the tilt-up, concrete bi-level parking structure on the single-family residences to the west, climbing vines should be planted at the base of the concrete columns at the top of the landscape slopes. Planning staff recommends Parthenocissus Tricuspidata (Boston Ivy)because of its ability to attach itself to concrete wall planes and changing leaf colors in the fall. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Where fieldstone or river rock is used, it shall be real; manufactured fieldstone or river rock is not permitted. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that with the above-identified Secondary Issue addressed, the Design Review Committee review the project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman • Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee recommended approval subject to staffs recommendation. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Vance Pomeroy May 31, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00654-PULTE HOMES-A request for elevation/design approval of 266 lots of a previously approved residential subdivision of 358 single-family homes, and three lettered lots for common open space/parks totaling 18.3 acres, on 132 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the east and west sides of Wardman-Bullock Road, south of Wilson Avenue-APN: 0226-102-17(for Tracts 14759, 14759-2 and 14759-3). Design Parameters: The Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14759 on November 10, 1999. The applicant is now proceeding with proposals to design homes for the tract. The tract will be developed in four phases. The first phase,which contains the large house product, was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on February 9, 2005. This current application request is for the remaining three phases that includes 266 lots (Tracts 14759, 14759-2 and 14759-3). These phases are south of Wilson Avenue and west and south of Wardman-Bullock Road and include two of the three park sites. The project is located in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Under the Etiwanda Specific Plan, these portions of the tract are being developed under the Optional Development Standards. While the Etiwanda Specific Plan does not require specific architectural styles for projects,the plan points out • traditional styles found in Etiwanda (Victorian, California Bungalow, California Ranch)and requires an integrated theme to reflect traditional styles that meet the intent of the plan. Other site design requirements are also part of the plan. The applicant has been working closely with staff to work through the site design and architectural design challenges. The applicant used the experience of bringing the first phase to the Committee to design these portions of the project. The architectural styles chosen for these portions of the project are the same as those proposed for the first phase. In addition, the applicant has made substantial strides in enhancing the elevations for this project. Wrap-around porch elements and meaningful breaks between the upper and lower floors on many elevations have succeeded in breaking most of the "boxiness" of the structures. Some large expanses of two-story walls still remain and some attention to materials may assist in mitigating these areas. The critical constraint that differs from the first phase of the project is the size of the lots. The first phase had large lots (13,637 square foot average)while the lots for these phases are significantly smaller (6,985 square foot average). The applicant is proposing all two-story homes as a result. Despite the constraints, the applicant has been able to meet most of the Etiwanda Specific Plan requirements (except as noted below),the skewed house siting requirement,the garage placement requirement, and the"extra deep setback"requirement for comer side setbacks of two-story houses. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion • regarding this project: 1. The following enhancements are recommended: DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-00654- PULTE HOMES • May 31, 2005 Page 2 • Increase the amount of horizontal siding on California Ranch, Cottage, and Bungalow styles. • Provide unique chimney cap treatment for each architectural style. 2. Provide greater articulation on the following elevations to avoid "boxy' appearance: • Plan One - California Ranch and Bungalow rear elevations. 3. On corner lots, provide enhanced architecture, such as pop-outs,wrap-around porch, siding, etc. Avoid plotting Plan One and Plan Two left elevations on corner side because of their un-articulated two-story flat walls. 4. The conditions of approval for this tract require replacement of the Eucalyptus windrows,Olive trees, and Oak trees. Further, the Etiwanda Specific Plan Optional Development Standards require new windrow planting at a rate of 50 linear feet per acre. Their locations are not shown on the Conceptual Landscape Plans. For the placement of trees in parks, make a note on the plan in the place of the park about what types and the number of trees that will be placed there. The Conceptual Landscape Plan should be revised. 5. The Etiwanda Specific Plan requires no less than 25 feet from the interior site boundary to a • structure. Of the 65 lots that abut this boundary, 25 are less than the 25-foot minimum. However, each of these conditions appear to be able to have the house shift forward on the lot and still meet the front setback as well as provide a variation of front setbacks. 6. The Etiwanda Specific Plan Optional Development Standards require a minimum 20-foot building separation. There are many locations where the project does not comply; however, in some instances these are porches. Further, homes have been "skewed" (i.e., plotted not perpendicular with street), as required by Etiwanda Specific Plan, which results in situations where an average 20-foot building separation is maintained. The project does not comply with minimum 20-foot building separation on these lots, excluding porches: Tract Lots 14759 18-19, 20-21, 59-60, 71-72 14759-2 5-6, 12-13, 31-32, 46-47, 50-51, 54-55, 60-61, 63-64, 68-69 14759-3 24-25, 26-27, 77-78, 79-80 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. The project does not comply with the 5-foot wall setback behind the sidewalk on these corner lots: ,Tract Lots 14759 18, 41, 42, 44, 49, 63, 77, 86 • 14759-2 1, 25, 41, 42, 46, 49, 54, 56, 62, 64, 69 14759-3 21, 25, 38, 47, 70, 80, 81, 91 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-00654 — PULTE HOMES • May 31, 2005 Page 3 2. The project does not comply with the 15-foot usable rear yard area between the home and the top/toe of the slopes on these lots. Add retaining walls to pull back the toe of the slope. Tract Lots 14759 7, 8, 9, 74 3. A Minor Exception request is pending for wall height along the westerly tract boundary that spans several locations in two of the three phases. The westerly tract boundary abuts flood control land that is currently undergoing extensive re-working of the flow areas. The applicant is working closely with the district to sort out interface issues as well as the channelization of the creek for the necessary Banyan Street bridge improvements. ' Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return as a full item. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy The applicant has addressed Major Issues #5 and #6, and Secondary Issues. The Committee continued this item to give the applicant the opportunity to work with staff on the following issues: 1. Architecture: • Expand the use of stone/brick by adding it to the first floor pantry pop-out, raising the level on the front elevations and covering the chimneys. • Place appropriate brackets/corbels under the left elevation pop-outs on Plan 4 and 6. • Work with staff to carry the richness of materials onto the side and rear elevations. • Incorporate proposed chimney caps. 2. Substitute Floor Plans for Lot 37 to meet the front and tract boundary setbacks. Staff will review the solutions provided at the meeting for building separation, house skewing, usable rear yard, 5-foot wall setback from the sidewalk, and the tract boundary setback. The Committee recommended that revisions come back to DRC as a consent calendar item, or a regular agenda item if staff is not comfortable with the revisions. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:40 p.m. Doug Fenn May 31, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16926 - ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC. - A request to subdivide 18.27 acres into 9 parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue, and fronts along 4th Street -APN: 0229-263-49 thru 53. Related File DRC2004-01013. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01013 - ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC. - A request to develop a 113,015 square foot retail center on 18.27 acres in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue, and fronts along 4th Street-APN: 0229-263-49 thru 53. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16926. Design Parameters: The site is surrounded by vacant land and industrial/office uses to the north and the Costco and Wicks furniture retail complex to the east across Buffalo Avenue. To the west, across Richmond Place Avenue, is the Tharaldson Hotel with related restaurant and retail pad project DRC2003-00770. To the south,across 4th Street is the Ontario Mills. The street frontages of the site are fully improved with curb and gutter. The land division is for financing purposes and is in conformance with City regulations. • The project is an infill project. The proposed project is planned for a large inline retail building (Building 1)totaling 84,230 square feet. There are four retail buildings(Buildings 2-4), including one building intended for a bank with a drive-thru, designed to front along 4th Street. The four retail buildings range from 5,600 square feet to 5,800 square feet. Two of the buildings (Buildings 2 and 3) are anchored at the southwest corner of 4th Street and Richmond Place. A diagonal oriented landscape/hardscape plaza that has a large fountain at its terminus,which is visible at the 4th Street. and Richmond Place intersection, bisects these buildings. All of the buildings are richly designed with a modern theme, which has a subtle industrial design, that is indicative of this area. The buildings are concrete tilt-ups with strong vertical and horizontal interplay along the facades. There is also ledge/stackstone that is on towers and freestanding concrete tilt-ups walls on the primary retail building. The applicant proposes blue reflective glazing and a multi-color scheme of grays, light brown, and light earth tone green to add contrast to the buildings. Staff Comments: Maior Issues:The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Site Plan: 1. The primary access into the project is off of 4th Street, and "Lighthouse Monument' towers that are 12 feet high flank this entry. Because of the large size, scale,and mass of the project, these monument towers should be at least 20 feet in height'. Additionally, these towers • should have stone material instead of the proposed integral colored concrete. ' To provide a perspective:The entry tower elements at"Town Square'at the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard are 17 feet high. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM16926 AND DRC2004-01013 -ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC May 31, 2005 • Page 2 2. The trellised pedestrian pathwaythat is submitted from the primary retail Building 1 to Building 4 should also be extended to connect the other buildings. This extension should be the same design material and concept as the proposed trellised pedestrian pathway. 3. The site plan and landscape plans need to depict landscape planters surrounding the trash enclosures with the exception of the gate access side. 4. The decorative paving at the primary entrance off of 4th street should be extended along the entire landscape median. 5. The drive-thru for Building 5 should be extended back 10 feet to the east so as to not conflict with the adjacent on site two-way drive aisle. Building Elevations: Building 1: a. Additional stonework should be designed on the entire front portions of the building that are proposed with the square reveal theme. Stonework should be added on the sides of the building of the three windows with the metal canopy overhang element. The stonework at the rear of the building should be raised to the next reveal level. • b. To be in concert with the two matching tower elements, the central tower like element should have reflective glazing similar to the two towers. C. On the rear elevation, the roll up doors should have windows and metal trellis work over them as the applicant has proposed on the interior roll-up doors. d. The cornice treatment that is on the tower elements should be wrapped around the entire building. Building 2 and 3: a. Additional stonework should be designed on the entire tower elements that are proposed to be painted yellow. Stonework should be added on the sides of the building of the beige colored window portions. b. The top section of the tower element should be widened so as to appear as not a tack on design. C. The cornice treatment that is on the tower elements should be wrapped around the entire building. Building 4: a. Additional stonework should be designed on the entire proposed brown painted tower. . On the south elevation, stonework should be raised to the next reveal line. A stonework wainscot should be added on the west and east elevations. b. On the west elevation, windows should be added on the yellow colored section. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM16926 AND DRC2004-01013 -ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC May 31, 2005 • Page 3 C. The cornice treatment that is on the tower elements should be wrapped around the entire building. Building 5: a. Stonework should be installed on the entire gray colored window elements. b. A decorative 3-foot high planter should be installed between the support columns of the drive-thru overhang. C. The cornice treatment that is on the tower elements should be wrapped around the entire building. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: a. Provide material boards of what materials will be used for the circular design elements that are shown on the interior drive aisles. b. Provide more trees along the north property line to help screen this project from a future project to the north. C. The southeast corner of the project (4th Street and Buffalo Avenue) should be enhanced to better reflect what is proposed at the 4th Street and Richmond Place intersection. d. Plant trees along both sides of the sidewalk, parking space, between trellises,to provide Code compliance and additional shade to the parking lot. e. The covered trellis bases should be covered with stonework. f. All decorative bollards should be illuminated and provided along pedestrian pathways. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Provide decorative pavement at all drive entry throats (outside the public right-of-way). 2. Decorative pavement used in common pathways should extend across driveways for continuity and to alert motorists. 3. Trash receptacles must be decorative to match the architecture of the project. 4. Outdoor dining patios for restaurants along 4th Street will require a noise study and appropriate sound attenuation barriers, such as Lexan panels. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project is revised per the above • recommendations and return to the Design Review Committee as a full item. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM16926 AND DRC2004-01013 -ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC May 31, 2005 • Page 4 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant did not receive DRC comments for this meeting. The Committee continued the item to the June 14, 2005, agenda. Additional Site Plan recommendations were: 1. Building 2: Shift the west parking row to the east to eliminate the large triangle of asphalt. 2. Building 4: Provide 15-foot landscape, including sidewalk, between the main entry and the building, or move to the opposite side. 3. Building 5: Revise the parking lot/drive-thru egress to eliminate sea of asphalt and provide a less awkward circulation. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS May 31, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary