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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/09/20 - Agenda Packet • ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 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.) SIGN PERMIT DRC2005-00700 - NATIONAL SIGN (on behalf of HOWSER EW ING COMPANIES) - A proposal to amend an existing Uniform Sign Program (USP#140) in conjunction with the construction of a commercial building of 8,350 square feet for a retail use, a dental office, and a restaurant in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street - APN: 0229-011-84. • 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. (Mike S./Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01051 - WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS (for KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA FOUNDATION/PETE HORTON)-A request to construct a two-story office building of about 12,300 square feet in the Industrial Park District(Subarea 7), located on the west side of Red Oak Street, north of Civic Center Drive-APN: 0208-062-15. 7:30 p.m. (Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17303 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to subdivide 11.70 acres of land into 6 parcels for industrial and commercial purposes in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) within the Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 4th Street - APN: 0210-391-01 through 08 and 0210-381-22 and 23. Related Files: Development Review DRC2005-00458 and Minor Exception DRC2005-00741. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for • consideration. DRC ACTION AGENDA September 20, 2005 Page 2 • ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00458 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The development of a master plan for an office and commercial center consisting of a 113-room hotel, one restaurant pad building totaling 7,600 square feet, two three-story office buildings totaling 146,896 square feet, and two commercial buildings totaling 21,200 square feet on 11.70 acres of land in the Industrial Park District(Subarea 6) within the Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 4th Street - APN: 0210-391-01 through 08 and 0210-381-22 and 23. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17303 and Minor Exception DRC2005-00741. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 8:00 P.M. (Lou/Shelley) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00122 - WILLIAM D. AND PAMELA G. RICE - A request to develop a two-story single-family home, with detached RV garage, on .62 acre of land in the Very Low Residential District (A to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on south side of Vicara Drive, west of Carnelian Street - APN: 1061-231-34. 8:10 p.m. (Emily/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAPSUBTT16788 -JONG -A request to subdivide 1.11 gross acres of land into 6 lots in the Medium • Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Madrone Avenue - APN: 0207-262-05. Related File: Development Review DRC2004-01178. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01 1 78- BAHMAN SEPHERNIA-A request to develop six town homes with adjoining walls on .83 acre of land in the Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located at 8631 Arrow Route. APN: 0207-262-05. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16788. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith September 20, 2005 SIGN PERMIT DRC2005-00700 - NATIONAL SIGN (on behalf of HOWSER EWING COMPANIES) -A proposal to amend an existing Uniform Sign Program (USP#140) in conjunction with the construction of a commercial building of 8,350 square feet for a retail use, a dental office, and a restaurant in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street - APN: 0229-011-84. ORAL PRESENTATION TO BE GIVEN BY THE STAFF PLANNER. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee recommended a maximum letter height of 18 inches. The Committee's • deliberations focused on the fact that this is a multi-tenant building consisting of small tenants and the building is located right at the street setback. The Committee noted that Commission policy has been to allow 18 inches maximum letters for the smaller "in-line" tenants. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Mike Smith September 20, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01051 -WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS[for KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA FOUNDATION/PETE HORTON]-A request to construct a two-story office building of about 12,300 square feet in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side of Red Oak Street, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-062-15. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the west side of Red Oak Street about 200 feet north of Civic Center Drive. The site is located in an office/professional complex (Office Tennis Executive Center) that is subdivided into 15 parcels of which 12 are fully improved with office buildings. The property to the north is a vacant parcel that was approved for development earlier this year (related file: DRC2003-01236). To the south is an office building, while to the west is a recreational/landscaped area that is for the use of the office complex tenants. The properties to the east are vacant. Vegetation on the site is limited to low grasses. The property is generally level;the existing topography slopes from about 1,179 feet on the north side of the lot to about 1,175 feet on the south side. The applicant is proposing to construct a two-story office building. Consistent with several of the other buildings in the complex, the proposed building will be situated close to the street with its required parking located 'behind' it. Primary access to the property will be provided to Red Oak • Street via a driveway that will be shared with the property to the south. Secondary access to the subject site will be available from the north once the property there is developed, and its corresponding driveway paved. The proposed building will serve as the local headquarters for Kiwanis International. There is no consistent architectural theme within the complex. As a result,the building employs an architectural design that is distinct from it neighbors. The primary entrance will be defined by a metal canopy. Other features of the building include articulated wall planes and parapets on all elevations, tower elements on the east and west elevations, and the liberal application of glass,especially on the west elevation around'the primary entrance of the building. Horizontal trim elements and well-defined score lines blended with arched window surrounds further enhance the building. The building incorporates two primary building materials/finishes — plaster and stone veneer. Three different plaster colors will be utilized on all elevations. 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. At the two tower elements, eliminate the stucco panels beneath the arches and replace with more storefront glass (see attached). 2. Use the large cornice design for entire building to eliminate flat parapet walls. 3. Increase size of poles supporting the southwest corner of the metal canopy at the building's • entrance to be proportionate to the canopy mass. Suggest 24-inch square or round. Also, instead of bare metal poles, use a finish and a material that matches the walls of the building. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-01051 —WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS[for KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA FOUNDATIOWPETE HORTON] September 20, 2005 • Page 2 Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Decorative paving should be provided in the plaza area immediately in front of the building's entrance. 2. Re-locate the trash enclosure to the southwest corner of the project site. 3. The planter walls should be finished with decorative block or a stone veneer to match the building. 4. The access doors on the north elevation should be painted to match the adjacent wall plane. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. The canopy trees for maximum shade shall be provided in the parking lot. One tree per every three parking stalls shall be provided. Use a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees along the streetscape for year round interest. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project, incorporating the above-noted revisions. • Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The applicant agreed to staff's recommendations and presented revised plans. The Committee recommended approval without relocating the trash enclosure. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Donald Granger September 20, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17303-CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-A request to subdivide 11.70 acres of land into 6 parcels for industrial and commercial purposes in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) within the Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 4th Street - APN: 0210-391-01 through 08 and 0210-381-22 and 23. Related Files:" Development Review DRC2005-00458 and Minor Exception DRC2005-00741. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00458-CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The development of a master plan for an office and commercial center consisting of a 113-room hotel, one restaurant pad building totaling 7,600 square feet, two three- story office buildings totaling 146,896 square feet, and two commercial buildings totaling 21,200 square feet on 11.70 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) within the Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 4th Street - APN: 0210-391-01 through 08 and 0210-381-22 and 23. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17303 and Minor Exception DRC2005-00741. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 4th • Street, a major gateway into Rancho Cucamonga. The project site is located within the Haven Overlay District,which strives for high employment density and an office park atmosphere for office and professional land uses. Site planning must incorporate elements of a pedestrian-oriented, campus-like setting with intensified landscaping. Paseos, esplanades and courtyards that feature pedestrian connections are required. The Haven Avenue Overlay District requires exemplary, sophisticated urban office architecture. Architecture that makes strong use of glass, rich materials(granite,travertine,etc.), metal, recesses, openings, portals is highly sought after, and vertical and horizontal articulation in the wall planes is required. Wood framed structures and low, lineal buildings in the Haven Overlay District are discouraged. The corner of 4th Street and Haven Avenue has been identified as an"urban center" and a major gateway into the City. Consistent with the concept of an urban center, the applicant is proposing to construct two, three-story office buildings at the corner,and one single-story commercial building and one two-story commercial building. The Master Plan includes the conceptual location of a 113-room (Building F) hotel and a freestanding 7,600 square foot, sit-down restaurant(Building C). The project does not include architectural review of the hotel and restaurant at this time, since specific hotel and restaurant tenants have not been identified. Design Review for these two buildings will be required once a tenant has been selected. The two, three-story office buildings (Buildings A and B) have highly visible frontage on Haven Avenue and 4th Street. The footprints of Buildings A and B are identical and are comprised of a stacked stone base, concrete tilt-up walls, and generous of amounts of tinted vision glass and anodized aluminum panels. Building D is a steel-framed structure, utilizing stacked stone, curtain • walls with vision glass, and cement plaster exterior. Building E is a wood-framed structure and is comprised of stacked stone, anodized aluminum panels and smooth, cement plaster exterior. The applicant has designed the site so that the majority of the parking stalls have been screened by the buildings and the landscaping from 4th Street and Haven Avenue. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM17303 AND DRC2005-00458 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 20, 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. 1. As noted above, the project site is located within the Haven Avenue Overlay District and is identified as gateway and urban center. The site planning and building architecture must be of the highest quality and sophistication. To meet this goal, staff recommends the following enhancements: • Two primary materials are required for all buildings in the Industrial Districts and for buildings within the Haven Avenue District; the two primary materials must reflect the highest caliber of sophisticated, urban design. Staff recommends that the stacked stone be removed from Buildings A, B, D, and E and the freestanding site walls. A richer, more urban material, such as travertine or granite, should be used. • All building entrances should make a formal statement and provide a striking focal point, making use of variation in the architectural wall planes and creative use of pavement material in the plazas leading to the entrances. The entrance to Buildings A and B should be modified to include wall planes that extend out from the entrance. • The Committee should provide direction and input regarding the use of plaster on Buildings D and E. • All buildings within the Haven Overlay District must have strong elements that exhibit office style architecture, even for buildings that are occupied by accessory or support uses. Building E should be modified to reflect more of an office design and less of a commercial appearance, using Building D as inspiration. Staff recommends greater use of steel, glass and concrete, and the elimination of plaster and the wall-mounted wood trellis. 2. The Haven Overlay District specifically requires plazas area and pedestrian nodes. Plazas are proposed at the entries of Buildings A and B. The following elements are encouraged: • Public art • Substantial use of decorative pavement • Incorporation of a water feature • Urban landscape design with terraced planters, vine plantings, benches and grade changes • Outdoor furniture and shade areas for employee outdoor eating areas • Lighted bollards and covered walkways 3. Attached is a Shared Parking Analysis from Walker Parking Consultants. The applicant is requesting a reduction in the amount of required parking based upon a shared parking analysis. The Development Code acknowledges that there are opportunities where shared parking may be appropriate. The shared parking analysis is based on research studies that • mixed uses can share a pool of parking because of offset peak hour parking demands, and that actual parking demand can be reduced because some customers will already be present or "captive" for existing uses (i.e. office worker who walks to the onsite restaurant for lunch). Thus, the actual parking demand is not the simple sum of all proposed uses, but a calculated demand based upon peak hour use and captive ratios. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM17303 AND DRC2005-00458 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 20, 2005 • Page 3 The applicant is requesting a reduction of 139 parking stalls, or a 15 percent reduction of the Development Code requirement of 919 stalls. The applicant is proposing 780 stalls. Planning staff is requesting that the Design Review Committee review the shared parking analysis and provide input and direction regarding the request forthe parking stall reduction. Staff believes shared parking is appropriate for the proposed mix of office, hotel and restaurant uses 4. As noted above, the corners of 4th Street and Haven Avenue have been identified as urban centers and gateways into the City. The project should be modified to make extensive use of enhanced paving. Staff recommends that following areas be modified with enhanced pavement: • Two entries off Haven Avenue and two entries off 4th Street. Enhanced paving should begin immediately at the edge of the right-of-way and extend deep into the project site, terminating at a logical point. • Two entries off Commerce Center Drive. Enhanced paving should begin immediately at the edge of right-of-way and extend deep into the project site, terminating at a logical point. • The entire parking area between Buildings A and B, northwest of Building C. 5. In order to enhance pedestrian circulation and provide a connection to public transit facilities, buildings and retail uses, a defined pedestrian connection should be provided. This pedestrian connection should extend from the corner of 4th Street and Haven Avenue through the entire project connecting to Commerce Center Drive. The pedestrian connection should be designed around the following guidelines: • Enhanced pavement that defines a clear path of travel • Illuminated bollards where the pedestrian path crosses the parking lot • Use of benches • Connection to plaza and courtyards 6. Since the project does not include architectural review of the hotel and restaurant at this time, the project should include completion of the perimeter landscaping along street frontages and the pads themselves hydro-seeded. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Three drive aisles have parking stalls and/or trash enclosures in the entry throats that disrupt the view corridors and initial visual impressions of the project. Further,for optimum circulation and in order to minimize vehicle conflicts, the three drive aisles should be redesigned without parking stalls and trash enclosures. 2. A landscape planter with trees and shrubs should be included around the footprint of all buildings. The following buildings should be modified to include landscape planters: • • Northwest elevation of Building C • South elevation of Building D • North elevation of Building E r DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM17303 AND DRC2005-00458— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 20, 2005 • Page 4 3. The bus shelters along 4th Street and Haven Avenue should be enhanced in order to complement the architectural design and materials palette of the proposed Haven Park office center. Staff recommends the following: • The bus shelter should be redesigned to be an architectural extension of the office buildings, utilizing the same materials and architectural features. • In order to provide shelter in inclement weather and shade in the summer,the perforated metal roof should be redesigned with a solid roof. 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. 2. Outdoor furniture shall be provided in the outdoor employee eating area. 3. All outdoor furniture (tables, benches, trash receptacles, bollards, etc.) shall be uniform. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the project in light of the comments outlined above and provide additional input and direction. • Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Donald Granger The applicant presented revised plans and a detailed response that addressed all staff recommendations. The Committee recommended approval. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 p.m. Louis LeBlanc September 20, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00122-WILLIAM D.AND PAMELA G. RICE-A requestto develop a two-story single-family home, with detached RV garage, on .62 acre of land in the Very Low Residential District(.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on south side of Vicars Drive,west of Carnelian Street -APN: 1061-231-34. Design Parameters: The project site is generally rectangular in shape with an overall depth of 302 feet north/south by 90 feet east/west. The surrounding properties are vacant,with the exception of parcels to the north. The design of the proposed residence substantially follows the General Design Guidelines, Hillside Design Guidelines, and their associated Development Standards. The proposed home is of a contemporary architectural style. The project includes a single-story, detached RV garage in the rear yard. The proposed design includes multiple steps resulting in up to 3 feet of difference in finished floor surface from the front to the back of the house. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Add stone veneer to columns flanking RV garage doors to match the garage of the primary residence. 2. Plant shrubs along the foundation stem walls where the finished floor is more than 2 feet above the exterior grades to soften the extended wall heights. 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 approval of the project with the above listed conditions. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Louis LeBlanc The applicant presented revised plans addressing all staff recommendations. The Committee suggested extending the mow curb around the entire turf area and adding shrubs between the front • of the house and turf. The Committee recommended approval. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Emily Cameron September 20, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16788 - JONG - A request to subdivide 1.11 gross acres of land into 6 lots in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Madrone Avenue - APN: 0207-262-05. Related File: Development Review DRC2004-01178. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01178-BAHMAN SEPHERNIA - A request to develop six town homes with adjoining walls on .83 acre of land in the Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located at 8631 Arrow Route. APN: 0207 262-05. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16788. Design Parameters: The most significant design constraint is the small size of the property. Coupled with the applicant's desire to building detached homes, created numerous design challenges. The site is currently vacant and is relatively flat with a slight slope to the south. The project is bordered to the north by Arrow Route, to the south and east by single-family residential homes and apartments. To the west are town homes. The single-family homes to the south have fieldstone detail on low walls facing Madrone Avenue. The project will consist of two floor plans and three elevations ranging in square footage from 1,783 to 1,958. Both floor plans provide a two-car garage and incorporate stacked stone and stucco as the main materials of the units. The applicant has incorporated wrought iron railing features,window surrounds, stone chimneys, and decorative rafter tails to the design. The project incorporates an entryway sign, barbeque area, a tot lot,and two separate patio/porch areas for each unit. The 6-foot high property line walls are proposed as split face block. A tree removal permit has been submitted by the applicant for the removal of 18 trees. A total of 2 Cedar trees are proposed to remain in place. The applicant is proposing a temporary chain link in place around the 2 Cedar trees until construction is complete. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Ma or Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Provide architectural enhancement to blank wall surfaces, such as introducing windows. 2. Provide articulation (i.e., horizontal movement of wall planes) or architectural enhancement (e.g., window pop-outs) to avoid the 2-story box-on-box appearance of Side Elevations. 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 the following landscape requirements per the Development Code:45 trees per gross • acre, 10 percent 36-inch box, 10 percent 24-inch box, and 80 percent 15-gallon sized trees. Also provide additional trees in the seating area (noted in the Conceptual Landscape Plan). DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16788 AND DRC2004-01051 —JONG/BAHMAN SEPHERNIA September 20, 2005 • Page 3 2. Provide stamped and colored concrete to match the tan exterior color of the units in all areas, which call out "special accent paving." Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Solid side yard gates are required per the sound attenuation study. Solid wood gates are not allowed. A solid decorative gate, such as solid PVC is required as noise mitigation. 2. Chain link fencing is not allowed. Where this condition exists,the developer should work with the adjoining property owners to remove chin link, replacing it with a decorative block wall, as called out on the plans. 3. Curb adjacent sidewalks are not allowed. Revise the curvilinear sidewalk on Arrow Route to be a minimum of 3 feet from the curb. 4. Illustrate pre-cast concrete bench seating in the decorative concrete area between Units 5 and 6. 5. Provide a minimum depth of 12-18 inches for the wrought iron fencing (on the front elevation) to be a useable area for potted plants. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The applicant presented revised plans; however,the Committee felt that the design elements of the elevation appeared to mix several styles unsuccessfully. The Committee recommended that the applicant select one strong architectural style and come back with the best representations of that style possible. The Committee felt that the project also was too boxy and had too many blank walls. The Committee requested that the applicant return at the next available meeting with new design ideas and sketches. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • September 20, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. R ully submitte Dan Coleman Acting Secretary •