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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/11/15 - Agenda Packet • ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 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. (TabeNicki) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-01189 - GEORGE BOTROS -A request for a 7,253 square foot home on a 22,378 square foot lot in the Very Low Residential District, located at 10954 Deer Canyon Drive - APN: 1074-507-07. 7:05 p.m. • (Vance/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT1 7166 - PGP PARTNERS, INC. -A request to subdivide a 20.2 acre property containing 16 industrial buildings into 15 numbered lots and 1 lettered for condominium purposes in the General Industrial Zone (Subareas 4 and 5), located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Crescent Center Drive - APN: 0210-071-52, 53, 54, 55, and 56. Related file: Development Review DRC2003-00072. 7:10 p.m. (Vance/Cam) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-01242- PABLO ALVAREZ-A request to construct a two-story 5,152 square foot single-family residence in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at 5453 Canistell Avenue - APN: 1074-491-30. 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. 7:15 p.m. (Emily/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17013 - HANK JONG -A request to subdivide 12.1 acres of land into 1 lot for condominium purposes in the Medium Residential District(8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21, and 44. Related file: Development Review DRC2004-00705. DRC ACTION AGENDA November 15, 2005 . Page 2 . ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00705 - NEVIS HOMES - A request to develop 106 single-family detached condominium units on 12.1 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwellings per acre) located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Street-APN: 0207-201-01,21, and 44. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. 7:35 p.m. (Doug/Mark) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00897 - C.R. CARNEY ARCHITECTS - A request to develop concrete tilt-up industrial buildings totaling approximately 51,838 square feet on 2.24 acres in the Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial District (Subarea 9), located on the south side of Jersey Boulevard between Rochester Avenue and Boston Place—APN: 0229-111-54. 7:55 p.m. (Larry/Willie) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00268-LEWIS INVESTMENT COMPANY- A request to develop 99 condominiums on 9.77 net acres within the Community Commercial land use designation of the Foothill Boulevard Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, east of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 1100-161-04. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00269, Development District DRC2004-00270, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16882. Land use amendment applications to change the zoning to residential categories are accompanying this • application. 8:15 p.m. (Michael DJJoe) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00880 - FLEMINGS/RANCHO CUCAMONGA, L.P. for FLEMINGS PRIME STEAKHOUSE - A request to construct and operate a 12,378 square foot retail building with 7,119 square feet allocated to a full service restaurant and bar within the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Center in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan, located at 7905 Monet Avenue - APN: 0227-464-09. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwagg November 15, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-01 1 89-GEORGE BOTROS-A request for a 7,253 square foot home on a 22,378 square foot lot in the Very Low Residential District, located at 10954 Deer Canyon Drive - APN: 1074-507-07. 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 Committee will be forwarded to the City Planner for review and action. Design Parameters:The proposed residence is located on the north side of Dear Canyon Drive on a vacant parcel of about 22,378 square feet. The parcels to the south, east, and west are developed with single-family residences. A San Bernardino County Flood Control channel boarders the north property line and beyond that are additional single-family residences. The applicant proposes a partially raised floor two-story structure with a side entrance garage. The proposed residence meets all Hillside Overlay requirements including height limits, setbacks, lot coverage, and grading limitations. The project design, including grading, is consistent with other homes in the • neighborhood. The site is within an area governed by the Deer Creek Homeowners Association, which requires that new structures be architecturally compatible with the neighborhood,and that the front portion of each structure incorporate a raised flooring system. Included in file is a letter from the Architectural Committee of the Deer Creek Homeowners Association approving the design of the proposed residence. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwagg The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:05 p.m. Vance Pomeroy November 15, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17166 - PGP PARTNERS, INC. - A request to subdivide a 20.2 acre property containing 16 industrial buildings into 15 numbered lots and 1 lettered for condominium purposes in the General Industrial Zone (Subareas 4 and 5), located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Crescent Center Drive - APN: 0210-071-52, 53, 54, 55, and 56. Related file: Development Review DRC2003-00072. Design Parameters: The subject site is currently improved with 16 industrial buildings under single ownership. Seven of the buildings are of recent construction. All buildings are accessed through a private driveway. The subdivision of this property will effectively re-plat the existing 5-lot map (Parcel Map 7012) into 15 numbered lots for the buildings (with the two front buildings on 1 lot)and 1 lettered lot for the private driveway access. No changes are proposed or needed for the buildings as a result of the map, and the parcels meet the minimum requirements for the zone and Subareas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed tract map as submitted to the Planning Commission. • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Vance Pomeroy November 15, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-01242 - PABLO ALVAREZ - A request to construct a two-story 5,152 square foot single-family residence in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at 5453 Canistell Avenue - APN: 1074-491-30. Design Parameters: The subject site is north of Hillside Road between Haven and Milliken Avenues. The parcel is 115 feet wide and 185 feet deep with a cross lot slope. The grading for the 5,187 square foot two-story house is terraced to follow the existing slope. The southerly portion of the first floor has a raised wood floor. The conceptual corral location is in the northeast corner of the site. The applicant has worked closely with staff to resolve design issues including the use of stone, 360-degree architecture, and terracing the pad to follow the slope. The massing of the structure falls inside the building envelope and follows the slope of the lot falling from north to south. The complex roof shapes and articulated elevations create an attractive application of the design guidelines. The project design, including grading,. is consistent with other homes in the neighborhood. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project as presented. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. • . DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:15 p.m. Emily Cameron November 15, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17013 - HANK JONG - A request to subdivide 12.1 acres of land into 1 lot for condominium purposes in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-201-01, 21, and 44. Related file: Development Review DRC2004-00705. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00705 - NEVIS HOMES-A request to develop 106 single-family detached condominium units on 12.1 acres of land in the Medium Residential District(8-14 dwellings per acre)located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Street - APN: 0207-201-01, 21, and 44. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17013. Design Parameters: The property is located on the north side of Arrow Route and on the east side of Baker Avenue. The property is similar to a rectangle with 12 out-parcels adjacent to Arrow Route. The main,two-way gated entry will be accessible from Baker Avenue. The applicant is proposing a secondary entry from Arrow Route. Ingress and Egress from the north is required bythe deed of the property (recorded May 22, 1989), allowing the mobile home development access through a gated • entry. The applicant has provided this access as required. A total of 60 homes are attached duplex product, the remaining 46 units are detached, and dispersed evenly throughout the site. The applicant has provided 5 large courtyard areas (approximately 70 feet by 135 feet). The courtyard areas incorporate turf area and low seating walls surrounded with dense shrubs which will create a hedge to enclose the area. In addition, one large pool and recreation area(80 feet by 120 feet), and one large tot lot(50 feet by 70 feet)are proposed on the northeasterly portion of the property. Both the pool area and tot lot will have a wrought iron fence enclosure and dense hedge row. The pool and spa area will incorporate wrought iron fencing and stacked stone pilasters and wood trellis features for added detail. The proposed barbeque area will be located within the pool area. The entire project incorporates decorative paving and pedestrian accessible walkways, accent landscaping with Palm trees, wrought iron detail for the main entry, tan stucco entry walls, stacked stone and pilaster columns, trellis features with lighted illuminated mailbox kiosks, fountains, and art features. There are a total of six different unit types, each with 3 separate elevations for each unit type. The floor plans range from 1,626 to 1,900 square feet. All units have enclosed private patio space of 225 square feet. All units proposed are all two-story. The elevations include decorative wrought iron gates between the units, with stucco or stone veneer to match, brick veneer, and siding as secondary materials. The style of homes ranges from Mediterranean and Spanish themed, with stucco trim, arched entries with wrought iron gates, and balconies, to Traditional design, with brick veneer with siding and exposed rafter tails. A wide variety of colors are proposed for each style of home. A Tree Removal Permit was submitted by the applicant. The two mature Palm trees on-site will be relocated to the front entry of the gated community. Additional Palms will be incorporated into the • landscaping. The overall landscape palette incorporates Mexican Palms, Queen Palms, extensive shrubbery, flowering accent trees, ground cover, and a large amount of open turf areas. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT17013 AND DRC2004-00705 — HANK JONG/NEVIS HOMES . November 15, 2005 Page 2 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. All homes are proposed as two-story. For the past year, Council and Commission policy has been to require a mix of one-story units in new single-family housing projects. Although no specific percentage has been defined, other projects have generally provided a 10 to 20 percent one-story mix. The adjoining mobile home park to the north consists of one-story units. 2. Provide articulation (i.e., horizontal movement of wall planes) or architectural enhancement (e.g.,window pop-outs)to avoid the two-story box-on-box appearance of side elevations. See the suggested revisions as noted below: • Provide two sets of coordinating shutters on Elevation Style X(Type B and C)and Style Y (Type C). • Provide additional roof movement and windows on Elevation Style X (Type E). • Wrap siding on chimneys for Elevation Style X (Type Z). • Provide additional roof movement and windows on Elevation Style Z and X (Type F). 3. Phasing—The central Community Recreation Center(recreation room, pool, spa; barbecue, and lawn area) is proposed to be in the last of four phases. Staff recommends that it be included in Phase II or III. 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 elevations of the Community Recreation Center building. A rough sketch is included on Sheet L-7. 2. Provide a continuous sidewalk system throughout the project that connects all units with other units, common open space, and visitor parking. The proposed Site Plan forces pedestrians out into drive aisles. 3. Incorporate additional rustic colors into the elevations. Replace the "Tranquil Blue" accent color with a dark tan or rust accent color. Elevations X1, FZ, CZ, and BY should be revised. 4. If the front elevation is completely covered in siding,the remaining three elevations must be of siding as well. 5. Provide a trellis feature over the garages which coincide with the elevations which have trellis features. Coordinate the dark tan or rust accent features with these details. • 6. Provide stacked stone detail on chimneys that can be seen from public view. Provide material on units which have chimneys that face the main private street/entry. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT17013 AND DRC2004-00705 — HANK JONG/NEVIS HOMES November 15, 2005 Page 3 7. Illustrate pre-cast concrete bench seating in the decorative concrete area between Units 5 and 6. Staff suggests adding planter boxes at the end of benches to create a sense of space. 8. The applicant has provided 11 extra visitor parking spaces, beyond Code minimum; however, at the southeast corner of the project, the nearest visitor parking spaces are up to 300 feet walking distance from homes. Staff believes this is too far and should be resolved by providing better parking distribution. Technical issues: The following technical issues are minimum Code requirements that must be satisfied before the project can be recommended for approval to the Planning Commission. These code requirements will require changes to the Site Plan design and may affect the number of units allowed. 1. , A minimum 20-foot building-to-curb setback is required at the project entry (patio wall/fence shall not encroach) per Development Code Table 17.08.040-E.2. Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 do not comply. 2. A minimum 15-foot building-to-curb setback is required (patio wall/fence must maintain 10-foot setback) per Development Code Table 17.08.040-E.2. Units 27, 34, 35, 42, and 58, do not comply. 3. A minimum 10-foot landscape area is required between patio walls/fences, and curb face per Development Code Table 17.08.040-E.2. (E). No sidewalks are allowed within this 10-foot landscape area. Essentially all patios along the main circulation spines do not comply. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee direct the applicant to revise the project design and return as a regular item. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The Committee recommended that the applicant revise the plans with the comments below addressed. Once the project is revised, staff will schedule the project to return to DRC as a full agenda item. 1. Provide a major access off of Arrow Route with full ingress/egress. Currently only emergency access is provided on Arrow Route. The Design Review Committee recommended that the applicant share access with the adjoining parcel to the west, or provide a main access which can be shared with the adjoining property when the project to the west develops. 2. The applicant will revise the elevations to incorporate a single-story element fora minimum of 15 percent of the homes. The main concern of the Committee was to provide some architectural relief on the homes abutting the single-story mobile home park. 3. Revise the central Community Recreation Center to incorporate details of the Spanish style architecture similar to some of the homes. Arched entries and stucco surrounds were recommended by the Committee. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT17013 AND DRC2004-00705— HANK JONG/NEVIS HOMES • November 15, 2005 Page 4 4. Revise the landscaping in the open areas to create a casual landscape instead of a more formal, regimented style. Provide planter boxes at the end of benches provided in the open space. 5. Incorporate exterior colors to replace the tranquil blue and green hues shown at the meeting. Neutral colors including beige, brown, and rust color are recommended. 6. Provide continuous walkways throughout the entire project. Connections should be provided through all interior streets, and continue between the homes, and throughout the site. 7. Revise elevations to include secondary materials on all chimneys facing public view (i.e. siding, brick, stacked stone). The addition of a trellis feature should be provided on alternating garages to create variety. 8. Additional guest parking is needed in the general vicinity of the 2nd main access off of Arrow Route. 9. Setbacks and requirements dictated by Code shall be provided, This includes all Technical Issues discussed at the meeting: a minimum 10-foot landscape area required between patio walls and fences, a minimum 20-foot building-to-curb setback required at the project entry, and a minimum 15-foot building-to-curb setback. • . DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:35 p.m. Doug Fenn November 15, 2005 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00897-C.R.CARNEY ARCHITECTS-A request to develop concrete tilt-up industrial buildings totaling approximately 51,838 square feet on 2.24 acres in the Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial District(Subarea 9),located on the south side of Jersey Boulevard between Rochester Avenue and Boston Place —APN: 0229-111-54. Design Parameters: The subject site is a vacant parcel located south of Jersey Boulevard between Rochester Avenue and Boston Place. To the north across Jersey Boulevard is an existing industrial complex, and to the east, south,and west of the site are industrial buildings. The sight gently slopes from the north to the south. There are some small trees dispersed on the site, which the applicant will have obtain a Tree Removal Permit to remove the trees. The project is an infill and single phased development. The project is proposed as a concrete tilt-up . The office portion of the buildings is oriented to front along Jersey Boulevard. The primary and only access to the site is via Jersey Boulevard. The access drive aisle separates the buildings and is flanked with the required parking and terminates and directs traffic to the east and west of the rear parking areas of the buildings. Each building will have one loading bay and parking space. The spaces and the buildings screen the loading area. • Overall, the project has adequate 360-degree architecture with a well define building entry element on the north face of the buildings. The building has blue reflective glazing and a multi-colored paint scheme that are complimentary to each other. Employee outdoor eating areas are provided but do not appear conducive for pedestrian safety from the on-site traffic circulation. Maior Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Provide at least two primary building materials per City standards: a. Primary building materials - concrete, sandblasted concrete, textured block, brick, granite, marble, and similar materials as approved by the Committee. b. Secondary building materials - glass, tile, polished brass or copper, brick, concrete, painted metal elements, painted accent stripe, and other similar materials as approved by the Committee. 2. Staff recommends the building reflect the richness and contrast of the existing industrial buildings across Jersey Boulevard to the north. a. Each building depicts a vertical rectangular concrete element that exceeds the height of the roofline. Staff recommends that more use of this element be incorporated on the facade of the buildings. b. The applicant should provide and wrap the spandrel glazing along "all" sides of the • buildings. 3. Call out the material of the decorative paving at the entryway into the project site. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00897—C.R. CARNEY ARCHITECTS • November 15, 2005 Page 2 4. The applicant has agreed with staff that many landscape planter islands need to be provided along the south property. The applicant has also agreed that a landscaped inset as shown on the west side of Building"A" be provided on the east side of Building"B." If the applicant does not depict this on the revised plans, then staff recommends that this should be done. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. No exterior downspouts are to be visible from the public right-of-way and project site. 2. The trash enclosure should match the enhanced architecture style of the project. 3. Decorative concrete tilt-up walls should screen any electrical transformers. 4. Provide trellis over each of the outdoor employee eating areas and provide seating walls along the perimeter of the eating area where it is adjacent to the parking space and the drive aisle. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Roll-up doors should be painted to match the paint scheme of the buildings. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with the above modifications. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The Committee recommended approval based on revised plans presented by the applicant that addressed staff comments. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:55 p.m. Larry Henderson November 15, 2005 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00268 - LEWIS INVESTMENT COMPANY - A request to develop 99 condominiums on 9.77 net acres within the Community Commercial land use designation of the Foothill Boulevard Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, east of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 1100-161-04. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00269, Development District DRC2004-00270, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16882. Land use amendment applications to change the zoning to residential categories are accompanying this application. Design Parameters: The site is located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard approximately mid-block between Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue and has minimal grade from north to south. To the north are developed apartments;to the east is a vacant utility and drainage easement areas; to the south is a single-family detached residential neighborhood; and to the west is vacant land, commercial development, and single-family residential. The site is challenged by limited access requirements on Foothill Boulevard arid land use compatibility concerns with the remainder commercial planned areas to the west and east. Commission Workshop:The Planning Commission conducted a Workshop on September 28,2005, at which the applicant presented a new design concept. The redesigned project was, overall, positively received by the Commission (see attachment). 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 Workshop, the Planning Commission requested that Tuscan Architectural Style be enhanced with more stone and arched windows and doorways. The plans submitted are not responsive to this previous Planning Commission comment. 2. Only some of the courtyard entries are enhanced. All courtyard entries should be enhanced and details provided on overhead trellis or entry columns, pavement, and landscaping identified. 3. Parking garage alleys need to be landscaped and decorative pavement utilized. At the Workshop, the Commission recommended overhead trellis and decorative pavement be used. 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 color scheme appears monochromatic. Colors need to be more vibrant and interesting. 2. Indicate if the architectural styles should be randomly scattered or be based on the pod area • or should the courtyard have the same styles. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-00268 - LEWIS INVESTMENT COMPANY November 15, 2005 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Visitor parking adequacy was a concern and some is identified; however,the parking analysis needs to be added to the plans. 2. Open space analysis needs to be included on the plans. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval if the items listed above are adequately addressed at the time of Committee review. Desicyn Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Larry Henderson The Committee recommended approval based on the revised plans presented by the applicant. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:15 p.m. Michael Diaz November 15, 2005 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00880 - FLEMINGS/RANCHO CUCAMONGA, L.P. for FLEMINGS PRIME STEAKHOUSE-A request to construct and operate a 12,378 square foot retail building with 7,119 square feet allocated to a full service restaurant and bar within the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Center in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan, located at 7905 Monet Avenue - APN: 0227-464-09. Design Parameters: The proposed retail building will be located on the undeveloped parcel of land at the northeast corner of Versailles Street and Monet Avenue. To the west is the JC Penny Department Store and to the north are public restrooms, in-line retailers, and the Banana Republic store. Adequate parking is available for the proposed building and subsequent uses within the adjacent parking lots to the east and south of the site. New building projects within Victoria Gardens are subject to final approval by the City Planner following a review and approval of the design of the project by the Committee. A Conditional Use Permit is required for restaurant uses having a bar and serving alcoholic beverages. Project Description and Architectural Design: The new building for this location will be approximately 12,378 square feet in overall size and be divided into two lease spaces,the largest of which is 7,119 square feet for the proposed Fleming's steak house restaurant, and a 4,958 square foot area that could be demised into 2-3 lease spaces. Each corner of the building is slightly raised, with the restaurant main entrance being set on angle to the intersection. Though one building, each lease space has its own respective design. The restaurant.lease space is designed with upgraded exterior materials such as applied quartzite wall tiles/trim cap to be used at the base of the exterior walls and to accentuate the 3/4-inch high pilaster details that define the use. Window openings are highlighted with striped black and beige fabric awnings that will be illuminated from above with small spotlights,while the remaining wall surface will be a semi-smooth trowel plaster finish painted in light and dark gold tones. A copper cap finishes the top of the pilaster and parapet walls. A major identification sign will be on the west wall face and two-sided marquee sign will be located at the corner, set on angle to the intersection. The design for the storefront of the smaller lease space is straightforward and features equally spaced window openings accented with flat metal awnings and the use of decorative black honed granite wall tiles to accent the base of the pilasters. The corner of this lease space is raised and toped with a metal band wrapped around the tallest section. Colors for this portion of the building are gray and brown. The location(s) of identification signs for the future tenant(s) have been outlined on the building elevations. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. The proposed building has been well designed and features high quality materials and finishes. As such, the building will complement the other buildings in the block and • complete this corner of the center. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00880- FLEMINGS/RANCHO CUCAMONGA, L.P.for FLEMINGS PRIME STEAKHOUSE • November 15, 2005 Page 2 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 applicant or Forest City is to submit details for proposed benches and lights in the paseo area between the north side of the new building and the public restroom located in the existing building prior to issuance of building permits. 2. No secondary text(i.e., "Prime Steak House"and"Beer&Wine")shall be allowed on valances of awnings. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this project. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Michael Diaz The Committee recommended approval as proposed, including the registered business name on the awnings similar to those of California Pizza Kitchen. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • November 15, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respe ly s b1 7 , Dan Coleman Acting Secretary • •