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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 31, 2006 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) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
SUBTPM17426 - PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC - A request
to subdivide an existing parcel of 5.31 acres into 4 parcels in conjunction with
a proposal to construct a commercial and office complex comprised of three
buildings with a combined floor area of about 42,221 square feet, plus a fourth
building of about 7,200 square feet to be developed by others, on a vacant
parcel of 5.31 acres in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the
southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue -
APN: 0229-011-69 and 0208-961-05. Staff has found the project to be within
the scope of a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program adopted by the Planning Commission on
April 28, 1999, and June 28, 2000, respectively, and a Negative Declaration
adopted by the Planning Commission on February 13, 2002. This project does
not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the
previous Negative Declarations. Related files: Development Review
DR99-11, Development Review Modification DRCDR99-11MOD, Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM15630, Development Review DRC2004-01125, and
Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-00764.
PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
7:10 p.m.
(Mike S./Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2005-00704 - ARE ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct a recreational
vehicle (RV) storage facility comprised of 3 buildings subdivided into 196 units
with an overall area of about 127,700 square feet, with a caretaker's residence
of about 2,000 square feet (including garage) on a parcel of about 222,000
square feet (about 5 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 2),
located at the west side of Hellman Avenue, 500 feet south of Arrow Route -
APN: 0209-012-07.
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7:30 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.
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.
7:50 p.m.
(Emily/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00986 - MERITAGE HOMES - A request
to develop 145 homes on 52.54 acres of land in the Low Residential District,
located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, east of the Southern
California Edison Corridor - APN: 0225-071-47, 51 and 0225-081-08, 09, 14,
and 15. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16227.
8:10 p.m.
(Larry/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16605 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A residential subdivision of 8 lots for
condominium purposes on 21 acres of land in the western Foothill Corridor
Mixed Use area within the Foothill districts (Subarea 1), located on the north
side of Foothill Boulevard, between Red Hill Country Club Drive and Southern
Pacific Road Right Way - APN: 0207-101-13, 01 and 34. Related files:
Development Review DRC2003-00637, Development Code Amendment
DRC2004-00352, General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00339, and Tree
Removal Permit DRC2004-00082.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2003-00637 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of
building elevations and detailed site plan for 206 condominiums on 21 acres of
land in the western Foothill Boulevard Mixed Use Corridor area within the
Foothill Districts (Subarea 1), located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard,
between Red Hill Country Club Drive and Southern Pacific Road Right Way -
APN: 0207-101-13, 31 and 34. Related files: Tentative Tract SUBTT16605,
Development Code Amendment DRC2004-00352, General Plan Amendment
DRC2004-00339, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00082.
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH
ASSOCIATES - Parking lot, loading area modifications, and covered patio
area at the Historic Sycamore Inn Restaurant, located at 8318 Foothill
Boulevard - APN: 0207-101-24. Related files: Variance DRC2005-01061,
Tentative Tract SUBTT16605, and Development Review DRC2003-00637.
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VARIANCE DRC2005-01061 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - Variance
request to reduce the parking lot setback from 45 feet minimum to 10 feet to
allow improvements to an existing parking lot for the Sycamore Inn Restaurant
on property located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard at the intersection
of San Bernardino Road — APN: 0207-101-24. Related files: Minor
Development Review DRC2004-00826.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith January 31, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17426 -
PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC - A request to subdivide an existing parcel of
5.31 acres, into 4 parcels in conjunction with a proposal to construct a commercial and office
complex comprised of three buildings with a combined floor area of about 42,221 square feet,
plus a fourth building of about 7,200 square feet to be developed by others, on a vacant parcel
of 5.31 acres in,the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southwest corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue - APN: 0229-011-69 and 0208-961-05. Staff has found
the project to be within the scope of a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program adopted by the Planning Commission on April 28, 1999, and
June 28, 2000, respectively, and a Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning Commission
on February 13, 2002. This project does not raise or create new environmental impacts not
already considered in the previous Negative Declarations. Related files: Development Review
DR99-11, Development Review Modification DRCDR99-11MOD, Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM15630, Development Review DRC2004-01125, and Conditional Use Permit
DRC2005-00764.
Design Parameters: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Milliken Avenue. Across Milliken Avenue, to the east of the subject site, is the
Lowes Home Improvement specialty retail warehouse, an Islands and other various restaurants,
and a bank; to the south and southeast are several large warehouse distribution buildings; to
the north is vacant land; and to the west is partially developed land.
This Tentative parcel Map is for the purpose of subdividing a previously approved
master-planned commercial and office complex that was approved by the Planning Commission
on August 24, 2005 (related file: Development Review DRC2004-01125). The project site is
vacant; the applicable grading and building construction plans are under review.
The proposed parcel map divides the property into four separate parcels with one building on
each parcel. Each parcel will also include a portion of the parking lot of the complex. Although
the master-plan includes shared parking and access, the number of parking stalls within each
parcel will be sufficient to satisfy the parking requirement of each building. The proposed parcel
map complies with the applicable standards as described in the City's Development Code. No
changes in the Site Plan of the project, building architecture, or land use are proposed.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project to be forwarded to the
Planning Commission for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
The Committee recommended approval of the project.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Mike Smith January 31, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00704 - ARE
ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct a recreational vehicle (RV) storage facility comprised of
3 buildings subdivided into 196 units with an overall area of about 127,700 square feet, with a
caretaker's residence of about 2,000 square feet (including garage) on a parcel of about
222,000 square feet (about 5 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 2), located
at the west side of Hellman Avenue, 500 feet south of Arrow Route - APN: 0209-012-07.
Design Parameters: The subject site is about 760 feet deep (east-west) and about 292 feet
wide (north-south). It is vacant and generally undeveloped. There is a Palm tree located in the
middle of the site; recent grubbing throughout the site has eliminated most of the grassy
vegetation. There is an asphalt driveway with a length of about 250 feet along the south side of
the property. The topography of the site is generally level with an elevation of about 1,137 feet
at the west end of the site and about 1,135 feet at the east end. The street frontage of the site
is along Hellman Avenue. The properties to the north, south, and east of the subject site are
partially developed with industrial buildings. The property to the west is vacant. There is a
legal, non-conforming residence generally located to the east of the subject site. All
surrounding properties to the south, east, and west are zoned General Industrial District.
(Subarea 2). The properties to the north are zoned General Industrial District (Subarea 3).
The project consists of six buildings: five (Buildings A though E) are one-story and will be
dedicated to recreational vehicle storage, and the sixth building (Building F) is a two-story
structure which will house the business office on the first floor and the caretaker's residence on
the second floor. Together, Buildings B, C, and D form a "U" shape that screen the interior of
the project site. Building E is a stand-alone structure within the interior of the site. Building A
and F are situated along the east side of the project site. Together, these two buildings will
screen the interior of the site as seen from Hellman Avenue. All RVs will be stored inside the
buildings. Customer parking and primary access to each individual storage unit is via a driveway
at the southeast corner of the site. Access to the storage units and the caretaker's "personal"
garage will be controlled by a gate. Additional emergency access is provided via another gated
driveway at the northeast corner of the site. Landscape coverage is about 9 percent; the
minimum requirement is 10 percent for this development district. The applicant is aware of this
technical deficiency and has submitted a Minor Exception request to allow a 10 percent
reduction in the required landscaping. Staff supports the Minor Exception because the project
significantly exceeds the streetscape landscape setback and the City has traditionally not
required landscaping in the interior of public storage projects.
The architecture of the proposed building is generally consistent with other storage facilities
approved in the City. The primary building material used will be concrete masonry block; the
majority of each wall plane will be finished with stucco while the lower 3 feet will be split-face
block. At equal intervals of 20 feet, the north and south elevations of Buildings B and D will
have decorative tiles laid out in a diamond pattern. Because of the functional requirements of
the site, the architecture of the storage buildings is relatively simple. Furthermore, as the
respective north, west, and south elevations of Buildings B, C, and D have a "zero" setback,
there will be no articulation of these elevations. The majority of the architectural enhancements
will occur at the areas of each building that will be most visible from Hellman Avenue. For
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example, the eastern 30 feet of both the north elevation of Building B and the south elevation of
Building D articulate inward from the property line to allow for landscaping. The east wall plane
of the building housing the office/caretaker's residence is similarly articulated. The most
prominent feature of this building is the tower element of about 31 feet in height. The lower 18
feet of the tower is finished with river rock. The east elevations of all buildings visible from
Hellman Avenue include vision/spandrel glass, cornices, and trellises. The roofs of Buildings A
through E will be metal; no roof-mounted equipment is proposed.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: None—the applicant has worked diligently with staff to address all major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. On the first 30 feet of the north elevation of Building B and south elevation of Building D,
and the east elevation of Buildings A, B, and D, increase the height of the split-face block
base to match Building.F (see attached).
2. Use split-face block instead of river rock at the base of the tower structure.
3. Colors — The proposed "verdigis green" color is quite bold. Is the Committee comfortable
with this color being used for storage doors and entrance gates? Material samples will be
available at meeting.
4. Provide decorative paving at the entry area to the office.
5. Wood Lattice Structure — These provide shade for windows. Staff recommends changing
the material from wood to metal for long-term durability and to reduce maintenance costs.
Also, increase the size of the trellis members and their supporting braces that have been
attached to the buildings.
6. Wood Entry Arch — This is ' essentially a wood trellis over the entry gate. Staff
recommends changing the material from wood to metal for long-term durability and to
reduce maintenance costs.
7. Metal Trellis — Delete from the north and south elevations and use trees instead to soften
building. Other public storage projects have reported problems with vandals or thieves
climbing on the trellis to gain access to project.
8. Provide a continuous cornice on the first 30 feet of Buildings A, B, and D, and the east
elevation of Buildings A, B, and D (see attached).
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be.
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. Where feasible, incorporate undulating berms along the Hellman Avenue frontage, within
the landscape setback and landscape areas.
2. Screen all roof-mounted equipment with parapet walls.
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.3. Decorative paving shall be provided at the primary vehicular access point on to the site
outside the public right-of-way.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to revised plans addressing the
above-noted changes prior to City Planner action.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
The applicant agreed with with staff's recommendations. They indicated their proposed
"verdigis" color is intended to mimic a copper patina. The Committee recommended approval
subject to working out the "verdigis" color with staff.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Emily Cameron January 31, 2006
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 by the 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 45 units are detached and
dispersed evenly throughout the site. The applicant has provided five 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 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.
Background: Since the November 15, 2005, Committee review of this project (see attached
minutes), the applicant has been working with staff to provide the revisions to the major and
secondary issues. The applicant has revised the access on Arrow Route to include a full-gated
entry. This has resulted in a deletion of one lot.
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Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion. Below are the revised comments highlighted in bold to address the original
comments.
Major 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.
The applicant has revised the homes abutting the mobile home park to provide one-
story features which include low trellises, single-story arched entryways, and a pop
out feature on the garage to allow fora small low roof pitch.
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).
The applicant has revised the homes to reflect these changes; however, there are
still some plans that lack articulation. The elevations have been revised to
incorporate brick chimneys on applicable elevations, coordinating color palettes for
all adjoining condos, and siding placed on appropriate elevations. The transition
between the architectural elements (i.e. siding, brick) has been modified to naturally
"die into" level changes and pop out elements. Plans lacking sufficient articulation
include Type E side elevations, and Type F rear and side elevations.
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.
The applicant agreed to this at the November 15, 2005, DRC meeting.
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.
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The applicant has modified the elevations of the Community Recreation Center to
include stacked stone, arched entries with cornice trim, and columns.
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.
A continuous sidewalk has been provided on the south side of the main entry from
Baker Avenue, and continues on the north side surrounding the Community
Recreation Center and the units surrounding this area.
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.
The colors have been modified to include hues of tan, brown, rust, etc. Tranquil
Blue accent color has been omitted.
4. If the front elevation is completely covered in siding, the remaining three elevations must
be of siding as well.
The applicant has modified the elevations to fully wrap the horizontal siding on
Type A and B houses, "Y" style. On Type B, "Z" style, the vertical siding is used
underneath the gable of the front elevation. On Type C, "Y" and "Z" styles, the
horizontal siding is used as an accent on the front, rear and side elevations. There
is no siding on Type D and E houses. On the duplexes, siding is rarely used, and
then only as an accent, because most styles have no siding.
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.
The applicant has provided the trellis feature over the garage doors and the side
entry doors.
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.
The applicant has provided brick on chimneys, however, the stacked stone has not
been added.
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 the benches to create a sense of
space.
The applicant agreed to this item at the November 15, 2005, DRC meeting.
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 the homes. Staff believes this is too far and should be
resolved by providing better parking distribution.
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The applicant has provided two spaces between units 94 and 93 and 93 and 92, as
well as four spaces at the open court yard on the east side of the property (near the
Arrow Route entry).
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.
Provided.
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.
Provided.
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.
Provided.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to revising the design of Type E
and F to provide articulation prior to scheduling for Planning Commission.
Attachment
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Emily Cameron
The applicant presented revised elevations for Type E and F that addressed Major Issue #2.
The Committee recommended approval as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Emily Cameron January 31, 2006
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00986 - MERITAGE HOMES - A request to develop 145
homes on 52.54 acres of land in the Low Residential District, located on the north side of Day
Creek Boulevard, east of the Southern California Edison Corridor - APN: 0225-071-47, 51 and
0225-081-08, 09, 14, and 15. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16227.
Background: On August 1, 2001, the City Council approved Development Agreement DA01-01.
This agreement is for the Rancho Etiwanda Estates, a 632 lot Master Planned Community
encompassing approximately 249 acres. The Development Agreement requires the applicants
to develop within substantial compliance with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, incorporating
the architecture and design details of the Etiwanda area. Requirements include side on
garages, recessed garages, exterior siding, and specific architectural styles.
The Development Agreement required the Low Residential requirements for all lots within this
tract. The property was rough graded in June of 2004. The area was mass graded and
infrastructure was installed. The master developer has agreed to install the main access of the
gated community, as well as the decorative perimeter walls. These walls will be consistent
throughout the entire master planned community. The site is bordered by vacant land to the
north and west; by Day Creek Boulevard to the south; and by Stillwater Place and a portion of
Tract 16227, being built by K. Hovnanian, to the east.
Design Parameters: The project site is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood which.
has its own unique architectural design guidelines per the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP).
The ENSP requires that a mix of the following primary architectural styles be used for at least
two-thirds of the units: Bungalow, Ranch, Monterey, or San Juan. Up to one-third of the units
may use these styles: Country, Victorian, or Santa Barbara Revival. The proposed homes are
two-story with one floor plan which incorporates significant single story elements. A total of 22
(15 percent) of the proposed house product will be a "mock single-story" with a roof pitch and
front elevation which emulates a single-story. The two-story plans have been designed with
three floor plans and four architectural styles. The proposed architectural styles are San Juan,
Monterey, Ranch, and Country. The Monterey and San Juan elevation incorporate wrought iron
detail, recessed windows, precast finial detail, and arched patio/entryway. The Monterey style
incorporates board and batt siding, wood trellis, balcony, and shutters. The Country style
incorporates brick and siding with shake siding details, louvered shutters, and exposed rafters.
The Ranch style incorporates wood kickers, oversized eaves, and louvered shutters as well. All
four sides of all homes have articulation. All homes incorporate decorative garage doors and
chimneys to match the architectural style of the home.
Four of the plans include front balconies, and two of the plans have side-on garages, which total
60 percent of the total product. The developer is proposing to build the homes in 14 phases.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
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Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
1. The.applicant has worked diligently with staff. Together with the Development Agreement
and discussions with staff, there are no major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. The Monterey and San Juan styles shall incorporate a functional balcony as a standard,
not an option. This is in addition to the standard balconies which have been added to the
rear elevations facing any major street (50 percent minimum). All balconies shall be
constructed with large columns that match the architecture of the homes.
2. Oversized window trim on the Monterey style shall be incorporated on all four elevations.
The front elevation has the oversized trim, whereas the sides and rear elevation do not.
3. Provide only dual shutters on the Ranch style. Revise shutter detail to add on both sides
of windows where applicable (right elevation, Plan 3715).
4. Provide a finished cap (with finial) on all proposed gang mailboxes.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Boulders from the project site shall be utilized and integrated as part of the front yard
Landscape Plan, per the Master Plan Resolution of Approval.
2. Driveways shall be colored and scored in a diagonal pattern for additional entryway detail.
3. Submit a detail of the tile work accents proposed on the Monterey style prior to submitting
construction drawings.
4. All corner side walls shall be setback 12 feet from the curb at the sidewalk if the property
line is adjacent.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend
.approval of the project subject to the above revisions.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Emily Cameron
The Committee Reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the applicant
working with staff on the below issues:
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2005-00986— MERITAGE HOMES
January 31, 2006
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1. The applicant is required to provide additional balconies on the plotting of the San Juan or
Monterey style, subject to review by staff prior to final plotting. The majority of balconies
will be required; however, where it is deemed an inappropriate location (minimal setback
etc.), the balcony may be omitted.
2. The applicant shall provide diagonal scored concrete with no colored concrete required.
The applicant clarified concerns about the following issues as well:
1. The 6-inch by 6-inch tiles proposed shall be provided as a block of 4 tiles total.
2. The Ranch style shutters will be modified to provide a full shutter style (both sides).
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Larry Henderson January 31, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16605 - CHARLES
JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A residential subdivision of 8 lots for condominium purposes on 21
acres of land in the western Foothill Corridor Mixed Use area within the Foothill districts
(Subarea 1), located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, between Red Hill Country Club
Drive and Southern Pacific Road Right Way - APN: 0207-101-13, 01 and 34. Related files:
Development Review DRC2003-00637, Development Code Amendment DRC2004-00352,
General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00339, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00082.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00637 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site
plan for 206 condominiums on 21 acres of land in the western Foothill Boulevard Mixed Use
Corridor area within the Foothill Districts (Subarea 1), located on the north side of Foothill
Boulevard, between Red Hill Country Club Drive and Southern Pacific Road Right Way -
APN: 0207-101-13, 31 and 34. Related files: Tentative Tract SUBTT16605, Development
Code Amendment DRC2004-00352, General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00339, and Tree
Removal Permit DRC2004-00082.
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -
Parking lot, loading area modifications, and covered patio area at the Historic Sycamore Inn
Restaurant, located at 8318 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0207-101-24. Related files: Variance
DRC2005-01061, Tentative Tract SUBTT16605, and Development Review DRC2003-00637.
Variance DRC2005-01061 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - Variance request to reduce
the parking lot setback from 45 feet minimum to 10 feet to allow improvements to an existing
parking lot for the Sycamore Inn Restaurant on property located on the north side of Foothill
Boulevard at the intersection of San Bernardino Road — APN: 0207-101-24. Related files:
Minor Development Review DRC2004-00826.
Design Parameters: The site is located in a hillside area on the southerly flank of Red Hill
surrounding the historic Sycamore Inn Restaurant. The site contains 71 heritage trees. To the
north is Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is developed with the Red Hill
Condominiums; to the west is the Sycamore Inn, vacant land, and single-family homes; to the
east is the elevated and abandoned Pacific Electric Railway corridor; and to the south is Foothill
Boulevard, and further south, Knocker's bar and an automotive repair shop. The properties to
the west are Mixed-Use (MU) land use, with Office/Commercial to the southwest. Red Hill
Country Club Drive, and beyond the Red Hill Golf course, is located northwest of the project
site, adjacent to the medium density residential development.
The most significant design challenge is the steep topography, of which 34 percent of the site is
greater than 30 percent slope. Development on land with over 30 percent slopes requires both
Development Code and General Plan Amendments. The proposed project must also be
designed in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code, Chapter
17.32, Foothill Boulevard Districts, Guidelines for Development of Subarea 1.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT16605/DRC2003-00637, -00826,AND -01061 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
January 31, 2006
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The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2.24 (Historic Preservation). An Historical Assessment of
the project site was conducted by Stephen R. Van Wormer in May 1990, and revealed that four
historic resources were identified as a result of research and field survey and include: 1) the
Cucamonga Stage station site, 2) the Sycamore Inn, 3) the Red Chief Motel (recently
demolished), and 4) the presence of two previously recorded historic bridges (CHS-1786-1 and
CHS-1786-6), as noted by the San Bernardino Museum Archaeological Information, as well as
the old Los Angeles to San Bernardino Road route (PS-BR-3-H) adjacent to the project
boundaries. These resources are outside the project area and will not be impacted. It is noted
that the Sycamore Inn site is affected from a site-specific impact, since the main access to the
residential project is through the parking lot. Careful attention to the current restaurant needs of
the Inn must be considered with the residential design so that the economic viability of this
unique historical resource is not adversely affected.
Pre-Application Review: The Planning Commission conducted a workshop on August 13, 2003
(see attached minutes). Staff identified four major issues: 1) development on hillside slopes 30
percent or greater is contrary to the Hillside Development Ordinance, 2) building heights
exceeding 30 feet maximum allowed in Hillside areas, 3) architecture, and 4) private open
spaces and entrances. The Commissioners (Macias, Fletcher, Stewart) liked the overall
concept and provided direction to the applicant.
Design Review Committee: The Committee reviewed the project on August 17, 2004, (Fletcher,
Stewart, Fong). See attached minutes.
Staff Comments: Staff has met with the applicant on many occasions since the previous
meeting and the following changes have been made:
1. The project was re-designed to reduce the height of the buildings adjacent to Foothill
Boulevard by changing from three-story to two-story, and reoriented those structures
90 degrees. In addition, the remaining structures and pads were lowered several feet into
the site topography to further reduce visual impacts. The changes also resulted in
reducing the number of units from to 225 to 206.
2. The project has added a tot lot and barbeque area to the center and east end of the
project, respectively, in order to address the amenities package the Committee
recommendation. The applicant respectfully declined to move the main recreation area to
a more central location.
3. The Sycamore Inn entry area concerns have been addressed through revisions to the
related Minor Development Review DRC2004-00826. The historic Sycamore Inn parking
lot has been included as part of the project application package and a Variance
Application has also been filed as required as part of the MDR for less than the required
street setback.
4. The applicant has submitted a revised Tree Study from David Evans and Associates, Inc.,
dated February 2005 (included with plans). As indicated by the submitted Landscape Plan
(see Sheets L-1 and L-2) the changes to the Condominium and Restaurant Site Plans
have further reduced the number of heritage trees that are affected (to be removed).
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT16605/DRC2003-00637, -00826, AND -01061 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
January 31, 2006
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to Committee comments as
appropriate.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Larry Henderson
The applicant presented colored plans and a written statement responding to all staff
comments. The Committee recommended approval of the project.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
January 31, 2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.
Res cjfully sub itted,
Dan Coleman
Acting Secretary