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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/02/14 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 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 NO ITEMS SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS 7:00 p.m. (Doug/Joe) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077 - PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC - A request to subdivide 4.58 acres of land into 5 parcels in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0229-021-58. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-00256 and Preliminary Review DRC2005-00020. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00256 - PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC - A request to develop a shopping center totaling 28,961 square feet including a bar for the El Torito restaurant on 4.78 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0229-021-58. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17077 and Preliminary Review DRC2005-00020. 7:20 p.m. (Vance/Mark) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00046 - CHAPMAN — A request to construct a 5,077 square foot house on a 20,338 foot lot in the Very Low Residential Zone (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Reales Street and Delphin Place—APN: 1061-801-22. 7:40 p.m. (Michael D./Mark) DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00810 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to develop a 19,000 square foot pastoral center and a 810 square foot bathroom addition to the existing sanctuary on 5 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 9135 Banyan Street - APN: 1062-381-01. DRC ACTION AGENDA February 14, 2006 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Doug Fenn February 14, 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077 - PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC - A request to subdivide 4.58 acres of land into 5 parcels in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0229-021-58. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-00256 and Preliminary Review DRC2005-00020. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00256 - PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC - A request to develop a shopping center totaling 28,961 square feet including a bar for the El Torito restaurant on 4.78 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway - APN: 0229-021-58. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17077 and Preliminary Review DRC2005-00020. Design Parameters: The project site is the last undeveloped parcel at the 1-15 Freeway/Foothill Boulevard interchange; hence, represents an opportunity to provide a high quality gateway into Rancho Cucamonga. The site is in an area of significant Freeway and Regionally related commercial activity. To the south is the Victoria Arbors mall, and to the west is the Foothill Crossing shopping center. The 1-15 Freeway lies along the south and east boundaries. The site is easily visible by motorist traveling south because the site lies below the roadway level, therefore, offering an opportunity to present a positive development impact of the community. The land division is for financing purposes and is in conformance with City regulations. The property is designated as a "Suburban Parkway Enhancement Area" by the Foothill Boulevard-Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan because of its location at a major gateway into Rancho Cucamonga. The need for special design treatment is noted on the Landscape Plan. The project is an inf ill project and continues the pattern of surrounding commercial development characterized by freestanding pad buildings for restaurants, banks, and retailers. The proposed project is planned for five stand-alone buildings which total 28,961 square feet and breaks down as follows: two in-line retail/restaurant buildings at 15,150 square feet; El Torito restaurant (including a bar) at 7,166 square feet; a 4,000 square foot bank; and a 2,645 square foot El Pollo Loco drive-thru fast food restaurant. The main on-site access to the site is via the primary adjoining access of the Foothill Crossing shopping center. The Foothill Crossing center Site Plan was master planned to accommodate this proposed development, such as a shared driveway access to Foothill Boulevard. All of the buildings (except for the El Torito restaurant) are designed to match the existing Foothill Crossing project and create a fluid transition of the architecture. The El Torito restaurant elevation is a "signature" design that reflects the festive identity that is common with the El Torito developments. The other proposed buildings are concrete tilt-ups with strong vertical and horizontal interplay along the facades. There is also ledge/stackstone on certain . features on the buildings that are not on the Foothill Crossing center project. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM17077 AND DRC2005-00256— PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC February 14, 2006 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: None. The applicant has done a good job of addressing many of staff's earlier development concerns such as: orienting the front of the El Torito restaurant.towards Foothill Boulevard and providing a pedestrian access from Foothill Boulevard to the store front; relocating trash enclosures from facing major on-site drive aisles; enhancement to building elevations; additional landscape; and a landscape median in the primary access to the project site. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. All of the buildings, except for the El Torito restaurant building, need additional stone work on all side of the buildings. 2. The proposed colors of all of the buildings, except for the El Torito restaurant building, should match the existing color theme of the Foothill Crossings shopping center. This will help strengthen the transitional continuity between the two projects. 3. The proposed "Manchester Tan" on the El Torito restaurant building does not work well with the other vibrant colors and should be deleted. 4. On the dome roof, elements that are proposed to be covered with the small mosaic reflective tile chips should be replaced with a more subtle and less shiny color (non-metallic looking). 5. Decorative paving needs to be installed at the shared access driveway fronting Foothill Boulevard between this project and the Foothill Crossing shopping center. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Trash receptacles must be decorative with trellis to match the architecture of the project. 2. Outdoor dining patio of the El Torito restaurant that will be affected by traffic on Foothill Boulevard will need sound attenuation barriers, such as Lexan panels. 3. Avoid expanses of blank walls, devoid of any articulation or embellishments. 4. Screen drive-thru lanes from public view by orienting the building and a combination of landscaping, berming, and low screen walls. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project is revised per the above recommendations and return to the Design Review Committee as a full item. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM17077 AND DRC2005-00256 — PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC February 14, 2006 Page 3 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant presented revised plans .addressing staff recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Vance Pomeroy February 14, 2006 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00046 - CHAPMAN - A request to construct a 5,077 square foot house on a 20,338 foot lot in the Very Low Residential Zone (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Reales Street and Delphin Place — APN: 1061-801-22. Design Parameters: The proposed project is a single-family home subject to design review by the Design Review.Committee (DRC) because it is located on a "hillside" parcel with a slope of 8 percent or greater. The project site is a downslope lot on the south side of Reales Street with a vacant lot to the west and an improved lot to the east. The neighborhood is mostly filled with lots improved with single-family homes. The proposed house is at the maximum 25 percent lot coverage allowed in the zone. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. The owner of the property has worked closely with staff to work out all the technical and design issues. The project has improved the level of quality and compliance; however, further attention to materials and massing is necessary. A Minor Exception has been processed to allow an encroachment into the maximum building envelope along the rear of the westerly elevation. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The City requires "360-degree architecture." Materials, features, massing, detailing, etc. must be found on all elevations rather than the only the front. Any details used for the roof trim, window surrounds, window shape, and the like must be employed on all elevations. 2. The design should incorporate a second material, such as a stone or wood product, to provide for more architectural interest and opportunities to break up the visual expansiveness of the large walls. 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 more distinction between the vertical and horizontal elements in massing and details. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with the changes noted in the comments above. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00046 — CHAPMAN February 14, 2006 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy The Committee recommended approval of the revised elevations presented by the applicant. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Michael Diaz February 14, 2006 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00810 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to develop a 19,000 square foot pastoral center and a 810 square foot bathroom addition to the existing sanctuary on 5 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 9135 Banyan Street - APN: 1062-381-01. Design Parameters: St. Peter & St. Paul Catholic Church is seeking approval to construct a new pastoral center on their campus to accommodate church offices for the religious education and youth/adult ministry programs offered by the church for its current congregation. The project does not anticipate an increase in sanctuary seating capacity or overall congregation size. Surrounding the project site are single-family homes and the Alta Loma Junior High School campus across Beryl Street to the southwest. Building records indicate that the existing sanctuary building was built in 1980, and the existing parish offices were built in 1984. Also, in 1984, a Conditional Use Permit was approved to allow a preschool use in the existing Parish Hall. Site Plan: The proposal involves the construction of the following improvements: 1) A new two-story, 19,000 square foot pastoral center building (to replace the existing 2,222 square foot parish office); 2) An outdoor courtyard that includes a meditation garden and "chapel" between the existing parish hall and the new pastoral building; and 3) An 810 square foot building addition to the south side of the existing sanctuary building to provide a new building entry and larger men's and women's restrooms. The new pastoral center building will be located on the eastern side of the site just south of the existing parish hall building and involves the removal of three small existing accessory structures (including the current church parish office) amounting to 6,559 square feet. The new building will be setback 20 feet from the east property line and will measure up to 34 feet in height along this frontage. On-site parking will be increased from 230 spaces to 235 spaces at the completion of the project. Net building floor area increase, after demolition, will be 13,251 square feet. Landscaping for the project includes the installation of new trees, shrubs, and groundcovers around the perimeter of the building. Magnolias are proposed for the setback area between the new building and the rear yards of the residential properties to the east. The courtyard will feature enhanced paving, a water feature, and a meditation garden and chapel areas defined by 6-foot to 9-foot high walls and planters/benches. Other tree varieties proposed includes Camphor, Chinese Flame, Crape Myrtle, and Mexican Fan palm trees. No sound system will be installed within the courtyard area. Architecture: The pastoral center is a contemporary adaptation of a Spanish architecture similar to that of the existing church sanctuary building. The building design features vertical wall planes with projecting canopies, covered exterior walkways, and shed roof forms accented with tile. The tallest portion of the building is a raised roof line and clerestory window designed to allow in natural light to the second-story youth rooms. The predominant exterior building material is stucco painted in a light tan color. A colors and materials board will be provided for review at the meeting. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00810 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES February 14, 2006 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. Continue to refine the exterior design of the proposed pastoral center building to address the overall design and building height of the new building to be sensitive to the residential neighborhood. Staff recognizes that the architect has made some modifications to the building design, but remains unconvinced that the appropriate solution has been achieved. Staff continues to believe that more should be done to the building to be compatible with the residential neighborhood. In addition to reducing to a one-story mass, staff recommends incorporating tile roof elements along the east elevation. Of particular concern is the bulk and mass of the proposed building (i.e., large stucco wall expanses) as it will present itself to adjacent residential properties on the east (see Section 6 on Sheet A-4). The east elevation presents a two-story, 80-foot long, flat wall facing the rear yards of the adjoining residences. The proposed building is 20 feet from property lines of the residences. The maximum height of the sloping east wall of the building will reach 32 feet in height; therefore, the proposed building greatly exceeds the Development Code standard of maximum one-story (i.e., 16 feet) within 100 feet of a residential district. One possible solution would be to excavate and build the second floor below grade. 2. Describe the type and color of the proposed exterior building materials (including window and roof materials) and demonstrate how these materials will not present any unforeseen problems with reflected noise, brightness, reflections, and/or glare to adjacent properties. 3. Delete the use of lights from under canopies as shown on the east elevation (color rendering). All exterior lights and their illumination effects should be consistent with the architectural style of the building and designed to avoid adverse impacts to adjacent residential properties. 4. Provide further details on materials/finishes proposed for the courtyard area. 5. Find an alternate location for the placement of construction trailers so as not to make unavailable (temporarily or permanently) on-site parking spaces during construction activities. Revise Site Plans accordingly. 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 catalog cuts for all exterior light fixtures, freestanding and/or building-mounted. Fixtures shall match the architectural style of the respective units and be located in a manner that avoids undesirable glare and overspill to adjacent properties. 2. Provide larger box size of trees to be installed on the east side of the building between the building and residences to the east. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00810—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES February 14, 2006 Page 3 1. No wood fencing shall be allowed. Construction of a block planter, garden, and/or perimeter walls shall be required for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 2. Any access gates to the proposed courtyard shall be constructed of material more durable than wood. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, metal, wrought iron, and/or PVC that is consistent with the design of the building. All metal gates and fences shall have a powder-coated finish. . 3. No rooftop HVAC equipment and/or ducting shall be proposed, unless completely screened in mechanical equipment wells. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends redesign of the project and return to the Design Review Committee as a full item. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Coleman (Stewart recluse herself) Staff Planner: Michael Diaz The applicant presented revised plans and material samples addressing recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS February 14, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Res tfu submi ed, Dan o eman Acting Secretary