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Home My WebLink About2006/05/02 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MAY 2, 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 Lou Munoz CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 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. 7:00 p.m. (Vance/Willie) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00963 PATRICK DIAZ - CRESTWOOD CORPORATION - The review of site plans and elevations for 18 single-family detached homes on 4.4 acres of land (previously approved Tentative Tract SUBTT16971) in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue south of 6th Street. APN: 0210-062-39. 7:20 p.m. (Mike S./Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17343 - JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 2.99 acres into 4 parcels in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, about 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Variance DRC2005-00443. VARIANCE DRC2005-00443 - JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to reduce the minimum lot depth standard to less than 200 feet in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, approximately 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17343. 7:40 p.m. (Emily/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16578 — LILY KAUT - A request to subdivide 2.99 acres of land into 6 single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 6956 East Avenue - APN: 0227-121-33 and 37. DRC ACTION AGENDA May 2, 2006 Page 2 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-01198 - LILY KAUT- The review of site plans and elevations for 6 single-family homes on 2.99 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 6956 East Avenue - APN: 0227-121-33 and 37. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Vance Pomeroy May 2, 2006 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00963 - PATRICK DIAZ - CRESTWOOD CORPORATION - The review of site plans and elevations for 18 single-family detached homes on 4.4 acres of land (previously approved Tentative Tract SUBTT16971) in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue south of 6th Street. APN: 0210-062-39. Design Parameters: The subject property is Tentative Tract SUBTT16971, approved by the' Planning Commission on March 23, 2005. The original subdivider, American Pacific Homes, sold the property and map to the applicant who is also developing Tentative Tract SUBTT16311 adjacent to the north. The subject project gains access through the new tract to the north. The triangular property generally slopes gently from north to south with most of its western boundary lying along Cucamonga Creek. The long cul-de-sac street is provided with an emergency access route to the east onto Old Post Road into The Hawthorns development. It appears that the applicant is striving to have this development become a seamless continuation of Tentative Tract SUBTT1 6311/Development Review DRC2004-01151 to the north. Careful attention to matching the detailing of the tract to the north should be made. A continuation of the same siting of houses on the lots is also important. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: None—these are the same homes approved and being developed to the north. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposal 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 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith May 2, 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17343 - JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 2.99 acres into 4 parcels in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, about 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Variance DRC2005-00443. VARIANCE DRC2005-00443 - JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to reduce the minimum lot depth standard to less than 200 feet in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, approximately 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17343. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the south side of Wilson Avenue, about 600 feet west of Haven Avenue, on an L-shaped parcel about 300 feet east-west by about 450 feet north-south. The site is vacant; it is generally characterized by relatively large, overgrown shrub and grasses. All of the surrounding properties are developed with single-family residences, with the exception of parcels to the west and south of the project site. The subject property and all surrounding properties are within the Very Low Residential District. The existing topography slopes from about 1,815 feet on the north side of the site to about 1,780 feet on the south side. Frontage for Parcels 1 and 2 will be on the extension of Tamarind Court while frontage for Parcels 3 and 4 will be on the extension of Cabrosa Avenue. The critical design constraint is the 70-foot corral setback. A corral within the rear yard, adjoining trail, of Parcels 3 and 4 significantly limits the plotting of a future home on Parcel 2, which the applicant has been informed accordingly. The applicant's drawing tries to disguise this by showing a corral in the middle of Parcel 4, 50 feet away from the horse trail. The attached Exhibit A shows where the corral should be located on Parcel 4 and demonstrates how it will impact the house footprint on Parcel 2. At this time, the applicant has not submitted any house designs for review; the intention is to sell each lot individually for construction of homes by others. However, when submitted for plan check, each home will be subject to the City's design standards and compliance with the applicable development standards will be verified. As this project site is located in the Equestrian Overlay, additional requirements will apply , including the 70-foot separation between habitable spaces and horsekeeping facilities such as corrals and barns. Variance: The applicant is proposing to reduce the minimum lot depth standard to less than 200 feet. With the exception of Lot 1, all of the proposed parcels created comply with the City's requirements for lot area, width, and depth that are applicable in the Very Low Residential District. The average lot size will be 23,875 square feet with a minimum lot size of about 20,931 square feet. Parcel 1 is only about 145 feet deep because of the location of the cul-de-sac "bulb" of Tamarind Court created by the adjoining Tract 16237 to the east; therefore, staff supports the variance request. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM17343 AND DRC2005-00443—JONES COVEY GROUP May 2, 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. Delete Parcel 2 because it cannot comply with the 70-foot corral setback (from corrals on Parcels 3 and 4). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends deletion of Parcel 2 to address the 70-foot corral setback standard before scheduling for Planning Commission. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee did not recommend approval of the project as presented. The Committee recommended deleting Lot 2. � 805 T- 9L,OCIMALL-7� 118115 0 PROPOSE BLOCK L BE REMOVED -20 OPO BL_ 4AM 4D/US C6R L BUFF, Ockma IRO*%RFR"E(67f-U1,kb 6.179 -4 F0 0 )PES 1 LB FE 0. ;-7�r WILSON AWNUE X T:�u—�414 8 3.5 X/ O'R.i M 4- 1 0 )D A �DM4 0 *�04.0 --p Q10 T 00 3f V -F < 0 4.4 IDE 1796.4 X 135.42' -80 .0- 1795 5.62 /; ;jo PooLL Z JLA M LU X, > H cl co 1783 \ vTr f--� TREP EES K 782.0 E { OL 2 E ! ® \ / � \ 6 ; R / ) ° f ° 2 � � • . . . � : \ > � ) K\ . \2 . IL DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Emily Cameron May 2, 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16578— LILY KAUT - A request to subdivide 2.99 acres of land into 6 single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 6956 East Avenue - APN: 0227-121-33 and 37. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-01198 - LILY KAUT-The review of site plans and elevations for 6 single-family homes on 2.99 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 6956 East Avenue - APN: 0227-121-33 and 37. Design Parameters: The property is located on the west side of East Avenue south of Victoria Street. The average lot size is 15,696 square feet (15,000 square feet required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan). The 6 lots are located approximately 320 feet west of East Avenue. A cul-de-sac will be a portion of the improvements that the developer is required to provide. The property is vacant and abuts existing residential developments on all sides. There is a Eucalyptus windrow, just off-site west of the westerly tract boundary, that requires special fence design to protect. The developer has worked with the adjoining property owners on the north and west sides to provide similar fence materials. The proposed fence material types are Cedarcrete on the west property line, and vinyl fencing on the northern property line. The applicant is proposing 6 single-family homes, all proposed as two-story; however, all garage elements have been reduced to a separate 1-story element. The applicant is also proposing a total of 4 floor plans: Plan A and Plan B plus their reverse plans. All homes have a useable front porch. Four of the porches wrap around the side of the home. The developer has revised the elevations several times to incorporate additional materials, including siding, rockwork, shutter detail, and pop-out window details to create movement on the sides of the homes. The rear elevations include a breakfast nook which allows for movement as well. Four of the six proposed homes have the required side-on garages, with 16-foot wide driveways, as required. 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. Indicate whether or not the two-story homes with the one-story garage meet the policy required by the City Council. Staff believes this is consistent with the intent of the Council policy direction of all two-story homes built at the minimum setbacks that give a cramped streetscene appearance. The one-story garage element, one-story porches, and generous side yard setbacks are significant design elements that provide light, air, and open space, as well as enhance the streetscene. 2. The rear elevations should be redesigned with greater articulation (horizontal movement of wall planes). The 10-foot wide pop-out element is too small. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT16578 AND DRC2004-01 1 98— LILY KAUT May 2, 2006 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. Decorative property line walls shall be provided on Lots 1 and 6, facing public view. Materials should be similar to the surrounding properties (i.e. split face block with rock pilaters). 2. Front yard landscaping species shall be reviewed and approved prior the submittal of construction drawings. Landscape palette should resemble the "Local Street Front Yard Palette" Figure 5-17 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 2. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. 3. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. 4. Vary garage door design pattern from house to house. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee as a Consent Calendar item. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The Committee recommended redesigning as follows: 1. Add a one-story plan to mix on two or three lots. 2. Enhance elevations with more and stronger details, raise wainscot to the bottom of the 1 st floor windows, and widen the 2nd story pop-outs. The Committee showed the applicant renderings of two projects as examples. 3. Extend rock/brick wainscoting to meet the bottom of the windows on all sides. Window trim should match the elevation and style of the home. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS May 2, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 .m. Resp tf ly su mitted, D an A tin Secretary