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Home My WebLink About2006/10/03 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 3, 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: Lou Munoz Richard Fletcher Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR (All consent items heard at 7 p.m.) (Mike/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00704 - ARE ASSOCIATES - A review of a proposed change in the material, from concrete masonry units to stucco finished metal, of the piers that support the roof structure of previously approved 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. 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. (Doug/Willie) DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-00127 — KARISH ARCHITECTS, INC. — An application request to construct 14 freestanding one-story concrete tilt-up office buildings totaling 27,720 square feet on a 7.24-acre parcel in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the east side of Rochester Avenue and generally south of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 0229-021-39. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17866. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17866 — KARISH ARCHITECTS INC. — An application requesting to create a condominium map for 14 single-story professional office buildings on a 7.24-acre parcel in the Industrial Park (Subarea 7), located on the east side of Rochester Avenue and generally south of Foothill Boulevard — APN: 0229-021-39. Related File: Design and Development Review DRC2006-00127. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. DRC ACTION AGENDA October 3, 2006 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith October 3, 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00704 - ARE ASSOCIATES - A review of a proposed change in the material, from concrete masonry units to stucco finished metal, of the piers that support the roof structure of previously approved 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. PLANNER WILL GIVE ORAL PRESENTATION. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Munoz, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The applicant presented a sample of the proposed material. The Committee did not recommend approval of the proposed material. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Doug Fenn October 3, 2006 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-00127 — KARISH ARCHITECTS, INC. — An application request to construct 14 freestanding one-story concrete tilt-up office buildings totaling 27,720 square feet on a 7.24-acre parcel in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the east side of Rochester Avenue and generally south of Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-021-39. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17866. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17866 — KARISH ARCHITECTS INC. — An application requesting to create a condominium map for 14-single story professional office buildings on a 7.24-acre parcel in the Industrial Park (Subarea 7), located on the east side of Rochester Avenue and generally south of Foothill Boulevard — APN: 0229-021-39. Related File: Design and Development Review DRC2006-00127. Design Parameters: The site is located on the east side of Rochester Avenue, generally south of Foothill Boulevard. The site is partially developed at the southwest corner with a small palm nursery, with the affiliated Designscape Inc., and small out buildings and a residence. The remaining and majority of the site is vacant. The existing improvements and building will be razed for the proposed project. To the east is a nursery in the Edison Utility Corridor; to the south is a parking lot for the Epicenter baseball stadium; and across the street to the west is the Epicenter baseball stadium and Masi plaza commercial center. To the north of the property is vacant land (proposed for office, retail and restaurants). The land has a subtle southerly slope. The project consists of a master planned development of 14 freestanding single-story professional office buildings. The site access is aligned with Sebastian Way. There will be a landscaped median at the site entrance which will contain a decorative modern style monument sign that sets the tone for an upscale business park. The site is divided into two sections of buildings that are located on the perimeter of the elongated landscape plaza courtyards, which creates a campus like feel. The buildings have a sophisticated 360-degree architectural materials and design. The buildings are proposed as concrete tilt-up with material details of recessed green reflective glazing elements, slate stone (which is a good departure from the prevalent ledge stone work that has been common over the past several years), modern styled canopies over the entry ways, and at recessed corners and reveal cuts in the concrete tilt-up panels. There is strong vertical and horizontal interplay on the buildings facades that strengthens the modern design of the buildings The plaza areas have accent paving, meandering sidewalk, and pedestrian bench-style planters to add an aesthetic feel to the project. There is a vertical modernist art piece at the entrance of the plaza area which is visible from Rochester Avenue that adds a human scale to the project. The associated parcel map is to subdivide the property into building plots with a landscape and parking lot common area. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2006-00127 AND SUBTPM17866— KARISH ARCHITCTS, INC. October 3, 2006 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The applicant has diligently worked with staff to address previous concerns that have resulted in an end product that does not require any major issues. 1. Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17866— Revise to clearly label the number of for sale units being created by the subdivision. For example, will each building contain more than one for sale unit? Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Incorporate illumination bollards along the pedestrian pathway of the main central plaza area. 2. Provide bicycle storage racks throughout the project at a rate of 5 percent of the required vehicle parking spaces (325 x .05 = 16 bicycles). 3. Provide a decorative design for the wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the project. 4. Provide on-site directory signs to guide customers to find the individual buildings. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. No exterior downspouts are to be visible from the public right-of-way and the project site. Should be internal to wall. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above-mentioned comments. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the revised plans and provide comments at the Design Review Committee meeting. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Munoz, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant presented a bollard plan. The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to: • Providing a creative, colorful landscape palette. • Providing bike storage racks. • Revising the planter/wall-way design at the northwest and southwest corners of the front of the two buildings. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS October 3, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned a 0 p.m. spectfully ubm ed, Dan Coleman Principal Planner