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Home My WebLink About2008/03/18 - Agenda Packet ACTION COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 18, 2008 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Pam Stewart Corky Nicholson Alternates: Richard Fletcher Frances Howdyshell Ray Wimberly CONSENT CALENDAR No Items Submitted. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS 7:00 p.m. (Tabe/Tasha) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2007-00424 - PETE VOLBEDA ARCHITECT - A request to construct an 8,316 square foot two-story single-family residence and 768 square foot garage on a 35,581 square foot lot in Very Low (VL) Residential Development District, located at 5081 Bridle Place - APN: 1074-551-25. 7:20 p.m. (Tabe/Willie) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2007-00653 - HAE J. PARK — A proposal to construct a 5,210 square foot single-family residence and 640 square foot garage in the Very Low (VL) Residential Development District, located on the north side of Deer Canyon Drive at 11066 Deer Canyon Drive - APN: 1074-501-14. 7:40 p.m. (Corky/Mark) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00490 - DAT TAN TA - A proposal to develop nine single-family homes on 2.39 acres in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 9814 Church Street - APN: 1077-311-74. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17433 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00491 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwagg March 18, 2008 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2007-00424 - PETE VOLBEDA ARCHITECT - A request to construct an 8,316 square foot two-story single-family residence and 768 square foot garage on a 35,581 square foot lot in Very Low (VL) Residential Development District, located at 5081 Bridle Place - APN: 1074-551-25. Project Review Guidelines: The proposed single-family residence is located in the Very Low (VL) Residential District and is included 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 size and configuration of the lot. Recommendations by the Committee will be forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Site Characteristics; The project site is located on the east side of Bridle Place and south of Ringstem Drive in the Haven View Estates planned community. The 35,581 square foot pie shaped vacant lot drains generally from the northwest to the southeast, with an approximant grade change of 27 feet from the northwest to the southeast property lines. The lot is bordered by existing single-family residences to the north, east (across Paddock Place), and west and by a vacant lot to the south. Project Design Overview: The applicant proposes constructing an 8,316 square foot two-story residence with an attached four-car garage totaling 768 square feet. The design incorporates multiple steps in the foundation and uses a raised floor system under the rear portion of the house. The side entry garage is tucked under the house and is not visible from the street. The house is architecturally compatible with the neighborhood and conforms to the design guidelines outlined in the Development Code including carrying materials and architectural features to all elevations. The project meets the height limits, setbacks, and lot coverage requirements of the Hillside Overlay District. The project will require a total 235 cubic yards of cut and 1,246 cubic yards of fill (1,481 cubic yards combined), which is just below the 1,500 cubic yard threshold that would trigger Planning Commission review. The earth work total is increased by the applicant showing all the proposed future rear yard improvement including pool, patios, and gazebo. Lot coverage will be 21 percent, which is below the maximum 25 percent permitted in the Very Low (VL) Residential District. Minor Issues: 1. The front (west) elevation includes a large entrance arch that is out of proportion to the rest of that elevation. 2. The proposed Grading Plan is just below the maximum permitted without Planning Commission review. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal after giving consideration to staff's comments listed under Minor Issues. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Stewart, Munoz, Diaz Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwagg The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwagg March 18, 2008 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2007-00653 - HAE J. PARK — A proposal to construct a 5,210 square foot single-family residence and 640 square foot garage in the Very Low (VL) Residential Development District, located on the north side of Deer Canyon Drive at 11066 Deer Canyon Drive — APN: 1074-501-14. Project Review Guidelines: The proposed single-family residence is located in the Very Low (VL) Residential District and is included 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 size and configuration of the lot. Recommendations by the Committee will be forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Site Characteristics; The project site is located on the north side of Deer Canyon Drive on a 20,686 square foot lot. The lot drains roughly from north to south, with an approximant grade change of 14 feet from the north to south property lines. The lot is bordered by existing single-family residences to the west and south, by a vacant lot to the west, and by a flood control channel to the north. Proiect Design Overview: The applicant proposes constructing a 5,210 square foot two-story residence with an attached three car garage totaling 640 square feet. The house is architecturally compatible with the neighborhood and conforms to the design guidelines outlined in the Development Code, including carrying materials and architectural features to all elevations. The garage has been placed perpendicular to the street, which reduces its visual dominance as viewed from the street. The project meets the height limits, setbacks, and lot coverage requirements of the Hillside Overlay District. The project will require a total 337 cubic yards of cut and 400 cubic yards of fill (781 cubic yards combined), which is below the 1,500 cubic yard threshold that would trigger Planning Commission review. Lot coverage will be 24.9 percent, which is just below the maximum 25 percent permitted in the Very Low (VL) Residential District. Major Issues: None Minor Issues: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Stewart, Munoz, Diaz Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwagg The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Corky Nicholson March 18, 2008 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00490 - DAT TAN TA - A proposal to develop nine single-family homes on 2.39 acres in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 9814 Church Street - APN: 1077-311-74. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17433 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00491 Site Characteristics: The subject site is located on the north side of Church Street and approximately 140 feet west of Pasito Avenue. The 103,930 square foot rectangular shaped vacant lot drains from northwest to southeast with an approximate grade change of 20 feet from the northwest to the southeast property line. The site is surrounded by residential dwelling units with neighboring single-story homes to the immediate north and east. The applicant will clear the site of all vegetation to accommodate the proposed development, which includes removing the majority of the existing trees. A Consulting Arborist's Report has been provided by the applicant that describes such trees as having many problems because of the site not being properly maintained. Several of the healthier trees will be retained along the northerly and easterly property lines of the site. If this project is approved, it will provide approximately 60 new trees of various specimen types throughout the proposed development, as shown on the submitted colored Site Plan. Currently, no structures exist on the site. Project Design Overview: The proposed development consists of a 9-lot infill subdivision, with a house product for each lot. Lot sizes for the proposed subdivision range from approximately 7,300 square feet to 14,000 square feet, which exceeds the current minimum net area requirement of 7,200 square feet. The house product consists of four floor plans: Model 1, a two-story floor plan at 3,336 square feet (excluding the garage area at 759 square feet); Model 2, a two-story floor plan at 3,263 square feet (excluding the garage area at 574 square feet); Model 3, a single-story floor plan at 2,649 square feet (excluding the garage area at 468 square feet); and Model 4, a two-story floor plan at 3,094 square feet (excluding the garage area at 708 square feet). All of the plans convey a contemporary Craftsman style and have substantial variations in the roof designs by combining gable, hip, and shed roof elements to further enhance the elevations. Also, the finished exteriors will provide color variations of stucco, vertical wood siding, ledge stone veneer, and decorative garage doors, as shown on the submitted Streetscape View plan sheet. This project, as submitted, meets the applicable height limits, setbacks, lot coverage, and area requirements, as set forth in the Development Code. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for discussion purposes. Maior Issues: None Secondary Issue: In staff's opinion, each proposed chimney should be covered with a compatible ledge stone veneer, as a further enhancement. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: DRC AGENDA DRC2005-00490 - DAT TAN TA March 18, 2008 Page 2 1. That the project shall provide decorative masonry block walls between the homes (i.e. along the side and rear property lines) for permanence and design consistency purposes. 2. Access gates to the rear yard areas shall be constructed of a material more durable than wood. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that, with the Secondary Issue addressed, the Committee recommend approval of the proposed development to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Corky Nicholson Members Present: Stewart, Munoz, Diaz The Committee approved the proposal as presented by the applicant. The applicant presented revised building elevations to show compliance with staff's request to cover each chimney with compatible ledge stone veneer as a further enhancement. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS March 18, 2008 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, oil . Corky Nicholson Assistant Planning Director