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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/05/06 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MAY 6, 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 7:00 p.m. (Adam/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00064 - MERITAGE HOMES, LLC. - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 55 single-family lots on 14.5 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, east of the Southern California Edison Corridor - APN: 0225-071-47. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16227 and Development Review DRC2005-00986. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS 7:10 p.m. (Tabe/Mark) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-01012 - CARTER REDISH - Site plan and design review of 29,700 square foot warehouse/office building and associated parking on approximately 1.39 acre of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the northeast corner of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue - APN: 0229-283-06 and 0229-271-33. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Adam Collier May 6, 2008 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00064 - MERITAGE HOMES, LLC. - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 55 single-family lots on 14.5 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, east of the Southern California Edison Corridor - APN: 0225-071-47. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16227 and Development -Review DRC2005-00986. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. Background: On February 22, 2006, the Planning Commission approved Development Review DRC2005-00986 for the development of 145 homes on a 52.54-acre site within the 632-unit Master Planned Community of Rancho Etiwanda Estates. Because of a shifting demand in the housing market, the applicant, Meritage Homes, is requesting modifications of their previously approved building elevations, site plan, and plan sizes for 55 of their 145 home sites. The applicant is required to develop within substantial compliance with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), incorporating the architecture and design details of the Etiwanda area. Requirements include side-on garages, recessed garages, exterior siding, and specific architectural styles. A Development Agreement was approved in 2001 which required the Low Residential standards 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 installed the main access of the gated community, as well as the slope landscaping and 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 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 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 modifications are consistent with the required architectural styles and include downsized floor plans and larger yard areas to meet the demand of the current housing market. The new plans are a combination of one- and two-story homes and range in size from 2,194 square feet to 2,704 square feet of livable area. A total of 13 (23 percent) of the proposed house product will be single-story. The two-story plans have been designed with two floor plans and four architectural styles. The proposed architectural styles are San Juan, Santa Barbara Revival, Monterey, and Ranch. The San Juan elevation incorporates wrought iron details, recessed windows, decorative shutters, and arched patio/entryway. The Santa Barbara Revival incorporates built-up eaves, louvered shutters, and recessed windows. The Monterey style incorporates oversized rafter tails, brick veneer elements, hardboard detailing, and recessed tile features. The Ranch style incorporates board and batt siding, louvered shutters, wood kickers, and louvered hardboard details. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00064 — MERITAGE HOMES, LLC May 6, 2008 Page 2 All four sides of all homes have articulation and incorporate decorative garage doors and optional chimneys to match the architectural style of the home. Each of the four plans feature covered porch entries which range in size dependent upon the style. The developer is proposing to construct the 55 homes in nine phases. 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. 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 applicant has worked diligently with staff. Together with the Development Agreement and discussions with staff, there are no secondary issues. 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 San Juan style Plan Three prior to submitting construction drawings. 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: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Adam Collier The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval with no additional conditions. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Tabe van der Zwagg May 6, 2008 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-01012 - CARTER REDISH - Site plan and design review of 29,700 square foot warehouse/office building and associated parking on approximately 1.39 acre of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the northeast corner of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue -APN: 0229-283-06 and 0229-271-33. Design Parameters: The subject site is located at the northeast corner of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue (between 6th Street and Rochester Avenue). The site is approximately 1.39 acre in size, slopes roughly from the north to south, and is adjacent (east side) to the 1-15 Freeway. The site is surrounded by other industrial developments with a number of buildings of similar size and type of construction. The proposed warehouse building will be approximately 29,700 square feet in size, will include approximately 1,000 square feet of office area, and will have a loading dock/ramp for one truck. Overall height for the building is 30 feet (33 feet to top of the screen around roof-mounted mechanical equipment). The entry/office area for the building is located on the northwest corner of the building facing Charles Smith Avenue and will be adjacent to the parking area for the building. Twenty-nine on-site parking spaces are provided (29 required). Ari employee outdoor eating area is located on the northeast corner of the site and has 8-foot high walls along two sides to block the eating area from freeway noise. The design of the tilt-up building is straightforward and characteristic of industrial warehouse type buildings. All sides of the building have been appropriately treated with architectural detail including the side of the building which faces the freeway. The concrete tilt-up walls feature horizontal and vertical score lines and have a combination of smooth, fluted, and sandblasted finishes. More specifically, each building elevation is broken up and accented by decorative vertical design elements (located where there is a slight recess in the wall plane) that have a "fluted" finish, a reflective window, and blue color tone. Staff believes the overall design of the building is appropriate and visually interesting. 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. None. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Maintenance of the freeway side of the building may be problematic because of the zero setback from the freeway right-of-way. The applicant has been informed that he must obtain a letter from Caltrans permitting him to access their property during the construction of the building and for future maintenance purposes. 2. The Commissioners may want to have a Condition of Approval that states that no signs will be allowed on the freeway side of the building. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2006-01012 — CARTER REDISH May 6, 2008 Page 2 3. The site is parked at the minimum number of parking spaces permitted under the Development Code. Future tenants of the site will not be able to increase the office portion of the building or increase the intensity of use for the warehouse portion of the building. 4. The shade structure over the outdoor eating area is very minimalist with metal support beams and a metal roof. Staff recommends that the applicant be required to use wood support beams, give the structure a wood fascia, and to add a trash receptacle. 5. The front access gate should be painted to match the adjacent wall. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. All wall-mounted light fixtures shall be shielded to prevent glare and have a maximum height of 25 feet. 2. Show on plans the location of all ground- and roof-mounted equipment including required transformers, standpipes, and/or large sized backflow preventer equipment. All such equipment shall be located and screened from view in an architecturally compatible manner and/or by landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 3. No external downspouts or roof drains shall be permitted. All roof drains/downspouts/gutters shall be incorporated into the structure of the exterior wall or placed entirely within the interior area of the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee, with the changes outlined above, find the project to be acceptable for referral to the Planning Commission for final review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag The Committee continued this item to a later date, which will be determined by staff, to provide the applicant the opportunity to complete the following revisions as requested by the Committee prior to Planning Commission hearing: 1. Revise zero setback along the freeway right-of-way to provide sufficient access for future building maintenance. 2. The Committee members want a Condition of Approval that states that no signs will be allowed on the freeway side of the building. 3. Consider increasing the proposed number of parking spaces to anticipate the possibility of future expansion. 4. Revise the proposed shade structure to include wood support beams, wood fascia, and addition of a trash receptacle. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS May 6, 2008 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, O'k. I . '4t'-L Corky Nicholson Assistant Planning Director