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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY AUGUST 19, 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
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.
(Larry/Mark) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19087 - PITASSI ARCHITECTS - A two-lot parcel
map to create a 1.9 acre parcel from an existing 40-acre parcel to provide a site for the
North End Public Safety Facility (new 15,639 square foot police department sub
station), located at the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Grizzly Drive —
APN: 0201-191-27. Related file: Development/Design Review DRC2008-00481.
DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00481 - NORTH END PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY - A request to construct a new 15,639 square foot Police Department
Substation, located at the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Grizzly Drive —
APN: 0201-191-27. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19087.
7:20 p.m.
(Larry/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18797 -
LEWIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS - A request to rearrange existing lot configuration
and create new separate parcels on approximately 14.72 acres of land within the Office
Professional District of the Victoria Community Plan in the Terra Vista Community,
located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Terra Vista Parkway -
APN: 1077-422-01, 46 and 93. Related files: General Plan Amendment
DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan Amendment DRC2008-00161, and
Development/Design Review DRC2008-00163.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND
DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00163 - LEWIS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPERS - A request to construct a 26,884 square foot retail commercial center
on 2.89 acres of land within the proposed Neighborhood Commercial District of the
Terra Vista Community, generally located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Town Center Drive - APN: 1077-422-01, 46, and 93. Related files: General Plan
Amendment DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan Amendment
DRC2008-00161, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18747.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
August 19, 2008
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UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00451 - CHURCH HAVEN COMPANY, LLC -
Uniform Sign Program for the Haven Square Project, located north of the northwest
corner of Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive — APN: 1077-422-01, 46 and 93.
Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan
Amendment DRC2008-00161, Conditional Use Permit and Development/Design
Review DRC2008-00163, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18797.
7:50 p.m.
(Donald/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2008-00204 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct Phase II
of a master-planned recreational vehicle and self storage facility on 3.60 acres of land
in the Open Space District in the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest
corner of the eastbound 1-210 and southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange -
APN: 0228-011-38. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and
Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2007-00935. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
8:10 p.m.
(Mike/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18466 —
ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES (for ANTHONY VERNOLA) - A proposal to subdivide
a property of 9.56 acres into 44 lots for the purpose of residential development in the
Low-Medium (LM) Residential District within the Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay
and Etiwanda Avenue Overlay), located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda and Miller
Avenues - APN: 1100-131-01. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
8:30 p.m.
(Mike) UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00305 — DONCO & SONS, INC. - A proposed
Uniform Sign Program for a commercial/office complex located at the northwest corner
of Haven Avenue and 6th Street. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRCCUP99-53.
8:50 p.m.
(Tabe/Mark) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00143 - CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES - A
request for architectural review of 50 single-family residential homes on 9.85 acres of
land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located at the
northwest corner of Miller Avenue and East Avenue - APN: 1100-081-03, 04, and 06.
On August 9, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning
Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17919. The California Environmental
Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is
required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a
previous Mitigated Negative Declaration.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Larry Henderson August 19, 2008
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19087 - PITASSI ARCHITECTS - A two-lot parcel map to create a
1.9 acre parcel from an existing 40-acre parcel to provide a site for the North End Public Safety Facility
(new 15,639 square foot police department sub station), located at the southwest corner of Milliken
Avenue and Grizzly Drive — APN: 0201-191-27. Related file: Development/Design Review
DRC2008-00481.
DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00481 - NORTH END PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY - A
request to construct a new 15,639 square foot Police Department Substation, located at the southwest
corner of Milliken Avenue and Grizzly Drive — APN: 0201-191-27. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM19087.
Design Parameters: The project site is currently vacant open space. The Substation site comprises of
approximately 2 acres of a larger 40-acre parcel. The site slopes slightly downward from the northeast to
the southwest, with an elevation of 1,680 feet above mean sea level at the site. -An existing natural
drainage course runs through the main parcel, but does not run through the Substation site. Deer Creek
Channel divides the 40-acre parcel from residential development to the west. Surrounding land uses
include Los Oso High School to the east across Milliken Avenue, with open space on the remaining three
sides of the project site, a fire station to the southwest, and residential development to west and south
beyond the open space.
The Substation design provides space for offices, workstations, meeting rooms, and associated areas
such as restrooms, storage areas, and kitchenette/break room. Employee parking (53 spaces) would be
secured in a gated area, and 22 additional spaces would be available to visitors. A storage building of
approximately 450 square feet would be constructed inside the gated area.
The North End Station will offer the same services as the main station next to City Hall including the
preparation of criminal and traffic reports, vehicle releases, fingerprinting, and the ability to obtain copies
of reports.
The entrance to the Substation would be on Grizzly Way. Grading is proposed to create a building pad
and parking area. The Substation design includes parking lot lighting, fencing, landscaping, and
contemporary architecture that is compatible with Los Oso High School located on the east side of
Milliken Avenue. The facility is designed with the best LEED practices available including permeable
pavement and building roof/covered parking with photo electric panels.
A signage program is also proposed that is attractive and compatible with the architectural style.
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. Staff believes the facility to be well designed and incorporates the standards applicable to the
type and location of the proposed project.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTPM18907/DRC2008-00481 — PITASSI ARCHITECTS/NORTH END PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
August 19, 2008
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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 details concerning the design, materials, and colors for the parking space canopies.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should .be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. The storage building and generator enclosure should be designed to match the building by using
split-faced block and metal standing seam roof (if visible).
2. Trash enclosure, patio, and planter walls should match the building by using split-faced block.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to standard applicable conditions.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson
Staff Planner: Larry Henderson
The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:20 p.m. Larry Henderson August 19, 2008
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18797 - LEWIS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS - A request to rearrange existing lot configuration and create new separate
parcels on approximately 14.72 acres of land within the Office Professional District of the Victoria
Community Plan in the Terra Vista Community, located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 1077-422-01, 46 and 93. Related files: General Plan Amendment
DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan Amendment DRC2008-00161, and Development/Design
Review DRC2008-00163.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2008-00163 - LEWIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS - a request to construct a
26,884 square foot retail commercial center on 2.89 acres of land within the proposed Neighborhood
Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community, generally located at the northeast corner of
Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive - APN: 1077-422-01, 46, and 93. Related files: General Plan
Amendment DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan Amendment DRC2008-00161, and Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM18747.
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00451 - CHURCH HAVEN COMPANY, LLC - Uniform Sign
Program for the Haven Square Project, located north of the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and
Town Center Drive — APN: 1077-422-01, 46 and 93. Related files: General Plan Amendment
DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan Amendment DRC2008-00161, Conditional Use Permit
and Development/Design Review DRC2008-00163, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18797.
Design Parameters: This section should be used to explain the site context and those major issues or
constraints which affect the design of the project.
The site is an infill location within the Terra Vista Community Plan. The site was previously graded and
is bordered by perimeter landscaping. The location is currently designated Office Space, but a land use
amendment is also being requested to change the 2.89 acre portion to Neighborhood Commercial. The
remaining 11.83 acres has a request pending for Medium-High designation for market-rate age-restricted
residential units. The requested commercial site drains to the south and is bordered by a wide (50-foot)
shared driveway with a gas station/convenience store and car wash. The proposed small Center is
designed with access via the existing L-shaped shared access driveway, which provides convenient
vehicle and pedestrian access to Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive. The proposed architecture is
consistent with the Terra Vista Town Center complex to the south. The project is designed with two
buildings; the building adjacent to Haven Avenue is a single tenant (Fresh and Easy) of 13,969 square
feet, the second building is multi-tenant on the east side of the site that is 12,915 square feet in area.
The parcel map is to create a parcel for the neighborhood commercial development and appears
consistent with this type of use. A Sign Program has also been submitted as required by the City
Development Code.
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:
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2008-00163 AND SUBTPM18797- LEWIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS
DRC2008-00451 - CHURCH HAVEN COMPANY, LLC
August 19, 2008
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1. None. The project is well designed and meets all of the development and major design standards
of the Terra Vista Community Plan and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Although a pedestrian path has been provided to connect the two proposed buildings, there is a
lack of pedestrian amenities and architectural enhancement of the connection. The use of such
features as a canopy or trellis, bench/s, drinking fountain, decorative pavement or art work along
the walk is recommended.
2. The Sign Program proposes three tenant faces for the 2 monument signs; however, there is only
one know major tenant (Fresh and Easy). Monument signs were intended to identify the center
name, including the address, which has not been addressed in the submittal. Also a major tenant
criterion has not been identified adequately. Does a Center which only has 26,884 square feet
need three major tenant sign panels on the monument sign?
3. The monument sign is designed to be compatible with the architecture of the Center; however,
because the sign structure is a mono color, much of the architectural detail is lost. It is
recommended that the use of the colors used in the Center be considered to highlight the
architectural features so that the shape is more physically apparent.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. The tenant signage allowance is 10 percent, not 80 percent, of the lease space elevation with a
maximum of 150 square feet. Make correction as required by the City Sign Code.
2. The monument sign area is larger than the Code allows (24 square feet). It is currently proposed at
37 square feet.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee support the project with sufficient response
being provided by the applicant to address the items indicated previously and that may be identified
during Committee discussion.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson
Staff Planner: Larry Henderson
The Committee recommended approval of the project as amended by the applicant.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Donald Granger August 19, 2008
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2008-00204 - CHARLES
JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct Phase II of a master-planned recreational vehicle and
self storage facility on 3.60 acres of land in the Open Space District in the Etiwanda Specific Plan,
located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 and southbound 1-15 Freeway interchange -
APN: 0228-011-38. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and Etiwanda Specific Plan
Amendment DRC2007-00935. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
Background: On April 14, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
DRC2003-00048, a master plan for a recreational and boat storage facility on 9.87 acres of land at the
intersection of the eastbound 1-210 and 1-15 Freeway interchange, north of Victoria Street. At that time,
the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048; the entitlement was
specifically limited to approval of Phase I with only Phase II being indicated as a conceptual layout for
future development of the site. Over the past couple of months, Planning Department staff has been
working with Charles Joseph Associates on a CUP application that will complete Phase 11 of the master
plan. Phase I of master plan consists of 165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square
foot office and caretaker residence, and a 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and
boats.
Design Parameters: The proposed project is located at the confluence of the eastbound 1-210 and
southbound 1-15 Freeways. Immediately to the south is the 1-15 Freeway, and to the north is Phase I of
the master-planned recreational vehicle and self-storage storage facility. To the west, across the
San Sevaine Drainage Channel, is the Victoria Street Basin, and to east is the 1-15 Freeway.
Approximately 200 feet northwest of the project site, across the flood control channel, are single-family
dwelling units. Access to the 3.6 acre parcel is from Victoria Street via an access road, west of the
1-15 Freeway overpass.
For Phase 11, the applicant is proposing a total of 393 self-storage units that will vary in square footage.
The exterior elevations along the 1-15 Freeway will match the style and rhythm of Phase I (stacked stone
columns with arches, split-face block exterior, and fluted block at the top of the wall plane). Since the
project is located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Area, the landscape palette and plant spacing
along the east property line and in the planter areas on either side of the Fire Department's access road
(near the west property line) are designed to meet the Fire District's Fuel Modification requirements.
Along the Victoria Street frontage, in keeping with a low impact development and water sensitivity, the
applicant is proposing rockscape, synthetic turf, and a drought tolerant plant palette.
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.
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.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2008-00204 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
August 19, 2008
Page 2
1. The applicant has not provided any conceptual sign locations. Given the proximity and visibility
from the 1-15 Freeway, staff requests that the Committee provide input regarding the location, size,
and illumination of wall signs on the east elevation of Building B.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All light fixtures shall have glare shields in order to confine the area of illumination within the project
site.
2. All signs shall meet the City's Sign Ordinance requirements.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the proposed
project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson
Staff Planner: Donald Granger
The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval of the Site Plan and architecture with
the understanding that the applicant will return to the Design Review Committee at a future date to
present a detailed sign package for review and approval. The applicant agreed to present a sign
package to the Committee. The Committee also required that all lighting be designed to have glare
shields, and that wall pack lighting be minimized in order to prevent light pollution.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Mike Smith August 19, 2008
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18466 — ALBERT A. WEBB
ASSOCIATES (for ANTHONY VERNOLA) - A proposal to subdivide a property of 9.56 acres into 44 lots
for the purpose of residential development in the Low-Medium (LM) Residential District within the
Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay and Etiwanda Avenue Overlay), located at the southeast corner
of Etiwanda and Miller Avenues - APN: 1100-131-01. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
Design Parameters: The project site is a square parcel of about 660 feet (north to south) by 660 feet
(east to west) with an area of about 417,300 square feet (9.6 acres), located at the southeast corner of
Etiwanda and Miller Avenues. The site is vacant and appears to have been a vineyard. Other
vegetation on-site includes short grasses and shrubs. To the north and south are single-family
residences, to the east is Perdew Elementary School, and across the street is an apartment complex.
The zoning of the property and all surrounding properties to the east, north, and south is Low-Medium
(LM) Residential District within the Etiwanda Specific Plan in the South Overlay; and the property to the
west is zoned Medium (M) Residential District within the Etiwanda Specific Plan in the South Overlay.
The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,245 feet
and 1,233 feet, respectively.
The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 44 lots for single-family residential development;
however, the applicant does not intend to construct the homes. Each lot will comply with the
development standards set forth in the Etiwanda Specific Plan in the South Overlay, including lot area
(minimum of 6,000 square feet with a minimum average of 5,000 square feet), depth (90 feet), and width
(50 feet with 50 percent of the total lots required to be 55 feet). With the exception of the lots as
described below, the proposed tract is typical in its design.
The project site is subject to various restrictions because of its location relative to Etiwanda Avenue and
the 1-15 Freeway. As the west side of the site is located adjacent to Etiwanda Avenue, Lots 20, 21, 37,
and 38 are subject to the special standards of the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay. As a result, these lots are
larger with an average area of about 11,625 square feet in order to comply with the increased setback
requirement along this street (30 feet from the property line as opposed to 15 feet) and the need to orient
the "front" of future homes towards Etiwanda Avenue.
The 1-15 Freeway is aligned diagonally across the northwest corner of the site. The segment of freeway
at this location is elevated above grade and overpasses the intersection of the streets. There are no
sound walls at the top of the freeway embankment or on the overpass to mitigate freeway noise. To
address this, Lots 37 through 44 will be larger (at about 8,900 square feet average). Each of these lots
will have a side yard area that is large enough to accommodate a typical "protected" outdoor, private
space of about 20 feet wide by 65 feet deep, with the exception of Lot 37 in which the "protected" side
yard is half this size. The footprint of the houses on Lots 37 through 44 are correspondingly reduced; the
footprints as proposed will equate to a lot coverage of about 27 percent (average) in a development
district where the maximum allowed is 50 percent.
Etiwanda Avenue is also a source of noise. As noted above, special aesthetic standards apply which
preclude the option of sound walls along the street frontage. To address this, Lots 20, 21, and 38 will
each have a side yard area large enough to accommodate a typical "protected" outdoor, private space of
about 20 feet wide by 65 feet deep. The footprints of the houses on these lots are correspondingly
reduced; the footprints as proposed will equate to a lot coverage of about 24 percent (average).
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT18466—ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES
August 19, 2008
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. Increase the width of the "protected" outdoor, private space on Lot 37 from 10 feet to 20 feet.
2. The final map shall show the "protected" outdoor, private space for Lots 20, 21, and 37 through 44.
The side yard setback for these lots, on the side of the lot where each private space is proposed,
shall be 20 feet minimum.
NOTE: Staff has already notified the applicant of the following comments/requirements in
previous correspondence, and has provided such comments/requirements for the Committee's
consideration, as follows:
1. Per Section 5.42.608 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the policies/guidelines set forth by the
Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission, two-story structures shall not be planned
for corner lots (Lots 1, 20, 21, 28, 30, 37, 38, and 44) unless extra deep setbacks are used.
2. Per Section 5.25.303 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, prior to final map recordation a Conditional
Use Permit shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission.
3. All homes shall be designed in accordance with the design/technical standards specified in Section
5.42 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
4. All homes proposed along Etiwanda Avenue shall comply with the design/technical standards
specified in Section 5.25.304 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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 northwest corner of the project site, immediately adjacent to the intersection of Etiwanda and
Miller Avenues, shall be landscaped. The applicant shall coordinate with Caltrans a Landscape
Plan. This Plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to final map
recordation.
2. The maximum height of solid walls along Etiwanda Avenue shall be 3 feet.
3. All wrought iron fences shall be painted black or a similarly dark color.
4. Double-wall/fence conditions shall be eliminated, if possible. The applicant shall contact the
administrators for the Perdew Elementary School and request permission to remove the existing
fence along the common property line.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved, with the above items listed
incorporated into the Conditions of Approval, and be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review
and action.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT18466—ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES
August 19, 2008
Page 3
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
The applicant was directed to modify the northwest corner (specifically Lot 38) of the proposed
subdivision by adjusting lot sizes, re-arranging the lots, or eliminating the lot. The change(s) are required
to address the Committee's concern regarding the suitability of a residential structure located in close
proximity to the Interstate 15 overpass where noise mitigation measures are limited because of Caltrans'
policy regarding noise walls along the freeway right-of-way and limits on wall height along Etiwanda
Avenue established in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The applicant's proposal to provide an outdoor area
buffered from freeway noise by the bulk of the house was not deemed to be an adequate solution. This
was especially the case since the precise design/architecture and layout of the homes is not known as
the applicant is not proposing the construction of homes at this time. Instead, they propose to sell the
property to another developer for that stage of the project.
The Committee had no concerns regarding the remainder of the subdivision. They were satisfied that
this project would be compatible with the existing residential development to the south, north, and west,
and the school to the east. Any potential impacts, such as excessive wall heights because of significant
grade differences, have been minimized.
The applicant was directed to revise the project accordingly and return for a follow-up review by the
Committee at a later date prior to scheduling for Planning Commission review and action.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:30 p.m. Mike Smith August 19, 2008
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00305 — DONCO & SONS, INC. - A proposed Uniform Sign
Program for a commercial/office complex located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and
6th Street. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRCCUP99-53.
Background: The project site is comprised of a three-building office/commercial complex that was
reviewed and .approved by the Planning Commission on July 12, 2000, (Conditional Use Permit
DRCCUP 99-53). The complex consists of a 4,400 square foot convenience market/gas station (Building
A), a 3,500 square foot restaurant (Building B), and a 32,000 square foot multi-story office building
(Building C). Buildings A and B are located on one parcel while Building C is located on another parcel;
each parcel and the buildings constructed on them are under separate ownership. The complex is
currently under construction and is nearing completion.
Design Parameters: The Uniform Sign Program for the three buildings of this commercial/office complex
has been submitted by Donco & Sons, on behalf of Jack Kofdarali and Tom Loftin, landlords for Buildings
A and B, and C, respectively. The proposed sign program complies with the standards and guidelines
set forth in the Sign Ordinance, including the maximum number of signs per tenant (except as noted
below), sign construction, and the basic dimensions of each sign including sign area, text height, and the
height of the monument signs. Each proposed sign location and area generally meets the intent of the
Sign Ordinance and does not negatively impact significant architectural features, elements, or details.
Building A will have a primary tenant and a subtenant, Building B will have a single tenant, and
Building C will have multiple tenants. For Buildings A and B, the wall signs for each tenant of each
building will be located on the east and west elevations only. For Building C, the wall signs for each
tenant of the building will be on all elevations. However, these signs will be limited to the top of the
building facade. Because of the location of the site, with the street frontage along 6th Street and
Haven Avenue and the length of the frontage along Haven Avenue, there will be three monument signs.
The monument signs for Buildings A and B will list tenants in Buildings A and B and gas station pricing
information. The monument sign immediately in front of Building C will be used to identify the office
building. Consistent with the Sign Ordinance, this sign will identify the overall office building as
Haven Pointe only, i.e. no tenant names will be listed.
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. For Building A, eliminate one sign each for the primary tenant and the subtenant in order to comply
with the Sign Ordinance restriction limiting the maximum number of signs per tenant to three signs
overall. As an alternative, the applicant can remove one of the monument signs nearest Building A
to comply.
2. During a previous Design Review Committee meeting held on July 15, 2008, the Committee limited
the number of signs on the office building presented during that meeting. At this time, the
Committee should indicate whether Building C meets the Committee's policies and guidelines.
3. The Committee may discuss restrictions regarding font types and colors of signs.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2008-00305— DONCO & SONS, INC.
August 19, 2008
Page 2
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Uniform Sign Program be approved, with the
above corrections to be verified by staff, and be forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
The applicant was directed to remove excess signs from Building A in order to comply with the City's
Sign Ordinance. Specifically, remove one of the wall signs for the primary tenant (ARCO) and one of the
wall signs for the subtenant (Subway) in order to comply with Sections 14.20.100 Class 4a and 4d. The
Committee indicated that the logo boxes on the gas station canopy are acceptable and will not be
counted as a sign. The blue applique that proposed to be used on the roof of the canopy was also
deemed acceptable; however, strip light illumination (LED or neon) on the canopy is not permitted.
To minimize "overcrowding" of signs on the Building C, the applicant was directed to reduce the number
of signs allowed from 14 signs to 10 signs (the east and west elevations shall have only 4 signs each,
and the north and south elevations shall have only 1 sign each). The means for allotting a sign location
(i.e. which tenant will be able to have a wall sign) shall be based on criteria that allots according to the
floor area of the tenant or similar hierarchy. These criteria shall be incorporated into the uniform sign
program.
The Committee stated that color control and font control was not necessary on Buildings A and B.
However, color control and font control will be required on Building C.
The Committee approved the Uniform Sign Program with the above revisions to be verified by staff.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:50 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag August 19, 2008
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00143 - CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES - A request for
architectural review of 50 single-family residential homes on 9.85 acres of land in the Low-Medium
Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located at the northwest corner of Miller Avenue and
East Avenue - APN: 1100-081-03, 04, and 06. On August 9, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17919. The California
Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is
required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
Site Characteristics: The site is located at the northwest corner of Miller Avenue and East Avenue and
slopes gently from north to south. The subdivision of the 9.95-acre site into 50 residential lots was
approved on August 9, 2006 (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17919). There is an existing house on the
corner of Miller Avenue and East Avenue which is not part of this development and will remain in place,
but whose access will move from Miller Avenue to a new street within the proposed project. The site will
take access off of two existing streets, Firestone Drive and Morning Crest Place. There is existing
residential development to the north, south, and west and there is an existing church to the east of the
project site, across East Avenue.
Project Overview: The applicant proposes constructing 50 single-family dwelling units on-site. The
proposed density of the project will be approximately 5 dwelling units per acre, which is in the lower
range of the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The project consists of three
floor plans ranging in size from 2,527 to 3,527 square feet. The project will have 13 single-story units
and 37 two-story units. Plan 1 is a single-story unit and Plans 2 and 3 are two-story units. Each plan will
have four different elevations. Plan 3 will have a garage located at the rear of the house accessible by a
driveway that will run along the side of the house. Plan 3 will also have an option available for additional
rooms above the garage. The project was designed to conform to the development requirements
outlined in the Development Code for the Low-Medium Development District, including lot dimensions,
building setbacks, lot coverage, and building heights.
Staff Comments: Staff is pleased with the progress that the project has made. Each model incorporates
multiple design elements of the architectural styles which it is meant to represent (Craftsman, California
Ranch, Traditional, and Country French). The roof and wall planes of each model have multiple
articulations and decorative elements that have been carried around to all elevations. These elements
include the use of wood, rock and brick veneers, architectural window surrounds, and decorative garage
and entry doors. Each model will include a front porch that will have a 6-foot deep seating area. There
will be sufficient variation in the front setbacks and the plotting of the different house plans to provide a
visually interesting street scene. The overall effect is a group of houses that compliment each other and
fit well into their surroundings.
Major Issues: There are no major issues.
Secondary Issues: Staff has requested that the applicant make several changes to the plans submitted
to the Planning Department on July 31, 2008. The applicant has informed staff that they will make all the
requested changes with the full submittal package. If the requested changes are not made, staff will
present the unresolved issues to the Committee on the night of the meeting.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2008-00143 — CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES
August 19, 2008
Page 2
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project with consideration
given to any unresolved issues.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
The Committee recommended that the applicant make the following changes to the project and for staff
to schedule the project for Planning Commission review once the changes are made:
1. Re-orient the project so that the driveways for Model 3 are not adjacent to each other on
neighboring lots.
2. Eliminate the use of the "Hollywood" driveway and entrance gates on Model 3.
3. Replace the two-story model on Lot 8 with a single-story (this change will require a Variance to
reduce the required side yard setback from 15 feet total to 10 feet, which the Committee found
acceptable in order to increase the building separation from the existing property owners to the
north).
4. Use horizontal wood siding on Model 1 B instead of the current vertical wood siding.
5. Carry the columns and roof overhang on Model 3B across the entire front elevation as on
Model 3A. Enlarge the living room window and add a pot shelf under the window.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
AUGUST 19, 2008
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Corkran Nicholson
Assistant Planning Director