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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/09/16 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 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. (Mayuko/Willie) DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00587 - LEGG MASON REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, INC. - A request to construct a 13,969 square foot commercial/grocery building and demolition of two non-historic commercial buildings totaling 13,828 square feet with site, landscaping and signage changes in the Thomas Winery Plaza in the Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 2), located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue — APN: 0208-101-22, 23, 24, and 25. This project is categorically exempt per Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. It is a Class 2b categorical exemption because the project includes replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2007-01019, Tree Removal Permit DRC2008-00590, Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00588, and Landmark Alteration Permit DRC2008-00591. 7:20 p.m. (Donald/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00542 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 122-room hotel, with the incidental serving of beer and wine, totaling 94,000 square feet on 2.97 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) within the Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-081-13. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. DRC ACTION AGENDA September 16, 2008 Page 2 7:50 p.m. (Mike/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 - HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into 5 parcels between 23,859 and 65,478 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. 8:10 p.m. (Mike/Mark) EVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 118,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and 31. Related File: Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. 8:30 p.m. (Mike) UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00268 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for an office/warehouse complex located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and 6th Street. Related File: Development Review DRC2008-00185 and Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mayuko Nakajima September 16, 2008 DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2008-00587 - LEGG MASON REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, INC. - A request to construct a 13,969 square foot commercial/grocery building and demolition of two non-historic commercial buildings totaling 13,828 square feet with site, landscaping and signage changes in the Thomas Winery Plaza in the Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 2), located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue — APN: 0208-101-22, 23, 24, and 25. This project is categorically exempt per Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. It is a Class 2b categorical exemption because the project includes replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2007-01019, Tree Removal Permit DRC2008-00590, Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00588, and Landmark Alteration Permit DRC2008-00591. Design Parameters: The subject project is located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue at the existing Thomas Winery Plaza. This area is designated Specialty Commercial (SC) within the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 2). Projects within this particular SC zone must complement the existing winery structure and provide a unifying theme through architecture and specialty uses, which promote a special landmark quality or create a special ambience, which is unique to this particular area. Project Description and Architectural Design: The applicant has been working with staff to incorporate as many elements to the project to enhance the historic winery theme through the Design Review process. This has been done through incorporating materials for the new Fresh & Easy building that complement the Thomas Winery building such as river rock, shingle roofing, and the use of trellis enhancements to soften the appearance of blank wall planes of the building. The applicant also proposes an "enhancement" for the whole center by repainting the existing buildings that are complementary to the Thomas Winery and Fresh & Easy buildings with various shades of green, ivory, mauve and brown. The project also introduces an upgrade to the existing Uniform Sign program, which introduces new monument signs and an entry gateway arch, with materials that mimic the still building. The historic artifacts that are currently dispersed throughout the plaza will remain in place with the exception of the "kettle" and one historic informational sign, which will be relocated just a few feet away. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: There are no major issues. Secondary Issues: Staff has identified several secondary issues for discussion: 1. The exterior lighting plan for the site exceeds the maximum light standard of 15 feet. The applicant would like to take an average of the standard height by using 12-foot light poles through the main accessway and 18-foot light poles in parking areas. As a result, the photometric plan shows various areas that indicate illumination that exceeds the maximum 5-foot candles. The applicant shall demonstrate the reasons that.using the 15-foot height standard would not be viable. 2. The Committee shall discuss suitability of the amendment to the existing Uniform Sign Program #88, as well as the monument sign, entry gateway arch, project identification sign, Fresh & Easy signs, and tenant signs. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00587 — LEGG MASON REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, INC. September 16, 2008 Page 2 3. The corner Site Plan shall be designed to accommodate the pedestrian and create visual interest while incorporating improvements indicated in the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan such as brick concrete pavers. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All roof-mounted equipment shall be completely screened by the parapet. 2. All signs are subject to the City's Sign Ordinance. 3. All colors, materials, and textures shall complement the established architectural theme of the historic Thomas Winery building and still building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mayuko Nakajima The Committee directed the applicant to revise the application as follows and resubmit the application for a follow-up review as a consent item: 1. The applicant demonstrated why using the 18-foot height lightpole would be more practical than the 15-foot height standard. The Committee felt comfortable in recommending the applicant to submit a Variance application for the 3-foot height increase. 2. The Committee appreciated the signs proposed and recommended no changes to the design at this time (Monument sign, Entry Gateway Arch, Project I.D. Sign). 3. Create more articulation on the corner with a "terraced" river rock feature to produce depth. oil DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Donald Granger September 16, 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00542 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 122-room hotel, with the incidental serving of beer and wine, totaling 94,000 square feet on 2.97 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) within the Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 0210-081-13. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Design Parameters: The 2.97-acre project site is located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and 6th Street. To the east is an existing warehouse building, and to the south is a recently-completed multi-building office park. To the west, across Haven Avenue, is the Universal Technical Institute, a technical school for automotive repair. To the north, across 6th Street, are office buildings. The project site is vacant with no existing trees or structures. No demolition or removal of significant vegetation or trees will be required. The parcel is relatively flat, sloping towards the south. The Haven Avenue Overlay District requires exemplary, sophisticated urban office architecture, and site planning should promote a campus-like environment utilizing plazas, courtyards, and other pedestrian amenities. Architecture that makes strong use of glass, rich materials (granite, travertine, etc.), metal, recesses, openings, and portals are highly sought after, and vertical and horizontal articulation in the wall planes is required. Wood framed structures and low, lineal buildings in the Haven Overlay District are discouraged. The use of stucco in the Haven Overlay District is strongly discouraged. The applicant is proposing a four-story, 122-room hotel, utilizing the following exterior materials: brushed metal (two shades), smooth stucco, grey ceramic tile, glass, and E.I.F.S. The design includes a porte cochere with a metal canopy using interlocking zinc panels, outdoor fireplace, and trellis feature at the west elevation; decorative concrete at both entry points; and an outdoor plaza at the corner of Haven Avenue and 6th Street. The hotel design showcases a tower element at the northwest building corner, utilizing brushed metal, glass, and an angled roof element that provides a focal point. All pedestrian crosswalks are designed with decorative concrete. An attractive bus shelter that incorporates design elements of the hotel also will be included on 6th Street. The trash enclosure takes its inspiration from the elements and features of the hotel. Because of Fire Code restrictions, trees are not permitted immediately adjacent to the east elevation. Berming has been utilized along the Haven Avenue and 6th Street frontages. The pool area incorporates the use of decorative pavement, fire pit, water feature, and two seating areas. 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. Overall, staff compliments the architectural design of the hotel. Since Haven Avenue is a gateway corridor, staff recommends the following enhancements be made in order to fulfill the requirement of two primary building materials and exemplary architecture: • At the west elevation, on the ground floor wall plane, fireplace, HVAC screen wall, 8-foot by 16-foot block columns and low split-face wall at the trellis feature, utilize gray ceramic tile veneer (material note 5) instead of E.I.F.S and split-face block, respectively. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2007-00542 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 2 • At the west elevation, the trellis feature proposes the use of 2 feet by 8 feet, 2 feet by 6 feet, and 2 feet by 4 feet lumber. Staff recommends using larger sized lumber with decorative edges in order to create a greater architectural presence and better withstand the effects of weathering. 2. As noted above, both sophisticated architecture and exemplary site planning is required in the Haven Avenue Overlay District. Because of Haven Avenue being designated as a Special Boulevard and the high visibility of the corner, the plaza should be enhanced with some of the following site features: placement of art or water feature, lighted bollards or use of ground uplighting, and terraced landscaped planters. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Utilize colored concrete at all handicapped parking stalls. 2. The colored concrete entry treatment off both driveways should be extending deeper into the project site, terminating at a logical point, such as the crosswalk. 3. In order to maintain the integrity of the view from Haven Avenue and preserve initial visual impressions of the project, the trash enclosure near the Haven Avenue driveway should be shifted to a less prominent location such as the southeast area of the site. 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 outdoor furniture (tables, benches, trash receptacles, bollards, etc.) shall be uniform. 3. All signs shall meet the City's Sign Ordinance requirements. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review the project in light of the comments outlined above and provide additional input and direction. Staff recommends that with the issues addressed to the satisfaction of the Committee, the project be recommended for approval and forwarded on to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Donald Granger At the meeting, the applicant presented revised plans which satisfied the Major and Secondary Issues to the satisfaction of the Committee. Specifically, the applicant presented revised plans which included the following changes: • At.the west elevation, on the ground floor wall plane, fireplace, HVAC screen wall, 8-foot by 16-foot block columns, and low wall at the trellis feature, gray honed block will utilized. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2007-00542 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 3 • At the west elevation, the trellis feature will utilize metal members. • The plaza will feature a seat wall with lighting, lighted bollards, and flag poles. • Colored concrete will be utilized at all handicapped parking stalls. • The colored concrete entry treatment off both driveways shall be designed per the Landscape Plan presented at the meeting. With the revisions presented by the applicant, the Committee recommended approval and that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. 0 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17837 - HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 185,840 square feet (4.27 acres) into 5 parcels between 23,859 and 65,478 square feet in the Very Low Residential (VL) District, located at 5727 Carnelian Street - APN: 1062-041-24. Design Parameters: The project site is a triangular parcel of about 533 feet (north-to-south) by about 771 feet (east-to-west) with an area of about 221,285 square feet (5.08 acres), located about 100 feet north of the northeast corner of Carnelian and Wilson Avenues and immediately adjacent to the Demens Creek Channel. The site is partially developed with a single-family residence occupied by the applicant, accessory structures, and horse-keeping facilities. The applicant formerly provided horsekeeping service on a commercial basis at this location. There are several trees on the property and along its perimeter. To the north and west are single-family residences, while aligned diagonally from the northeast to the southwest corners of the site is the aforementioned channel. The zoning of the property and all surrounding properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,845 feet and 1,833 feet, respectively. Parallel to the flood control channel is a Regional Trail while on the east side of Carnelian Street is the future alignment for a Community Trail (the applicant will complete this segment of the Community trail). The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into five lots for single-family residential development; however, the applicant does not intend to construct the homes at this time. The single-family residence will remain in-place, but the accessory structures and horsekeeping facilities will be removed. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district as described in the Development Code. Individual lot areas will range between 28,681 square feet to 67,152 square feet (which are well in excess of the minimum of 20,000 square feet with a minimum average of 22,500 square feet), the depth of each lot will be at least 200 feet, and the width of each lot will be at least 90 feet average. Lots 1 and 2 will be conventional in design while Lots 3 and 4 will be "flag" lots. Because of the overall shape of the project site, Lot 5 will be triangular in shape. A cul-de-sac street will also be constructed. Existing access from the site to Carnelian Avenue will be relocated to the new street. As the subject property is located within the Equestrian Overlay, each lot will be required to have a dedicated corral area of 24 feet by 24 feet for horsekeeping. Along the north side of Lots 1 through 4, a 15-foot wide Local Trail easement will be constructed that will link with the aforementioned Regional and Community Trails. As Lot 5 will access the Community Trail directly, a Local Trail connection for this lot is not needed. Each corral area will beat least 70 feet from the nearest dwelling unit as required by the 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. 1. As proposed, Lots 3 and 4 will share a 20-foot wide driveway located along their common property line. Access and maintenance will be recorded via a reciprocal easement. This arrangement will reduce the amount of paving needed and eliminate one drive approach. This driveway width complies with Code requirements. The Committee may wish to discuss this and alternative solutions if this design is not satisfactory. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT17837 - HUFF LIMITED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP September 16, 2008 Page 2 2. The final map shall show the required rear yard for Lot 5 as being located at the south side of the lot, with the 60-foot setback line parallel to this property line instead of at the east side of the lot as currently shown. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. All walls (including wall/fence combinations) shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet. Reduce the height of the walls along the property lines between of Lots 4 and 5 and the flood control channel. If it is determined that walls in excess of 6 feet are required, then a Minor Exception or Variance shall be submitted for review prior to construction of the walls. 2. All trees throughout the property, including those along the perimeter, shall be protected in-place. If it is necessary to remove trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Removal Permit, and fee for review and approval by the Planning Director or Planning Commission. 3. An open wrought iron fence shall be constructed along the diagonal property lines of Lots 4 and 5 that are shared with the flood control channel. 4. All wrought iron fences shall be painted black or a similarly dark color. 5. Double-wall/fence conditions shall be eliminated, if possible. The applicant shall contact the San Bernardino Flood Control District to obtain permission to remove the existing chain link fence that is currently along the north side of the channel. 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. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee reviewed the proposed subdivision and discussed the major and secondary issues with the applicant. The applicant was asked to explore the possibility of widening the proposed common driveway for Lots 3 and 4 from 20 feet to 24 feet (12 feet per property). He agreed to do so, and staff will assist him in this regard. The applicant indicated he had no objections with the other issues and corresponding solutions that staff presented. His only concern was the condition of approval that will require all applicable overhead utility/power lines to be relocated underground per Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96. The Committee indicated to the applicant that this issue would have to be discussed, and an appropriate solution determined, at the Planning Commission public hearing. The applicant accepted this and, at staff's recommendation, will prepare a written request for an examination from this requirement. The Committee recommends to the Planning Commission approval of this application. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2008 EVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00185 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 118,000 square feet on two vacant parcels of about 252,000 square feet (5.8 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-262-01 and 31. Related File: Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. Background: This is a two-phase project site. The first phase encompassed the north half of the site and consists of a warehouse building of about 135,000 square feet and associated improvements that were completed during the mid-1980s. The second phase on the south half of the site proposes the construction of a second warehouse building and associated improvements. Design Parameters: The second phase of the project site is comprised of two parcels with a combined area of about 241,360 square feet. The larger, rectangular north parcel is about 710 feet (east-to-west) by about 320 feet (north-to-south). The smaller, triangular south parcel is about 280 feet (east-to-west) by about 280 feet (north-to-south). The site is vacant and is dominated by short grasses and the perimeter of the site along the street frontages is landscaped with ground cover and numerous mature trees. A portion of the site is being used for excess parking relative to the building constructed during the first phase, which will be removed. The property is bound on the east by Rochester Avenue and on the south by 6th Street. The overall project site is bound on the north, south, and west by warehouse distribution buildings between 150,000 and 250,000 square feet in floor area. To the east is an office complex consisting of five buildings. The zoning of the property and all surrounding properties is General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,100 feet and 1,090 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to construct a warehouse distribution building of 124,500 square feet. The building is speculative at this time. Typical for this type of building are office areas which will be located at the southeast and southwest corners of the building. The dock loading/storage area with 12 dock doors will be located on the north side of the building. These doors will face the doors of the existing building. The new and existing buildings will share a common loading area with access to this area through shared drive aisles between the buildings. There will be two points of access —the existing one via Rochester Avenue and another via 6th Street. The building is required to have 98 parking stalls; however, 121 parking stalls will be provided. Landscape coverage is 20 percent and the minimum requirement is 12 percent for this development district. The proposed building will be of concrete tilt-up construction painted with a palette of two different colors. An additional primary material will be metal accents while a secondary material will be glass panels. Generous amounts of glass have been provided at the offices areas and at various locations along the wall planes of the building. Key features include vertical elements located at intermediate points along the primary wall planes that interrupt the wall plane with thin form-lined concrete insets and vertically arranged glass panels. Where glass has been provided, there are also horizontal metal accents that project from the wall plane. These accents punctuate the application of glass and provide shaded relief. On the east elevation, there are a couple of vertical metal accents that extend from the ground to above the parapet wall. Each office entrance will also have a metal canopy. Although glass has not been provided on the interior facing elevation where the dock loading and storage areas are, staff believes that its absence is not detrimental to the overall design of the building. Sandblasted wall panels are not proposed. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00185— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Provide sandblasting on the wall panels at the office corners and sandblasted bands/accents on all elevations. Historically, sandblasting has been used as a substitute for painted surfaces and serves to differentiate the office areas from the rest of the building and to provide variation in surface texture. 2. Provide a continuous form-lined relief (or equivalent) along the entire top edge of the building parapet. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Landscaping at the southeast and southwest corners of the site shall be intensified to ensure that the presence of the parking lot immediately adjacent to this corner is minimized. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All existing trees shall be protected in-place. 2. All ground-mounted equipment and utility boxes including transformers, fire department connections, back-flow devices, etc. shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center. This equipment shall be painted forest green. 3. The employee lunch area shall have an overhead trellis with cross members spaced no more than 18 inches on-center with minimum dimensions of 4-inch by 12-inch. Also, each support column shall have a decorative base that incorporates the architectural finishes/trim used on the building such as sandblasted bases. The trellis shall be painted to match the building. 4. Re-arrange the trash enclosure and parking stalls located at the north side of the building (two locations) so that the trash enclosure is closer to the building and "blind" spots are eliminated. 5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. 6. Incorporate undulating berms along the street frontages (where applicable), within the landscape setback and landscape areas. The highest part of the berms should be at least 3 feet in height. 7. Decorative paving shall be provided at the 6th Street vehicular access point on to the site. Decorative paving is already being installed at the Rochester Avenue driveway as a condition of approval for Minor Development Review DRC2007-00697. 8. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access, etc.) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. 9. Provide durable street furniture in the outdoor employee eating area such as tables, chairs, waste receptacles. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00185 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved, subject to the revisions above which can be verified by staff, and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee reviewed the proposed project and discussed the major and secondary issues with the applicant. The applicant proposed adding form-lined concrete (as opposed to sandblasting) and a form-lined concrete "cornice". as solutions to the major issues that were raised by staff. The Committee accepted the solutions. The applicant indicated he had no objections with the other issues/polices and corresponding solutions that staff presented. The Committee recommended approval of this application to the Planning Commission. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:30 p.m. Mike Smith September 16, 2008 UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-00268 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A proposed Uniform Sign Program for an office/warehouse complex located at the northwest corner of Rochester Avenue and 6th Street. Related file: Development Review DRC2008-00185 and Minor Development Review DRC2007-00647. Background: The proposed sign program is for a two-phase project site. The first phase encompassed the north half of the site and consists of a warehouse building (Building 1) of about 135,000 square feet and associated improvements that were completed during the mid-1980s. The second phase on the south half of the site proposes the construction of a second warehouse building (Building 2) of about 118,000 square feet and associated improvements. Design Parameters: The program proposes potential locations for signs on respective east and south elevations of each building for a total of four wall signs. The number of signs assumes only one tenant per building. A monument sign at the southeast corner of the site is proposed as well. The proposed sign program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the Sign Ordinance including the maximum number of signs per tenant, sign construction/materials, and the basic dimensions of each sign including sign area, text height, and the height of the monument sign. Each proposed sign location and area meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance. The applicant has elected to require stainless steel channel letters for all sign text and logos. This material will compliment the metal accents and mullions used on the building. The monument sign will be constructed of poured in-place concrete and finished to match the buildings. They have proposed a standardized font (Helvetica Neue 75 Bold) with the option to allow for corporate trademarked font. Staff has no concerns with this font as it is legible and similar to other fonts used on other industrial buildings. Likewise, the option to have corporate trademarked font is acceptable as it is a Planning Department policy to allow them. The text and logo of each wall sign will have a maximum height of 24 inches and 36 inches, respectively. Maximum length of a wall sign will be 25 feet and the maximum sign area will be 72 square feet. The monument sign will be 4 feet high with an overall sign area of 18 square feet. The signs will not negatively impact significant architectural features, elements, or details. Aside from minor technical corrections relating to the content of the sign program itself that can be easily addressed, there are no major or secondary issues to be resolved. The applicant is advised that the addition of any tenants which will warrant additional sign locations will require an amendment to this Uniform Sign Program for review and approval by the Planning Director and/or the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Uniform Sign Program be approved, with the above technical corrections to be verified by staff, and forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Desiqn Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2008-00268 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES September 16, 2008 Page 2 The Committee briefly discussed this conceptual Uniform Sign Program and concluded it was relatively simple and clear, and consistent with other sign programs for industrial projects. No further discussion was deemed necessary. The Committee recommends to the Planning Commission approval of this application. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Corkran Nicholson Assistant Planning Director