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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/03/14 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY MARCH 14, 1995 5:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Heinz Lumpp Larry McNiel Dan Coleman Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Dave Barker John Melcher CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan n isior.g prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. PROJECT III. 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. 5:00 P.M. (Nancy) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-22 - BOSTON CHICKEN - The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a 3,046 square foot restaurant on Pad N, within the Terra Vista Town Center in the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-421-76. 5:40 p.m. (Dan) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-06 - APPT EBF - A request to construct a 4,880 square foot restaurant and bar on 1.28 acres of land located on the southeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Avenue in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 208-352-09. Related File: PAR 93-03. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:00 p.m. Nancy Fong March 14, 1995 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-22 - BOSTON CHICKEN -The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a 3,046 square foot restaurant on Pad N, within the Terra Vista Town Center in the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-421-76. Design Parameters: Pad N is rough graded and turfed. In September of 1992, the Planning Commission approved a 5,000 square foot retail building for this pad, however, the approval has lapsed. The applicant is proposing to build a 3,000 plus square foot restaurant on Pad N. Attached to this report are copies of the approved site plan and elevations for comparison. 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. Since the main building entry is oriented toward Foothill Boulevard, the applicant proposes a walkway connection from the building to the westerly parking area. Enhance this pedestrian connection so that there is a stronger relation between the building and the parking area. 2. Move the outdoor seating area closer to the south side of the building so that it relates to the building entry and the indoor seating, and is more visible from inside for safety and service. 3. Elevations. When compared to the original submittal, the plans have been revised to show more consistency in the design elements of Terra Vista Town Center. However, the overall building design still lacks the level of sophistication and detailing when compared to the rest of the center or the previously approved plans. Because the building (Pad N) is at the comer of Spruce Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and this comer is designated as a Type III gateway to the Terra Vista community,the building design should have superior architectural treatment to all sides. Examples of design elements used elsewhere in the center are attached. a. The building entry that faces Foothill Boulevard is plain and appears less important than the other tower. The tower could be increased in height and pulled out further to provide a stronger statement and articulation. More embellishments to the tower could be added to provide more interest. b. The taller tower with architectural treatment is located at the northeast comer of the building behind a trash enclosure. This tower element could be placed at a side of the building that has more visibility. This does not mean that the northeast side of the building should not be architecturally treated. DRC COMMENTS DR 94-22 - BOSTON CHICKEN March 14, 1995 Page 2 C. Add articulation to the building plane of the east and west elevations,i.e., "recess and pop-out," variation in vertical height, etc. An example is a colonnade with roof overhang. Also, see attached examples of existing or approved design treatments. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Incorporate the trash enclosure as part of the building, similar to Chili's Restaurant, which minimizes the enclosure. 2. The pattern of the storefront windows is inconsistent with the approved ones in the center. 3. Eliminate the proposed light fixtures on the hip roof, because the center does not have this treatment. External light fixtures are allowed on columns of towers or colonnades consistent with the ones in the center. Sconce and gooseneck style light fixtures similar to the ones on Chili's restaurant are allowed on building face. 4. Wrap the tile wainscot all around the building. 5. Provide a continuous walkway (4 feet minimum) along the parking spaces at the north and west side of the building. Note that some of the proposed sidewalk connections "dead-ends" into columns. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Awnings should be of solid colors and not internally illuminated. External lighting is allowed, e.g., gooseneck style light fixture. In the past, the Commission has discouraged the use of multi-colored striped awnings. Commission required Chili's restaurant to use solid color. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applicant revise the building design to address the above identified issues and submitted for further Committee review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Heinz Lumpp, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Nancy Fong Attachment DRC COMMENTS DR 94-22 - BOSTON CHICKEN March 14, 1995 Page 3 The Committee did not recommend approval of the project and directed the applicant to redesign the building. The recommended improvements are: add roof overhang and colonnade, move the northeast tower to the northwest side,embellish the building entry tower with additional architectural elements, change the striped colors to a solid color for the awnings, etc. The Committee directed the applicant to submit the revised plans for their review at the next meeting. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS -5:40 p.m. Dan Coleman March 14, 1995 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-06- APPLEBEE'S - A request to construct a 4,880 square foot restaurant and bar on 1.28 acres of land located on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Avenue in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 208-352-09. Related File: PAR 93-03. Design Parameters: The project is subject to the suburban parkway design guidelines of the Foothill Boulevard Design Supplement. The site is part of a larger vacant parcel of land owned by Rancon. The Planning Commission conducted a Pre-Application Review of a Red Robin restaurant on this site in 1993 (see minutes attached). The conceptual master plan shown on the last sheet of the Applebee's development package is different from that previously seen by the Commission. The master plan is NOT part of this application and is only provided to show how Applebee's relates to the whole block. 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 multi-colored striped awnings should be replaced with solid color. In the past, the Commission has discouraged the use of multi-colored striped awnings. Commission required Chili's restaurant to use solid color awnings instead of their usual multi-color stripes. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Replace grass with decorative paving sidewalk in front of the entire first row of parking spaces on the east side of the building. This will facilitate better patron access and eliminate turf maintenance problems. Trees within grates should be provided. Sidewalk should allow connection to parcel to the south. 2. Special streetscape elements(i.e.,bollards, special paving, light standards,and street furniture) should be provided along Foothill Boulevard as required by Foothill Boulevard Design Supplement. 3. Potted plants should be provided within outdoor dining area. DRC COMMENTS DR 94-23 - APPLEBEE'S March 14, 1995 Page 3 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Provide decorative paving treatment in the project entrance driveway from Aspen. Should extend from right-of-way line to the first parking lot entrance. 2. Clearly delineate private, on-site sidewalks with special pavement, landscaping and lighting. 3. Follow Xeriscape principles in landscape design, such as using low-water, drought resistant plants, grouping plants according to their watering needs, and minimizing turf by using more ground covers or decorative hardscape, as required by Chapter 19.16 of Municipal Code. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to making the above items conditions of approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Lary McNiel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Dan Coleman Attachment The Committee recommended the following revisions to return to Design Review Committee prior to Planning Commission: 1. Use solid color awning. 2. Replace grass with decorative paving sidewalk and tree grates in front of first row of parking on east side of building, south of storage area. 3. Provide potted plants within outdoor dining area. 4. Provide decorative paving in Aspen entry throat. 5. On-site sidewalks should have special pavement, landscaping and lighting. 6. Strengthen building entry with architectural treatment, such as a tower element. 7. Provide embellishment to west elevation blank wall. 8. Use lighter color brick as an accent throughout, such as wrapping down corners. Committee also recommended that a perspective rendering be submitted. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS } March 14, 1995 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. J Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary