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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 7:00 P.M.
• RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger
Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Consent items will be heard at 7 p.m.)
7:00 p.m.
(Donald/Tasha) MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00689 - PARLOUR ENTERPRISES -
A request to modify the exterior paint colors, materials, and architectural design
theme for the proposed Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant in the Community
Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at
10742 Foothill Boulevard (formerly Macaroni Bar & Grill) - APN: 1077-422-85.
Related file: Sign Permit DRC2011-00689. The Planning Department staff has
determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines since it
includes the installation of new interior equipment and the minor alternation of the
exterior elevations for an existing building. The project is categorically exempt under
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
7:15 p.m.
(Mike/Carlo) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00456 - RESOURCE SOLUTIONS INC. FOR
LAZY DOG CAFE - A proposal to construct a restaurant with an overall floor area of
9,396 square feet, including an outdoor dining area of 978 square feet, on an
undeveloped parcel within a commercial center of approximately 504,000 square feet
in the Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 12) located between Richmond Place and
Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street - APN: 0229-411-04. Related file:
Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00457, Uniform Sign Program Amendment
DRC2011-00768, and Development Review DRC2004-01013. On
September 28, 2005, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning
Commission for Development Review DRC2004-01013. 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 Negative Declaration.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00457 - RESOURCE SOLUTIONS INC.
FOR LAZY DOG CAFE: A request to provide alcoholic beverages for on-site
consumption at a proposed restaurant with an overall floor area of 9,396 square feet,
including an outdoor dining area of 978 square feet, within a commercial center of
approximately 504,000 square feet in the Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 12)
located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street
- APN: 0229-411-04. Related file: Development Review DRC2011-00456, Uniform
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Sign Program Amendment DRC2011-00768, and Development Review
DRC2004-01013. On September 28, 2005, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2004-01013.
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 Negative Declaration.
7:30 p.m.
(Mike) UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 188 AMENDMENT DRC2011-00768 - SIGNAGE
SOLUTIONS - A request to amend Uniform Sign Program No. 188 for Signature
Center, an existing shopping center in the Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 12),
located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street
- APN: 0229-411-04. Related files: Development Review DRC2011-00456 and
Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00457.
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.
7:50 p.m.
(Candyce/Willie) DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00070 - MERITAGE HOMES - The design review of
building elevations and detailed Site Plan for the build out of 81 single-family lots
on approximately 43.3 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling
units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the northerly end of
Wardman-Bullock Road - APN: 1087-201-01 thru 07, 1087-201-13 thru 40,
1087-191-01 thru 15, 0226-792-15, 0226-792-20 thru 24, 0226-792-29 thru 38,
0226-782-01 thru 11, and 0226-782-12 thru 15. Related file: Tract 16324. Staff
has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior
Environmental Impact Report certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
June 2004 (State Clearinghouse No. 2003111057) and does not raise or create
new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact
Report.
8:10 p.m.
(Mike/Betty) MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00297 - HUGO LEPE - A request to
construct two single-family residences of 8,558 and 8,472 square feet on two
parcels of 49,200 and 46,800 square feet, respectively, in the Estate Residential
(ER) District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the north side of Amber Lane
approximately 350 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 0225-111-37 (Lots 1 and
2). Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19043.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Donald Granger September 6, 2011
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00689 - PARLOUR ENTERPRISES - A request to modify
the exterior paint colors, materials, and architectural design theme for the proposed Farrell's Ice Cream
Parlour & Restaurant in the Community Commercial District within the Terra Vista Community Plan,
located at 10742 Foothill Boulevard (formerly Macaroni Bar & Grill) - APN: 1077-422-85. Related file:
Sign Permit DRC2011-00689. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
City's CEQA Guidelines since it includes the installation of new interior equipment and the minor
alternation of the exterior elevations for an existing building. The project is categorically exempt under
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Background: On June 14, 2011, Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour submitted a Preliminary Review Application
(DRC2011-00617) for a workshop with the Design Review Committee. The applicant presented several
color schemes and options to repaint the exterior elevations of the former Macaroni Bar & Grill. The
Committee reviewed the applicant's proposals, colors, materials, and design theme and provided a
significant amount of direction regarding acceptable color layouts, accent colors, and design elements.
The applicant received the Committee's input and concurred with the direction given.
On August 2, 2011, the Design Review Committee reviewed the revised building elevations and found
the exterior changes to be in substantial compliance with the direction given by the Design Review
Committee on June 14, 2011. The Committee complimented the applicant's design team on the
architectural color scheme and cooperation with staff. The Committee conceptually approved the
exterior design scheme, colors, and proposed signs of the building, subject to the three murals being
brought back for final review by the Committee as a Consent Calendar item.
The three murals (one on the north elevation and two on the east elevation) have been designed as
follows:
• North elevation: Route 66 inspired mural
• East elevation: Two murals, one mural is a Gibson-inspired design, and the remaining mural will
be designed by the applicant and presented to the Committee at the meeting.
Major Issues:
1. None.
Secondary Issues:
1. Staff finds the size and location of the Route 66 mural (north elevation) and the Gibson mural (east
elevation) to be complimentary to the Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour design. Staff requests that the
Committee review the design, material, and size of all three murals and provide input and direction
as appropriate.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. All signs must conform to Uniform Sign Program No. 134 (three maximum signs).
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the three proposed exterior
murals and provide input and direction. With the murals designed to the satisfaction of the Committee,
staff recommends approval of the project.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee reviewed the three murals proposed by Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant and
approved the design with the following modification: On the east elevation, the Sunset/Route 66 mural
shall be modified to eliminate the white building, the Virginia Dare Winery shall be centered in the road,
and the palm trees shall be added on each side of the road.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Donald Granger
CONSENT CALENDAR
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:15 p.m. Mike Smith September 6, 2011
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00456 - RESOURCE SOLUTIONS INC. FOR LAZY DOG CAFE -
A proposal to construct a restaurant with an overall floor area of 9,396 square feet, including an outdoor
dining area of 978 square feet, on an undeveloped parcel within a commercial center of approximately
504,000 square feet in the Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 12) located between Richmond Place
and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street - APN: 0229-411-04. Related file: Conditional Use
Permit DRC2011-00457, Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2011-00768, and Development
Review DRC2004-01013. On September 28, 2005, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by
the Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2004-01013. 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 Negative Declaration.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2011-00457 - RESOURCE SOLUTIONS INC. FOR LAZY DOG
CAFE: A request to provide alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at a proposed restaurant with
an overall floor area of 9,396 square feet, including an outdoor dining area of 978 square feet, within a
commercial center of approximately 504,000 square feet in the Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 12)
located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the north side of 4th Street -
APN: 0229-411-04. Related file: Development Review DRC2011-00456, Uniform Sign Program
Amendment DRC2011-00768, and Development Review DRC2004-01013. On September 28, 2005, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development Review
DRC2004-01013. 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 Negative Declaration.
Desiqn Parameters: The project site is located within a commercial center of approximately
504,000 square feet (11.6 acres) that is approximately 760 feet (east to west) by approximately 760 feet
(north to south). The center was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on
September 28, 2005 (Related file: Development Review DRC2004-01013). The approval was for the
development of a center comprised of five (5) buildings. However, only four (4) of the buildings – three
(3) retail buildings (105,050 square feet combined) and a bank (5,600 square feet) were constructed. An
undeveloped pad at the south side of, and west of the principal vehicle entrance into, the center was to
be the location of the proposed fifth building (7,647 square feet at the time of approval). With the
exception of vacant properties to the north, the commercial center is bound on all sides by commercial
development. The zoning of the center and all properties to the west, north, and east is Industrial Park
(IP) District (Subarea 12). The properties to the south are part of the Ontario Mills shopping center in the
City of Ontario.
The applicant, on behalf of The Lazy Dog Cafe, proposes to construct a restaurant with an overall floor
area of 9,396 square feet, including an outdoor dining area of 978 square feet on the aforementioned
undeveloped pad. The restaurant generally will be conventional in design/layout with the
public/customer areas and the service/kitchen areas located at the east and west sides of the building,
respectively. The outdoor dining area and main entry will be at the east side of the building near the
principal vehicle entrance of the commercial center and will be framed by enhanced landscaping. The
service areas, including the trash bin storage areas, will be integrated into the building, i.e. not stand
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alone enclosures. All existing parking areas, circulation, and access drive aisles, and lighting in the
general vicinity of the proposed building will remain as-is unless modifications are needed to comply with
ADA access. The most significant structure that will be removed is a shade feature on the west side of
the vehicle entrance that is not physically compatible with the outdoor dining area. Where it is not
possible to preserve the existing landscaping, new landscaping, including trees, will be installed following
the completion of the project. Existing landscaping comprised of trees, shrubs, and ground cover located
in the public parkway and at the south side of the site will remain in place.
The proposed building includes a 40-foot high tower element at the main entrance at the southeast
corner of the building, a set of decorative trellises at the north and south elevations, and an overhead
trellis at the outdoor dining area. There will be a variety of materials including decorative stone veneer,
stucco, metal, and wood. Stone veneer will be the primary material on the tower, on the vertical element
at the southwest corner of the building, and at the base of support columns for trellis at the outdoor
dining area. The exterior walls of the building will have a combination of wood siding, smooth stucco
finish, and weathered steel paneling. Storefront glass will be provided on the east, north, and south
elevations coinciding with the location of the public/customer areas of the building. The tower element
will have a standing seam metal roof; the remainder of the roof will be screened by the parapets and will
not be visible.
The architecture of the building will have limited similarities with the architecture of the other buildings
within the commercial center. For example, the proposed tower element at the southeast corner of the
building incorporates a lighthouse design and hip roof that is similar to the other tower elements in the
center. Furthermore, the use of decorative stone veneer and the presence of trellises are common
throughout the center. The proposal departs from the architecture of the existing center with the use of
wood and metal siding and the use of a relatively darker palette of colors. However, staff believes that
these differences are acceptable as the other buildings were reviewed and approved without specific
tenants being known and, therefore, the architecture was tailored to appeal and fit a broader range of
potential tenants. As the tenant of this particular building is known, the architecture reflects the signature
and characteristics of the tenant more precisely, e.g. the dog bone door handles at the main entrance
and the generally rustic appearance of the building. The architecture is consistent with the design goals
and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission.
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. •
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
None.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
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DRC2011-00456 AND DRC2011-00547 — RESOURCE SOLUTIONS INC. FOR LAZY DOG CAFE
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1. Any new groundmounted equipment and utility boxes, including transformers, back-flow devices,
etc., shall be screened by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on
center. This equipment shall be painted forest green.
2. All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance and Uniform Sign
Program No. 188.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning
Commission for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
CONSENT CALENDAR
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Mike Smith September 6, 2011
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 188 AMENDMENT DRC2011-00768 - SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS - A
request to amend Uniform Sign Program No. 188 for Signature Center, an existing shopping center in the
Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 12), located between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue on the
north side of 4th Street - APN: 0229-411-04. Related files: Development Review DRC2011-00456 and
Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00457.
Background: The proposed Sign Program Amendment is requested to incorporate the proposed
restaurant that will be constructed on an undeveloped pad at the south side, and west of the principal
vehicle entrance into the commercial center. The restaurant will be operated by The Lazy Dog Café.
The overall Sign Program, including the construction and design requirements for wall signs; category
definitions, i.e. "Major Tenant," "Minor Tenant," etc.; sign restrictions and tenant responsibilities will
remain unchanged. Note: as the proposed building is a pad building, the restaurant is classified as a
"Pad Tenant."
Design Parameters:
The restaurant building will have three (3) wall signs that will be located on the east, south, and north
elevations. The wall sign proposed at the north elevation (identified as Sign 5.0 and 6.0 on the attached
plans) will be comprised of text to read "The Lazy Dog Café" and a stylized dog's paw located beneath it.
The maximum height dimensions for the text and logo will be 18 inches and 36.8 inches, respectively.
As the text is above the logo, the combined overall height will be about 5.33 feet (or 7.33 feet when
including the approximately 24-inch gap between the text and logo). The overall length of the combined
sign will be approximately 23 feet. The text and logo will have a depth of 3.5 inches and 1.5 inches,
respectively. The overall area of this sign will be approximately 54.6 square feet. Note: the applicant
erroneously did not include the gaps between the words of the text, and the text and the logo in the area
calculations; Staff has recalculated the area of the sign accordingly.
The wall signs proposed at the east and south elevations will be comprised of three (3) lines of text to
read "The Lazy Dog Café" (identified as Signs 1.0 and 2.0). These signs will be mounted on an oval
'back plate' located on the tower at the southeast corner of the building. The maximum height dimension
for these signs will be 64 inches. The height of each line of text will be from top to bottom, about
10 inches, 24.25 inches, and 10.5 inches, respectively. The overall length of the sign will be
approximately 11 feet. The text will have a depth of 5 inches. The overall area of this sign will be
approximately 46 square feet. A stylized dog's paw (identified as Sign 4.0) is proposed on the south
elevation on the vertical element at the southwest corner. However, because of its relative isolation from
other signs, Staff has concluded that this can be considered a decorative feature and, therefore, not a
sign. The applicant also proposes an `eye brow' sign (identified as Sign 3.0) consisting of one line of text
to read "Take Out— Pick Up" to be located at the lower portion of the south elevation of the tower. Signs
with this type of generic text are commonplace for restaurants.
Consistent with the other signs within the shopping center, the signs will be fabricated channel letters.
Illumination will be internal or halo with the exception of the "Take Out — Pick Up" sign which will be
constructed of non-illuminated aluminum letters. The colors and fonts will be the trademark colors of the
restaurant. No monument sign or additional signs on existing monument signs are proposed.
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In the current sign program, the maximum overall height for 'pad tenant' signs is 5 feet with a limit of two
lines of text of 36 inches and 24 inches each — these are the only restrictions on dimensions provided.
This amendment request provides for an increase in overall height from 5 feet to 7.33 feet (maximum)
and provides for a third line of text. The design and dimension of the signs is primarily the result of the
architecture and specific trademarks (particularly the logos) of the tenant. Therefore, Staff believes the
proposal to increase the overall height is justified provided that the amendment applies only to the
subject building. All signs comply with the restrictions applicable to maximum sign areas as specified in
the existing sign program. The limits are 10 percent of the front elevation, 10 percent per side building
elevations, and 5 percent of the rear building elevation. The largest sign will have an overall area of
54.6 square feet; the maximum area permitted on the elevation on which it will be placed is about
252 square feet.
The majority of the Sign Program will be unchanged; therefore, staff has no concerns that the changes
will not unduly affect the existing tenants or render their corresponding signs non-compliant with the
Sign Program, nor will the changes to the Sign Program alter what will be required for signs for future
tenants of the other buildings. Generally, the Sign Program will continue to comply with the standards
and guidelines set forth in the Sign Ordinance.
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.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
None.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. The applicant is advised that any future changes to this Sign Program will require an application
and fee to amend this Uniform Sign Program for review and approval by the Planning Director
and/or the Design Review Committee.
2. The City's Sign Ordinance permits a maximum of three (3) signs per tenant. As there are three (3)
building signs proposed, an additional sign on any of the monument sign locations will not be
permitted.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning
Commission for review and action.
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Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Candyce Burnett September 6, 2011
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00070 - MERITAGE HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed Site Plan for the build out of 81 single-family lots on approximately 43.3 acres of land in the
Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the
northerly end of Wardman-Bullock Road - APN: 1087-201-01 thru 07, 1087-201-13 thru 40, 1087-191-01
thru15, 0226-792-15, 0226-792-20 thru 24, 0226-792-29 thru 38, 0226-782-01 thru 11, and 0226-782-12
thru 15. Related file: Tract 16324. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project
covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
June 2004 (State Clearinghouse No. 2003111057) and does not raise or create new environmental
impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report.
Background: On August 2, 2011, the Design Review Committee reviewed the project and noted several
deficiencies in the design of the project. The applicant was asked to make revisions and bring the
project back to the Design Review Committee for review.
During the meeting, the applicant was advised that the Committee's concerns were regarding the
Santa Barbara Revival and San Juan architectural styles, as well as the Plan 2C, Country. The
Committee directed them to make appropriate changes to make them more consistent with the true
architectural styles. The applicant agreed to revise the plans and to bring the item back to the Design
Review Committee.
Design Parameters: The applicant is required to develop in substantial compliance with the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan which has extensive design guidelines and development standards to
promote a high-quality development. The Specific Plan area is divided into distinct neighborhoods, each
with their own standards and guidelines to create a unique character. The project site is located within
the Etiwanda Highlands (Subarea 6) neighborhood. Design requirements of the Etiwanda North Specific
Plan demand a varied arrangement in site layouts by the use of different garage locations and the
skewing of houses relative to the street. The Etiwanda Specific Plan also requires eight foot prints with
4 elevations per footprint/floor plan, which the applicant has provided. Plan 1 is designed as a
single-story house and is plotted on 20 lots (25 percent).
The "Etiwanda Highlands" neighborhood has its own unique architectural design guidelines per the
ENSP and requires a mix of the following primary architectural styles be used for at least two-thirds of
the units: Ranch, Monterey, San Juan, and Santa Barbara Revival. Up to one-third of the units may use
Secondary styles: Victorian, Country, and Bungalow.
Design Changes: The Design Review Committee requested that the applicant enhance the elevations of
Plans 1 through 3 of the Santa Barbara Revival style floor plans and revisit the window box detail as well
as to add additional detail to the San Juan Style plans. Additionally, they felt that the front elevation on
the Country Style plan could have additional stone veneer added to enhance this elevation.
Santa Barbara Revival
The Committee felt that the elevations as proposed did not truly represent the Santa Barbara Revival
style. The applicant revised the three plans and added additional details. Specifically, they amended the
following:
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• The front and side elevations of Plan 1, by adding additional Santa Barbara Revival style details.
• The front elevation of Plan 2 was not altered, but enhancements were made to the left and rear
elevations.
• The right elevation of the Plan 3 was enhanced with additional details.
• No changes were made on Plan 4.
San Juan
The Committee suggested that the applicant add additional appropriate details to the side and rear
elevations of the San Juan style plans. Additionally, they asked the applicant to revise Plan 3B
San Juan, and Plan 4B San Juan to make them more appropriate to the true architectural style.
Specifically, they amended the following:
• Added a decorative arch detail to the rear elevation of Plan 1.
• Revised the coved porch detail on the Plan 2 to better reflect the San Juan style and added
decorative details to the front, right, and rear elevations.
• Revised the coved porch detail on the Plan 3.
• Added a decorative arch detail to the front elevation windows and rear elevation window of Plan 4
and revised the coved porch detail to better reflect the San Juan style.
Country
The Committee suggested that the applicant look at using more of the stone veneer (repurpose) on the
front elevation that is most visible to the street. The Committee suggested that the applicant revise Plan
2C, Country to make it more appropriate to the true architectural style. Specifically, they amended the
following:
• The location of the stone veneer on the front elevation of Plan 1 was revised as well as the window
placement and stone veneer on the sides and rear elevation.
• Revised the roof on the Plan 2 and added additional stone veneer on the sides and rear elevations.
• No changes were made to Plan 3.
• Minor window changes were made to Plan 4 right elevation.
Ranch
Although the Committee did not recommend changes to the Ranch style plans, the applicant made minor
changes to the plans. Specifically, they amended the following:
• Amended the roof line and rear elevation of Plan 1.
• Revised the window placement on the garage of the front elevation on Plan 4 and added windows
to the right elevation on the garage.
The floor plans did not change; the project still meets the 30 percent side-on garages and the 25 percent
single-story requirement. There are 3 two-story floor plans and all plans have four architectural styles
consistent with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan.
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Staff requested that the proposed architectural design and scale match the existing development so that
there is a seamless transition from the existing project to the proposed project.
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 at this time.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. None at this time.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Provide a minimum 5-foot landscape planter between the fence/wall and sidewalk on the corner
side yards.
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2. Provide a minimum 10-foot wide access gates from the private equestrian trail to the horse corral
to accommodate vehicles and horse trailers.
Code Standards: The following items are standards of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan 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 feature a variety of decorative treatments with brick or other masonry bands and
varying concrete colors and textures per Specific Plan Exhibit 33.
3. View fencing shall be used along the Etiwanda Creek Wash (west tract boundary). Design shall
include beige tubular steel with brick pilasters at property lines per Specific Plan Exhibit 27(C);
minimum height shall be 5 feet 6 inches.
4. Interior private lot view fencing shall include beige tubular steel with brick pilasters at property
corners per Specific Plan Exhibit 27(C); minimum height shall be 5 feet 6 inches.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of
the project.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee reviewed the proposed exterior modifications to the four architectural styles for each of
the four plans and found the exterior changes to be in substantial compliance with the direction given by
the Design Review Committee on September 6, 2011. The Design Review Committee approved the
proposed changes with minor modifications to Plan 2C Country and Plan 3C Country to repurpose some
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of the stone veneer on the front elevations. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff on
the revisions prior to scheduling for Planning Commission.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Candyce Burnett
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Mike Smith September 6, 2011
• MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00297 - HUGO LEPE - A request to construct two
single-family residences of 8,558 and 8,472 square feet on two parcels of 49,200 and 46,800 square
feet, respectively, in the Estate Residential (ER) District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the north side
of Amber Lane approximately 350 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 0225-111-37 (Lots 1 and 2).
Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19043.
Design Parameters: The project site consists of two (2) vacant parcels located on the north side of
Amber Lane approximately 350 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue. The two parcels, Parcel 1 and Parcel 2,
are 49,200 and 46,800 square feet, respectively. The parcels are conventional in shape; the dimensions
of Parcel 1 are 300 feet (north to south) and 164 feet (east to west), while the dimensions of Parcel 2 are
300 feet (north to south) and 156 feet (east to west). The properties to the north and west are developed
with single-family residences. The properties to the east and south are vacant. The topography slopes
in a generally north to south direction. The change in elevation between the north and south sides of the
project site is approximately 16 feet.
The applicant is proposing to construct 1 one-story, single-family residence of 8,558 and 8,472 square
feet on Parcels 1 and 2, respectively. Each residence will have an attached 4-car garage. A 400 square
foot gazebo is also proposed to be constructed with the residence on Parcel 1. The existing homes in
the area and the proposed homes will be architecturally compatible. The existing homes were built
recently. The proposed homes incorporate architectural materials, details, colors, and trim consistent
with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. The
exterior walls of the homes will have smooth finished stucco. The windows and doors will be framed with
real stone moldings (as opposed to foam), and there will be details such as wrought iron doors and
decorative lighting fixtures. Stone tile will be provided at the entry towers and the roofing will be barrel
tile.
Parcel 1 will have two drive approaches and a circular driveway, while Parcel 2 will have a single
driveway with a large paved area in front of the residence. All vehicle access and parking areas will be
constructed of decorative pavers. A decorative fountain centered in the front yard area and decorative
combination walls/fences along the street frontage of each lot are also proposed. Although not included
with this proposal, a location for the placement of a 24-foot by 24-foot horse corral on each lot has been
provided. Furthermore, a 15-foot wide local equestrian trail will be constructed.
As the property is generally level, i.e., flat, the maximum depth of excavation and/or fill will be no greater
than approximately 2 feet. The rear yard areas of each lot will be graded level; to account for the
changes in topography, there will be a series of 4-foot high retaining walls at various locations. At only
single-story, the overall height of both residences will not exceed 30 feet as measured from the finished
grade. Lot coverage will be 18.8 percent and 19.4 percent for Parcels 1 and 2, respectively; the
maximum permissible in the Estate Residential (ER) District is 20 percent. The applicable setbacks
(measured from the property lines) are 40 feet (front), 20 feet (interior sides), and 60 feet (rear); the
proposed setbacks of both houses exceed the minimum setbacks that are required.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Maior/Secondary Issues:
None.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2011-00297 — HUGO LEPE
September 6, 2011
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Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All walls shall be constructed of decorative concrete masonry units such as slumpstone or split-face
block or have a decorative finish, such as stucco.
2. The maximum height of all walls is 6 feet measured from the finished grade, except in the front yard
setback where this limit is 3 feet. A combination fence/wall of 6 feet in height is allowed in the front yard
setback, provided that the upper 3 feet is 90 percent open, i.e. the components of the vertical surface do
not obstruct visibility through the fence.
3. Standard Conditions for trail improvements shall be required.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning
Director for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
September 6, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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James R. Troyer, AICP
Planning Director