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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/03/21 - Agenda Packet - (2)DATE: March 29, 1991 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM |977 TO: FROM: Residential/Imstitutional Design Review Committee Larry McNiel Peter Tolstoy Dan Coleman John Melcher (Alternate) Steve Hayes, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1991 The following is a description of projects which require review and rating by the Design Review Co~nittee. Please review the attached plans, visit the project sites, and write down your comments using the blank space provided under each project on the attached sheets. After the meeting, the consensus of the Committee's concerns will be typed up as the formal action/recommendation of the Committee and distributed to the Commission and Council. AS always, feel free to contact the appropriate project manager (noted in parentheses along the left margin), prior to the meeting date, if you have specific questions related to the scheduled projects. Dinner will be provided between 5:00 6:00 p.m., Consent Calendar items will reviewed between 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., with the first design review item being heard at 6:30 p.m. Please notify our department if you will be unable to attend the meeting, or if you will be late, so that the dinner can be properly ordered and the necessary arrangements made. 6:30 - 7:15 (Bev) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 13951 CHOU - A residential subdivision and design review of 30 single family lots on 23.45 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located north of Manzanita, east of Beryl, and west of Hellman Avenue - APN: 1062-11-03-06, 1062-761-03, 1062-061-01, and 02. 7:15 - 8:00 (Jerry) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14795 - MANDAH INTERNATIONAL A residential subdivision and design review of 13 condominium units on 1.23 acres of land in the Medium Residential Development District (8 14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north Side of Arrow Route, east of the extension of Madrone Avenue - APN: 207-201-10, 11, and 24. DRC AGENDA MARCH 21, 1991 Page 2 8:00 (Scott) PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP CONDITIONAL USE pERMIT 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE SH:mlg Attachments cc: Planning Commission/City Council DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:30 - 7:15 Bev March 21, 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 13951 - CHOU - A residential subdivision and design review of 30 single family lots on 23.45 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located north of Manzanita, east of Beryl, and west of Hellman Avenue - APN: 1062-11-03-06, 1062-761-03, 1062-061-01, and 02- Background: This project was originally reviewed by the Design Review Committee on January 19, 1989 and March 2, 1989- The project was conditionally approved at the March meeting. However, revised plans were to be resubmitted to staff for review and approval of various architectural, site planning, and landscape issues. In addition, the trail system required review and approval by the Trails Committee. Since Committee review of the project, a neighborhood meeting was held on September 27, 1990- At that time, several neighboring residents expressed concern that the southerly street (Manzanita) would be aligned with an existing private road (Cottonwood Way). At the meeting, the applicant agreed to redesign the southern portion of the site in order to address the residents concerns regarding the possibility of through traffic. Staff Oomments: Alternate A is the Cottonwood Way homeowner preferred option which shifts "D" Street northward to eliminate the possibility of this street becoming a through connection from Beryl to Hellman. In addition, the homeowner directly to the south of where the street was originally proposed utilizes his property for the boarding of horses and he feared the traffic on this street would be disruptive. Alternate A is not necessarily supported by Engineering Division staff since it makes master planning of the two 2 1/2 acre parcels located directly south of the project difficult. The 13 proposed lots in the southwest portion of the site meet all City standards regarding lot depth, width and area, except for Lot 23 which is only 143 feet deep. Approval of this layout would require a Variance. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Beverly Nissen DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS · ~2 13951 - CHOU MARCH 21, 1991 Page 2 The Committee (Tolstoy, Coleman) recommended approval of the original alternative with the southerly most street along the south tract boundary. The Committee recommended this alternative since they did not feel that the resultant cross-lot drainage with Alternative "A" would be desirable. The following conditions were also recommended: The southerly most street (Manzanita) should be shifted slightly northward at the eastern side and should be designed with a knuckle. The tier of 4 lots along "B" Street should be regraded to provide drainage out to the street rather than cross-lot. A 12-foot parkway/community trail should be provided on the north side of Wilson Avenue adjacent to the church property. This issue should be re-reviewed by the Trails Advisory Committee since it is in conflict with their recommendation. 4- Any manhole covers located within private local trail easements should be either buried underground or covered with wood or neoprene for equestrian safety. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:15 - 8:00 Jerry March 21, 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14795 - HANDAH INTERNATIONAL A residential subdivision and design review of 13 condominium units on 1.23 acres of land in the Medium Residential Development District (8 14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Arrow Route, east of the extension of Madrone Avenue APN: 207-201-10, 11, and 24. Background: The applicant is proposing the construction of thirteen 3-bedroom, 2 bath townhouse style condominiums. The project consisting of 1 four-plex, 3 tri-plex and buildings has a density of 10.6 dwelling units per acre, which is consistent with the basic development standards of the Medium Residential Development District. Each unit has an attached 2-car garage. An additional 3-guest parking spaces have been provided as required by the Development Code. Three of the thirteen units have driveways deep enough to allow parking in front of the garage doors for a total of 6 additional overflow spaces. Site amenities include a swim/spa, cabana with restroom facilities, central barbeque area with lattice covered patio, outdoor bench seating, and an enclosed tot lot. Staff Cumments: The following are design issues of potential concern that should be addressed by the Committee: Site/Landscape Plan: The location of the trash enclosure next to the entrance seems inappropriate. A continuous solid walkway Of decorative concrete or interlocking pavers should be used in place of stepping stones to connect the spa and barbeque area to the driveway. Decorative concrete or interlocking pavers should be used around the spa, in place of the wood decking, for greater durability and lower maintenance costs. 4- The architectural treatment of the cabana should be consistent with the residential structures. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14795 - HANDAH INTERNATIONAL MARCH 21, 1991 Page 2 Elevations: Greater depth to the gable pop-outs on the north and south elevation of Building "C" should be provided. This element should project out a minimum Of 6 inches with the layered trim adding an additional 2-4 inches as proposed (see Detail 2, Sheet A-2). The perpendicular wood trim from the above mentioned pop-outs is very weak in appearance and bulk. A stucco column extending down to a logical stopping point should be provided. A multi-layered facia should be provided on all elevations. Also, revise the material schedule on Sheet A-13 to be consistent with Sheet A-6 and reflect a 2 x 10 wood facia. 4. Complete the exterior material schedule on all elevation sheets. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Jerry Guarracino The Committee reviewed the project and recommended that the following changes be made to the site plan, grading, landsca~, and architectural plans and that the project be reviewed again as a full item. The Co~nnittee concurred with the attached staff comments dated March 21, 1991 with the exception of comment No. 1, Site/Landscape Plan. Provide a mail box structure with overhead wood trellis on the east side of the driveway entrance to mimic the trash enclosure structure on the east side of the driveway. Provide a retaining wall in the rear yards of Units 8-10 to create larger flat and usable rear yards. Note: Unit 8 does not meet the required 15-foot flat usable rear yard requirement. Use a combination of wrought iron and pilasters in place of a solid block wall along the Arrow ROute frontage. This will allow for the required 55-foot average landscaped setback and avoid the need to obtain a Variance for the wall. Provide elevation drawings of the cabana. Accessory buildings should be architecturally treated to match the main building. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14795 - HANDAH INTERNATIONAL MARCH 21, 1991 Page 3 Clarify the proposed' groundcover and hardscaped materials proposed for the private open space areas. Elevations: Revise the elevations to be consistent with the proposed floor plans. Particularly look at the entry areas which have second floor landing that bisect windows and are missing laundry and bathroom windows. The wood trim at the base of the second story overhang on the north and south elevation of Building Type A should be eliminated or replaced with a stucco pop-out to avoid water seepage problems in the future. The mixing of wood and stucco trim details may create complications during both the review and construction process. The applicant should consider using stucco details exclusively. The elevations currently contain several inconsistencies with regard to wood versus stucco trim. Provide greater weight to the top of the proposed wrought iron fence. Revise the standard patio cover detail to provide greater bulk to support posts. Also, the structure should be sensitive to the adjacent window locations, i.e., tall, arched windows over the sliding glass doors.