HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/02/05 - Agenda Packet THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
14J AGENDA
CUCAMONGA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Rains Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL To ORDER
Roll Call
Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ Francisco Oaxaca
Jeffrey Bloom _ Donald Granger
Alternates: Frances Howdyshell_ Ray Wimberly
Lou Munoz
II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives.
Each presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to
20 minutes. Following each presentation,the Committee will address major issues
and make recommendations with respect to the project proposal. The Design
Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee to the Planning Commission.
Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission as
applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony,although
the Committee may open the meeting for public input.
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-01193 - INO CRUZ FOR
RANCHO HAVEN, LP - A request to modify an existing Conditional Use
Permit for an existing automotive fueling services center to allow the
construction and operation of a self-service carwash of 940 square feet on
a parcel of 2 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Haven Avenue
(HA) Overlay, located at 9280 Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-262-20.
Related files: Minor Development Review DRC2010-00400 and
Conditional Use Permit CUP99-53.
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B. MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00400 - INO CRUZ FOR
RANCHO HAVEN, LP - A request to construct a self-service carwash of
940 square feet at an existing automotive fueling services center on a
parcel of 2 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Haven Avenue
(HA) Overlay, located at 9280 Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-262-20.
Related files: Conditional Use Permits CUP99-53 and DRC2010-01193.
III. 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.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with
the consent of the Committee.
I, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,hereby certify that a
true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 24, 2013, at least
72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith February 5, 2013
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-01193 - INO CRUZ FOR RANCHO HAVEN, LP - A request to
modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for an existing automotive fueling services center to allow the
construction and operation of a self-service carwash of 940 square feet on a parcel of 2 acres within the
Industrial Park (IP) District, Haven Avenue (HA) Overlay, located at 9280 Haven Avenue -
APN: 0209-262-20. Related files: Minor Development Review DRC2010-00400 and Conditional Use
Permit CUP99-53.
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00400 - INO CRUZ FOR RANCHO HAVEN, LP - A
request to construct a self-service carwash of 940 square feet at an existing automotive fueling services
center on a parcel of 2 acres within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Haven Avenue (HA) Overlay, located
at 9280 Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-262-20. Related files: Conditional Use Permits CUP99-53 and
DRC2010-01193.
Background: The proposed carwash was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on April 5, 2011.
At that time, the carwash was to be situated between the west property line and the north to south drive
aisle that extends along the entire length of the west property line of the site. The primary axis of the
building was to be aligned parallel to the aisle. Although the Committee generally accepted the
architecture of the building, they recognized that its location on the site presented technical and design
challenges. The applicant proposed an alternate location in the parking and landscaped area near the
southwest corner of El Ranchero restaurant (Building B) with the primary axis of the building aligned
perpendicular to the north to south drive aisle. The Committee generally favored this location' but
withheld further discussion and requested revised plans for further review showing the new location and
specific details such as screening (Exhibit A).
The applicant. revised the plans, and the Committee reviewed the proposal a second time on
October 4, 2011. The Committee generally accepted the new location of the carwash building. The
applicant provided a new set of plans incorporating staff's recommendations for spandrel glass on the
north elevation of the building and eliminating the gap in the screen wall; these revisions were also
accepted by the Committee. The Committee had no further comment regarding the design of the
carwash building as they determined at the previous meeting that it was consistent with the existing
buildings within the commercial/office complex. The segment of the proposed screen wall along the
north side of the drive aisle into the carwash was also accepted as the overall design and the materials,
colors, and finish were consistent with the carwash building. However, the Committee requested
additional embellishments on, and in the general vicinity of, the segment of the screen wall at the east
side of the aforementioned drive aisle. In particular, there was a concern about the appearance of the
screen wall as seen from the restaurant. The Committee requested that the applicant revise this part of ,
the project and resubmit it for review by the Committee (Exhibit B).
Design Parameters: The design parameters of the project are described in Exhibits A and B.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Ma(or Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this
project.
1. The applicant added two trees in the area along the north to south aligned segment of the
proposed screen wall to match the landscaping along the east to west aligned segment of the
DRC AGENDA
DRC2012-01193 AND DRC2010-00400 — INO CRUZ FOR RANCHO HAVEN, LP
February 5, 2013
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proposed screen wall. Previously, this area had only ground cover. The applicant has provided
renderings (Exhibit C) showing the evolution of the proposal (in particular, the area of the screen
wall in question). Staff recommends additional enhancement in this area in the form of a raised
planter area enclosed by an 18-inch high planter wall with a tile finish that matches the tile of the
existing buildings.
The following comments were 'presented previously, and the applicant already acknowledged these
revisions; these comments are provided for reference.
1. The combined wall and vertical vine trellis proposed along the north side of the drive aisle leading
to the entrance of the carwash building shall be continuous, i.e. there is a gap between the screen
as currently proposed and the proposed carwash building that must be eliminated.
2. Provide spandrel glass on the north elevation of the proposed carwash building to match the glass
that is proposed to be installed on the south elevation.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
The following comments were presented previously, and the applicant already acknowledged these
revisions; these comments are provided for reference.
1. The vertical vine trellises proposed to be placed on the screen wall between the carwash building
and the parking lot of the restaurant shall be constructed of a durable weather-resistant material
such as polyvinyl (PVC) or an equivalent.
2. The windows on the south elevation of the carwash building shall be one-way vision glass that
restricts visibility of the interior of the carwash from the outside.
3. The tile (type, appearance, and pattern) on the support columns for the horizontal overhead
trellises and the screen wall shall match the tile on the existing buildings on-site.
4. Replacement light standards shall not exceed 15 feet in height measured from the adjacent
finished surface or finished grade. This height includes the base, pole, and the fixture.
5. If it is possible, the existing trees that are displaced by the construction of the carwash shall be
relocated to another location on the property. Otherwise, the replacement trees shall be planted on
a one-to-one basis for each existing tree that is removed.
6. Shrubs of a minimum 5-gallon size shall be planted at an interval of 18 inches on center in the
1-foot wide planter located along the east side of the building.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
The following comments were presented previously, and the applicant already acknowledged these
revisions; the comments are provided for reference.
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DRC2012-01193 AND DRC2010-00400 — INO CRUZ FOR RANCHO HAVEN, LP
February 5, 2013
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1. All doors (roll-up, emergency access, etc.) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall.
2. All downspouts on all elevations of the building shall be routed through the interior of the building.
3. All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance and Uniform Sign
Program #204. Signs identifying products, advertising services, or identifying the carwash building
as "carwash" are not permitted. Signs required by Federal, State, or local agencies are exempt.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning
Director for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
Members Present:
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Mike Smith April r5,,2011
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC20104)0400 -CHARLES:JOSEPH ASSOCIATES for ARCO - A
request to construct a self-service carwash of 940 square:feet at an existing automotive fueling services
center oh a parcel Of 2 acres in the Industrial Park (IP).District (Subarea 6) Haven 'Overlay, located at
9280. Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-262-20. Related' files: Dev_elopment Code Amendment
DRC2010-00399.and Conditional Use Permit CUP99-53:
Background: ,A proposal for a carwash was formally submitted'to the City for review on June 1, 2010.
The initial proposal was .substantially isimilar to this proposal with the exception of the plotting of the
carwash building on the site The applicant originally proposed to plot the 'carwash `building in :the
parking and landscaped'area near the southwest corner of.Building B. Staff was concerned;about the
proximity, orientation, and general compatibility of the proposed carwash relative to Building: B. The
applicant subsequently proposed an alternateTsolution Which-is the subject of this review. There are
related applications pending - Development Code Amendment DRC2010-00399 to allow carwashes
within the Haven Overlay and a modification-of Conditional Use Permit,CUP99-53 (a previously approved
,gas station/convenience market) as described below. To ensure that all applications'are processed:in an
efficient and timely manner, staff is presenting it to the Committee to determine if the project, specifically
the location of the carwash,'is acceptable as proposed.
Design Parameters: The project site is located within anautomotiVer fueling services center r.that is part of
a commercial/office development that was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on
July 12, '200.0 (related file: Conditional Use,Permit DRCCUP 99-53): The overall commercial/office
development is comprited.of two (2)parcels With a combined area'of.approximately 174,000;square feet
(4 acres): The site is:approximately 659 feet (north to south) by approximately 264 feet (east to west)
and is'comprised of three (-3) buildings with a combined floor'area of 40,000 square feet. The buildings
are from south to north, an ARCO gas station/convenierice-store with a Subway restaurant (Building A)
an El Ranchero.restaurant (Building B), and a multi-tenant-office building (Building C); To-the north and
east of the development:are offices,to the south is,an rautomotiVe trade school, and to the west is a
warehouse/storage/distribution building: The zoning of the center and all surrounding properties is
Industrial Park (IP) District(Subarea_6). With the'exception of the property thewest, the site and all
surrounding properties are also within the Haven Overlay:
The applicant, on behalf of ARCO,;proposes to construct a freestanding, automated self-service-carwash'
building of 680 square feet. The car wash isrproposedto be situated between the west property line and
a north to south drive aisle,that extends along the entire length of the west:property line of the site. The
area of work is presently developed with parking'stalls and landscaping. The primary axis of the carwash
will tie north to south and parallel to the previously mentioned drive aisle. The entrance and exit will be
on the north and south sides, respectively: To ensure safe exiting from the.carwash, an area is`proposed
at the exit of the carwash that is sufficient in length to allow.a vehicle to,pause before proceeding into the
drive aisle. Similarly, a drive aisle leading to the carwash"is proposed that will allow.up tothree,vehicles
to queue without blocking or otherwise interfering with traffic circulation in the existing, adjoining drive
aisle. Ten parking stalls and nearby landscaping will be removed to accommodate the new building,
The width of the building is 20 feet, and the drive aisle width adjacent tothe building is only'slightly wider
than the minimum 26 feet.required by the:Fire.Department. Asa result,the landscape.planteralong the
east side of the building will be.only 1 foot in,width. Therewill be landscape planters separating the drive
aisle for the carwash end theexisting,parking lot drive aisle that will be about8 feet Wide.
The architecture of the carwash building(Ekhibit.A) Will match the.desigr5 and general appearance of the
existing buildings(Exhibit B) and include matching finish,r colors, trim, and materials, No revisionsto the
existing'buildings'are proposed.
EXHIBIT A
DRC ACTION AGENDA.
DRC2010-00400—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
April, 5, 2011
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Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Ma(or Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this
project.
1,. The carwash building will have a zero setback from the west property line. Per
Section 17.30.040(D)(3)(b) and (d) of the Development Code,.the minimum setback along the west
property line is 5 feet: if the Committee determines that a zero setback is acceptable, then the
submittal of a Variance;application is required forreview.by the Planning Commission.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the .major issues have been addressed, and time, permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design'issues.
1, 'Replacement light ;standards shall; not exceed 15 feet in height measured from the adjacent
finished surface br finished'grade. This height includes the base, pole,and the fixture.
2. If it is possible, the existing trees that are displaced by the construction of the carwash shall be
relocated to another location on the property: Otherwise, replacement trees shall be planted on a
one-to-one basis for each existing tree thatis removed.
3.. Shrubs of a minimum 5 gallon size,shall be planted at an interval of 18 inches On center' in the
1-foot wide planter located along the;east side,of the-building.
4. The vine trellises proposed to be placed on the east wall face of the building"shall be rectilinear in
design and the height of both increased to match the height of the horizontal overhead trellises as
"shown on-the full set of plans.,
5. The windows on the east elevation of the car wash building shall be one-way vision glass that
restricts visibility of the interior of the car wash the outside.
B. The tile on;the support columns for the horizontal overhead trellises shall match the tile on the
existing "support columns on-site.
Policy Issues:. The following items are. matter of Planning Commission policy and Should be
incorporated into the project design Without discussion:.;
1. All doors (roll-up, emergency access, etc.') shall be painted to match the colorof.the adjacent wall.
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2. All downspouts on all elevations of the building shall be routed through the interior of the.buildin
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3. All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance and Uniform Sign.
Prograin No. 204. Signs identifying "products, advertising services, or identifying the car wash
building as "car wash"'are not permitted. Signs required by'Federal, State, or local agencies are
exempt
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DRC2010-00400-CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
April, 5, 2011
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Staff Recommendation:' Staff requests direction from: the Committee to'determine if'the project,is
acceptable as proposed. Staff recommends=thatthe architecture of the proposed carwash be approved.
If-the-location of the carwash is acceptable proposed,;then processing of the applications will continue
and will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and;action, If the location of the carwash is
not 'acceptable as proposed, then' Staff will coordinate with the applicant to revise the proposal.
Revisions will be presented to the Committee for review prior to forwarding to the Planning Commission
for review and action.
Deakin,Review Committee,Action
The Committee reviewed the proposal and discussed With "staff and the, applicant''the technical
challenges of having the carwash located at the west side of the project site between the west property
line and the north to south drive aisle. The applicant discussed the general background of the project
and agreed to incorporate the:features:;identified in the. issues:and policy issues listed above:
Staff noted that the architecture of the car wash is consistent with the existing buildings within the
omfnercial/office development and that no revisions or corrections to its design were necessary the
Committee agreed: The Committee's principal concerns with the proposed location of the carwash
building were as follows:
1. Variance for the property line setback: the Committee understood the reasoning for plotting the
carwash building at the west property line:with a zero setback.but:did not think the findings for the
Variance were present. The Committee indicated that this was a situation where the applicant was
proposing a structure on a property where there is not enough room to do so and that all of the
physical constraints.were self-imposed.
2. Vehicle circulation: the, plotting Of the carwash building relative to the north to south drive.aisle,
results in entrance and exit drive 'aisles to the carwash that require turning movements that are
potentially hazardous because they are not perpendicular to,the drive aisle. Also, the functionality
of north to south drive aisle could be negatively affected because of the queue of vehicles
extending:into it.
3. Maintenance: a•legal agreement/easement with the property owner to the west would be required.
If this were not possible, the applicant would be required to provide a means to ensure that the
west side of the building would be satisfactohly`fnaintained.
4. Landscaping} the minimal separation between the. carwash building;and the north to,south.drive
aisle limits the amount of landscaping that could be provided.
5. Visibility:' the plotting ofthe carwash building relatively.close to 6th Street results:in limited options
for screening the opening of the carwash and the corresponding equipment inside. For example,
the height of a landscaped berm-would, at most, only.screen the.lower 3—feet—of the carwash.
The applicant acknowledged these concems.and potential solutions to each issue were discussed with
the Committee. Although each solution could be .acceptable in isolation, each introduced another
challenge that would need to be addressed.
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DRC2010-00400—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
April,,5, 2011
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The applicant suggested evaluating the previous. location for the carwash, i.e. the location near the
restaurant. Staff provided the Site Plan"showing this alternate location (north of the pump canopy, west
of the restaurant):, The Committee and the applicant discussed the merits and constraints of this
location, including the fact that this alternative addressed many of the Committee's concerns presented
above but also was encumbered by site constraints, such as adequate queue space, screening
challenges, and impacts to the existing restaurant;. The Committee indicated that they would be willing to
further consider this option. They requested the following for additional,discussion:
a) a:proposal for screening (aesthetic'and noise) between the:carwashand the restaurant;
b) an analysis of the queuing requirements for a typical carwash;and
c) documentation from the proprietor/owner of the restaurant acknowledging and accepting the
carwash at the proposed location_
The applicant agreed and will coordinate with staff the development of an acceptable screening solution.
The item will be;scheduled for a future meeting for review and.action by the Design Review Committee.•
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner; Mike Smith
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Mike Smith October 4, 2011
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00400 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES FOR ARCO -
A request to construct a self-service carwash of 940 square feet at an existing automotive fueling
services center on a parcel of 2 acres in the Industrial Park (IP) District (Subarea 6) Haven Overlay,
located at 9280 Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-262-20. Related files: Development Code Amendment
DRC2010-00399 and Conditional Use Permit CUP99-53.
Background: The proposed carwash was reviewed by the Committee on April 5, 2011. At that time, the
carwash was to be situated between the west property line and the north to south drive aisle that extends
along the entire length of the west property line of the site. Staff noted, and the Committee agreed, that
the architecture of the carwash building is consistent with the existing buildings within the
commercial/office development and that no revisions or corrections to its design were necessary.
However, there were unique technical characteristics of the proposal that would have been difficult to
resolve. Although a solution for each could be acceptable in isolation, each solution introduced another
challenge that would need to be addressed. As a result, the applicant proposed an alternate location in
the parking and landscaped area near the southwest corner of El Ranchero restaurant (Building B) with
the primary axis of the building perpendicular to the aforementioned north to south drive aisle. The
Committee considered this location to be generally acceptable; further discussion was withheld and they
requested a review of revised plans showing the new location and specific details such as screening
(Exhibit A).
Design Parameters:
The general location of the new carwash building is near the southwest corner of El Ranchero restaurant
(Building B) and north of the ARCO fuel pumps and overhead canopy. The area of work is presently
developed with parking stalls and landscaping. The entrance and exit will be on the east and west sides,
respectively. To ensure safe exiting from the carwash, an area is provided at the exit of the carwash that
is sufficient in length to allow a vehicle to pause before proceeding into the north to south drive aisle.
Similarly, a drive aisle leading to the carwash is proposed that will allow up to three vehicles to queue
without blocking or otherwise interfere with traffic circulation in the immediate vicinity. Ten parking stalls
and nearby landscaping will be removed to accommodate the new building.
The vehicle entrance of the carwash building will be approximately 90 feet from the primary entrance of
the restaurant. Vehicle circulation in•front of the restaurant will not be affected as the vehicle entrance
into the carwash is from the drive aisle that serves only the parking and circulation areas of
ARCO/Subway (Building A). There is no direct vehicle connection between the parking lots of either
building except at the aforementioned north to south drive aisle.
As it will have an east to west primary axis, visibility as seen from 6th Street of the mechanical equipment
will be very limited or non-existent. The carwash will be mostly screened from Haven Avenue by
Building B and an existing wall between Building B and Building A. To minimize/eliminate visibility of the
mechanical equipment as seen from the restaurant, the applicant proposes a new screen comprised of a
solid wall and an open vertical vine trellis (Exhibit D). The overall height of this screen will be
approximately 12 to 14 feet with the solid wall section being approximately 4 to 5 feet. The vines on the
trellis will eventually fill-out the open spaces of the structure and serve to provide visual contrast against
the tiles of the carwash building. Noise impacts to the restaurant are not expected to be excessive. The
loudest component of the carwash operation is the blowers used to dry vehicles, which will be located on
EXHIBIT B
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DRC2010-00400 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES FOR ARCO
October 4, 2011
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the west end of the carwash building on the opposite side from the restaurant; nevertheless, the
proposed screen wall will serve.as a secondary purpose by minimizing potential noise impacts. Staff
notes that the applicant has stated willingness to revise the height of the screen and/or its corresponding
components if the Committee deems it necessary.
The architecture of the carwash building (Exhibit B) will match the design and general appearance of the
existing buildings (Exhibit C) and include matching finish, colors, trim, and materials. No revisions to the
existing buildings are proposed.
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 combined wall and vertical vine trellis proposed along the east side of the drive aisle leading to
the entrance of the car wash building shall be continuous, i.e. there is a gap between the screen as
currently proposed and the proposed carwash building that must be eliminated.
2. Provide spandrel glass on the north elevation of the proposed carwash building to match the glass
that is proposed to be installed on the south elevation.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. The vertical vine trellises proposed to.be placed on the screen wall between the car wash building
and the parking lot of the restaurant shall be constructed of a durable weather-resistant material
such as polyvinyl (PVC) or an equivalent.
2. The windows on the south elevation of the carwash building shall be one-way vision glass that
restricts visibility of the interior of the car wash from the outside.
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3. The tile (type, appearance, and pattern) on the support columns for the horizontal overhead
trellises and the screen wall shall match the tile on the existing buildings on-site.
4. Replacement light standards shall not exceed 15 feet in height measured from the adjacent
finished surface or finished grade. This height includes the base, pole, and the fixture.
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5. If it is possible, the existing trees that are displaced by the construction of the carwash shall be
relocated to another location on the property. Otherwise, replacement trees shall be planted on a
one-to-one basis for each existing tree that is removed.
6. Shrubs of a minimum five gallon size shall be planted at an interval of 18 inches on center in the
1-foot wide planter located along the east side of the building.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2010-00400 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES FOR ARCO
October 4, 2011
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1. All doors (roll-up, emergency access, etc.) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall.
2. All downspouts on all elevations of the building shall be routed through the interior of the building.
Note: the downspouts shall be relocated to the east side of the building so that the water drains
onto the subject site and not orito the adjacent property to the west (as currently proposed).
3. All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance and Uniform Sign
Program #204. Signs identifying products, advertising services, or identifying the carwash building
as carwash are not permitted. Signs required by Federal, State, or local agencies are exempt.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning
Commission for review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee reviewed the revised proposal and generally accepted the new location of the car wash
building. The applicant provided a new set of plans incorporating staff's recommendations for spandrel
glass on the north elevation of the building and eliminating the gap in the screen wall — the Committee
approved these revisions. The Committee had no further comment regarding the design of the car wash
building as they determined at the previous meeting that it was consistent with the existing buildings
within the commercial/office complex. The segment of the proposed screen wall along the north side of
the drive aisle into the car wash was deemed acceptable as the overall design and the materials, colors,
and finish were consistent with the car wash building. However, the Committee requested additional
embellishments on, and in the general vicinity of, the segment of the screen wall at the east side of the
aforementioned drive aisle. In particular, there was a concern about the appearance of the screen wall
as seen from the restaurant. The Committee requested that the applicant revise this part of the project
and resubmit it for review by the Committee.
Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
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