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Home My WebLink About11/04/13 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011, @ 6:00 PM HAVEN ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION I. ROLL CALL: A Frances Howdyshell x Janet Ryerson x Lou Munoz Kelly Matheny (Alternate) Francisco Oaxaca (Alternate) x Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member) x Larry Henderson x Tom Tisler (Bicycle Member) x Bill Pallotto Also in attendance were: Rob Ball, Fire Marshall; Dianna Lee, Fire Safety Council; and Chris Courtney representing K. Hovnanian (present via teleconference) II. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAIL PLANS AND RELATED FENCE DETAILS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00028 - K. HOVNANIAN COMMUNITIES INC. - Architectural and site review for 63 single-family residences on 45.23 acres within the Very Low Residential District(1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on south side of Banyan Street, approximately 1,220 feet east of East Avenue—APN's: 0225-191-12 and 0226-102-02. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17651 and SUBTT18708. On August 9, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17651 and on April 15, 2010, for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18708. 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 the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner Action: The Trails Advisory Committee recommended approval of the project with the following changes. 1. The drainage facility adjacent to the equestrian trail shall have a maximum depth of 4 inches and a width of 4 feet. 2. The applicant shall provide a detail of the equestrian trail drainage facility where it transitions from a 4-foot wide open V-ditch to an underground drainage pipe. The area surrounding this point of transition shall be protected to prevent injury to pedestrians and horses using the trail. 3. The property line wall adjacent to the equestrian trail shall be on the homeowner's backyard side of the drainage facility. 4. The rear property line walls shall have decorative pilasters at the corners of each lot and on either side of the access gates. All walls shall use tan colored block with decorative caps. The decorative caps shall be wider than the block used to construct the walls. Split faced surfaces shall be on the pubic (trails and streets) viewable side of all walls. 5. The trail access gates shall have a view obscuring backing. 6. The gates and equestrian step-troughs at the ends of the private feeder trails shall be constructed per Engineering Department Standard Drawing 1006-C. Adjust all Trail Easements on the Tract Map to conform to this standard. 7. Provide a detail of the manhole cover that is in the middle of the Community Trail adjacent to Lot 7 of Tract Map 18708. The manhole cover should either be rubberized or be imbedded with decomposed granite. III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - None This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. IV. OLD BUSINESS - None V. ADJOURNMENT—6:40 p.m. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I l� TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011, @ 6:00 PM RAINS CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE I. ROLL CALL: Frances Howdyshell Janet Ryerson Lou Munoz Kelly Matheny (Alternate) Francisco Oaxaca (Alternate) Carol Douglass (Equestrian Member) Larry Henderson Tom Tisler(Bicycle Member) Bill Pallotto 11. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF TRAIL PLANS AND RELATED FENCE DETAILS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00028 - K. HOVNANIAN COMMUNITIES INC. - Architectural and site review for 63 single-family residences on 45.23 acres within the Very Low Residential District(1-2 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on south side of Banyan Street, approximately 1,220 feet east of East Avenue — APN's: 0225-191-12 and 0226-102-02. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17651 and SUBTT18708. On August 9, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17651 and on April 15, 2010, for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18708. 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 the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. I, Denise Sink, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on April 6, 2011, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. pL��G7C:]aG�� DOMD��OCtiI CLERICAL REQUEST FORM TYPE OF DOCUMENT: (Check One) Staff Reports/Resol. Letter(s) X Memo(s) Plan Check Home Improvement CDBG Form(s) Other SUBJECT: DRC2011-00028 — TAC Report { FOUND IN THE I DRIVE AS: l:\PLANNING\Tabe\DRC20II-00028 Trails Com.doc i SUBMITTED BY: Tabe van der Zwaag DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/11 DATE NEEDED: APPROVED FOR FINALING: e FINAL APPROVED: COPIES TO (please include ad a Check box if a list is attached ❑ FOR CLERICAL USE ONLY Directory\File Name: Typist: I Fd�R P �'i3 Date: A' TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET APRIL 13, 2011 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW - REVIEW OF TRAIL PLANS AND RELATED FENCE DETAILS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2011-00028- K. HOVNANIAN COMMUNITIES INC. - Architectural and site review for 63 single-family residences on 45.23 acres within the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP), located on south side of Banyan Street, approximately 1,220 feet east of East Avenue — APN's: 0225-191-12 and 0226-102-02. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17651 and SUBTT18708. SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The 45.23 acre project site is located on the south side of Banyan Street and approximately 1,220 feet east of East Avenue and is made up of two approved Tract Maps for a total of 63 lots (SUBTT17651 — 56 lots on 40 acres and SUBTT18708 — 7 lots on 5 acres). The site is located within the Very Low Development District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and within the Equestrian Overlay District. The site drains roughly north to south and is bordered by sparsely developed lots and a Eucalyptus windrow to the west, by a vacant lot to the south that is in the process of being subdivided for residential purposes (SUBTT18122) and by San Bernardino flood control land to the west. BACKGROUND: The Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed the project on July 12, 2006 (SUBTT17651) and on August 13, 2008 (SUBTT18708). The TAC approved the trail layouts for each Tract Map, though, in the reports, staff recommended that the Committee review the final grade percentages and construction details. The Applicant is now in the process of seeking approval of the house product and final grading for both tracts. Staff is bringing the final trail designs to the TAC for review. ANALYSIS: The approved tracts have a Community Trail running along the perimeter of the site (north, south, east, and west), with each residence either backing up to a 20-foot wide Community Trail or a 15-foot wide Local Feeder Trail. The project has been designed to meet all of the technical requirements for trails, including trail widths, grading, and trail fencing. The only unresolved issue is the type of fencing to be used along the Local Feeder Trails. It has been City policy to require decorative solid block walls with metal gates along the trails. The applicant has proposed 2-foot high solid walls topped with 4-foot high tubular steel fencing along with tubular steel gates (Landscape Plan page L7). Staff has informed the applicant that the Committee may consider a combination 3-foot high block wall topped by 3-foot tube metal fencing with pilasters (pilasters to be located at property corners and at gate opening). Additionally, the tubular steel fencing and gate should be constructed to City standards (Engineering Department Standard Drawing 608). RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Trails Advisory Committee approve the trail design as presented and give staff direction on the type of fencing along the Local Feeder Trails that would be acceptable. Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner Attachments: Exhibit A — Full Sized Set of Engineering and Landscaping Plans Exhibit B — TAC Staff Report and Action Agenda dated July 12, 2006 and August 8, 2008. Exhibit C — Engineering Department Standard Drawing 608 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET July 12, 2006 II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17651 — TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - A request to subdivide 41 undeveloped acres of land into 56 single-family lots in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located south of Banyan Street and east of East Avenue - APN: 225-191-12. Related Files: Tree Removal Permit DRC2006-00174 SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The 41 acre site is predominantly sparse vegetation and mature Eucalyptus trees. The project site drains to the southeast. To the north, south, east, and west are vacant parcels. To the northwest is the Summit Intermediate School. All properties to the north, south, east and west are zoned Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre). BACKGROUND: This tract was originally reviewed by the Trails Advisory Committee on April 12, 2006. The Committee recommended approval subject to approval of a trail fencing plan prior to any houses being approved. Subsequently, the subdivision layout has been significantly redesigned in order to accommodate potential future development to the east. Street 'A' has been shifted to the east tract boundary and it's "dogleg" eliminated in favor of a cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac lot layouts have also been modified which, when combined with the deletion of the "dogleg" in Street 'A', improves horse keeping by eliminating the problematic rear yard-to-side yard lot relationships that create challenges in complying with the 70-foot horse setback. ANALYSIS: The proposed subdivision is located in the Very Low Residential District within the Equestrian Overlay District, which requires the development of Local Feeder Trails (private equestrian easements) on a minimum average lot size of 22,500 square feet. The average lot size proposed for the project is 25,039 square feet, hence, lot sizes are large enough for horse keeping. The local equestrian system provides access to the rear (or side) of the lot from the Local Feeder Trail and access for trail riders from the local trail to the Community Trail. This provides a convenient path of travel for short Local Trail rides. The trail system is designed with local 15-foot Local Feeder Trails that connect the rear of each lot to the proposed 20-foot Community Trail that runs along Banyan Street, on the west side of proposed street "E Street", and on proposed "F street" to the south. All interior, local trails will have a 6-foot high tubular steel fencing. The project has been designed to meet all of the technical requirements for trails. Where applicable, 45-degree corner cut-offs have been provided at all corners. All future corrals (24 feet by 24 feet) have been placed 70 feet or greater from future dwelling units on adjacent lots. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Trails Committee review the proposed trail layout, and provide input and direction on the following issues: 1. Provide City Standard "Unauthorized Vehicles Prohibited" signs at each street trail connection. The minimum dimension between the wood posts for a step-through detail is 18 inches clear minimum between posts and maximum 14 inches above EXHIBIT B TRAILS COMMITTEE COMMENTS SHEET TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17651—TAVA DEVELOPMENT CO. July 12, 2006 Page 2 grade. Also, the spacing of the step-through posts is from the centerline of the opening in all cases. Refer to either Standard Plan Drawing #1007 — Community Trail, or Standard Plan Drawing #1006-B for detail on the transition. 2. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Trails Coordinator review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced with two-rail, 4-inch PVC fence to define both sides of the easement; in accordance with city standard drawing 1010-A; however, developer may be required to upgrade to an alternate fence material. b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access at all street connections accept Banyan Street for service vehicles, such as veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step- throughs. C. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5 percent at the downstream end of a trail for a distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official d. For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with appropriate fencing. 3. All trail surfacing shall be of decomposed granite with 4 inch minimum base. Remove rocks and debris and grade surface smooth. The decomposed granite shall be the complete width of the trail up to the property boundary. No gaps allowing weeds to grow shall be allowed. 4. Where trail gradient exceeds 4 percent, water bars are required and shall be reviewed and approved by the Trails Advisory Committee. 5. Trail grade percentages and construction details concerning v-gutters and swales has not been provided. Said details need to be reviewed and approved by the Trails Advisory Committee. Staff Planner: Lou LeBlanc, Assistant Planner Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map Exhibit "B" - Conceptual Master Plan showing trails Exhibit "C" - Tract Map CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2006, @ 6:00 PM RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE Action Agenda 1. ROLL CALL: X Carlson X McPhail Resigned X Fletcher July 12, 2006 Zupke X Henderson N/A Dickey(Alternate) A Karraa N/A Stewart (Alternate) IL NEW BUSINESS NONE. Ill. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION This is the time and place for the general public to address the Trails Advisory Committee. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17651 - TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY-A request to subdivide 41 undeveloped acres of land into 56 single-family lots in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located south of Banyan Street and east of East Avenue-APN: 0225-191-012. Related File: Tree Removal Permit DRC2006-00174. ACTION: Approved as recommended. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. r � TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENT SHEET August 13, 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18708 — TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - A request to subdivide 5.02 gross acres of land into 7 lots in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located east of East Avenue and on the south side of Banyan Street and within the Etiwanda Specific Plan - APN: 0226-102-02. SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The 5.02-acre site is predominated by sparse native vegetation and drains roughly from north to south. The same developer has an approved 56-lot subdivision (SUBTT17651) to the east, and the site will share a street with that development. There are vacant lots to the north and south and San Bernardino Flood Control property to the east. The properties to the north, south, and west are zoned Very Low Residential (VL) (.1-2 dwelling units per acre). The property to the east is zoned Open Space (OP). BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes a Local Feeder Trail that will run along the south and east property lines of the proposed 7-lot subdivision. The proposed trail will provide the future homeowners access to the Community Trail that is planned to run along the north property line of the proposed subdivision to the southwest and along the west property line of the approved subdivision to the west. The Equestrian Trail Master Plan (General Plan Exhibit III-13) shows a Community Trail along the south property line of the subject site which is planned to continue east to cross the San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD) channel with a bridge and connect to an existing trail on the east side of the SBCFCD property. ANALYSIS: The proposed subdivision is located in the Very Low Residential District within the Equestrian Overlay District, which requires the development of Local Feeder Trails (private equestrian easements). The average lot size for the proposed project is 29,412 square feet, which exceeds the Development Code's requirement of 20,000 square feet to keep horses. The local equestrian system provides access to the rear (or side) of the lot from the Local Feeder Trail and access for trail riders from the Local Trail to the Community Trail. This provides a convenient path of travel for short Local Trail rides. The proposed trail system was designed with a 15-foot Local Feeder Trail that will connect the rear yard of each lot and run along the east and south property lines of the site and connect with a proposed 20-foot Community Trail. This Community Trail will eventually connect to the Community Trail that will run along the south side of Banyan Street. Additionally, when the lot to the north of the site is developed, the proposed Local Feeder Trail will be extended to directly connect to the Banyan Street Community Trail. The applicant is requesting that the proposed Community Trail end at their west property line and transition into a Local Feeder Trail. They feel that it is highly unlikely that the proposed Community Trail will ever be built across the flood control property and that when all the adjacent parcels are developed, that the future homeowners with have easy access to the Community Trail system. An additional issue is that the Cucamonga Valley Water District is requiring a manhole cover to be located within their Local Feeder Trail. They are proposing to add a layer of decomposed granite to the manhole cover to make it indistinguishable from the surrounding trial. TRAILS COMMITTEE COMMENTS SHEET SUBTT18708 —TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANTY August 13, 2008 Page 2 Staff has informed the applicant that they will be required to construct a corner cutoff at the southeast corner of Lot 7 in order for equestrian service vehicles to access the rear of each lot. Additionally, they will need to provide a vehicle turn around at the rear of Lot 1 where the trail dead ends into the undeveloped lot to the north. The applicant has stated that they are agreeable to each of these conditions. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Trails Advisory Committee review the proposed trail layout and provide input and direction on the following issues: 1. Whether it is acceptable for the proposed Community Trail to end at the west property line of the applicant's site or whether the applicant should continue the trail along their south property line to dead end into their east property line. The applicant would rather have the narrower Local Feeder Trail run along their south property line in order to give the future developer of Lot 7 more flexibility in the ultimate layout of the home on that lot. If the Committee agrees that changing the Equestrian Trail Master Plan map is appropriate, the map will be modified to reflect the change with the General Plan update which is currently underway. 2. Whether it is acceptable to have a manhole cover within the trail. 3. That a vehicle cutoff be provided at the southwest corner of Lot 7 and that a vehicle turnaround be provided at the rear of Lot 1. Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner Attachments: A - Full set of plans B - Equestrian Trail Master Plan Map (showing proposed site) CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMITTEE AGENDA TRAILS ADVISORY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008, @ 6:00 P.M. RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ACTION AGENDA I. ROLL CALL: Frances Howdyshell Pam Stewart(Alt.) X (Planning Commissioner) (Planning Commissioner) Luis Munoz Martin Dickey(Alt.) A (Planning Commissioner) (Parks and Rec Commissioner) Larry Henderson Bicycling Member(Alt.) X (Planning/Principal Planner) Vacant Carol Douglas Antonio Karraa A (Equestrian Member) A Parks and Rec. Commissioner Vacant Parks and Rec. Commissioner II. NEW BUSINESS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18708-TAVA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY-A request to subdivide 5.02 gross acres of land into 7 lots in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located east of East Avenue and on the south side of Banyan Street and within the Etiwanda Speck Plan- APN: 0226-102-02. ACTION: The Committee recommended that the applicant redesign the proposed 7-lot subdivision in order to incorporate 20-foot wide Community Trials adjacent to the south and east property lines of the site. The applicant will be required to provide 12 feet of the Community Trail along the south property line, with the remaining 8 feet provided by the property owner to the south when that site is developed. The applicant agreed to redesign the east property line Community Trail to eliminate the drainage channel that was originally planned to run adjacent to the east side of the trail. Additionally,the applicant agreed to provide a corner cutoff at the southeast corner of Lot 7 and a vehicle turnaround at the northeast corner TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA August 13, 2008 Page 2 of Lot 7. The Committee agreed to allow the applicant to place a manhole cover (with decomposed granite glued to the cover) within the trail easement as the Cucamonga Water District found all other placement locations unacceptable. Staff was directed to work with the applicant to provide direction on the location of a drive access to the future trail from the public street for trail maintenance purposes. III. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None received. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. WELD 0.188'FLAT CAPON e'-D"MAX. 2'SO.X.168"TOP RAIL POST TOP OF PANEL TO BE FLUSH WITH TOP OF POST 2"SO.X.188"POST W4"SO.SOLID PICKETS 2'SO.X.188'BOTTOM RAIL CONCRETE HEADER PER CITY STANDARD FINISH SOIL GRADE 36" 4"O.C. 4"CLEAR TAPER TOP OF FOOTING P.C.C. (1YP) ITYP) AT POST LOCATIONS 12" �— TYPICAL FENCE ELEVATION 4'-D" 1"CLEAR 2"SO.X.188'ALL SIDES (TYP.) 1"X.25-DIAGONAL, TACK WELD TO EACH PICKET 314"SO.SOLID PICKETS 3 HEAVY DUTY SELF CLOSING HINGES HEAVYDUTY HASP LATCH CONCRETE HEADER PER CRY STANDARD TAPER TOP OF FOOTING I AT POST LOCATIONS TT1 36" `4'CLEAR( YP.) 4'O.C. FINISH SOIL GRADE L 12 (TYP.) P.C.C. TYPICAL WALK GATE NOTES: 1.ALL FENCE MEMBERS SHALL BE TUBULAR OR SOLID STEEL STOCK OR AS NOTED ABOVE. 2.FABRICATE PANELS AS A UNIT,WELD AND GRIND SMOOTH ALL JOINTS. 0 3.APPLY ZINC-RICH PRIME COAT AFTER WELDING PANELS TO POSTS.CLEAN AND GRIND SMOOTH, TOUCH UP PRIME COAT. N 4.APPLY 2 COATS SEMI-GLOSS RUST RESISTANT ENAMEL AFTER FENCE OR GATE ERECTION, COLOR PER PROJECT PLANS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA N APPROVED BY, STANDARD PLAN TUBULAR STEEL FENCE CITY ENGINEER R.C.E. 24953 DATE USE WITH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION � SHEET ! OF 1 EXHIBIT C