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Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Rains Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL To ORDER I ACTION
Roll Call 700 p.m.
Regular Members: Richard Fletcher X Francisco Oaxaca X
Candyce Burnett_ Donald Granger X
Alternates: Ray Wimberly_ Frances Howdyshell_
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. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON A. The Committee
INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC - A request to subdivide a 0.29-acre recommended
parcel into two lots for a site located on the northeast corner of 24th Street approval.
and Center Avenue within the Low (L) Residential Development District;
APN: 0209-122-01. Related file: Variance DRC2014-00112. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP a The Committee
SUBTPM19518-DCT 8TH &VINEYARD, LLC-A proposal to subdivide a recommended
property comprised of nine (9) parcels with a combined area of about approval.
375,000 square feet(8.61 acres) into three (3) parcels in conjunction with
the modification of a previously approved industrial/warehouse complex
comprised within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the south
side of 8th Street about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue -
APNs: 0209-151-39 and -41 through -48. Related files: Development
Review DRC2013-01118, Development Review DRC2007-00551,
Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794, Minor Exception DRC2008-00152,
and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00681.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW C. The Committee
DRC2013-01118 - DCT 8TH & VINEYARD, LLC - A review of proposed recommended
modifications to a previously approved industrial/warehouse complex and approval.
architectural review of three (3) buildings on a property of about
904,000 square feet(20.7 acres)within the General Industrial(GI)District,
located about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue at the south side of 8th
Street and the south and north sides of 7th Street - APNs: 0209-151-38
through -48. Related files: Development Review DRC20070-00551,
Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19518, Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM18794, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2013-01120.
D. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT DRC2013-01120- DCT 8TH D. The Committee
& VINEYARD, LLC - A modification of Uniform Sign Program #xxx for a recommended
partially constructed industrial/warehouse complex on a property of approval.
20.7 acres within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the south
side of 8th Street about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue - APNs:
0209-151-38 through-48. Related files: Development Review DRC2013-
0118, Development Review DRC2007-00551, Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM19518, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794, and Minor
Exception DRC2008-00152.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS I None.
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 1 7:15 p.m.
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.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mayuko Nakajima April 15, 2014
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY,
LLC - A request to subdivide a 0.29-acre parcel into two lots for a site located on the northeast
corner of 24th Street and Center Avenue within the Low (L) Residential Development District;
APN: 0209-122-01. Related file: Variance DRC2014-00112. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
Design Parameters: The project site is a vacant, rectangular-shaped corner parcel with an
overall area of approximately 0.29 acre (12,500 square feet). The site is approximately 100 feet
deep (north to south) and approximately 125 feet wide (east to west). The zoning for the project
site and surrounding areas is Low (L) Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre). The
surrounding land uses to the north, east, south, and west are all single-family residential. The
project site is currently vacant with an approved entitlement for the construction of a
single-family residence. The street frontage will be along 24th Street.
Protect Description: The applicant is proposing to split the existing parcel into two
parcels. Currently, the proposed subdivision does not meet the minimum net average for parcel
area (8,000 square feet). However, the property will gain additional real estate because of a
pending vacation of the alley (10 feet)just east of the project site and a proposed vacation along
24th Street (10 feet) and Center Avenue (7 feet). With the vacations, the parcel (prior to
subdividing) will be approximately 110 feet deep (north to south) and approximately 142 feet
wide (east to west); this will increase the parcel size to approximately 15,547 square feet (total).
With the property vacations, the proposed 2 parcel subdivision meets the minimum parcel sizes
but does not meet the minimum net average parcel area. Therefore, a Variance is required for
the minimum net average parcel area requirement. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the vacations at its meeting on February 12, 2014; the vacations are scheduled for
City Council review and approval on April 2, 2014.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major/Secondary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee
discussion regarding this project.
1. None.
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.
Technical Issue:
1. A variance is required for the minimum net average for the parcel area. The lots are only
off by a small margin (7,627 square feet and 7,920 square feet), and staff feels that the
smaller lots are consistent with the rest of the older established neighborhood of
Northtown.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
April 15, 2014
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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. None.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the
proposed variance and subdivision and forward the project to the Planning Commission for
review and action.
Design Review Committee Action:
The project was approved as presented.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mayuko Nakajima
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Steve Fowler April 15, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19518 - DCT 8TH &
VINEYARD, LLC - A proposal to subdivide a property comprised of nine (9) parcels with a combined area
of about 375,000 square feet (8.61 acres) into three (3) parcels in conjunction with the modification of a
previously approved industrial/warehouse complex comprised within the General Industrial (GI) District
located at the south side of 8th Street about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue - APNs: 0209-151-39 and -
41 through -48. Related files: Development Review DRC2013-01118, Development Review
DRC2007-00551, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794, Minor Exception DRC2008-00152, and Uniform
Sign Program DRC2008-00681.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-01118 - DCT 8TH &
VINEYARD, LLC - A review of proposed modifications to a previously approved industrial/warehouse
complex and architectural review of three (3) buildings on a property of about 904,000 square feet
(20.7 acres) within the General Industrial (GI) District, located about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue at
the south side of 8th Street and the south and north sides of 7th Street - APNs: 0209-151-38 through -
48. Related files: Development Review DRC20070-00551, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19518,
Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2013-01120.
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT DRC2013-01120 - DCT 8TH & VINEYARD, LLC - A
modification of Uniform Sign Program #xxx for a partially constructed industrial/warehouse complex on a
property of 20.7 acres within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the south side of 8th Street
about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue - APNs: 0209-151-38 through -48. Related files: Development-
Review DRC2013-0118, Development Review DRC2007-00551, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19518,
Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794, and Minor Exception DRC2008-00152.
Background: The overall project was reviewed by the City and approved by the Planning Commission on
November 12, 2010 (Related files: Development Review DRC2007-00551 and Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM18794). The original approval was for an industrial/warehouse complex on a property of about
904,000 square feet (20.7 acres) that was comprised of twelve (12) buildings, ranging in floor area
between 130,019 square feet (Buildings Al and A2) to 5,342 square feet (Building L), with a combined
floor area of 389,600 square feet and a subdivision of the property into twelve (12) parcels. The
applicant constructed three (3) buildings — Buildings Al, A2, and B — and associated improvements, but
left the remainder of the project site undeveloped.
The overall project site is triangular in shape and is approximately 1,100 feet (east to west) at its widest
point along 8th Street and 260 feet (east to west) at its narrowest point along 7th Street. It is
approximately 1,200 feet (north to south). The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the
north and south sides of approximately 1,100 feet and 1,075 feet, respectively.
The overall project site is bound on the west by the Cucamonga flood control channel and beyond that
there are single-family residences in the City of Ontario. To the east are industrial office/warehouse
buildings and an operations facility for Verizon. To the north is property owned by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga where a City Public Works administration building and a household hazardous
waste facility is located. The property to the south is vacant; the zoning of the property and the
properties to the north and east is General Industrial (GI) District; and the zoning of the properties to the.
south is Low Medium (LM) Residential District.
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SUBTPM19518, DRC2013-01118, AND DRC2013-01120 — DCE 8TH & VINDYARD, LLC
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Design Parameters: The applicant submitted a request to modify the complex by 'deleting' nine (9) of the
buildings from the proposal and replacing them with three (3) larger industrial/warehouse buildings. In
conjunction with this revision, the applicant is 'consolidating' nine (9) of the twelve (12) parcels that
comprise the complex into three (3) parcels (Parcels 1, 2, and 3) that will correspond with each of the
proposed buildings (Buildings C, D, and E). The redesign of the complex will result in three (3) buildings
that, when combined with the previously constructed buildings, will have overall floor area of
389,923 square feet — an increase of 323 square feet from the original combined floor area of
389,600 square feet. The architecture of the proposed buildings is consistent with the architecture of the
previously approved buildings. The most significant changes are the footprint and the larger size of each
building.
The basic layout of each building will be typical for warehouse buildings. All of the buildings will have
dedicated docks for loading/unloading. All of the buildings will have their respective offices and
entrances along the central drive aisle. The loading/unloading areas will be screened from public view
by walls and/or the building. Parking for employees and visitors will be generally arranged along the
central drive aisle and near the office entrances. The combined required parking is 287 stalls;
291 parking stalls will be provided. The combined required trailer storage/parking is 41 stalls. The
applicant is providing 34 stalls with the previous approval of a Minor Exception (DRC2008-00152). The
landscape coverage is 10 percent; the minimum requirement for this Development District is 12 percent.
The proposed buildings will be of concrete tilt-up construction. Each building will be painted with a
palette of three colors; there will be some variation so that the each building will be painted a different set
of three colors. The boldest or darkest of the three colors (that will comprise each palette) will be at the
general area around the offices of each building. An additional primary material will be form-lined
concrete applied on the wall panels at various locations on each building with glass panels serving as a
secondary material. Glass has been proposed at the office areas and at various locations along the wall
planes of each building. At the office entrances of each building, there will be a trellis feature. The
greatest degree of wall articulation will occur at the corners of the building. The landscape coverage is
10 percent; the minimum requirement for this Development District is 12 percent and this requirement
has been met.
Sign Desiqn Parameters: The program proposes Sign Type 1A for "Major Tenants." Within this
category, there are two design options — illuminated channel letters (Option #1) and non-illuminated foam
letters (Option #2). There is a monument sign (Sign Type B) proposed at each of the central drive aisle
entrances at 7th Street and 8th Street. Miscellaneous address, door, and window identification signs are
included (Sign Types C, D, and E).
In general, the proposed sign program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the Sign
Ordinance, including the maximum number of signs per tenant, wall sign construction/materials, and the
• basic dimensions of each wall sign, including sign area and text height. Each proposed sign location and
area meets the intent of the Sign Ordinance. The overall changes in this modification are that the
original Uniform Sign Program had a Sub-Tenant Sign that has been removed and the elevations have
changed because of the design change.
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 at this time.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTPM19518, DRC2013-01118, AND DRC2013-01120 — DCE 8TH & VINDYARD, LLC
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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. All 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 Double Detector Checks (DDCs) and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be screened
on three sides behind the 4-foot high walls. The walls shall incorporate the design and materials
used on the buildings.
3. The employee lunch area shall have an overhead trellis with cross members spaced no more than
18 inches on center with minimum dimensions of 4 inches by 12 inches.
4. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color.
5. Incorporate undulating berms along the street frontages (where applicable), within the landscape
setback and landscape areas. The highest part of the berms should be at least 3 feet in height.
6. Decorative paving shall be provided at all vehicular access points onto the site. Decorative paving
is already proposed at the main drive entrances at 7th and 8th Streets, but it is missing from the
secondary access point located on the west side of Building A.
7. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the
adjacent wall or glass panel.
8. Provide durable street furniture in outdoor employee eating area, such as tables, chairs, waste
receptacles.
9. All trash enclosures shall be constructed per City standard. The design of the trash enclosures
shall incorporate the materials, finish, color, and trim used on the buildings.
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: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mayuko Nakajima