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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/06/03 - Agenda Packet - Action THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Si, DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Ls.0J AGENDA C CA ONGA JUNE 3, 2014 - 7:00 P.M. Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Rains Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL To ORDER I ACTION Roll Call 7:00 PM Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ 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. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00583 - Creative Design Associates - Site A. Approved as plan and architectural review of a 13-unit detached condominium project presented. on 2.17 acres within the Low Medium (LM) Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for a site located on the west side of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street - APN: 0202-131-27, 61 and 62. Related files: Tentative Tract Map 17444, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00942, Minor Exception DRC2013-00941, Minor Exception DRC2014-00358, and Development District Amendment DRC2005-00523. On October 10, 2007, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for 1of3 yyI DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Lwe JUNE3, 2014 ,RANCHO UCAMONGA Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. 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. B. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00305 - BRAD BULLER FOR B. Continued to the TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER - A review of a proposed change to the DRC meeting of June color scheme/theme of an existing commercial complex of about 17, 2014 at the 69.9 acres within the Community Commercial (CC) District, Terra Vista requestofthe Community Plan, located at the north side of Foothill Boulevard between applicant Haven Avenue and Spruce Avenue -APNs: 1077-422-10, -11, -17, -60, - 62, -66 through -69, and -79 through -92. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP C. The project was • SUBTT18912 - MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposed 46-lot recommended for subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M) approval with noted and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald changes. Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail -APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2013-00545,Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW D. The project was DRC2013-01083 - MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposal for recommended for 46 single-family residences in conjunction with a 46-lot subdivision of approval with noted about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M)and Low Medium(LM)Residential changes. Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail-APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, and Minor Exception DRC2014-00161. 2 of 3 • *MI DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA L J JUNE 3, 2014 CHO UCAMONOA 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 I 8:02 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. • 3 of 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag June 3, 2014 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00583 - Creative Design Associates - Site plan and architectural review of a 13-unit detached condominium project on 2.17 acres within the Low Medium (LM) Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for a site located on the west side of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street - APN: 0202-131-27, 61 and 62. Related files: Tentative Tract Map 17444, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00942, Minor Exception DRC2013-00941, Minor Exception DRC2014-00358, and Development District Amendment DRC2005-00523. On October 10, 2007, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. 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. Project Background: The project was previously approved on October 10, 2007, and the applicant did not request a Time Extension or pull permits within the 5-year approval period. The Design Review expired on October 10, 2012. The Tentative Tract Map(SUBTT 17444)has not expired due to multiple extensions approved by the Legislature. The basic layout and building footprints are similar to the originally approved project. The elevations have been updated to reflect Staff comments. The project site is located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, north of Monte Vista Street. It includes 13 detached units and will be accessed by a shared drive with the mobile home park to the west. The project is required to construct a new signalized intersection at Archibald Avenue and Victoria Street. The new intersection will necessitate relocating the main entrance of the mobile home park in order to align with Victoria Street. Project Design: The project includes three plans-two 2-story models and one 1-story model. The 2-story models will each have two elevation types (Spanish and cottage)and will range in size from 1,697 to 2,145 square feet. The single-story model will have one elevation type (Spanish) and is 1,792 square feet. Each unit includes a minimum 15-foot rear yard, and there is 15 feet between the units. The common open space amenities include two covered picnic tables with barbeque units, a tot lot, and two open play areas. A two-car garage is included with each unit in addition to 11 guest parking spaces, 7 parking spaces over the minimum requirement. The project requires a Minor Exception for wall height. A 7-foot high wall is required along Archibald Avenue and wrapping around unit 9 per the recommendations of the acoustical study.Additionally, an up to 8 foot high wall is required for the walls separating Units 11 and 12 and Units 10 and 13 because of a 2-foot grade difference. Staff Comments: Staff is pleased with the design and layout of the project. Each plan provides wall and roof plane articulation, and the architectural theme is carried to all elevations. The project conforms to all Development Code requirements except for wall height for which a Minor Exception has been submitted. 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. There are no major issues. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2013-00583 — CREATIVE DESIGN ASSOCIATES June 3, 2014 Page 2 Secondary Issues: 1. There are no secondary issues. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for final approval. • Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented. Members Present: Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith June 3, 2014 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00305 - BRAD BULLER FOR TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER - A review of a proposed change to the color scheme/theme of the majority of an existing commercial complex of about 69.9 acres within the Community Commercial (CC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and Spruce Avenue -APNs: 1077-422-10, -11, -17, -60, -62, -66 through -69, and -79 through -92. Site Characteristics: The project site is an existing commercial complex that consists of twenty-six (26) parcels with a combined area of approximately 69.9 acres. The overall dimensions of the complex are approximately 2,600 feet deep (east to west) and 1,600 feet (north to south). The project site is developed with a commercial complex comprised of multiple buildings. To the east and west of the project site are other commercial complexes. To the south is an office complex. To the north is a small commercial development, an apartment complex (Santa Barbara at Terra Vista), and an office complex (Terra Vista Business Park). The site has street frontage on Foothill Boulevard, Haven Avenue, Town Center Drive, and Spruce Avenue to the south, west, north, and east, respectively. The zoning of the site is Community Commercial (CC) District. The zoning of the properties to the west is General Commercial (GC) District, while the properties to the south are zoned Industrial Park (IP) District. The zoning of the properties to the north are Community Commercial (CC) District, Office Park (OPK) District, and High (H) Residential District. The project site and the properties to the north and east are all within the Terra Vista Community Plan. General: The proposal applies to the majority of the complex - the large buildings that are occupied by • , the anchor tenants (Target, Hobby Lobby, Old Navy, etc.) and various in-line tenants and the smaller pad buildings occupied by a variety of restaurants and offices (Farrell's Ice Cream, Chili's, Panera Bread, Wells Fargo Bank, etc.) along Foothill Boulevard. The proposal does not apply to the two (2) buildings located at the northwest corner of the complex (APNs: 1077-422-47, -48, and -56) that are occupied by, for example, CVS Pharmacy, Five Guys, 1-800-Flowers, and Conroy's. The applicant proposes to change the color scheme/theme for the aforementioned buildings because they have concluded that the current color palette is outdated. The proposal does not include any changes to the architecture, materials, decorative features, and/or floor area of any of the buildings. The new color palette is an effort to more clearly define buildings and building entrances and otherwise establish a distinct identity for the overall complex relative to nearby shopping centers that are similar in size and for individual tenants. The relatively neutral colors of the complex will be replaced with a mix of bolder colors within three (3) palettes on Route 66, Harvest, and Chaparral themes (refer to the plans for color elevations of each building for more information). The proposed color scheme/theme is a significant departure from the scheme/theme that has been applied to the subject commercial complex and other, similar commercial developments throughout the City. However, staff believes that the proposal is consistent with the ongoing evolution of the City's design standards. Within the last several years the City has approved several projects with similarly bold color pallets. An example of this is the commercial complex located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard where the entrances for the anchor tenants such as Best Buy, REI, and Fresh & Easy are boldly identified with their brand colors. On a smaller scale, individual buildings have been approved (for either new construction or refurbishment) that have bold color pallets and/or signature architecture that are unique to a particular business' brand such as Lazy Dog Café, Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant, and Sonic Burger. • DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2014-00305- BRAD BULLER FOR TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER June 3, 2014 Page 2 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. Although staff concludes that the proposed palette is consistent with the ongoing evolution in the City's built environment and other projects that have recently incorporated bold and corporate colors, because of the scale and prominence of the established commercial center along two prominent arterials, staff requests that the Committee provide input and feedback regarding the appropriateness of the color scheme, the proposed three color palettes, and any other issues identified by the Committee as result of the applicant's proposal. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Staff has observed several architectural features that are (or appear to be) in need of repair. These areas should be repaired as part of this color scheme/theme update. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Manager for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The item was continued to the meeting of June 17, 2014 at the request of the applicant. Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: Oaxaca, Granger • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith June 3, 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18912 - MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposed 46-lot subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail - APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-01083 — MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposal for 46 single-family residences in conjunction with a 46-lot subdivision of about 7.16 acres within the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail - APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, and Minor Exception DRC2014-00161. Site Characteristics: The project site is a rectangular parcel with an overall area of approximately 312,000 square feet (7.16 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 1,200 feet deep (east to west) and 250 feet (north to south). The project site is generally vacant with the exception of a single-family residence that was built in ca. 1915 that is located at the east side of the project site near Ramona Avenue. To the west of the project site, is an equestrian/pet supplies retail store (CW Feed & Pet). To the north and east are single-family residences. To the south is an apartment complex (Sycamore Springs) and a mobile home park (Ramona Villa Mobile Home Estates). The site has street frontage on Archibald Avenue and Ramona Street to the west and east, respectively. Adjacent and parallel to the south property line of the site is the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, which is partially ' completed at this location. The zoning of the west half of the site is Medium (M) Residential District, while the zoning of the east half of the site is Low Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the property to the west is Medium High (MH) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the north is Low Medium (LM) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the east is Low (L) Residential District. The subject property is generally level with a slope that trends from west to east; the elevations at the west and east sides of the property are approximately 1,398 feet and 1,373 feet, respectively. Associated Applications/Background: The applicant, in conjunction with the subject applications, proposes to change the zoning of the eastern half of the project site to Medium (M) Residential District (Related file: Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887). The applicant has elected to develop the property according to the requirements outlined in Table 17.36.010-2 — Optional Development Standards which will allow for more flexibility in developing the site. However, as the Development Code currently does not have optional development standards for single-family residential development in the Medium (M) Residential District, the applicant, in coordination with staff, is in the process of creating standards that apply to, for example, lot dimensions, setbacks, and lot coverage. General: The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 45 lots for a single-family residential development. The lots will be developed in accordance with standards that are currently being developed as noted above. Individual lot areas will range between 4,013 square feet to 10,529 square DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18912 AND DRC2013-01083 — MANNING HOMES June 3, 2014 Page 2 • feet; the average lot area is 4,907 square feet. The depth of each lot will be at least 90 feet with the exception of Lots 26, 27, 44, and 45. Those lots will have a depth of between approximately 60 feet and 80 feet. The width of each lot, except the above-noted lots, at the required front setback will be between 45 feet and 50 feet. Lots 26, 27, 44, and 45 will have a width of between 65 feet (Lot 27) to 137 feet (Lot 26). Access to the subdivision will be via a new public street connected directly to Ramona Street. This street will terminate with a cul-de-sac at the west side of the project site. For emergency purposes, a second point of access referred to as an Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) will be provided at the end of the cul-de-sac and connect to Archibald Avenue via a specialized driveway. The technical and design details of this driveway are still in process. Parallel to the south property line, the applicant will "build-out" the missing segment of the Pacific Electric trail between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Street. This segment will have a decomposed granite surface and will match the existing segments of the trail that continue to the east and west of the site. It will complement the existing, concrete-surfaced component of the trail that follows the same general alignment. In conjunction with the tentative tract map, the applicant proposes to construct a single-family residence on each lot for a total of 45 single-family residences. Although all of the houses will be two-story, this does not conflict with Section 17.122.010(A)(1)(a) of the Development Code. This Code section requires that a minimum of 25 percent of a residential development be comprised of single-story houses; however, the requirement only applies to residential development with lots in excess of 7,200 square feet. The applicant proposes four (4) types of architectural themes (elevations) — Traditional, Bungalow, Spanish, and Cottage. Each house will incorporate a variety of materials to varying degrees depending on the theme. Each house will have an articulated footprint/floor plan and profile. The applicant proposes three (3) distinct footprints — Plans 1, 2, and 3, and reverse footprints of each for a total of six (6) footprints. The number of available footprints will comply with Table 17.122.010-1 of the Development Code. Because the footprints and profiles of each house differ, there will be a variety of movement in the wall planes and roof lines. 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. Spanish (all Plans) — Revise the Spanish-themed elevations so that they incorporate more features that are characteristic of the architectural theme including arched and/or recessed windows (with shutters having the corresponding curved top edge) and wrought iron accents on all elevations. 2. All themes (all Plans) — Provide more variety in the roof pitches — do not limit the pitch of the roof to only 4:12 or 5:12. 3. All themes (all Plans) —Add decorative pot shelves at the windows on the rear elevations. 4. Cottage and Bungalow (all Plans) —Add a decorative stone veneer wainscot and trimcap to the front DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18912 AND DRC2013-01083 — MANNING HOMES June 3, 2014 Page 3 and rear elevations and base of the columns/pillars that support the porch cover at the entrances. 5. Traditional (all Plans) — Add a decorative brick veneer wainscot and trimcap to the front and rear elevations and base of the columns/pillars that support the porch cover at the entrances. 6. All themes except Spanish (all Plans) — At the front elevation, the decorative veneer shall 'wrap' around the corners of each house and terminate at the return wall. At the rear elevation, the decorative veneer shall wrap around the corners of each house and terminate at a point at least 3 feet from the corner. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Add decorative windows on all garage doors. 2. The molding along the top of the stone or brick veneer wainscots shall also be stone or brick and not foam. 3. All rock veneer shall be real river rock and not synthetic. Staff Recommendation: With Major and Secondary Issues addressed to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Staff presented a brief overview of the project and summarized the major/secondary issues relating to the architecture and site development. The applicant followed with a response to the comments report. He noted that his design team had addressed some of the comments prior to the meeting. The applicant and the Committee discussed the other comments and various solutions to address them. The Committee accepted the applicant's proposed solutions (that were already completed) and recommend approval subject to the completion of the following revisions (to be verified by Staff prior to review and action by the Planning Commission): 1. Add decorative ironwork details and arched windows and/or recessed windows on the front and rear elevations of the Spanish theme; 2. The roof pitch of the Cottage theme shall be 6:12; 3. Add stone veneer to the Cottage theme and brick veneer to the Traditional theme (front and rear elevations) - the Bungalow theme does not need any veneer; 4. Add pot shelves at some of the windows of all themes; DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA SUBTT18912 AND DRC2013-01083 — MANNING HOMES June 3, 2014 Page 4 5. Add windows on the garage doors of at least 50 percent of the homes within the subdivision; and 6. Add vertical elements to the garage doors of the Bungalow and Traditional themes. Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: Oaxaca, Granger