HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/12/16 - Agenda Packet - Action THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
a
y
}` DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
14_40 AGENDA
CUCAMONGA DECEMBER 16, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Rains Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER l ACTION
Roll Call 7:00 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP A. Approved.
SUBTT18508 — CALDWELL LAND SERVICES - A request to subdivide
6.5 acres of land into 31 single-family lots within the Low Medium Residential
District(4-8 dwelling units per acre)of the Victoria Community Plan, located
on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive-APN: 1089-011-04.
Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental
impacts for consideration. Related cases: Environmental Assessment and
General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560 and Environmental Review and
Community Plan Amendment DRC014-00561.
•
1of3
'i {"y�'II DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
L� J DECEMBER 16, 2014
HO
[AGAIdONOA
B. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00620 — BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES - A B. Approved.
request for the architectural and site plan review of 95 single-family homes
located within the Rancho Etiwanda Estates adjacent to Indian Wells Place
approximately 1,800 feet north of Day Creek Boulevard-APN: 1087-071-15.
Related case: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2. Staff has found the
project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental
Impact Report(State Clearinghouse#88082915 and#98121091 certified by
the City Council on August 1, 2001) and there are no new environmental
impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW C. The Committee
DRC2014-00232 — WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. - A proposal to approved the revisions
construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet with made.
105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres)
within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay
District (ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the
intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street -
APN: 0229-341-11. Related file: General Plan Amendment
DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879.
Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts
for consideration.
D. SIGN PERMIT PERMANENT DRC2014-01054 - MICHAEL ESCHGER D.The Design Review
FOR WSS EUROSTAR, INC. - A request for 3 wall signs that propose Committee approved
larger sign area than allowed in Uniform Sign Program #134 for sub-major the revised plans.
tenants at the Terra Vista Town Center within the Community Commercial
(CC) District in the Terra Vista Planned Community, located at
10690 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-69.
•
2 of 3
•
WAyr DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
%.. J DECEMBER 16, 2014
CHO
ONOA
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 7:37 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 December 16, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18508 —
CALDWELL LAND SERVICES - A request to subdivide 6.5 acres of land into
31 single-family lots within the Low Medium Residential District (4 -8 dwelling units per
acre) of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way
and Lark Drive - APN: 1089-011-04. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Related cases:
Environmental Assessment and General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560 and
Environmental Review and Community Plan Amendment DRC014-00561.
Project Overview: The applicant proposes subdividing the 6.5-acre project site into
31 lots for the development of single-family residences. The site is located at the
southwest corner Kenyon Way and Lark Drive and is adjacent to a City park
(Kenyon Park). There is a community trail that runs along the south and west property
lines. The site is approximately 650 feet from east to west and approximately 400 feet
from north to south. The site drains roughly north to south and is covered with scrub
brush.
The project site is currently designated as a park site in the General Plan and a school
site in the Victoria Community Plan. The City has no plans to develop the site as a park
as there is an existing City park to the west. The school district has determined that site
was no longer needed to meet student demand and was sold off as surplus property.
The applicant is requesting to change the General Plan and Victoria Community Plan
land use designations to Low Medium (LM) residential, in conformance with the existing
land use designation for the residential development to the north, south, and east.
The project is designed to comply with all related development criteria for the Low
Medium (M) Development District of the Victoria Community Plan, except for the depth
of Lot #19. The Development Code defines lot depth as the horizontal distance between
the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. The lot is
approximately 114 feet deep along the west property line and approximately 20 feet
deep along the east property line. At the midpoint, the lot is approximately 71 feet deep,
19 feet less than the 90-foot minimum lot depth requirement. Staff is in support of
granting a Variance for lot depth because of the odd shape of Lot #19 and the fact that
the lot is over 50 percent larger than the minimum 6,000 lot size requirement (for lots
over 55 feet wide). The large lot size will enable the lot to be developed with a
single-family residence that meets all related setback and lot coverage requirements.
The Victoria Community Plan requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet and minimum lot
size of 5,000 square feet. The Community Plan also requires that lots 55 feet wide or
greater have a lot size of 6,000 square feet to provide variety. The smallest lot size in the
development is 5,025 square feet and the largest lot size is 11,210 square feet, with an
average lot size of 6,807 square feet.
The project includes three lettered lots that will be maintained by the Landscape
Maintenance District in the area. Lot "A" was created on the south side of Lark Drive in
order to get the intersection of the new project street and the existing street across
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT18508 — BRENT CALDWELL
December 16, 2014
Page 2
Kenyon Way (Lark Drive) to line up. Lots "B" and "C" were necessary in order to provide
line-site visibility for the interior streets of the project where they intersect Kenyon Way,
which is curvilinear along the project boundary. The Engineering Services Department
has agreed to accept dedication and maintenance of the lettered lots.
Staff Comments: The proposed project is well designed and meets all the related
development criteria, except that Lot #19 does not meet the minimum lot depth
requirement. Staff is in support of a Variance for Lot #19 as it is justified due to the odd
shape and large size of the lot. The project provides a variety of lot sizes and
dimensions which will create a varied street scene. The project layout provides two
points of vehicular access which line up with two existing public streets. Staff is in
support of the General Plan Amendment and Victoria Community Plan Amendment, as
the project site is no longer needed as either a park or school site. The view to the south
property line will be open to the existing landscape area and community trail, providing a
pleasing view for the south facing lots along the new portion of Lark Drive.
Major Issues: Whether the Committee agrees with staff and is in support of a Variance
to reduce the lot depth requirement from 90 feet to 71 feet for Lot#19.
Secondary Issues: None.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project
layout and the related General Plan Amendment, Victoria Community Plan Amendment,
and Variance. If they are accepting of all of the proposed entitlements, forward the
project to the Planning Commission for review.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee approved the project as presented.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Dominick Perez December 16, 2014
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00620 — BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES - A request for the
architectural and site plan review of 95 single-family homes located within the Rancho Etiwanda
Estates adjacent to Indian Wells Place approximately 1,800 feet north of Day Creek Boulevard -
APN: 1087-071-15. Related case: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2. Staff has found the
project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and
there are no new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact
Report.
Background: On July 24, 2002, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16226, which permitted the subdivision of 265 residential lots on 92.78 acres of land
located north of the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Indian Wells Place. This tract is
part of a 632-unit Master Planned Community known as Rancho Etiwanda Estates. The site has
since been divided into multiple phases, all of which have been approved for development except
for the subject 95-lots that are located within the remaining 37.43 acres at the northwest corner
of Rancho Etiwanda Estates. This property was previously rough-graded. Additionally, perimeter
block walls as well as homeowner association maintained walls, fences, and landscaping have
been installed along Indian Wells Place.
Design Parameters: The subject property is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood
of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), which requires development to comply with specific
site and architectural design guidelines. Particular "primary" architectural styles, such as
Bungalow, Ranch, Monterey, and San Juan are required to be used on at least two-thirds of the
proposed units. The applicant has chosen to use only primary architectural styles and will,
therefore, be in compliance with this requirement. The San Juan elevation incorporates wrought
iron details, shed roof awning with decorative wood braces, and exposed rafter tales. The Country
style incorporates decorative gables, louvered shutters, and stucco window trim. The Bungalow
style incorporates stone wainscot and porch column bases with dual post columns, decorative
beams and brackets at gables, and wood shingle siding. The Monterey style incorporates
decorative shutters, wood balcony, beams, and railing as well as exposed rafter tails. All homes
will also incorporate decorative garage doors.
The ENSP also requires residential projects of this size to incorporate a minimum of eight (8)
housing footprints with a minimum of four(4)elevations per footprint. The ENSP allows for reverse
footprints to count as an additional footprint. The ENSP also allows for plans with courtyard walls
and patios along the front elevation to count as an additional elevation. As seen in the chart
below, the proposed development will be in compliance with these minimum requirements.
Floor Plan/Elevation Confi•u_ ration
San Ranch Bungalow Monterey Courtyard Porch Total
Juan Wall Alternate Elevations
Plan 1* x x x x 4
Plan 2* x x x x 4
Plan 3* x x x x 4
Plan 4* x x x x 4
* Reverse footprint will also be provided.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2014-00620 — BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES
December 16, 2014
Page 2
The floor plans range in size from a 2,689 square foot plan to a 4,055 square foot plan. One (1)
of the four (4) floor plans will be single-story, while the other three (3) are two-story. The plans
submitted indicate that twenty-five (25) percent of the lots will contain single-story homes, which
is a requirement specified in the ENSP.
Additionally, a Development Agreement was approved in 2001 that required compliance with the
Low Residential District standards for all lots within this tract (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226).
Development standards for the Low Residential District include, but are not limited to, maximum
lot coverage of forty (40) percent, maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, minimum front yard
setback of eighteen (18) feet with an average front yard setback of twenty (20) feet (measured
from the right-of-way), a fifteen (15)-foot minimum building separation on side yards with a five
(5)- and ten (10)-foot side yard setback measured from the property lines. In reviewing the site
plan, staff found that Lots 12, 24, and 35 do not comply with the five (5)- and ten (10)-foot side
yard setback requirement, Lot 55 does not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot usable rear yard
setback, and Lots 87 and 88 do not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot minimum building separation
requirement. Aside from these items, all other lots comply with the required development
standards for this area.
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 applicant has worked diligently with staff; there are no major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. As noted above, the following are a list of lots that are not in compliance with one or more
development standards:
a. Lots 12, 24, and 35 do not comply with the five (5)- and ten (10)-foot side yard setback
requirement specified in the development agreement.
b. Lot 55 does not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot usable rear yard setback requirement
specified in the development agreement.
c. Lots 87 and 88 do not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot minimum building separation
requirement specified in the development agreement.
2. Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure that the architectural styles listed above are
accurately represented. There are, however, a few minor elements that staff recommends
should be incorporated into the design of specific plans/elevations:
a. The wrought iron patio gate used on the front porch of the Residence Two San Juan
elevation should incorporate decorative elements (i.e., knuckles, collars, etc).
b. Decorative corbels should be used appropriately along visible sides (front and street
side yard) of the San Juan elevations of Residence Two, Three, and Four.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2014-00620— BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES
December 16, 2014
Page 3
c. Additional window treatment, such as a pot shelf with exposed beams, should be
added along the first floor window at the front of the Residence Three, Bungalow
elevation.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend
approval of the project subject to the applicant revising the plans to resolve the above-mentioned
Secondary issues and code compliance issues.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee briefly discussed the project and recommended approval with no issues.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Dominick Perez
•
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith December 16, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 —
WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. - A proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of
60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in
the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) located on the west
side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of
4th Street - APN: 0229-341-11. Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and
Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879.
Background: The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on
November 18, 2014(Attachment A). The Committee generally accepted the proposal as submitted
but had two (2) items that needed to be addressed before they would make a recommendation to
the Planning Commission.
The first item that the Committee wanted addressed was the proposed color (white) of the
stucco-finished wall plane around and above the main entrance of the hotel (on the east elevation).
They requested that the applicant change the color of this wall plane to a shade of gray. The
second item was the porcelain tile proposed at the wall plane immediately adjacent, and to the
north, of the wall plane at the main entrance. The size, texture, and general appearance of the tile
was not clear based on the plans that were submitted. The Committee requested a physical sample
of this tile.
The applicant was directed to provide a set of color elevations/renderings showing the revised
stucco color and to provide a sample of the tile for review by the Committee at the next available
Design Review Committee meeting.
The applicant revised the color as requested (see attached 11-inch by 17-inch color
elevations/renderings—Attachment B). Staff notes to the Committee that the applicant also revised
the color of the corresponding wall plane on the west elevation of the building. The sample of the
tile will be provided by the applicant at the meeting.
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.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
None.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
The policy issues discussed in the previous Design Review Committee report and at the Committee
meeting held on November 18, 2015, shall apply.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2014-00232 —WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC.
December 16, 2014
Page 2
Staff Recommendation: Following the Committee's review of the requested color revision and
sample tile, staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the project to the
Planning Commission and forward it to the Planning Commission for review and action. Staff notes
to the Committee that the project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission with the General
Plan and Development Code Amendments.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee reviewed the revised color of the wall plane around and above the main entrance of
the hotel. They also reviewed the sample tile provided by the applicant. They accepted the revision
and tile sample as submitted. The Committee recommends that the Planning Commission approve
the project.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mayuko Nakajima December 16, 2014
SIGN PERMIT PERMANENT DRC2014-01054 - MICHAEL ESCHGER FOR WSS EUROSTAR,
INC. - A request for 3 wall signs that propose a larger sign area than allowed in Uniform Sign
Program #134 for sub-major tenants at the Terra Vista Town Center within the Community
Commercial (CC) District in the Terra Vista Planned Community located at 10690 Foothill Boulevard
APN: 1077-422-69.
Background: WSS Eurostar Inc., a shoe retailer, is anticipating to occupy the sub-major tenant
building located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Avenue. The building is
currently vacant and was previously occupied by Party City.
Project Proposal: WSS Eurostar Inc. is requesting approval of a Sign Permit to construct three
illuminated wall signs that exceed the sign area and height limitation for sub-Major tenants as
permitted under Uniform Sign Program (USP) 134. The USP classifies sub-Major tenants as
businesses occupying between 7,000 and 34,999 square feet. Under the USP, the signs are
permitted by the sign program to exceed the sign area, height, or length with Design Review
Committee approval.
Allowed per USP 134 Proposed Difference
3 signs per business 3 wall signs (same size) Conforms
Two-line signs shall not exceed Height 20 inches
36 inches in total height including • WSS — 32 inches
the space between the line and no • Shoes. Style. Selection. — 14
individual line shall be more than 24 inches
inches in height. The space • Logo— 7 feet
between lines shall not exceed 1/3
of the letter height of smallest letter.
Length of sign shall not exceed Length Conforms. Under 70
70 percent of shop frontage, or • WSS — 11 feet 1 inch percent of shop frontage
25 feet, whichever is less. • Shoes. Style. Selection. — 15 or 25 feet or less
feet 8 inches
• Logo — 11 feet 1 inch
Per sign square footage shall not 95.86 sf per sign 20.86 square feet
exceed 75.
*There is no reference to the logo size and height in the USP.
Staff Comments:
Staff believes that the sign is excessive for the scale of the building, and the overall height of the
signs should be reduced. The logo is 7 feet tall on a building face that is 28 feet tall, which equates
to 25 percent of the building height. Staff has requested the applicant scale the sign sizes down, but
the applicant has chosen to move forward to the Design Review Committee as proposed.
Furthermore, the Development Code only allows for 2 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of
building frontage, at a maximum of 150 square feet per establishment. USP 134 is generous in the
sign area that is allowed (225 square feet) compared to what is allowed per the Development Code.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2014-01054— MICHAEL ESCHGER FOR WSS EUROSTAR, INC.
December 16, 2014
Page
The previous tenant, Party City, had three signs which were 23 feet in length with a 30 inch letter
height for a total sign area of 57.5 square feet for each sign. Although it did not meet the 24 inch
letter height maximum for one line, it still met the length and sign area maximum.
A nearby tenant, Chili's Restaurant, is also categorized as a sub-major tenant. Their largest non-
illuminated sign is 5 feet, 1-inch-tall and 13 feet, 1-inch in length, calculating out at 67 square feet.
Chili's illuminated signage that is visible to Foothill Boulevard is 5 feet, 3-inches tall, 6 feet, 7.5
inches in length, with a total square footage of 35.
Major Issues: None.
Secondary Issues: None.
Staff Recommendation: Staffs conclusion is that a larger letter height than permitted by the USP
is reasonable, but the sign area should be consistent with the 75 square foot maximum per sign.
Therefore, staff recommends that the Committee direct the applicant to work with staff to reduce the
sign area to 75 square feet per sign.
Design Review Committee Action:
The Design Review Committee approved the revised plans.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mayuko Nakajima