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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/02/22 - Agenda Packet - Adjourned CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 1995 7:30 P.M. WORKSHOP RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call Chairman Barker Commissioner Melcher Vice Chairman McNiel __ Commissioner Tolstoy __ Commissioner Lumpp III. Announcements IV. Old Business A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-26 - MASI PARTNERS. - The design review of architectural elevations, site plan, material and colors board, and footprints for Building 18/19 (ice rink) Building 27 (theater) and related parking requirements for the above noted buildings and modifications to Building 1 (Jiffy Lube), which were conceptually approved by the Planning Commission, located on 27 acres of land at the southwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 227-011-10, 19, 21, and 26 through 28. V. Public Comments This is the time andplace for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. VI. Adjournment I, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certiaS/ that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 16, 1995, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954. 2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ' STAFF REPORT DATE: February 22, 1995 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Beverly Luttrell, AICP, Associate Planner SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERIV~T 94-26 - MASI PARTNERS - The design review of architectural elevations, site plan, material and colors board, and footprints for Building 18/19 (ice rink) Building 27 (theater) and related parking requirements for the above noted buildings and modifications to Building 1 (Jiffy Lube), which were conceptually approved by the Planning Commission, located on 27. acres of land at the southwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 227-011-10, 19, 21, and 26 through 28. ABST~CT: This workshop is a review of the architectural design, footprint, and revised elevations for Building 27 (Theater). After review at the workshop, if the project receives approval, the applicant can submit for plan check which could lead to building permits. Applicable conditions that the Planning Commission imposed at the public hearing on January 25, 1995, still apply as would any conditions which may be added 'at this workshop. BACKGROUND: A condition was required at the January 25 Planning Commission meeting (Resolution 95-07) that plans for this workshop be turned in three weeks prior to the date of the workshop and that a revised parking study for the ice/roiler rink, completed by a licensed traffic engineer, be submitted one week prior to the Planning Commission workshop. The first set of plans was submitted to the Planning Division on Thursday, February 2. The applicant was contacted on February 8 to inform him of staffs initial concerns with the inconsistencies in the submittal. At that point, the applicant noted that the ice rink representative had some concerns with the redesigned front elevation submitted to the City on February 2, and indicated that revised plans would be resubmitted on Monday, February 13. Revisions to the plans were not received until February 15 (one day prior to distribution) and the parking study was also not received by the required deadline. For this reason, staff and the applicant agreed to postpone the review of Building 18/19 (Ice Rink) until March when an additional workshop could be held. Written comments and an analysis of the parking demand forthe ice/roller rink will be presented to the Commission at that time. Because the applicant's submittal package for the theater included plans for the Ice/Roller rink, the Commission received both. However, no action should be taken on the ice/roller rink until the March Planning Commission workshop. ITEM A pLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CLIP 94-26 - MASI PARTNERS February 22, 1995 Page 2 Following is a list of staffs comments regarding the Theater Building (27): 1. The location of the theater entrance has been relocated further to the east than the original concept. The relocation of the entry places seven parking stalls immediately adjacent to the intersection of Masi Drive and the entry drive aisle. This presents added conflicts between cars backing up into the drive aisle and cars turning in fTom Masi Drive as well as with general auto circulation in f~ont of the theater. Staff does not support the new site plan and believes it needs to be rethought. 2. The site plan as proposed does not provide a safe or convenient drop-off area for theater patrons. The area immediately in front of the theater entry steps off into the main east/west drive aisle. Staff believes a drop off area is very important for a successful theater. 3. Exit doors have been added on the west side of the building. These are required for life safety purposes, but according to the Building and Safety Division, they must exit onto a minimum 44-inch concrete surface, which must be connected to a public way. The doors, as noted, empty onto a landscaped area according to the dimensioned site plan. The landscape plan is not consistent with this plan and does indicate two walkways, but does not indicate that all exit doors are connected to a hard surface. Revised landscape plans showing the required walkways and sufficient security lighting must be submitted. 4. The Irash enclosure is located directly in front of the building. It should be relocated to a less visible portion of the site. 5. Plans do not clearly identify what is being proposed in the bardscape area north of Building 11. Additional notes or information should be provided before this area is approve& 6. Plans do not reflect any type of special paving treatment at the enU'ance to the theater. Some type of special paving such as exposed aggregate, retardant finish, banding, or color should be added at this location. 7. Neither the landscape plan nor the site plan address what is happening in the corridor along the east side of Building 11. 8. Decorative paving shall be provided at the intersection of Masi Drive and the aisle in front of the theater consistent with the originally approved retardant finish, gray color concrete approved for the center. 9. The northeast comer of Building 27 is too close to the curb face and does not provide adequate area for pedestrian circulation. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CLIP 94-26 - MASI PARTNERS February 22, 1995 Page 3 1. The style of architecture proposed is the same theme as what was approved for the other buildings on the site. Considering the fact that there will probably be hardscape along the majority of the west side of the building, some type of trellis and vine treatment should be added to break up the long linear facade. Also, the south side of Building 11 should be provided with vine planting or landscaping to break up the facade. 2. Color schedule #3 indicates the color "Nightfall" but it is not clear where it is located on the building. 3. Dimensions of the prefabricated cornice, which occurs around the entire building, should be provided. A thick enough dimension should be provided to produce a shadow line. 4. A material and color sample of the 6 x 6 inch tile detail at the entry must be provided. 5. The applicant has not indicated a potential location for a marquee or any other signage for the theater. Because signs for a theater play a major part in the architecture of the building, staff believes it is important that at least the sign area and location be identified with this review. PARKING The applicant has provided capacity for 1,300 patrons. The code requires one parking space per four seats for multi-screen theaters, with five additional spaces for employees. This requires that 330 spaces be provided. The required number of spaces have been provided. An overall parking analysis for the entire center will be provided at the meeting. BUILDING 1 (JIFFY LUBE) 1. The originally approved plan indicated a 3-foot screen wall and berms in from of the Jack-in- the-Box to screen the drive-thru aisle from Foothill Boulevard and Masi Drive. This has been deleted f~om this plan and a walkway installed from the entrance of the facility to Foothill Boulevard. Conversations with Building and Safety indicate that this walkway is not needed to satisfy ADA requirements as stated by the applicant. Staff feels it should be deleted, in that it precludes screening of the drive-thru aisle and creates an unsafe condition where a pedestrian walkway is crossing over a vehicular lane. 2. Decorative paving shall be provided at the intersection of Masi Drive and the aisle leading to the Auto Court, consistent with the originally approved retardant finish, gray color concrete approved for the center. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 94-26 - MASI PARTNERS February 22, 1995 Page 4 3. The layout of Building 1 (Jiffy Lube) has been modified by reorienting the parking and reducing the number of service bays to six. The 7-foot wide planter just east of the bays should be heavily landscaped with evergreen trees and shrubs to screen the service bays. The 4-foot planter should be increased in width to 6 feet, in order to provide room for screen planting as well. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that all of the noted issues be addressed by the applicant and that revised plans be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the issuance of building permits. BB:BL/jfs