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PLANNING 'COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 1995 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
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. Approval of Minutes
February 22, 1995, Adjoumed Meeting regarding Planning Commission Issues
1995-96
February 22, 1995, Adj ourned Meeting regarding Conditional Use Permit 94-26
March 8, 1995, Special Meeting
V. Consent Calendar
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-
controversial. They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without
discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion.
A. DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14116 - SHEFFIELD HOMES
- The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for a previously
approved residential subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 3.7 acres of land in the
Low Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) located on the
south side of Highland Avenue, west of the Deer Creek Flood Cgntrol Channel -
APN: 1076-611-03.
B. VACb~TION OF INUNDATION AREAS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES
RECORDED WITH PARCEL MAP 12959-1 OVER PARCELS 10 AND 11 AS
RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-08 - CAPELLINO
APN: 209-461-03.
C. DESIGN REVIEW FOR TRACT 14139 - CENTEX - The design review of
building elevations and detailed site plan for Tract 14139, a residential
subdivision of 119 single family lots on 54 acres of land in the Low Density
Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest comer
of Etiwanda Avenue and 25th Street - APN: 225-082-01.
VI. Public Bearings
The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the relatedproject. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and
address the Commission by stating your name and address. AH such opinions shall be
limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking.
D. VARIANCE 95-02 - BHP STEEL U.S.A.. INC. - A request to exceed the
maximum number of wall signs allowed for a manufacturing building in the
General Industrial designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan,
located at 11200 Arrow Route - APN: 208-961-26.
VII. Old Business
E. AMENDMENT TO UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM #119 - DBS - A request to
amend the Foothill Marketplace Uniform Sign Program to allow two secondary
signs for anchor tenants within a 550,000 square foot commercial/retail center
in the Regionally Related Commercial designation (Subarea 4) of the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard
between I-15 and Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 229-031-27 through 44.
VIII. New Business
F. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO. - The
design review of detailed site plan and elevations for Building 7 (Barnes &
Noble) totaling 29,878 square feet within the Town Center Square in the
Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located
on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues -
APN: 077-421-58 and 63.
IX. 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.
X. Commission Business
XI. Adjournment
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative .Regulations that set an
l l.'O0 P.M. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only
with the consent of the Commission.
I, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
hereby certiJj2 that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March
16, 1995, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954. 2
at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Steve Hayes, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14116 - SHEFFIELD HOMES -
The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for a previously
approved residential suMivision consisting of 18 lots on 3.7 acres of land in the Low
Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) located on the south side
of Highland Avenue, west of the Deer Creek Flood Control Channel -
APN: 1076-611-03.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Characteristics: No significant smactures or vegetation exists on the property. The site
slopes from north to south at roughly 4 percent. The subdivision is not a part of the Victoria
Planned Community. ,
ANALYSIS:
A. General: This controversial subdivision was appealed and ultimately approved by the City
Council on February 3, 1993. The subdivision was originally approved with 19 lots instead
of the 18 proposed under the current application. The only difference is that one lot was
deleted along the east side of Los Osos Way to provide wider lots to facilitate development of
the proposed residences. Other than this minor revision, the subdivision map is in substantial
conformance with the previously approved Tentative Map (i.e. slxeet configuration, lot layout,
paseo connection, etc.)
The proposed houses are identical to those under construction on the west side of Haven
Avenue, across from Chaffey College. Three different floor plan types are proposed that range
in size from 1,747 to 2,336 square feet on lots that range in size from 5,100 to 12,203 square
feet and average 7,395 square feet. The one story model has a two-car garage, while both two
story models have standard three-car garages. On the largest two story plan, a bonus room and
two-car garage can be substituted for the standard three-car garage upon request of the
purchaser. A pedestrian paseo connection is provided between lots 6 and 7 to provide access
to the future regional trail along the Deer Creek Flood Control Channel, consistent with the
recommendation of the Trails Advisory Committee.
ITEM A
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW FOR TR 14116 - SHEFFIELD HOMES
March 22, 1995
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B. Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (Lumpp, McNiel, Coleman)
reviewed the application on January 31, 1995, and recommended approval subject to
conditions contained in the attached Resolution of Approval. The Design Review Committee
Action Comments are attached for your convenience (see Exhibit "G").
C. i h r etin: Since this project does not require a public heating and was
controversial when the subdivision design was originally reviewed, staff requested that the
applicant hold a neighborhood meeting to obtain input from surrounding residents. The
applicant mailed letters inviting the neighbors within a 300 foot radius. In addition, the
property was posted with large notification signs to inform the public of the proposed
development. This meeting was held on February 27, 1995, and none of the neighbors spoke
out in opposition to the proposal.
~: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the design
review for Tentative Tract 14116 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with
conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit"A"- Vicinity Map
Exhibit "B" - Site/Precise Grading Plan
Exhibit "C" - Grading Plan Sections
Exhibit "D" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit "E" - Building Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Floor Plans
Exhibit "G" - Design Review Committee Action Comments
Resolution of Approval with conditions
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
5:00 p.m. Steve Hayes January 31, 1995
DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14116 - SHEFFIELD HOMES - The design review of
building elevations and detailed site plan for a previously approved residential subdivision consisting of
18 lots on 3.7 acres of land in the Low Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) located
on the south side of Highland Avenue, west of the Deer Creek Flood Control Channel - APN: 1076-611-
03.
This controversial subdivision was appealed and conceptually approved in essentially its proposed
configuration by the City Council on February 3, 1993. The only difference between the conceptually
approved Tentative Map and the proposal before the Committee tonight is that the new map has been
reduced from 19 to 18 lots. This has been done to allow for the product type the applicant has used
previously in the City (The Canterbury tract, on the west side of Haven Avenue across from Chaffey
College) to be constructed on these lots. In order for this to occur, a lot was eliminated and the remaining
lots widened along the east side of Los Osos Way (Lots 7-10). Other than this minor revision, the
subdivision map is in substantial conformsnee with the previously approved Tentative Map (street
configuration, lot layout, paseo location, etc.).
The subdivision is bounded by the futu~ Foothill Freeway corridor on the noflh, single family homes on
the south and west, and the Deer Creek Flood Control Channel on the east. No significant structures or
vegetation exist on the property. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 4 percent.
~t!ll_Ctllliltil: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
]~ltjllI.h.~l~: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this
project:
1. The Plan 1 (one-story) model should be plotted on a greater percentage of lots to create greater unit
variety within the projecL
2. A greater percentage of lots should be plotted to allow for recreational vehicle storage access on
the garage side of the residence. A minimum of 20 percent of the lots is recomfi~ended to meet the
intent of this issue.
1. As noted earlier, the architecture is essentially identical to that ~ in the Canterbury project
across from Chaffey College. Staff would recommend that the Committee visit that project in
preparation for this itern. Staff feels that some of the detailing and use of accent materials should
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be revised to upgrade the appearance of the homes. Specific examples will be highlighted by staff
at the Design Review Committee meeting. Examples include, awkward mixing of wood and stucco
details, lack of or inconsistent approach to wrapping siding/veneer materials around comers at from
entry walk, no decorative wall caps, and garage door color.
.$.I.~IBIlat~B~: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee
will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. All perimeter walls should consist of a decorative material or firfish, including the wall around the
southernmost portion of Lot 18, if this portion is not granted to the property owner to the west (can
be a Condition of Approval for City Planner review).
2. The ultimate design of the freeway sound wall should be coordinated for consistency with other
subdivisions in the vicinity (can be a Condition of Approval for City Planner review).
3. The slope in the rear yard of Lot 16 is excessive and should be broken up by constructing a
retaining Wall. By doing this, additior,~l usable r~r yard area will be available.
4. The width of each drive approach, at the property line, should be reduced as to not exceed 40
~t of the lot frontage dimeasion. A 16-foot drive appro~h exceeds this standard on eight of
the 18 Lots: 4, 5, 6, 1 I, 12, 17, and 18. LoB 4, 16 and 18 should not exceed the miningurn drive
approach width of 12 fee~.
5. The retum wall on the north side ofLot 7 should be loeated as far baek from the street as possible
to minimize the tunnel effect within the pa.seo connection (Lot A).
6. The design of the paseo connection to Deer Creek Channel is currently being reviewed by staff.
Staff will continue to work with the applicant to insure fiat all concerns are addressed by the
applicant.
~: The following items are a matter of planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. All walls, inelnellng retaining walls in rear yards potentially visible from public slreets, should
consist of a decorative exterior material or finish including decorative cap.
2. Pilastevs should be incorporated into the design of all perimeter wails exposed to public view (i .e.
along Highland Avenue and Deer Creek).
3. Decorative paving in individual driveways should consist of vations patterns/textures of concrete,
as well as the walkway le~ellno~ to the front door, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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4. Chinracy cap treatments should integrated and treated to be consistent with the chimney, to the
satisfaction of the City Planner.
5. Some units should be replotted to avoid identical or similar elevations being plotted on adjacent
or across the s~reet lots, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
6. Porches should be increased in depth (5 feet proposed) to be more fimctional.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning
Commission with conditions, as deemed appropriate by the Committee.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Lumpp, McNiel
Staff Planner: Dan Coleman (for Steve Hayes)
The Committee recommended approval subject to the following:
I. The applicant shall study the feasibility ofprevicling RV storage space on the garage side.
2. The an:hit~cture ~as acce~able as p~sent~l; however, if a bonus room option is offered, then the
siding/veneer material should wrap the comer.
3. All secondary issues and policy issues as recommended by staff, the except porch design are
acceptable as proposal.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE pLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 14116, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND
DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 18 LOTS ON 3.7 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, WEST OF THE DEER
CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 1076-611-03.
A. Recitals.
1. Sheffield Homes has filed an application for the Design Review of
Tentative Tract No. 14116, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred to
as "the application."
2. On December 9, 1992, the Planning Commission adopted its Resolution
No. 92-146 for the subject property to be divided into 19 lots. This decision was
appealed to the City Council.
3. On February 3, 1993, the City Council upheld the Planning Commission On
its decision and adopted Resolution No. 92-146 in its originally presented form.
4. On March 22, 1995, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
5. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
B. ReSolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Cornmission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on March 22, 1995, including written and oral staff
reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the
General Plan; and
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the
Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located;
and
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c. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the
applicable provisions of the Development Code; and
d. That the proposed design, together with the conditions applicable
thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and
2 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and
every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference.
Plannino Division
1) All pertinent conditions from Resolution No. 92-146 and
94-27 (the original design review for the building
elevations on Tract 13703) shall apply.
2) Some lots shall be plotted to allow for recreational
vehicle storage access on the garage side of the
residences, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3) On any homes where the bonus room option will be used,
the siding/veneer material shall wrap the corner, to the
satisfaction of the City Planner.
4) Front porches shall be increased in depth to the
satisfaction of the City Planner.
5) Pilasters shall be incorporated into the design of all
perimeter block walls exposed to public view, to the
satisfaction Of the City Planner.
6) All perimeter walls shall consist of a decorative
material or finish, including the wall around the
southernmost portion of Lot 18, if this property is not
granted to the property owner to the west.
7) The ultimate design Of the freeway sound wall shall be
coordinated for consistency with other subdivisions in
the vicinity.
8) To mitigate significant adverse noise impacts from the
proposed freeway, prior to the issuance of building
permits, an in-lieu fee shall be required for the future
installation of a sound attenuation wall to the north of
the site at the freeway level. The amount of the
deposit shall be to the satisfaction of the City
Planner, City Engineer, and Caltrans.
9) The slope in the rear yard Of Lot 16 shall be broken up
by constructing a retaining wall, to the satisfaction of
the City Planner.
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10) The width of each drive approach, at the property line,
shall be reduced as to not exceed 40 percent of the lot
frontage dimension. Lots 4, 6, and 18 shall not exceed
the minimum drive approach width of 12 feet.
11) The return wall on the north side of Lot 7 shall be
located as far back from the street as possible to
minimize the "tunnel" effect within the paseo connection
(Lot A), to the satisfaction of the City Planner and
City Engineer.
12) The final design of the paseo connection (Lot A) shall
be reviewed and approved by the city Planner and City
Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits.
13) All walls, including retaining walls in rear yards
potentially visible from public streets and trails,
shall consist of a decorative exterior material or
finish, including a decorative cap.
14) Decorative paving in individual driveways shall consist
of various patterns/textures of concrete, as well as the
walkway leading to the front door, to the satisfaction
of the City Planner.
15) Chimney cap treatments shall be integrated and treated
to be consistent with the chimney, to the satisfaction
of the City Planner.
16) Some units shall be replotted to avoid identical or
similar elevations on adjacent lots or across-the-street
lots, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
17) A Minor Exception application shall be submitted for
review and approval of the city Planner for any walls in
excess of 6 feet but less than 8 feet in height and for
the proposed 9-foot side yard setback on the south side
Of Lot 18. The application shall be approved by the
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
18) All units shall be plotted as to allow for a minimum
15-foot flat, usable rear yard area, to the satisfaction
of the City Planner.
19) All driveways shall be a minimum depth of 18 feet, to
the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Enaineerina Division
1) The width of each drive approach, at the property line,
shall not exceed 40 percent of the lot frontage
dimension.
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2) The tract perimeter wall shall enclose all of lot 18, as
ultimately resolved prior to approval of the final tract
map (Engineering Condition 5, Tentative Tract 14116).
If a portion of lot 18 is removed from this tract by lot
line adjustment, appropriate fencing shall be installed
so that a privately-owned triangle of land does not
inadvertently appear to merge with the Flood Control
District right-of-way.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH 1995.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Cora~lssion of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day
of March 1995, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
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Those items chewed are Cond~ions of ~proval.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 989-1861, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. Time LImits
1. Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission. if building permits are -.--/ /
not issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval.
2. Development/Design Review shall be approved prior to / / , ,__/ /
3, Approval of Tentative Tract No. is granted subject to the approval of .__/ /
4. The deveioper shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, -.--/ I
participated in, or consummated, a Melio-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamunga Fire Protection Distdct to finance construction and/or maintenance of
a fire station to Serve the development. The station shall be located, designed, and built to
all specifications of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and shall become the
District's properly upon completion. The equipment shall be selected by the District in
accordance with its needs. In any building of a station, the developer shall comply with all
applicable laws and regulations. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer
by the time recordation ol the final map occurs.
5. Prior to recordation of the final map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes ._J /
first, the applicant shall consent to, or participate in, the establishment of a Melio-Roos
Community Facilities District for Ihe construction and maintenance of necessary School
facilities. However, if any school district has previously established SUch a Community
Facilities District, the applicant shall, in the alternative, consent to the annexation of the
project site into the territory of such existing District prior to the recordation of the= linal map
or the issuance of building ben'nits, whichever comes first. Further, ff the affected School
district has not formed a Melio-Roos Community Facilities District within twelve months from
the date of approval of the project and prior to Ihe recordation of the linal map or issuance
of building permits for said project, this condition shall be deemed null and void.
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This condition shall be waived if the City receives notice that the applicant and all affected
school districts have entered into an agreement to privately accommodate any and all school
impacts as a result of this project.
6. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to issuance of building permits when no map is __J /
involved, written cedification from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water
facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the
Department of Community Development. Such letter must have been issued by the water
dist rid wit hid 90 days prior to final map approval in the Case of sube ivision or prior to issuance
of permits in the Case of all other residential projects.
B. Site Development
V'/ 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the appmved plans which -.-J /
include site plans, architectural elevations, extedor materials and colors, laedscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Cede regulations, and
Specific Plan and
Planned Community.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all .J /
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. OccupancyofthefacilityshallnotcommenceuntilsuchtimeasallUniformBuitdingCodeand __/ /
State Fire Marshairs regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucarnonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The building shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
/ 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be / /
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
V/ 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for ---/ /
consistency pdorto issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment
building, etc.), or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
L// 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development ~ /
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community Plans or Specific
Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
7. A detailed on*site lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and .J /
Shedff's Department (989-6611) pdor to the issuance of building permits. Such plan shall
indicate style, illumination, location, height. and method of shielding so as not to adversely
affect adjacent properties.
~/8. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units / /
with all receptacles shielded from public view.
9. Trash receptacle(s) are required aed shall meet City standarcls. The final design, locations · /
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits.
10. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers. AC condensers, etc., shall -.-J /.
be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or mason~ walls. berming. and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner.
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11. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with ./_.__/
the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
Y 12. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, __./ /
including proper illumination.
-/ 13. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and ~ /
weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted lor City ~
Planner review and approval priorto approval and recordalton of the Final Tract Map and prior
to approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developershall upgrade and construct
all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements.
14. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping of equine __/_---/
animals where zoning requirements forthe keeping of said animals have been met. Individual
lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option ot keeping said animals without the necessity
of appealing to beards of directors or homeowners' associations for amendments to the
CC&Rs.
15. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the .__J /
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval ' of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs tirst. A recorded Copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer.
V/ 16. Allparkways, openareas, andlandscapingshall be permanently maintained bytheproperty ..__/ /
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof ol this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
17. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the perpose of assuming that each lot or J---J
dwelling unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of
a solar energy system. The easements may be Contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for
the subdivision which shall be recorded Concurrently with the recordalton of the final map or
issuance of permits, whichever comas first. The easements shall prohibit the casting of
shadows by vegetation, structures, fixtures or any other object, except Ior utility wires and
similar objects, pursuant to Development Code Section 17.08.060-G-2.
18. The project Contains a designated Historical Landmark. The site shall be developed and __/ I
maintained in accordance with the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit NO.
· Any further maditications to the site including, but not limited to, exterior alterations and/or
interior alterations wh lob affect the exterior of the buildings or structures, removal of landmark
trees, demolition, relocation, reconstruction of buildings or structures; or changes to the site
shall require a modification to the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit subject to Historic
Preservation Cornmission review and approval.
C. Building Design
1. An alternative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units -.--/ /
and for heating any swimming pool or spa, unless other alternative energy systems are
demonstrated to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. All swimming pools installed at the
time of initial development shall be supplemented with solar heating. Details shall be
included in the building plans and shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
__ 2. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with arohltectural -/ /
treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surlace treatment subject to City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance ol building permits.
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3. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowners' Association shall be submitted for j /
City Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building pem~its.
4. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or .__/ /
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be amhitecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans,
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (Indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall .__/ /
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb)..
2. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be ---/ /
provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/
plazas/recreational uses.
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, _J /
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are lesS than18 feet in J /
depth from back of sidewalk.
5. TheC~venan~s~C~ndi~i~nsandRestrictidnssha~~restrict~hest~rage~~recreationa~vehic~es J /
on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit
parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
6. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and .__/ /
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval pdor to issuance of building
permits.
E. Landscaping (for publicly maintained landscape areas, refer to Section N.)
' 1..Adetailedlandscapeandin'igationplan, including slobe planting and model home landscap- .--/ /
~ng in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building
permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2, Existingtreesrequiredt~bepreservedinp~acesha~~beprotectedwithaconstructidnbarrier .__/ I
in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted o n the grading plans.
The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees
shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans, The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting and tdmming methods.
3. Aminimumof treespergrossacre, compdsedofthefollowingsizes, sh,~ll beprovided __./ /
within the project: % - 48- inch box or larger, % * 36* inch box or larger,
__ % - 24- inch box or larger, % - 15-gallon, and __% - 5 gallon.,
4. A minimum of .% of trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - _.J /
24-inch box or larger.
5. Within perking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-galicn tree for every three .._/ /
perking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
SCo 12/93 4
6. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building. ---J /
7. A~~privates~~pebanks5feet~r~essinver~ica~heightand~f'5:1~rgreaters~~pe~but~essthan J /
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
V//8. AIIprivateslopesinexcessof5feet, butlessthan8 feet inverticalheigntandof2:l orgreater --.J /
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. It. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger
size shrub per each 100 sq. It. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope
banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one
5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 scl. rt. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be
planted in staggered clusters to soften and van/slope plane. Slope planting required by this
section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to
occupancy.
9. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continu- ._J I
ously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit
is sold and occupied bythe buyer. Priorto releasing occupancyforthose units, an inspection
shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory
condition.
10. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are reSpen- _-/,, /
sible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous
planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from
weeds and debris and maintained in a healthy and thriving coeditlon, and shell receive
regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or
decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
11. Front yard landscaping shall be required per the Development Code and/or J /
· This requirement shall be in addition to the required
street trees and slope planting.
12. The linal design of the pealmater parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be J /
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any perkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
V//13. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial reck, specimen size trees, meander----//
,ngsld : L%. .o : nge,.and,nte.s,,,ed.ndscop,ng. ,s ..u,.ed .long
14. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on __./ /
the perimeter of this project area shell be continuously maintained by the de. veloper.
V/15. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas .__/ /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
16. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and ._.J /
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shell encourage the natural
growth characteristics of the selected tree species.
~__1~'17. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of .--/ /
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
S,C- 12/g3 5
F. SIgnS
1. Thesignsindloatedonthesubmittedplansareconceptualonlyandnotapartofthisapproval, --/---J
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall
require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any
signs.
2. A Uniform Sign Program for this deve Iopment shall be submitted for City Planner review and .--/ /
approval pdor to issuance of building permits.
3. Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or townhomes __/ /
prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning
Division pdor to issuance of building pen'nits.
G. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted .---/ /
Special Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as determined by the City
Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
3. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway __J /
project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, pdor to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
V//4. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval pdor to the __j /
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise
attenuationto below45CNEL, the building materials and constructiontechniquesprovided,
and ff appropriate, verity the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformence with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
H. Other Agencies
/1. EmergencysecondaryaccessshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithRanchoCucamongaFire
Protection District Standards.
2. Emergency access shall be provided. maintenance free and clear, a minimum of 26feetwide J /
at all times dudrig construction in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District requirements.
V/' 3. Prior to issuance ol building permits for combustible construction, evidence shell be ..__/ /
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District that temperan/water supply !or
fire protection is available, pending completion of required fire protection sys.tem.
4. The applicant shall contact the U. S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and __/ /
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shait be subject to City Planner review and approval prior
to the issuance of building permits.
5. For projects using septic tank facilities, wdtten certification of acceptability, including all / L
supportive information, sheM be obtained from the San Bernardino County Department of
Environmental Health and submitted to the Building Official prior to the issuance of Septic
Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of build~g...~rm.~js.
SC- 12/93 6
APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 989-1863, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Site Development
V/1. TheapplicantshallcomplywiththelatestadoptedUniformBuildingCode, UniformMechani- ---/----/
cal Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please
contact the Building and Safety Division for copies ol the Code Adoption Ordinance and
applicable handouts.
V/' 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition J /
to existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Systems
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees,
3. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development tees at the
established rate. Such tees may include, but are not limited to: Systems Development Fee,
Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees.
4. Streetaddressessha~~bepr~videdbytheBui~ding~~icial~aftertract/parce~maprac~rdation
and prior to issuance of building permits.
J. Existing Structures
1. Provide COmpliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances
COnsidering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings.
2. Existing buildings shall be made to COmply with COrrect building and zoning regulations for J /
the. intended use or the building shall be demolished.
3. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed, filled and/or capped to COmply with the .---/ /
Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code.
4. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for
building permit application.
K. Grading
/ 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Bu ik:ling Code, City / /
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial COntormance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soits report shall be preparad by a qualified engineer licensod by the State o.f Calitomia to ---/ /
pedorm such work.
t// 3. The development is located within the soil erosion COntrol boundaries; a Soil Distufoance
Permit is required. P lease COntact San Bemardino County Department of Agriculture at (714)
387-2111 for permit application. Documentation of such permit shall be submitted to the City
prior to the issuance of rough grading permit.
4. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at ---/ /
the time of application for grading plan check.
5. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
SC - 12/93 7
P~-t No.:
6. As a custom-lot subdivision, the following requirements shall be met:
a. Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all on-site ---/ /
drainage facilities necessary for alewatering all parcels to the satisfaction of the Building
and Safety Division prio rto final map approval and prior to the issuance of grading permits.
b. Appropriate easements for safe disposal of drainage water that are conducted onto ---J /
or over adjacent parcels, are to be delineated and recorded to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Division prior to issuance of grading and building permits.
c. On-site drainage improvements, necessary for dewatedng and protecting the subdivided ---/.----/
properties, are to be installed pdor to issuance of building permits for COnstruction upon
any parcel that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving, or within a parcel
relative to which a building permit is requested.
d. Final grading plans for each parcel are to be submitted to the Building and Safety ---/ /
Division for approval prior to issuance of building and grading permits. (This may be on an
incremental or COmposite basis.)
e. All slope banks in excess of 5 feet in vertical height shall be seeded with native grasses ----/ /
or planted with ground COver for erosion control upon COmpletion of grading or SOme other
alternative method of erosion COntrol shall be COmpleted to the satisfaction of the Building
Official. In addition a permanent irrigation system shall be provided. This requirement
does not release the applicant/developer from compliance with the slope planting
requirements of Section 17.08.040 I of the Development Code.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 989-1862, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all intedor public streets /--.--I
COmmunity trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, and public drainage
facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. Pdvate easements for non-public
facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans
and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets ---/ /
(measured from street centerline):
total feet on
total feet on
total feet on
total feet on
3. An irrevocable offer of dedication for -foot wide roadway easement shall be made .--/ /
for all private streets or ddves,
4, Non-vehicular access shall be dedicated to the City for the foliowing streets: __/ /
5. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensudng access to all parcels by CC&RS .J /
or by deeds and shall be reCOrded COncurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of
building permits, where no map is involved.
SC- ).2/93 8
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
BY: Maria Perez, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: VACATION OF INUNDATION AREAS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES
RECORDED WITH PARCEL MAP 12959-1 OVER PARCELS 10 AND 11
AS RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-08 - APN: 209-461-03
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
On August 25, 1994, the City Planner approved Development Review No. 94-08, for the
development of an industrial building on lots 10 and 11 of Parcel Map 12959- 1 (see Exhibit
"A"). As a condition of approval the project was required to vacate the recorded inundation
areas and record new areas with the same capacity.
The subject areas are currenfiy recorded as shown on Exhibit "B". The proposed areas are as
shown on exhibit "C". The vacation is consistent with the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make the finding through minute action that
the vacation of the inundation areas conforms with the General Plan. This finding will be
forwarded to the City Council for further processing and final approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan James
Senior Civil Engineer
DJ:dlw
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Vicinity Map
Exhibit "B" - Existing inundation areas
Exhibit "C" - Proposed inundation areas
ITEM B~
M. 12959-1
P.M. 12959
CITY OF rrEM: wcmrrY MAP
RANCH0 CUCAMONGA TrrLE:VAC-133
ENGINRRRING DMSION RYRmlT:"A"
EXISTING
INUNDATION AREAS
EXHIBIT "B"
PARCEL PARCEL 2 31 P~RCEL 3
1 LOT UNE REMOVE
PER L.L.A. #382
PARCEL PARC ~L ~ ~ ~ PARCEL ~0 PARCEL 9 PARCEL
12 ~ ~ ~ 8
TACOMA DRIVE
TANGENT TABLES
SCALE: 1'=100'
[:i<..:::.,2~:~!:::!:~!i:.:::i!:!:;jj INDICA'TE$ FLOOD INUNDATION AR,~A TO B[: VACA"rgD
CURV[ TABLE:
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PROPOSED
INUNDATION AREAS
EXHIBIT "C"
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA '
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Beverly E. Luttrell, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW FOR TRACT 14139 o CENTEX - The design review of building
elevations and detailed site plan for Tract 14139, a residential subdivision of 119
single family lots on 54 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling
units per acre), located at the southwest comer of Etiwanda Avenue and 251h Street -
APN: 225-082-01.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Characteristics: The project site is currently vacant and originally had an average slope
of 8 percent from north to south, although the site was rough graded in early 1992 with no
activity occurring since then. The approved tract is bordered to the east by Etiwanda Avenue,
the south by approved Tentative Tract 13527, and to the north and west by a Southern ,
Califomia Edison easement.
A. kD_B_C. kgLQ.~: Tentative Tract 14139 was a custom lot subdivision which was approved by the
Planning Commission on July 12, 1989, and recorded in November of 1991. The project is
govemed by the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, which was adopted in April of 1992. Lots
range in size from 9,339 to 30,435 square feet, with an average lot size of 13,874 square feet.
Paseos and greenbelt trails have been provided in certain locations within the subdivision to
provide trail connections to Tract 13527 to the south. Access points have also been provided
at the north and west tract boundaries to provide access to possible future development within
the Etiwanda North area. Also, an enhanced parkway treatment has been provided on Streets
A, D and F within the project (see Attachment "E").
Additionally, an on-site detention basin was required as an interim drainage solution and will
be located on Lots 1-5 in the southeast comer of the tract. The basin design and enhanced
parkway treatment was reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee on June 4,
1992 (see Attachment "F"), per the conditions of approval.
ITEM C
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 14139 - CENTEX HOMES
March 22, 1995
Page 2
The current applicant is proposing to build homes ranging in size from 2,003 to 2,860 square
feet. The applicant has provided four-car garages on some of the lots. A mix of one and two
story homes have been provided. Four floor plans, ten footprints, and three elevations per plan
are provided. Turn-in garages have been provided per the requirements of the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan.
The project falls within the Upper Etiwanda Neighborhood of the Etiwanda North Specific
Plan, and is required to meet the architectural guidelines which have been attached and noted
on the plans.
B. Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Lumpp, Coleman)
originally reviewed the project on February 14, 1995. The Committee did not recommend
approval of the elevations as proposed because of inconsistencies with the guidelines within
the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. The Committee felt that the elevations did not go far
enough with each of the different styles and that they were too simple and plain. They noted
that this will be one of the first projects built in the Etiwanda North area and that it would set
the standard for the area. They directed the applicant to work with staff to revise the elevations
to be in keeping with the architectural styles and specific elements required of the Upper
Etiwanda Neighborhood. The Committee did not recommend approval of the wall treatment
along Etiwanda Avenue or the entry treatment to the project. The applicant requested that they
be able to use river rock rother than ashiar cut stone. Staff was directed to look at this request
in the context of the different neighborhoods established and determine whether or not this
would be acceptable.
In an effort to accommodate the applicant's time frame, the Committee agreed to review
revised plans in two weeks without a written staff report.
The revised project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (McNiel, Lumpp,
Coleman) on February 28, 1995. The revisions were approved with the following additional
conditions:
1. All porches should be 8 feet in total depth, with an inside dimension (post to building
wall) of 6 feet, 6 inches.
2. A total of ten footprints should be provided with four plans and three elevations per plan.
3. The rear elevation of Plan 2 (Monterey) should have a potshelf at the primary window
with a corbel detail supporting it.
4. On the Plan 3 rear elevation, a gable roof should be used with shutters and no pop out.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DR 14139 - CENTEX HOMES
March 22, 1995
Page 3
5. All columns and wall entry features shall be of asl'dar cut stone to be consistent with the
requirements of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (Upper Etiwanda Neighborhood
Theme).
FACTS FOR FINDING: The project is consistent with the Development Code, Etiwanda North
Specific Plan, and the General Plan. The project will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or
cause significant environmental impacts. In addition, the proposed use is in compliance with the ,
applicable provisions of the Development Code and City standards.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Design Review
for Tract 14139 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:BL/jfs
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Tract 14139
Exhibit "B" - Architectural Guidelines
Exhibit"C"- NeighborhoodThemePlanoftheEtiwandaNorthSpecificPlan
Exhibit "D" - Etiwanda North Specific Plan Landscape Standards
Exhibit "E" - Enhanced Parkway Location
Exhibit "F" - DRC Action, June 4, 1992 (Basin design)
Exhibit "G" - Site Plan
Exhibit "H" - Building Elevations
Exhibit "I" - Resolution 89-95
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
CITY OF rmM= 7'7'/4/,~'7
RANC'HO CLCAN~ Trru~: 7?~t,~ve, Trazt-
PLANNINC, DIVISEIN EXHIBIT: SCALE:
E-XH/I~IT
Architectural Style
Neighborhood Primnry Secondary
Day Creek Victorian Monterey
C°unu7 San Juan
BungaJow Sam~ l~rbara Revival
Raach
· URpe~ Efiwan~ Bungalow
CounU'y
R~nch Victorian
Monterey Sanla l~'bam Revival
· ~ San Juan
Bungalow Ranch
Santa Barbara Revival Country
Monterey
San/uan
Etiwanda HighJinds l~ch Victor~
Mont~-y Country
San Iuan Bungalow
Charley Ranch Victorian
Monter~ Country
5an Juan Bungalow
The primary elements of each architectural style
are illustrated by the following exhibits (see
Exhibit 18, A through N). Each illustration is
accompanied by a written summary of the elements of
that architecture style. Any combination of
primary styles may be incorporated in a respective
neighborhood development or subarea. However, it
is intended that each of the five neighborhoods
will be developed with more than one primary style.
of t,. -co.d.,, group etyl.s m.y
III-29
TARLE~ - ARCHITECTURAL GUIDEL,.'~.--'S / '1
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:'::: ':?~:~:~::~E~:~:~::EZ:~E~:~:~:~?~;:: ~5% parallel gaUles w~h 25% opposing 90% par
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TABLE 7~RCHITECTURAL GUIDELIN[~I
ROOF PITCH::~::: 4:12 i~reaking to 3:12 at front porch 4:12 breaking to 3:12 at front porch
OVERHANG Vades from fight to 30'
:!:;iii:~:.~6~:~i~iii~ the first &second floor or used as a wains- d
Two. story atnJcNres typically designed used. No batconies.
· . dows may be wocxI or anodlzed aluminum.
GAR~GE:!::i!:i~:::~::iE~:!:;..Typic~ from a,qached. rypk:auy from ~lacnecl, but side allBed
' OAKS T
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LEGEND
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EXHIBIT g
TT-13 ADOPTED 4/.1/92~
DRIVEWAY TREATMEN 'S SHALL VARY WITH
THE USE OF BRICK DR O~ 'HER MASONARY BANDS
AND VARYNN~ CONCRF,: = C~OLORS AND
BOARIXtyp.) /
PLANT BE]) WITH MANUAL ACCENT TREES
SHRUBS, PER LOT. 15 GAL
AND/OR VIIEl . (~ee note)
:'.1
--STREETTRII~PERDIIIGN~r..SPACI~
~-----8111E'TTREIF. AIIlINTFlIIIIt8)
(subject to P~et Office allrmml) AaR.Y TO FRONT All (X)IIIR LOT
.. TYPICAl.. STREETS/DE
1,4 ND ,.~ CA PIN G / D RIVE WAY TREA TMEN TS
EXHIBIT 33
BY BLILDER PRKI TO OCCI,NaRNC~, MINIMUM;
UP TO eS' Wl}E LOT. 3TREISPBqLOT Specific
Z:ZZ-94
CITY OF rrF, M: .77'
RA,',L"HO CUCAN~
PLANNING DIVISI()N EXHIBIT: SCALE:
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6:40 - 7:00 Bey June 4, 1992
:~'NVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14139 - ANMANSON - Revxew
of temporary detennlon basin landscaping in the southeast corner of
Tentative Tract 14139 - APN: 225-082-01.
Back qround:
This custom lot subdivision was approved by the Planning Division on
July 12, 1989. The tract map was approved with the following conditions
which the Co-~ tree should discuss:
"The enhanced parkway treatment along Streets "A", "D", and
"F" shall be rodesigned to include a double row of clustered
trees. The design shall be reviewed and approved by the
Design Review Co-w.~ttee prior to the recordation of the tract
map."
Additionally, during the plan check process, the tentative tract map was
modified due to drainage concerns. The map mo4ificatim allowed a
temporary on-site ~etention basin of approximately 56,000 square feet
located on lots 1-5 of =he trac~. The ~odification was approved on
March 27, 1991 with the following condition:
"The proposed on-site dotant/on basin shall be reviewed and
approved by the Deign Review Comatee for landscaping and
screening issues prior to issuance of building
Staff
The following cements are intended to provide an outline for CoM~t=ee
discussion:
The double row of trees along the enhanced parkway on Ridge
Drive includes Lagerstronmia .in~l~a (Craps M~Tcle) in
foreground and Sophora Jap~ca (Jmpanean Pa~a tree) in -_he
backgound. Craps ~fr=lee are nae~ as a s~ree~ tree
opposite sids of the street as well. S~aff w~uld
introducing an evergreen tree for variety sin~e both of =he trees
proposed are flowering ~ecia~ous species.
2. The double row of trees along Rock Creek P4Md include Melaleuca
quinguenervia in =he foreground and S~phora as a background'tree,
with the Melalouca being use~ as ~he street tree on the opposite
side.
3. The temporary ~etention basin is located at the sonthweet onrner of
the site along Etiwands Avenue and Golden Prairie R~ad. The
scrsenlng along the notch si~e of the k~sin is adequate, and
conuains both Eucalyptus and Canary Island pines and allows some
DESIGN .~EViEW
T ~.4139 - ~HM.~NSCN
jj~TE 4, 1992
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vlews into the basin for security purposes. The basin is also
fenced with wrought iron fencing- However, the sou~_h side of the
basin should be planted with trees and shrubs to soften r/le
boundary.
~i~n ~ew C~ttee ~3tim:
Members Present: Wendy Vailerrs, Peter Tolstoy, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Beverly Nissan
The Design Review Co---~ tree recommended approval of The conceptual
streetscape and interim detention basin plans sub3ec= to The following:
1. Street trees shall be planted to The nor=h of the detention basin
concurrently with other street trees throughout the project.
2. All street trees along Ridge Crest Drive should be decidious,
consistent with the conceptual streetscape plans.
3. All street trees shall be provided with a deep watering irrigation
system, which shall be reviewed and approved By the Planning and
'Zngineering Divisions.
4. Pinus Halenpensis or Elderlca species shall be substlnuted for The
Pinus Canariensis trees, per the discre~iou of ~he Planning
Division.
5. The southern property line wall shall he constructed consistent
with the permanent design solution for this proJec~ as shown on the
approved landscape/irrigation plans.
The 2:1 slope area on the southern side of the detention basin
shall be planted with =Tees and shru~e consisten~ with' the north
s lope ·
In addition, the Committee redomended that the landscape arthi~ec~ work
with staff to prepare an informational flyer regarding the maintenance
of street trees, which would be available to all perspective home buyers
in the model home sale office.
PROJECT ENTRANCE
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COI~MISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14139,
A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 119 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 54
ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-
4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE}, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND 25TH STREET, AND ~KING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 225-082~01
A. Recitals.
{i) Ahmanson Developments, Inc. has filed an application for the
approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 1413g as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map
request is referred to as "the application".
{ii) On the 12th day of July, 1989, the Planning Con~ission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application and concluded said hearing on that date.
{iii) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution
have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined' and resolved by the
Planning Comlsslon of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Comnission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts
set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Conmission
during the above-referenced public hearing on July 12, 1989, including written
and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Conmission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
{a) The application applies to property located at the
southwest corner of Ettwanda Avenue and 25th Street with a street frontage
along Etiwanda Avenue of approximately 1,350 feet and lot depth of 1,005 feet
at the north tract boundary and 2,400 feet at the south tract boundary; and
(b) The property to the east of the project is designated for
residential use and is currently vacant, the property to the south of the
project is approved Tract 13527 and the property to the north and west of the
project is an SCE corridor and is currently vacant; and
{c) The project, with the recon~nended Conditions of Approval,
complies with all minimum development. standards of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga; and
PLANNING CO~,IISSIO' ESOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: II 14139 - AHi..SON
July 12, 1989
Page 2
(d) The development of 119 single family lots on 54 acres is
consistent with the approved Development Agreement.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Conm~ission
during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of
facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Con~nission hereby finds and
concludes as follows:
{a) That tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and specific plans; and
{b) The design or improvements of the tentative tract is
consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and specific plans; and
{c) The site is physically suitable for the type of development
proposed; and
(d) The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife
or their habitat; and
{el The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious p~blic
health problems; and
(f) The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with
any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access
through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
4. This Comission hereby finds and certifies that the project has
been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act of lg70 and, further, this Conm~ission hereby issues a Negative
Declaration.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs
1, 2, 3, 'and 4 above, this Conm~tssion hereby approves the application subject
to each and every condition set forth below and in the attached Standard
Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) The design of the perimeter wall along Etiwanda Avenue, as
well as the streetscape shall be designed in. conformance
with policies and standards set forth in the proposed
Etiwanda North Specific Plan. Drawings shall be reviewed
and approved by the Design Review Comittee prior to the
recordation of the tract map.
2) A temporary fence, such as chain link, shall be placed
across the paseo connection to Tract 13527 to the south
until such time as that tract develops.
PLANNING COMMISSIC 1ESOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: II 14139 - AK ~SON
July 12, 1989
Page 3
3) The enhanced parkway treatment along Streets "A", "D", and
"F" shall be re-designed to include a double row of
clustered trees. The design shall be reviewed and approved
by the Design Review Committee prior to the recordation of
the tract map.
4} The ownership of the slope located along the south tract
boundary shall be transferred to the southerly property
owner prior to recordation of the map. If this is not
feasible, an exclusive yard easement or some other
acceptable mechanism should be agreed upon prior to map
recordation. Installing gates in the wall to provide for
home~ner access is not considered to be an acceptable
solution.
5) Masonry walls along the paseo edges shall be provided and
shall be terminated at the front yard setback line. Some
type of low visual barrier may extend to the curb where
appropriate.
6) The paseo connection to Etiwanda Avenue shall be maintained
to provide a connection to the proposed Community Trail.
However, a parkway strip shall be provided between the
sidewalk and the street to discourage mid-block crossings.
7) Prior to the recordation of the finalmap or the issuance
of building permits, whichever c~s first, the applicant
shall consent to, or participate in, the establishment of a
Mello-Roos Conm~unity Facilities District pertaining to the
project site to provide in conjunction with the applicable
School District for the construction and maintenance of
necessary school facilities. However, if any School
District has previously established such a Conm~unity
Facilities District, the applicant shall, in the
alternative, consent to the annexation of the project site
into the territory of such existing District prior to the
recordation of the final map or the issuance of building
permits, whichever comes first.
Further, if the affected School District has not formed a
Mello-Roos Conmunity Facilities District within twelve
months of the date of approval of the project and prior to
the recordation of the final map or issuance of building
permits for said project, this condition shall be deemed
null and void.
This condition shall be waived if the City receives notice
that the applicant and the affected School Districts have
entered into an agreen~nt to privately accom~edate any and
all school impacts as a result of this project.
PLANNING COMMISSIO ESOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: 1T 14139 - AH,. ,SON
July 12, 1989
Page 4
8) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written
notice of the Fourth Street Rock Crusher project prior to
accepting a deposit on any property.
g) The developer shall commence, p~ticipate in and
consummate, or cause to be commenced, participated in, or
consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for
Foothill Fire Protection District to finance a fire station
to serve the development, including land facilities,
equipment and operations, and maintenance. The station
shall be located, designed and built to all specifications
of the Foothill Fire Protection District, and shall become
the District's property upon completion. The equipment
shall be selected by the District in accordance with its
needs. In any building of the station, developer shall
comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The
Community Facilities District shall be formed by District
and developer by the time of recordation of the final map.
10) Prior to accepting a deposit on any property, the developer
shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the
following:
a} The paseos trail system consists of public trails
linking neighborhoods and providing access to the
Conmmnity and Regional Trail system.
b) "K" Street is intended to be a through street which
will ultimately extend to the south to connect with
future subdivisions.
11) The grading design shall be revised to utilize through-lot
conduit drainage on a single-lot through single-lot
basis. The slope at the southerly boundary shall be
limited to a maximum of 12 feet in height, with 8-g feet
being preferable. A drainage acceptance letter shall be
required from Tract 13527 to the south. Possible
construction of the southerly street within Tract 13527 or
some form of written agreement with the property owner may
be necessary to accomplish the drainage concept.
Engineering Otvtston
1) Etiwanda Avenue shall be constructed fult width south of
its southerly intersection with "A' Street to 24th Street
and half width from "A" Street north to the center of the
SCE right-of-way. Off-site parkway improvements may be
deferred until development of the property to the south.
Parkway improvements shall be provided on the west side of
Etiwanda Avenue north of the project site. The developer
may request a reimbursement agreement to recover the cost
PLANNING COMMISSIO 'ESOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: TT 14139 - AH, .~SON
July 12, 1989
Page 5
of construction south of the south project boundary from
future development as it occurs.
2) Twenty-fourth (24th) Street shall be constructed full width
(except for parkway improvements and median landscaping)
from its intersection with Etiwanda Avenue (existing) to
its intersection with Etiwanda north of 24th. The
developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover
the cost of construction from future development as it
occurs.
3) Etiwanda Avenue, between 24th Street and Highland Avenue,
shall be upgraded, including surfacing and an adequate
structural section 32 feet wide, to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
4) Landscape maintenance easements shall be dedicated to the
City for the area between the perimeter wall and the right-
of-way for Etiwanda Avenue.
5) Landscaping and wall heights within the lines of sight for
all intersections shall be limited as required by the City
Traffic Engineer.
6) Etiwanda Avenue may transition to a. 44-foot curb width
within a 66-foot right-of-way north of "A" Street if
verified by a traffic impact study subject to the approval
of the City Engineer {minimum pavement width of 26' feet
within a 40-foot dedication).
7) Permits will be required from the following agencies for
w~rk within their rights-of-way:
a) San Bernardino County Flood Control District,
b) Southern California Edison Company for the construction
of Etiwanda Avenue, and
c) Metropolitan Water District for the construction of
24th Street.
8} Construct the City Master Plan Storm Drainage Facilities
1 isted below:
a) A trapezoidal channel along the north property line,
b) The facility for crossing underneath Etiwanda Avenue,
and
c) The 24th Street storm drain to the Etiwanda Spreading
Grounds.
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PLANNING COMMISSION 'SOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: II 14139 - AHM,. JON
July 12, 1989
Page 6
Standard drainage fees for the site shall be credited to
that portion of the construction costs incurred in
constructing permanent drainage facilities specified on the
City's Master Plan of storm drains and the developer shall
be eligible for reimbursement of allowable costs in excess
of the fees in accordance with City policy. Any additional
costs for over-sizing facilities for interim flood
protection shall be borne by the developer.
g) Construct an interim retention basin within the Etiwanda
Spreading Grounds to mitigate increased flows at the outlet
of the 24th Street storm drain.
10) Plans for the 24th Street Master Plan Storm Drain and
interim retention basin shall be approved by the City
Engineer and the Flood Control District prior to approval
of the Final Map or issuance of building permits, whichever
occurs first.
11) Construct an interim storm drainage facility to receive
flows from the trapezoidal channel along the north property
line which does one of the following. The interim facility
shall be designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a) If easements are obtained from the property owner(s) to
the east, an interim channel may be extended either to
the existing swale 150 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue or
all the way to the Etiwanda Spreading Grounds, with
velocity dissipation facilities east of Etiwanda
Avenue.
b} If off-site easements are not obtained, construct a
debris basin on-site with an inlet structure from the
trapezotdal channel and an outlet structure which
discharges to the storm drain in "A" Street.
Downstream local and master plan storm drain facilities
shall be up-sized as needed. Interim access to the
permanent channel access road shall be provided from
'A' Street without crossing the flow path. A
maintenance agreement shall be executed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney
guaranteeing private maintenance of the interim
facility, but providing the City with the right of
access to maintain the facility if pri~mte maintenance
is insufficient, and allowing the City to assess those
costs to the developer. The developer shall be
responsible for removing the interim facility and
completing the trapezoidal channel at such time as the
interim facilities are no longer needed.
PLANNING COHHISSIC 1ESOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: TT 14139 - Ah,...,iSON
July 12, 1989
Page 7
12) A permanent trapezoidal channel shall be constructed along
the west property boundary, adjacent to the Southern
California Edison corridor, and extended southwesterly to
the end of the 24th Street master plan storm drain line. A
desilting basin shall be constructed at the inlet to the
storm drain. The developer may request a reimbursement
agreement to recover the cost of constructing facilities
south of the proJect's south boundary from future
development of the adjacent property as it occurs.
13) Both trapezoidal channels shall be contained within
permanent storm drainage easements. A 15-foot wide paved
access road shall be constructed on the downstream side
{south and east} of the channels for their entire length,
with access at both ends to a public street. The channel
shall be fenced on the upstream sides. There shall be no
public access to the channel access roads. The developer
shall form or annex to a Maintenance Assessment District
for these facilities.
14) Pedestrian bridges shall be constructed across ~ the
trapezoidal channels to align with Lots D and E. ' The
bridges shall be designed to preclude pedestrians using the
channel access roads, to the satisfaction of the City
E ng i neer.
15) The project shall contribute to the future construction of
the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Regional Drainage/Flood Control
Facilities by forming or annexing to a benefit assessment
or a Community Facilities District or by the payment of
regional drainage fees as established by the City
Council. Formation or annexation or fee payment shall be
prior to the Final Map approval.
16) It shall be the Developer's responsibility to have the
current FIRM Zone (A, B, or D) designation removed from the
project area. The Developer's Engineer shall prepare all
necessary reports, plans, hydrologic/hydraulic
calculations, etc. Preliminary approval shall be obtained
from FEMA prior to approval of the recorded map or issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first. The
designation shall be officially removed prior to occupancy
or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
/
17} If the project is to be developed in phases, each
individual phase shall be designed to provide maximum
public safety, convenience for public service vehicles, and
proper traffic circulation. In order to meet this
requirement, the following will be required prior to the
finalization of any phase:
PLANNING COMMISSION SOLUTION NO. 89-95
RE: TT 14139 - AHMA..,ON
July 12, 1989
Page 8
a) Completion of the improvement plans for the total
project or sufficient plans beyond the phase boundary
to verify the feasibility of the design to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b) A plan shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Engineering Division, Fire, and Planning
Departments indicating what improvements will be
constructed with the given phase, subject to the
following:
{1) Street improvements beyond the phase boundaries,
as necessary to provide secondary access,
{2} Drainage facilities, such as storm drains,
channels, earth berms, and block walls, as
necessary, to protect the development from off-
site flows,
{3) A properly designed water system capable of
providing required fire flow, perhaps loopin~ or
extending beyond the phase boundaries,
{4) Easements for any of the above and the
installation of necessary utilities, and
{5) Phase boundaries shall correspond to the lot lines
shown on the approved tentative map.
18) Lots D and E shall be designed to acconmnodate maintenance
vehicle access to the channel access road to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
lg) The Developer shall make a good faith effort tO coordinate
the alignment of Lot F with a paseo in Tentative Tract
13527, which may require revising the location of Lot F.
20) The south half of 2Sth Street shall be vacated.
21) Cross-gutters shall be eliminated if storm drains are
available at an intersection.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW OF BUILDING
ELEVATIONS AND SITE PLAN FOR TRACT 14139, A RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION OF 119 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 54 ACRES OF LAND IN
THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND 25TH
STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 225-082-01.
1. Centex Eomes has filed an application for the Design Review of Tract
NO. 14139, as described in the title of this Resolution. Mereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On March 22, 1995, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
Eo
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on March 22, 1995, including written and oral staff
reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the
General Plan; and
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the
Development code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located;
and
c. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the
applicable provisions of the Development Code; and
d. That the proposed design, together with the conditions applicable
thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and
2 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and
every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
DESIGN REVIEW FOR TT 14139 - CENTEX HOMES
March 22, 1995
Page 2
1. All porches shall be 8 feet in total depth, with an
inside dimension (post to building wall) of 6 feet, 6
inches.
2. A total of ten footprints shall be provided with four
plans and three elevations per plan.
3. The rear elevation of Plan 2 (Monterey) shall have a
potshelf at the primary window with a corbel detail
supporting it.
4. On the Plan 3 rear elevation, a gable roof shall be used
with shutters and no pop out.
5. All columns and wall entry features shall be of ashlar
cut stone to be consistent with the requirements of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan (Upper Etiwanda Neighborhood
Theme).
6. Front yard landscaping shall be provided in conformance
with the standards and guidelines in the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan.
7. All pertinent conditions of Resolution 89-95 shall apply.
Enaineerina Division:
1. This application shall comply with all outstanding
conditions imposed on Tract 14139.
2. The drive approaches for Lots 39, 59, 92, and 119 shall
be located and constructed in accordance with the City's
Driveway Policy to reduce conflicts between backing out
and blind right-turn movements. They shall be located 50
feet from the BCR to the near edge or the maximum
distance allowed by the lot size.
3. The total width of all drive approaches, at the property
line, shall not exceed 40 percent of the lot frontage
dimension. Minimum length Of full height curb between
drive approaches on the same lot shall be 20 feet.
4. Engineering Division Condition No. i of Resolution No.
89-95A requires the developer to diligently pursue
approval of design and construction of drainage/detention
facilities within the County Flood Control District's
Etiwanda Creek Spreading Grounds upon authorization by
the Flood control District. Confirmation shall be
obtained from the Flood control District regarding their
current position Of installation of said
drainage/detention facilities.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
DESIGN REVIEW FOR TT 14139 - CENTEX HOMES
March 22, 1995
Page 3
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH 1995.
pLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCANONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cocamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day
of March 1995, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
DEPARTMENT OF
"'" CO MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
SUBJECT: ~J~_j.~
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APPLICANT: ~ .~ '.' :'~
Those items chewed are ~o~dRions of
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 989-1861, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. TIme LImits ~
~)~ 1. Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building permits are J /--
not issued or approved use has not COmmenced within 24 months from the date of approval.
2. Development/Design Review shall be approved prior to / / , .__/ /
3. Approval of Tentative Tract No. is granted subject to the approval of __/ /
. 4. The developershallCOmmence, participate in, and consummate orcause to be COmmenced, .__/ /
participated in, or consummated, a Meifo-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distdct to finance COnstruction and/or maintenance of
a tire station to serve the development. The station shall be located, designed, and built to
all specitioations of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and shall become the
Districrs property upon Completion. The equipment shall be selected by the Distdct in
accordance with its needS. In any building of a station, the deveiober shall COmply with all
applicable laws and regulations. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the deveiober
by the time recordation of the final map occurs.
5. Prior to recordation of the final map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes __/ I
first, the applicant shall consent to, or participate in, the establishment of a Melk>-Rcos !
Community Facilities District for the construction and maintenance of necessaW school
facilities. However, if any school district has previously established Such a Community
Fadlifies District, the applicant shall, in the aifematlve, consent to the annexation of the
project site into the territory of Such existing District prior to the recordation of the final map
or the issuance of building bermifs, whichever Comes first. Further, if the affected school
district has not formed a Melio-Roos Community Facilities District within twelve months from
the date of approval of the project and prior to the recordation of the final map or issuance
of building permits for said project, this Condition shall be deemed null and void.
SC- 12/93
This condition shall be waived if the City receives notice that lhe applloant and all affected
school districts have entered into an agreement to privately accommodate any and all school
impacts as a result of this project.
6. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to issuance of building permits when no map is ._J___J
involved, written certifiCation from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water
facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the
Department of Community Development. Such letter must have been issued by the water
district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to issuance
of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
B. Site Development
,', 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the appmved plans whiCh __J /
include site plans, amhitectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planni.ng Division, the conditions contained herein
Development Code regulations. and ~:::JJ,;.-iLd 1 ~ · t; '~r ~',
Specific Plan ---~'~
-Planned CQmZ:B.[D~t~
/~ 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
~ 3. OccupancyofthefacilityshallnotcommenceuntilsuchtimeasallUniformBuildingCodeand __/ /
State Firs Marshairs regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamenga Firs Protection District and the Building and Safely
Division to show compliance. The building shall be inspected for compliance pdor to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be ~ /
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
,~ 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation. ar~l street improvement plans shall be coordinated for ---/ /
consistency priorto issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.), or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced. whiChever comes first.
X 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development __/ /
Cede, all olher applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community Plans or Specific
Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and ---/ /
Sheriff's Department (989-6611 ) pdor to the issuance of building permits. Such plan shall
indicate style. illumination, location. height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely
affect adjacent properlies.
8. If no centralized trash rsceptacles are provided, alltrashpick-upshall be for individual units .._/ /
with all receptacles shielded from public view. ;
9. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits.
L10. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers. AC condensers, etc., shall
be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, I)erming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner.
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11. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with ._.j /
the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
12. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a Clear and Concise manner, J /
including proper illumination.
13. 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
Planner review and approval priorto 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.
14. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping of equine .__/ /
animals where zoning requirements forthe keeping of said animals have been met. Individual
lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity
of appealing to beards of directore or homeowners' associations for amendments to the
CC&RS.
15. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the ._J /
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be reccrded Concurrently with the Final Map or
pdor to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shaft be
provided to the City Engineer.
< 16. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property .__/ /
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
j~ 17. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or J /
dwelling unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of
a solar energy system. The easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for
the subdivision which shall be recorded concurrently with the recordation of the final map or
issuance of permits, whichever comes first. The easements shall prohibit the casting of
shadows by vegetation, structures, fixtures or any other object, except for utility wires and . -
similar objects, pursuant to Development Code Section 17.08.060-G-2.
18. The project contains a designated Historical Landmark. The site shall be developed and ._./ I
maintained in accordance with the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit No.
· Any further modffloations to the site including, but not limited to, extedor alterations and/or
interior alterations which affect the exterior of the buildings or structures, re moval of landmark
trees, demolition, rekx:aticn, reconstruction of buildings or structures, or changes to the site,
shall require a modification to the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit subject to Histodc
Preservation Commission review and approval.
C. Building Design
1. An alternative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units / /
and lot heating any swimming pool or spa, unless other alternative energy systems are
demonstrated to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. All swimming pools installed at the
time of initial development shall be supplemented with solar heating. Details shall be
included in the building plans and shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural .--/ /'-
treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner
review and approval pdor to issuance of building permits.
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3. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowners' Association shall be submitted tor .__/_.._/
City Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
4. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipr'nent andJor .__/ /
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffe red from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
imegrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (Indicate details on I~ulldlng plans)
1. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall J /
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including cur'o)..
2. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be .J-----/
provided throughout the development to connect dwe Ilings/units/buildings with open spaces/
plazas/recreational uses.
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, .._/ /
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in --J /
depth from back of sidewalk.
5. TheC~venants'C~ndi~i~nsandRestrictionssha~~restrictthest~rage~frecreatidna~vehic~es /---J
on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit
parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
6. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer. and ----/ /
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval pdor to issuance ot building
permits.
E. Landscaping (for publicly maintained landscape areas, reler to Section N.)
1. Adelailedlandscapeandirrigationplan, including slope planling and model home landscap- ----/ /
ing in the case of residential development, shall pe prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted for C fly Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of bu ilding
permits or prior final map approval in the case ol a custom lot subdivision.
2. Existingtreesrequiredt~pepreservedinp~aceshaitpepr~tectedwithac~ns~ructionbarrier / /
in accordance w~th the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans.
The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees
shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the art:~orist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting and tdmming methods.
3. Aminimumot~treespergrossacre,compdsedolthetollowingsizes, shaitpeprovided --J /
within the project: % - 48- inch box or larger, % - 36- inch box or larger,
~ % - 24- inch box or larger, % - 15-gallon, and ~ % - 5 gallonr
4. A minimum of % ol trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - / /
24-inch box or larger.
5. Within parking lots. trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-galidn tree for every three ~ /
parking stalls. sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
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6. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate ol one
tree per 30 linear feet of building. -.--/----/
~1< 7. AIIprivateslopebanksSfeetorlessinverticalheigntandol5:l orgreatersldpe.butlessthan .__/ /
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover fOr
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
__.~8. AIIprivateslopesinexcessofSfeet, butlessthan8feet inverticalheightandof2:lorgreater ---/ /
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. It. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger
size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of s lope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope
banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one
5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be
planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this
section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to
occupancy.
.~ 9. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continu- --.-/ /
ously maintained in a healthy and thriving conditto n by the developer until each individual unit
is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection
shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine thal they are in satisfactory
condition.
10. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are respen- .--J I
sible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous
planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from
weeds and debris and maintained in a healthy and lhdving condition, and shall receive
regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or
decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
V/' ..Front ard andsc ings .be required per the r 5 n' glaU _J /
. This requ,remant sha,, be ,n add,lion fo ,he requ,,ed
Etreet t~'ee~ 4'nd sk~pe pl~hting.
>(~ 12. The final design of the pealmater parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be / /
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any patioNay landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
13. Special landscape features such as maunding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meander- ---/ /
ing sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along
__..._~14. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on ..._/ /
the pedmeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
2< 15. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, _..J /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
16. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and .__/ /
approval prior to issuance of Ixailding permits. These criteda shall encourage the natural
growth characteristics of the selected tree species.
X 17. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the pdnciplas of -----/ /-
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamanga Municipal Code.
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F. Signs
1. ThesignsindicatedonthesubmittedplansareconceptualonlyandnotapartofthisaPProval. ---/ /
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall
require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any
signs.
2, AUniformSignProgramforthisdevelopmentshallbesubmittedforCityPlanner reviewand .__/ /
approval pdor to issuance of building permits.
3, Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or townhomes .
prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning
Division pdor to issuance of building permits.
G. Environmental
1, The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock __/ /
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property,
2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted .--J /
Special Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as determined by the City
Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
3. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway .__/,_._/
project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, pdor to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
4. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval pdor to the .__/ /
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level ol interior noise
attenuationto beiow45CNEL, the building matedals and constructiontochnk:luesprovlded,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for contormance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
H. Other Agencies
1. EmergencysecondaryaccessshallbeprovldeqinaccordanoewithRanchoCucamongaFire .....
Protection District Standards.
2. Emergency access shall be provided, maintenance free and clear, a minimum of 26 feet wide ----/ /
at all times dudrig constnjction in accordance with RanchO Cucamonga Fire Protection
District requirements.
.~.3. Prior to issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be _--/ /
submitted to the Ranche Cucamonga Fire Protection District that temporary water sul;~Y for
fire protection is available, pending completion of required tire protection system.
X 4. The applicant shall contact the U. S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and / /
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Cit Planner review and approval pdor
to ,he is: noe o, building ..its. 5--
5. For projects using septic tank facilities, wdtten cedffication of acceptability, including all ---/ I
supportive information, shall be obtained from the San Bemardino County Department of
Environmental Health and submitted to the Building Official prior tothe issuance of Septic
Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of building permits.
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APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 989-1863, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. Sfte Development
'~ 1. TheaPPlicantshallcomplywiththelatesladoptedUniformBuildingCode, UniformMechani. .._J /
cal Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please
contact the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and
applicable handouts.
'~ 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential c/welling unit(s) or major addition ----/ /
to existing unit( s) , the applicant sh all pay deve lopme nt fees at the establishod rate. Such fees
may include, but are not [imifed to: City Beautffioation Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, System
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
__~k_.__3. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or /J
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such tees may include, but are not limited to: Systems Development Fee,
Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees.
~)~ 4. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, aftertract/parcel map recordation __/ /
and prior to issuance of building permits.
J. Existing Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the properly line clearances __/ /
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings.
2. Existing buildings shall be made to comply with correct building and zoning regulations for ---/ /
the. intended use or the building shall be demolished.
3. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed, filled and/or capped to comply with the --/ /
Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code.
4. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on'building plans submitted for .__/ /
building permit application.
K. Gracllng
__~.._ 1. Grading of the subject proparty shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City ---/ /
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial contormance with the apprcved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensod by the State o.f Calffomia to .--/ /
parform such work.
3. The development is located within the soil erosion centrcl beunclades; a Soil Distutoanoe _._/ /
Permit is required. Please centact San Bemarclino County Department of Agriculture at (714)
387-2111 for permit application. Documentation of such permit shall be submitted to t he City
prior to the issuance of rough grading permit.
4. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and supmitted at ~ /
the time of application for grading plan check.
< 5. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved priorto issuance of building permits. ~ /
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Scott Murphy, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: VARIANCE 95-02 - BHP STEEL U.S.A.. INC. - A request to exceed the maximum
number of wall signs allowed for a manufacturing building in the General Industrial
designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 11200 Arrow
Route - APN: 208-961-26.
On April 27,1994, the Planning Commission approved plans for a 93,500 square foot expansion of
BHP Steel U.S.A., Inc. (formerly known as "Supracote"). The expansion was designed to house a
zincalume coating process similar to the paint coating production line currently in operation. The
central portion of the production line building is 100 feet tall. The southern portion of the building
stands 93 feet tall.
APPLICABLE REGULATION:
The Sign Ordinance allows one wall sign per building face, not to exceed two per business. In
addition, the Sign Ordinance allows one monument sign per street frontage; however, the
combination of wall and monument signs shall not exceed three per business.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing to mount three wall signs identifying "BHP" and the parent company's
logo on the southern portion of the new production building. The signs would be located on the
south, east, and west elevations, approximately 50 feet above grade. No wall signs exist or are
proposed on the old production building. There is one monument sign in front of the old production
building. The applicant has submitted a letter of justification for the Variance (see Exhibit "A")
outlining unique circumstances that should be considered with the Variance request:
1. The building houses two independent companies, BHP Coated Steel Corp. (formerly
Supracote) and BHP Steel USA, who happen to be owned by the same parent company. The
applicant believes that if these companies were to submit sign requests independently, each
business would be entitled to two wall signs, for a total of four signs on the building. The
applicant is proposing three signs.
ITEM D
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
VA 95-02 - BHP STEEL
March 22, 1995
Page 2
Staff response: There are several buildings on the subject site which are all connected (see
Exhibit "B"). The new building will be occupied by BHP Steel USA. The applicant would
be allowed two walls signs for each of the two businesses; however, this variance request is
necessitated by the applicant's proposal for three walls signs to identify one business.
2. The Sign Ordinance allows two signs up to a maximum of l50 square feet per sign (a total of
300 square feet). The proposed signs are 89 square feet; therefore, the total of all three signs
is 267 square feet which is less than the 300 square feet in area, thus not exceeding the
maximum allowable sign area.
Staff response: This sign area is not an issue because each sign complies with the 150 square
foot limitation. The Sign Ordinance provides for a maximum allowable area for each sign of
10 percent of the building face up to a maximum of 150 square feet.
3. The signs are an integral part of the building design. Removing one of the signs would have
a negative impact on the design.
Staff response: While the sign may be viewed as an integral part of the building design by the
applicant, the required findings for approving a Variance are not based on design. The
Variance procedure is designed to address unique site conditions or inequities that would not
allow use of the property comparable with other properties or businesses in the same zone.
The building's form was based upon its intended function and not to accommodate signs. If
the building was designed specifically to accommodate signs then it is a self imposed hardship.
4. The size of the signs, relative to the building elevations, are in proportion to the building
design.
Staff response: Staff agrees that the signs are proportional to the building. Proportionality,
however, is not a test for Variance approval.
In order for the Planning Commission to approve the Variance request, the Planning Commission
must make all five findings to support the Variance. Facts to support each of the following findings
must be made.
1. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in
practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the
Development Code.
2. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property involved that do not apply generally to other property in the same zone.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
VA 95-02 - BHP STEEL
March 22, 1995
Page 3
3. That strict or literal enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of
privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties classified in the same zone.
4. That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone.
5. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
While the applicant has identified several unique characteristics of the building, the findings require
the presentation of facts demonstrating the unique characteristics of the site or that the business is
being deprived of privileges provided to others. Staff finds no facts to support the required findings.
The site is similar to other sites within the industrial area. The applicant is entitled to and has the
ability to provide the same number of signs as other users within the industrial area. The applicant
may have four wall sigus, but their location must relate to the two distinct corporations.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Variance 95-02
through adoption of the attached Resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:SM:sp
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter of Justification Provided by Applicant
Exhibit "B" - Site Plan
Exhibit "C' - Building Elevations
Exhibit "D" - Sign Plans
Resolution of Denial
PETER J. PITASSI, AIA
A O H T O T
March 2, 1995
Mr. Brad Buller
City Planner
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Subject: BMP Steel Facility
C.U.P. 94-11
Wall Signs
Dear Brad:
As suggested by staff, we are requesting the Planning
Commission's interpretation of the Sign Ordinance as it may
pertain to BHP's steel facility currently under construction
on Arrow Route.
We believe we should be allowed three (3) wall signs as
indicated upon the attached exhibits and as shown on the
original design drawings approved under C.U.P. 94-11.
These signs will be located on the east, west, and south
elevations of the accumulator section of the new building.
These signs represent the parent company's logo and the
letters "B", "H", and "P". The signs are each approximately
89 sq. ft. in size and are not internally illuminated.
Staff has indicated that they should classify this facility
as a single tenant, single parcel industrial use. The Sign
Ordinance only allows two (2) wall signs when addressing that
situation.
The Sign Ordinance goes on to say that these two signs shall
not exceed 10% of the building face with a maximum of 150 sq.
ft. each.
8439 WHITE OAK AVE $TE ~05
~ANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 01730
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Mr. Brad Buller
March 2, 1995
Page 2
The total area of all three proposed signs is approximately
267 sq.. ft. which is less than the 300 sq. ft. allowed for
two signs under the single tenant section of the Sign
Ordinance.
Our application is packag. ed as a variance, however, we
believe BHP' s situation is unique among the industrial
facilities within the City. This uniqueness has been created
by several attributes of their operation as well as their new
facility. Please consider the following conditions:
within this single building, there are actually two
distinct corporations with separate management,
vendors, customers, and production facilities.
BHP Coated Steel Corp. (formerly Supracote) runs the
original paint line in the existing building.
BHP Steel USA Inc. will operate the Zincalume line and
will occupy the new portion of the building.
Both corporations have the same parent company, BHP, a
multinational corporation based in Australia.
If one were to interpret our situation as a multi-tenant
industrial facility, the Sign Ordinance would allow two wall
signs per business (of which we have two distinct and
separate businesses ).
We are not proposing separate wall signage for each business
but adequate and appropriate corporate identification for the
parent company.
An additional consideration concerns the design of the
building and the fact that signage has been incorporated as
an integral component. The building has a unique and
distinguishable profile. The design of the accumulator
portion of the building was intended to perform as an
integral part of and background to the corporate logo.
we hope.the Planning Commission considers the following facts
in their deliberation:
This facility's unique design and business situation.
· Our proposed signage does not create a traffic hazard,
a visual blight, or adversely affect adjacent
properties.
Mr. Brad Buller
March 2, 1995
Page 3
· Our proposal is consistent with the Sign Ordinance for
multi-tenant industrial facilities and is consistent
with and integral to the building's design.
We feel the Sign Ordinance has not and could not anticipate
or address every possible industrial condition. Our
proposal, we believe, is consistent with the intent of this
ordinance and will function as an integral component of the
architecture, providing appropriate corporate identification.
Brad, we look forward to addressing this issue with the
Planning Commission and, as always, we appreciate your
assistance.
PJP:cas
Enclosures
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING VARIANCE NO. 95-02, A REQUEST
TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WALL SIGNS ALLOWED FOR A
MANUFACTURING BUILDING IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATION
(SUBAREA 8) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT
11200 ARROW ROUTE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 208-961-26.
1. BHP Steel U.S.A., Inc., has filed an application for the issuance of
Variance No. 95-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Variance request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 22nd day of March 1995, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on March 22, 1995, including written and oral
staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 11200 Arrow Route
with a street frontage of 875 feet and lot depth of 620 feet and is presently
improved with a manufacturing building; and
b. The properties to the north, south, and west of the subject site
are designated industrial uses and are developed with industrial buildings. The
property to the east is designated for industrial uses and is vacant; and
c. The applicant is proposing three wall signs identifying one
business, contrary to the provisions of the Sign Ordinance (RCMC 14.20.110); and
d. The site is similar to other sites within the same zoning
classification.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this commission during
the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set
forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as
follows:
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VARIANCE 95-02 - BHP STEEL U.S.A.
March 22, 1995
Page 2
a. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
specified regulations would not result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code.
b. That there are not exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district.
c. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
specified regulation would not deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other properties in the same district.
d. That the granting of the Variance will constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties
classified in the same district.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2,
and 3 above, this Commission hereby denies the application.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH 1995.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day
Of March 1995, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
CiTY OF .P, CttO CUC 4ONOA --
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Scott Murphy, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM # l 19- DBS - A request to amend
the Foothill Marketplace Uniform Sign Program to allow two secondary signs for
anchor tenants within a 550,000 square foot commercial/retail center in the
Regionally Related Commercial designation (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between 1-1 5 and
Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 229-031-27 through 44.
BACKGROUND:
As a Regional Related Commercial designation, no sign regulations are put forth in the Sign
Ordinance. The sign criteria for regional centers is reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission. Also, any amendments to the Uniform Sign Program are reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission.
On May 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved the Uniform Sign Program for Foothill
Marketplace. The Sign Program established a hierarchy of tenants and corresponding sign
provisions. The Sign Program designated Price Club and Wal.Mart as "anchor tenants." Anchor
tenants, those tenants in excess of 100,000 square feet, were permitted a total of 4 primary
identification signs (either wall or monument signs), identification on the pylon sign, and a
secondary sign. The secondary sign allowed Price Club to identify the "Tire Center." Wai-Mart
chose to identify their "Lube and Tune Express."
At the time of construction, Wal-Mart provided a snack bar area within the building. The snack bar
was part of the Wai-Mart operation and was staffed by Wai-Mart employees. Wal-Mart has since
sub-leased the snack bar area to McDonalds Corporation. With the conversion of the snack bar to
a McDonald's menu, the applicant is requesting an amendment to the Uniform Sign Program that
would allow an additional "secondary sign" for anchor tenants (Price Club and Wal-Mart), bringing
the number of secondary signs to two per tenant. Approval of the request would allow McDonald's
to install their "golden arches" logo sign.
ITEM E
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March 22, 1995
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The City's Sign Ordinance discourages subordinate information, such as the listing of products and
services. Sublease tenant signage was raised with the "Smith's Food King" application. Smith's
operation typically provides several individual tenants (banks, dry cleaners, video rentals, etc.)
within the confines of their supermarket. Each of these tenants are independem businesses. If the
tenants leased in-line space within a center, they would be emitled to individual business
identification. There is, however, no criteria within the Sign Ordinance to address sublease tenants.
There is a growing trend towards subleasing space. Several banks have opened branch offices within
supermarkets. In Rancho Cucamonga, California State Bank recently relocated fi'om a pad building
on Haven Avenue to a space within Lucky's supermarket at the southeast comer of Haven Avenue
and Lemon Avenue. A temporary banner was placed on the building but no permanent sign is
proposed. Although not subleasing space, Foster's Freeze has joined forces with E1 Pollo Loco as
co-tenants at Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive. Both businesses requested individual
identification. A solution was worked out where the two business names were incorporated into one
sign.
During the original Planning Commission discussion of the Uniform Sign Program, Wal-Mart
requested secondary signs to idemify the "One Hour Photo", "Satisfaction Guaranteed," and
"Optometrist" in addition to the "Lube and Tune Express," The Planning Commission determined
that one secondary sign would be appropriate and allowed the applicant to determine which sign
would be provided. While the Planning Commission does have the authority to approve additional
secondary signs for Wal-Mart, staff is concerned about the possible implications approval of a
sublease tenant sign will have on other tenants within this center and tenants not within the Regional
Related Commercial zone. Approval of the McDonald's logo may establish a precedem for other
tenants wishing separate identification. Staff finds no unique circumstances about this situation that
would prevent the sign approval from setting a precedere. The applicant could work with the
primary business to achieve a sign incorporating the McDonalds' logo.
P~F.~: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the request to
amend the Uniform Sign Program through minute action.
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Original Uniform Sign Program Text
Exhibit "B" - Proposed Uniform Sign Program Text
Exhibit "C" - Building Elevation .~ ~,
Proposed Modification to existing sign proyam.
SECTION IX
TENANT STOREFRONT IDENTIFICATION
ANCHOR TENANT I.D. (Sign T.vpe #12)
Option #1.
6. Anchor tenant wall mounted secondary signage may be allowed on a case-by-
case basis at the discretion of the landlord and the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
(Eg. "Tire Center") Logos will be considered secondary signage. The maximum
number of secondary signs shall not exceed Two (2).
Option #2.
6. Anchor tenant wall mounted secondary signage may be allowed on a case-by-
case basis at the discretion of the landlord and the City ofRancho Cucamonga.
(Eg. "Tire Center") Logos will be considered secondary signage. Nationally
registered Trademarks will be allowed their registered color(s) in their logo. The
maximum number of secondary signs shall not exceed Two (2).
FRONT ELEVATION
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAIVIONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY -
The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for Building 7 (Barnes &
Noble) totaling 29,878 square feet within the Town Center Square, in the
Community Commemial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the
north side of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues - APN: 1077-
421-58 and 63.
ACTION REOUESTED: The approval of the building pad and elevations for Building 7, the signs
for Barnes & Noble and Starbucks, and the final design of the upper and lower central plazas within
Town Center Square.
BACKGROUND: On March 8, 1995, the Planning Commission conducted a design review
workshop for building 7, the sign for Barnes & Noble and Starbucks, and the upper and lower central
plazas. The Commission determined that, with the recommended improvements, the proposed
development plans were acceptable. The Commission directed staff to forward the application to
them for formal action. A copy of the March 8, 1995, staff report is' attached to this *report for
reference.
ANALYSIS:
A. Proposed Development: Building 7 is west of Pet Metro store and next to the upper central
plaT~ as shown in Exhibit "B." Bames& Noble will occupy 27,278 square feet of floor area
while Starbucks will occupy the remainder area of 1,600 square feet. The two tenants will be
connected through a doorway. Outdoor seating will be provided~ next to Starbucks within a
defined area in the plaza. The upper and lower central plazas will be completed with the
construction of Building 7. However, the most westerly portion of the plazas, which ranges
from a width of 20 to 40 feet, will be completed with the construction of buildings 4, 10, and
11.
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B. Design Review: At the March 8, 1995, workshop, the Commission reviewed the development
proposal and identified several design issues. The areas of concerns were the design of the
tower at the north end of the west elevation, the building entry design at the south elevation,
and the signs for Barnes & Noble and Starbucks. The Commission provided direction to staff
and applicant with their recommended improvements. At the meeting, the applicant said that
they agreed to revise the plans according to the recommended improvements from the
Commission and staff. Exhibit "A" is a copy of the March 8, 1995, staff report which includes
the action or recommended improvements from the Commission below each item (see the bold
face in italics).
C. Environmental Assessment: Building 7 is part of the Master Plan under Conditional Use
Pennit 93-49. A Negative Declaration for the Master Plan was issued on July 27, 1994. The
proposed development is consistent with the Master Plan; therefore, additional environmental
review is not needed.
RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends approval ofDevelopment Review 95-05 tbsough the
adoption of the attached resolution of approval with conditions.
Res lly Su ' d,
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - March 8, 1995 Planning Commission Staff Report with Action
Exhibit "B" - Approved Master Plan
Exhibit "C" - Upper and Lower Central Plazas, and Storefront Hardscape
Exhibit "D" - Building 7 elevations
Exhibit "E" - Floor Plan
Exhibit "F" - Details and Sections
Resolution of Approval
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF R'F, PORT
DATE: March 8, 1995
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY -
The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for Building 7 (Barnes &
Noble) totaling 29,878 square feet within the Town Center Square, in the Community
Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the north side
of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues - APN: 1077-421-58 and
63.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this workshop is to review the building design for Building 7, Barnes
& Noble and Starbucks, and the final design for the upper and lower central plazas within Town
Center Square.
BACKGROUND: On January 14, 1995, the Planning Commission conditionally approved a
modification to Conditional Use Permit 93-49 for Town Center Square commercial center. The
approval included the revised Master Plan, the building design for Homes Express, Ben Franklin
Crafts, and Pet Metro, and their signs. A condition of approval requires further review of the upper
and lower central plazas and that the plaTag be completed with the construction of Building 7.
ANALYSIS:
A. Building Design for Building 7, Barnes & Noble and Starbucks. This building must exhibit
a sophisticated design as it will set the tone for Building 4. The superior design of these two
buildings (7 and 4), together with the design of the plaTa~ between them, will create a
destination place.
1. South Elevation.
a. Add half-circle sconce light fixtures to Barnes & Noble building entry consistent
with the ones used in the center. (This can be conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
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b. Add the rectangular sconce light fixtures along the columns of the colonnade
consistent with the ones used in the center. (This item can be conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
c. Wrap the lower tier cornice molding from the south elevation to the west elevation of the most
eastem portion of Building 7.
ACTION: Delete.
d. Add a raised planter to the most eastem portion of Building 7 where it joins with
PetMetro.
ACTION: Applicant agreed, but modified it as a seat wall. This item is
conditioned.
e. Add pre-cast concrete or plaster molding to frame the recessed square with the
metal grill work.
ACTION: Applicant agreed to add trim to the lower portion only. This item
is conditioned.
Note: Drawing does not show store front glass areas (compare the floor plan and Sheet 6).
2. West elevation.
a. The west elevation is inaccurate in that the trellis work and the outdoor seating area
for Starbucks are not shown.
ACTION: None.
b. The tower at the north end of the west elevation is a visual focal point to help
anchor the p!~Ta; however, it has a "tag-on" appearance. Pull this tower element
out for greater visual prominence.
ACTION: The Commission felt that the lower portion of the tower design is
inviting to pedestrians because the archway element, the awnings,
and the location of the community art make such a suggestion. The
Commission directed the applicant to revise the tower design so that
it is more functional; i.e., accessible to pedestrians. The final
design shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
c. Add sconce light fixtures to the columns of the colonnade consistent with the ones
in the center.
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ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
d. A space for "future community art" has been provided on the tower at north end of
Building 7. Location for public art is inappropriate because it is buried 40 feet
behind a large landscape area and is next to a transformer. Should be placed
underneath colonnade next Starbucks entrance.
ACTION: The Commission felt that the lower portion of the tower design is
inviting to pedestrians because the archway element, the awnings,
and the location of the community art make such a suggestion. The
Commission directed the applicant to revise the tower design so that
it is more functional; i.e., accessible to pedestrians. The final
design shah be subject to City Planner review and approval.
Note: Drawing does not show storefront glass areas (compare with floor plan and Sheet 6).
3. East and North Elevations.
a. Add plaster molding around the recessed plaster square with the metal grill work.
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
B. Harriscape and Landscape for Building 7.
1. Add pedestrian scale trees (2), at the eastem portion of Building 7. (This item can be
conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditionelL
2. Add a pedestrian scale tree at each side of the building entry for Barnes & Noble. (This
item can be conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
3. Add a pedestrian scale tree between the two palm trees west of the building entry for
Barnes & Noble. (This item can be conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
4. Add four accent concrete insets to the scored colored concrete within the colonnade at
the south side of the building. ( This item can be conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditionelL
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5. Add an accent concrete inset (the large square) in front of the building entry for Barnes
& Noble. (This item can be conditioned.)
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
C. Upper and Lower Plaza Design.
1. The plaza between Buildings 7 and 4 has expansive hardscape. Provide canopy shade
trees for shade, which will make the plaza more pleasing and inviting. Original concept
(attached) included canopy shade trees.
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
2. Embellish the area around the future place for the art piece with pedestrian scale shade
trees, drinking fountains, colorful and attractive landscaping, more potted plants, and
decorative bollards.
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditionelL
3. Provide zero curbing at the end of the two plazas where the main drive aisle bisects.
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
4. Add pedesuian scale Izees in between the row of palm trees as well as potted plants and
decorative bollards to the lower plaza at the T intersection of the main drive aisle off
Foothill Boulevard.
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditionelL
5. No information provided regarding lighting which will be important to create attractive,
inviting public space.
ACTION: Applicant agreed and the item is conditioned.
D. Signs
According to the approved Uniform Sign Program, Bames& Noble is a Major User and is under
the Sign Type I. It allows for one wail sign per building elevation with sign dimensions of 2 feet
by 24 feet. However, a provision in this Sign Type I allows an increase in the letter size, subject
to Design Review Committee approval. Starbucks is under Sign Type F, which allows for one
wall sign per building elevation with a sign height of 18 inches, whether it is a single or double
line of sign copy and a sign length of 70 percent of the leased store front. The approved color
for Sign Types I and F is red. However, a provision in both sign types stated that a "nationally
registered trademark" may be allowed, subject to the Planning Cormnission review and approval.
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1. Barnes & Noble: Two signs are proposed. The primary sign is located at the main
building entry. It consists of two lines on the sign with the words "Barnes & Noble" on
top and "Music Booksellers Cafe" at the bottom. The sign dimensions are 7 feet by 31
feet. The secondary sign is located at the west elevation on the colonnade. It consists
of a single line with the words "Bames& Noble Booksellers." The sign dimensions are
2 feet by 24 feet. The colors are green with white borders.
Staff Comment: Staff finds the two lines of sign copy at the main entry acceptable,
however, the proposed sign height of 7 feet is overpowering. comparison, the approved
sign for PetMetro is 5.5 feet overall height. Staff recommends reducing the letter size
for "Bames& Noble to 2 feet and the letter size for "Booksellers" proportionately, and
eliminating the extraneous information of "Music" and "Cafe." Staff finds the placement
of the secondary sign at the west elevation acceptable. Because this sign is mostly
viewed by pedestrians within the plaTaS, or drivers on site, the letter size should be
reduced to 18 inches to provide the proper scale. As for the colors, green with white
borders, the applicant must submit "nationally registered trademark" information for
colors.
ACTION: The Commission recommended approval of two wall signs for Barnes &
Noble. The sign at the south elevation will have a 32-inch letter height
for "Barnes & Noble" and a proportionate size for "Booksellers," the
words "Music" and "Cafe" will be eliminated, and the color will be
white with a green border. The Commission directed the applicant to
embellish the gable tower face with architectural elements. The sign at
the west elevation will have a 24-inch letter height for "Barnes & Noble"
and a proportionate size for "Booksellers," and the same colors. The
Commission also directed the applicant to extend the colonnade at the
west elevation so that the signs for Barnes & Noble and Starbucks (in
two lines) can be placed side by side. The final design of the building
entry for Barnes & Noble, the colonnade at the west elevation, and the
signs, shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
2. Starbucks: Two signs are proposed. The primary sign is located at the south elevation
entry. It consists of two lines on the sign with the words "Starbucks" on top and
"Coffee" at the bottom. The sign dimensions are 3 feet by 14 feet with an 18 inch letter
size. The secondary sign is located by the entry at the west elevation. It consists of a
round logo and has a diameter of 3 feet. The color is green.
Staff Comment: Staff finds the placement of the primary sign acceptable. However,
staff recommends that the sign copy be changed to a single line to meet the required 18-
inch maximum letter size under Sign Type F. The placement and the size of the logo at
the west elevation is acceptable. Again, the applicant must submit "nationally registered
trademark" information for colors.
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ACTION: The Commission recommended approval of two wall signs for Starbucks.
The sign at the south elevation will have an 18-inch letter height for
"Starbucks," a single line of sign copy, and be green with a white border.
The sign at the west elevation will have 18-inch letter height for
"Starbucks Coffee'; a double line of sign copy, and the same colors. The
final design of the signs shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission provide direction to the applicant
regarding the above identified issues and concems. Because of the streamlined Development
Review process, this application is scheduled for the March 22, 1995, meeting for formal action.
If revisions are needed, a continuance will be required.
Respectfully submitted,
Original report signed by Brad Buller
Brad Buller
City Planner
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AgPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 95-05,
FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW OF DETAILED SITE PLAN~_ND ELEVATIONS OF
BUILDING 7, TOTALING 29,878 SQUARE FEET, WITHIN THE TOWN
CENTER SQUARE, IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE
TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, BETWEEN SPRUCE ANDELMAVENUES, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-421-58 AND 63.
A. Recitals.
1. Western Development Company has filed an application for the approval
of Development Review No. 95-05, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review reques.t is
referred to as "the application."
2. On the 22nd day of March 1995, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed meeting on the application and
concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
B. ~esolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on March 22, 1995, including written and oral staff
reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the north side of
Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues, with a street frontage of
1,600 feet and lot depth of 700 feet, and is presently improved with a 57,000
square foot building and parking area; and
b. The properties to the north, east, and south of the site are
vacant, and the property to the west is developed with a commercial center; and
c. The design of the project, together with the conditions of
approval, meet the applicable standards in the Development Code, the development
standards, and the design guidelines in the Terra Vista Community Plan; and
d. The development of the project will not have a significant impact
to the environment; and
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e. The development of the project will strengthen the commercial base
for the City and provide a diversity of commercial centers for the residents.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during
the above-referenced meeting, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth
in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this commission hereby finds and concludes as
follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the
General Plan; and
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Terra
Vista Community Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is
located; and
c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable
provisions of the Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan; and
d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable
thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
4. The Planning commission issued a Negative Declaration for the Master
Plan (Conditional Use Permit 93-49) on July 27, 1994, and the proposed
development is in substantial conformance with the design of the Master Plan.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2,
3, and 4 above, this commission hereby approves the application subject to each
and every condition set forth below.
F~annina Division
1) All Pertinent conditions of approval for Conditional Use
Permit 93-49, contained in Planning Commission Resolution
Nos. 94-69 and 94-69A, including the standard conditions,
shall apply.
2 ) Building 7:
a) Add half-circled sconce light fixtures to the
building entry at the south elevation and add
rectangular sconce light fixtures along the columns
of the colonnade at the west and south elevations.
b) Add a planter with seat wall to the most eastern
portion where the building joins with Pet Metro and
add pre-cast concrete trim to the lower portion of
the metal grill work where the planter and seat wall
is located.
c) Add plaster molding around the recessed plaster
square with the metal grill work at the north
elevation.
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d) The lower portion of the tower at the north end of
the west elevation shall be accessible by
pedestrians. The final design of the tower shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior
to the submittal of plan check.
3) Hardscape and Landscape for Building 7:
a) Add two pedestrian-scale trees to the eastern
portion of the building.
b) Add a pedestrian-scale tree at each side of the
building entry for Barnes & Noble.
c) Add a pedestrian-scale tree between the two palm
trees west of the building entry for Barnes & Noble.
d) Add four accent concrete insets to the scored
colored concrete within the colonnade at the south
side of the building.
e) Add an accent concrete inset (the large square) in
front of the building entry for Barnes & Noble.
4) Upper and Lower Plazas Design:
a) Within the upper plaza, provide canopy shade trees
for shade and embellish the area around the place
for the future art piece with pedestrian-scale shade
trees, drinking fountains, colorful and attractive
landscaping, more potted plants, and lighted
decorative bollards.
b) Provide zero curbing at the end of the two plazas
where the main drive aisle bisects.
c) Within the lower plaza, provide pedestrian-scale
trees in between the row of palm trees as well as
potted plants and lighted decorative bollards at the
T-intersection of the main drive aisle off Foothill
Boulevard.
d) A detailed lighting plan (nightscaping) that shows
the up-lighting and down-lighting within the two
plazas shall be submitted for City Planner review
and approval prior to issuance of building permit.
5) Signs:
a) Two wall signs for Barnes & Noble. The sign at the
south elevation shall have a letter height not to
exceed 32 inches for "Barnes & Noble" (the first
line) and a proportionate size for "Booksellers"
(the second line) and the words "Music" and "Cafe"
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shall be eliminated. The sign at the west elevation
shall have a letter height not to exceed 24 inches
for "Barnes & Noble" (the first line) and a
proportionate size for "Booksellers" (the second
line). The colors can be white with green border.
The final design shall be submitted for City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance of sign
permit.
b) Two wall signs for Starbucks. The sign at the south
elevation shall be single line and contain the word
"Starbucks." The sign at the west elevation shall
be double lines and contain the words "starbucks
Coffee." The maximum letter and/or sign height
shall not exceed 18 inches. The colors can be green
with white border. The final design shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior
to issuance of sign permit.
6) The transformer within the upper plaza, located west of
the northwest tower of Building 7, shall be relocated to
a suitable place, subject to City Planner review and
approval.
Enaineerina Divisio~
1) All pertinent conditions Of approval for Conditional Use
Permit 93-49, contained in Planning Commission Resolution
Nos. 94-69 and 94-69A, shall apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVEDAND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH, 1995.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. David Barker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held On the 22nd day
Of March, 1995, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANy
March 22, 1995
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