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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/06/09 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjourned Meeting June 9, 2004 Vice Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 9:45 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Cristine McPhail, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart ABSENT: Rich Macias STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner, Nancy Fong, Senior Planner NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2004-00525—O &S HOLDINGS, LLC—The review of the site plan and architectural elevations for a proposed restaurant, Joe's Crab Shack, of approximately 7,000 square feet to be located on Pad 1 of the Foothill Crossing center, located at the southeast corner of Foothill and Day Creek Boulevards in the Regional Related Office/Commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan—APN: 0229-021-62, 63 and 64. Brad Buller, City Planner, explained the Pre-Application Review process. Carl Cheaney, Landry's Restaurants, Inc., described the design of the restaurant, the materials,and the colors. He stated that the metal roof with its sea foam green is the restaurant signature and is important for them to have. He then described the outdoor play area with equipment that might be visible. He stated that he could work with the City with regards to signs. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, pointed out the Commission's policy on roof material where the use of copper is preferable to metal. She recommended the use of river rock instead of red brick for the building to tie in with the center. She pointed out that there were too many signs proposed and the blue stripe and stars would be considered as a sign. She recommended simplifying the mufti-colored light fixtures, awnings, and graphics to one color. She mentioned that the play equipment would need to be enclosed to be consistent with the Commission's past policy. Mr. Buller opened the meeting for Commission response. Commissioner Fletcher thought it would be impractical to require the building design for a seafood restaurant relate to a winery theme. Commissioner Stewart stated that she believed this whole area; including the mall, Foothill Crossing center, and up to Base Line Road; is a very special area and that would justify a change from Planning Commission policy on roof material. She did not object to a metal roof. She stated that brick is acceptable and she could accept the blue stripe but not the stars. She believed the light fixtures and awning should be one color. She suggested that the "peace, love, and crab"could be designed in such a way to be considered a mural. She expressed concern about the safety of the play equipment and said the project must comply with City's regulations on signs. Commission McPhail responded that she would like to see consistency in applying the roof material policy. She mentioned that she does not support the red brick with the fake white aging look and preferred to see river rock. She did not care for the blue stripe and stars, roof signs, multi-color light fixtures, and awnings. She favored an enclosed play area. Vic Chairman McNiel stated that in reviewing signature architecture in the past, the Commission. struggled with such design departure from established style. He did not favor the signature architecture. He observed that in the past the Commission turned away applicants' requests to use metal roofs. He did not care for the blue stripe and stars. He believed the entire building is a sign and recommended that the number of signs be reduced. Mr. Buller summarized the Commission's comments and concerns as follows: \ • There is no opposition to the use of siding. 1 • The Commission is split in the use of metal roof and its color. • There is consensus that the Commission would accept the blue band but not the stars. • The Commission is split in the use of brick versus river rock. • There is consensus that the light fixtures and awnings need to be simplified to one color • The project needs to comply with the City's sign regulations. • The hardscape needs to blend with the center design. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on June 15, 2004, for a Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop to be held in the Tri-Communities Room. • _< .- •fully s • itted, i *pc to Brad Buller Secretary PC Adjourned Minutes -2- June 9, 2004