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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Adjourned Meeting
October 9, 2002
Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Commission to order at 8:15 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: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart,
Peter Tolstoy
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner, Donald Granger, Assistant Planner
NEW BUSINESS
A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2002-00731 -HMC ARCHITECTS-A Pre-Application Review
to consider a conceptual design concept for a proposed development of 2, one-story office
buildings totaling 35,020 square feet on 5.74 acres of land within the Haven Overlay District in
the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Trademark Parkway North -APN: 0210-081-17.
Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced the item and gave an overview of the Pre-Application Review
process. He emphasized that the purpose of the workshop was to look at the overall design and its
relationship to the surrounding area.
Brian Staton, HMC architects, gave an overview of the proposed project. He stated the office market
has changed and the proposed building design is highly flexible. He added that the one-story
concept with a two-story look offers the possibility of lofts, mezzanines, and second stories if the
tenant so desires. He commented that the building plane has several elements to add articulation
and break up the wall plane.
Donald Granger,Assistant Planner, gave a summary of the goals of the Haven Overlay District. He
noted that the Haven Overlay encourages vertical design, campus-like site planning,and high quality
office/professional design. He asked the Commission to consider the proposed design of the
building relative the existing buildings and to comment on the one-story design with a two-story feel.
He reported that a driveway on Haven Avenue would not be permitted, per the Engineering Division.
Commissioner Stewart felt the design one-story design with a two-story feel is appropriate on Haven
Avenue. She added that pubic artwork should be incorporated into the project and felt the design of
the building needs more elements to achieve the goals of the Haven Overlay.
Commissioner Macias echoed Commissioner Stewart's comments and added that he felt the building
needs some additional architectural enhancement.
Commissioner Mannerino supported a one-story building that looks like a two-story building.
Commissioner Tolstoy was curious about the extensive length of the wall plane that would be visible
on Haven Avenue. He mentioned that he felt the building would need to have enhanced
architecture, particularly on the Haven Avenue elevation.
Chairman McNeil stated that he did not have any concems with the one-story concept on Haven
Avenue. However, he emphasized that he did not feel that the site planning and parking layout is
optimum. He encouraged the applicant to consider alternative designs that might allow for pod
parking while maintaining a campus-like feeling. Additionally, he added that felt the architecture of
the building would have to be upgraded.
John Norman, Managing Director of Development, responded to Commissioner McNeil's comments
and said that the site had been through numerous site plan revisions. He noted that the site had
been designed with L-shaped, T-shaped, and triangular footprints. He further added that he was
willing to enhance the project with decorative hardscape and public art.
Mr. Buller summarized the discussion of the Commission by noting that the one-story concept with a
two—story feel was acceptable to the Commission so long as enhanced architecture is provided and
the site plan is modified to include additional hardscape and pedestrian connections in the parking lot
and public art.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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PC Adjourned Minutes -2- October 9, 2002