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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Adjourned Meeting
October 14, 1992
Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting was held in the Rains Room at the Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS:
PRESENT:
Suzanne Chitiea, Larry McNiel, John
Melcher, Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal
Planner; Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Rick Gomez, Director
of Community Development; Steve Hayes, Associate Planner;
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Beverly Nissen,
Associate Planner
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
Bill and Mary Matreyek, Debbie Taylor - Matreyek Homes;
Ralph Martin - Richardson, Nagy, Martin; Stan Morse -
Morse Consulting Group
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PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 92-06 - MATREYEK HOMES - Review of the conceptual site
planning for a 20-acre site located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road
and Milliken Avenue.
Brad Buller, City Planner, opened the workshop by explaining the purpose of
the pre-application review process and the history behind its formation. He
highlighted the format for the meeting and briefly described the history and
site constraints associated with the property. He noted the extensive
research conducted by the developer during the initial stages and how this
plan addressed many of the issues previously raised by staff and the
neighborhood.
Debbie Taylor, Matreyek Homes, introduced the development team and supplied
the Commissioners with reduced size submittal packages. She expressed her
appreciation for staff's taking the time to meet with them on several
occasions.
Ralph Martin, Richardson, Nagy, Martin Architects, highlighted the unique
features of the project design, including the housing "clusters," the auto
courts, and the unobstructed pedestrian circulation system. He noted that the
houses along the perimeter drive may become one-story units, which would
produce approximately 50 percent one-story units within the project, and the
unique internal identity created by the site plan design.
Steve Hayes, Associate Planner, briefly summarized staff's position relative
to the project design and noted the willingness of the development team to
address key issues raised by staff and the neighbors.
Commission Melcher expressed his appreciation for the detailed written
justification submitted by the applicant and suggested that it be used as an
example for future pre-application items.
Chairmen McNiel asked for clarification on the proposed unit mix.
Mr. Martin stated that by changing to one-story homes adjacent to the
perimeter drive, the mix would be approximately 50/50.
Mr. Buller clarified that the main issue for tonight's discussion was the
"cluster court" concept and whether the Co~unission could support this.
Chairman McNiel noted that the zero lot line elevations should be designed to
be sensitive to the neighbors' private open spaces but architecturally
enhanced to appear as more than blank flat walls.
Mr. Martin indicated that he planned to use clear story windows and recess the
second story to resolve this concern.
Chairman McNiel asked for the distance from the Milliken Avenue curb to the
parking spaces on the outside edge of the internal private perimeter drive.
He suggested that visitor parking should be hidden by opaque perimeter walls
and dense landscaping and any portion of open perimeter fencing should be
selectively placed to not open views to visitor parking areas. He questioned
the size of the proposed lots.
Mr. Martin stated that the "postage stamp" lot sizes will range from
approximately 2,100 to 3,360 square feet with the homes ranging from 1,200 to
1,700 square feet for up to 70 percent lot coverage.
Commissioner Tolstoy was pleased with the design concepts and felt it would be
unique to the City. He favored the perimeter wall concept.
Commission Vallette felt the project design addressed issues associated with
the previous projects on this site and felt the conceptual design should be
supported.
Commission Chitiea felt that the innovativehess of the site plan concept made
for a potentially exciting project. She asked the applicant how they were
planning to provide vehicular access to the main recreation area.
Mr. Martin indicated that they had not yet specifically addressed this issue
but were planning to provide a free and clear area for emergency vehicles and
special events, possibly by utilizing turf block.
Commissioner Melcher complimented the owners and the development team for
their efforts.
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Chairman McNiel praised the concept and stated he was looking forward to
resolving any specific issues that may occur with the more detailed package.
Mr. Buller indicated that the development team is planning to utilize a
similar plant palette as Central Park. He asked the Commission about
providing amenities in the north part of the site.
Commission Melcher felt that a large, primary recreation area was preferable
as opposed to smaller, spread out areas.
Mr. Buller closed the meeting by summarizing the Commission's comments and
expressing his appreciation for the effort put forth by the development team
to this point.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary
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