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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-01 DRC Agenda CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA OCTOBER 1 , 2019 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE A. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Ray Wimberly Francisco Oaxaca Mike Smith Alternates: Lou Munoz B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Staff Coordinator, depending upon the number of individuals members of the audience. This is a professional businessmeeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. C. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives. Each presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to 20 minutes. Following each presentation, the Committee will address major issues and make recommendations with respect to the project proposal. The Design Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee to the Planning Commission. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission as applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. C1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00946 -SUNSET VISTA DESIGNS COMPANY, INC. -A request for site plan and architectural review of an industrial building totaling 33,067 square feet on 1.67 acres of land located west of Hickory Avenue and south of Arrow Route in the General Industrial (GI) District; APN: 0229-171-17, - 18. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332— In-Fill Development Projects. Page 1 of 2 OCTOBER 1 , 2019 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. D. ADJOURNMENT The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be hearts only with the consent of the Committee. I, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at least seventy-two(72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Page 2of2 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Dat Tran October 1, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00946 - SUNSET VISTA DESIGNS COMPANY, INC. - A request for site plan and architectural review of an industrial building totaling 33,067 square feet on 1.67 acres of land located west of Hickory Avenue and south of Arrow Route in the General Industrial (GI) District at 13289 Arrow Route; APN: 0229- 171-17, -18. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — In-Fill Development Projects. Site Characteristics and Background: The project site is an existing vacant lot located within the General Industrial (GI) District, at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Hickory Avenue. The site is generally flat and at-grade with Arrow Route and Hickory Avenue. A slight north to south downward slope exists on the property, with an overall grade change of roughly 5 feet. The site is surrounded by single-family residential homes to the north, a general contractor's office to the west, and a large warehouse facility to the south. The project site is bounded to the east by Hickory Avenue and the City boundary line between the City of Fontana. The project site's street frontages are currently unimproved. Project Overview: The applicant, Sunset Vista Designs Company, Inc., is proposing to construct a 33,067 square-foot industrial warehousing building on the project site. The building consists of 29,807 square feet of warehousing space and 3,250 square feet of office space. Two access points will be provided to the property, one at Arrow Route at the northwest corner of the property and one at Hickory Avenue at the southeast corner of the property. A single driveway will connect both egress points to provide circulation through the site and access to parking and two loading docks. Parking, truck storage and walkway areas extend from the driveway and wrap around the west and south side of the building. A total of 38 parking spaces are provided to meet the minimum parking requirements. The project also includes two truck-well areas near the loading docks for large truck/trailer parking. Overall, the project site complies with the applicable Development Standards as indicated in the table below: Development Standard Required Proposed Complies? Max. 35 feet (at front setback) 39 feet (at 4 feet Building Height 75 feet (1 foot increment from from setback line) YES the setback line Floor Area Ratio FAR 50-60% 50 % YES Front Setback (Arrow Min. 45 feet 47 feet YES Route Street Side Yard Setback (Hickory Min. 25 feet 28 feet YES Street Interior Side Yard Min. 5 feet 65 feet YES Setback Rear Yard Setback Min. 0 feet 35 feet YES Parking Setback Min. 25 feet (Arrow Route) 65 feet YES The proposed industrial building meets the City's 360-degree design standards. The building Cl-Pg1 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00946 - SUNSET VISTA DESIGNS COMPANY, INC. October 1, 2019 Page 2 facades incorporate a variety of materials, including concrete, metal cladding, and vision and spandrel glass. Architectural articulation and material breaks are used throughout the facade to break up the building's massing, and the use of metal cladding helps emphasize the tower elements of the building. Additional architectural features, such as windows and decorative canopies, will be incorporated throughout each elevation to create visual interest on the building and reduce the amount of blank walls. The project also complies with the City's landscape standards. Site landscape coverage exceeds the minimum requirement of 10% and includes an overall depth of 47 feet along Arrow Route and 28 feet along Hickory Avenue. The landscaping palette includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and ground cover to help screen mechanical equipment and enhance the appearance of the building. The project will also incorporate a 510 square foot employee break area as required by the Development Code for new industrial buildings. Staff Comments: Staff supports the proposed site layout and design of the proposed project. Overall, the building meets the city's development code standards and architectural standards for industrial developments. The project also provides adequate parking for both personal vehicles and delivery trucks to accommodate the industrial use and operation. Ma'or Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. None. Secondary Issues: Once all the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. The project is subject to the public art requirement per Development Code Chapter 17.124, 2. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required and/or proposed shall be installed at locations that are not within direct view or line-of- sight of the main entrance. The specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and approval of the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services/Fire Department. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of similar material used on-site to match the building. 3. All ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices, shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center. All ground-mounted equipment shall be painted dark green except as directed otherwise by the Fire Department. 4. The employee break area shall have an overhead trellis with cross members spaced no more than 18 inches on center with minimum dimensions of 4 inches by 12 inches. Cl-Pg2 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00946 - SUNSET VISTA DESIGNS COMPANY, INC. October 1, 2019 Page 3 Each support column shall have a decorative base that incorporates the architectural design and finishes/trim used on the building. The trellis shall be painted to match the building. Tables, chairs/benches, and waste receptacles shall be provided. 5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. 6. All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public view shall be constructed of decorative masonry blocks, i.e., slump stone, split-face, or have a decorative finish such as stucco texture to match a concrete tilt up wall. 7. All dock doors shall be painted to match the main color of the building. Staff Recommendation; Staff recommends that the Committee review the Design Review application and provide comments as warranted. If the Committee finds the project acceptable, staff recommends the proposed Design Review DRC2018-00946 be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and approval. Staff Planner: Dat Tran, Assistant Planner Staff Coordinators: David Eoff, Senior Planner Sean McPherson, Senior Planner C1-Pg3