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DECEMBER 18, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
A. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Ray Wimberly
Tony M. Guglielmo
Candyce Burnett
Donald Granger
Alternates: Lou Munoz
Francisco Oaxaca
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.
F� 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. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2018-00930-MM ARCHITECT SERVICES—A request
to make minor exterior architectural changes and subdivide the interior space into three suites
for each of the two previously approved restaurant buildings for a mixed use project in the
Victoria Community Plan (VCP) within the Mixed Use District, located at the southwest corner
of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road-APN: 1090-331-05. Related File: Design Review
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
DRC2016-00450. This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 115301 - Existing
Facilities, The scope involves minor interior and exterior alterations that involve no expansion
beyond the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts by City
Council on July 19, 2017.
C2, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00553 - PATRIOT
PARTNERS -The (proposed development of a 118,538 square foot industrial building on 5.09
acres in the General Industrial (GIII) District, located at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and
Center Avenue; APN: 0209-262-25. Staff is reviewing a Mitigated Negative Declaration
prepared per State CEQA Guidelines for consideration of environmental impacts.
C3. DESIGN REVIEW DRC20118-00711 — PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. - A
request to construct a 110,743 square-foot industrial building on a vacant 200,174 square foot
(4.6 acres) parcel of land within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the northeast
corner of Center Avenue and 7th Street — APN: 0209-251-10, 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.
C4, DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00167 — HPA, INC. FOR RICHARD DICK R ASSOCIATES -A
request for site plan and architectural! review of a 41,777 square foot warehouse distribution
building that includes 3,000 square feet of office area on a 2.0 acre parcel of land in the
Industrial Park (IP) District on the east side of Pittsburgh Avenue approximately 450 feet south
of 6th street; APN: 0229-263-71. 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.
C5. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00392 — CDS DEVELOPMENT FOR LONGHORN
STEAKHOUSE —A request for site plan and architectural) review of a 5„825 square foot full-
servIce sit-down restaurant with a 675 square foot outdoor eating area on a 71,063 square foot
parcel of land in the Regionally Related Office/Commercial (RROIC) District of the Victoria
Community Plan at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard at
12327 Foothill Boulevard;APN: 0229-021-76, Related File: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-
00393. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
(CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 — New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures.
C6, DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00023—CHRIST CHURCH OF THE VALLEY-A request for site
plan and design review of a proposed expansion of an existing church facility including adding
a new 36,000 square foot church auditorium and a new 11,400 square foot children's classroom
building on a 9.7 acre project site located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and
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DECEMBER 18, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
RAINS
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC DRIVE
Candlewood Street in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan at
7576 Etiwanda Avenue; APN: 1090-411-01. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-
00001 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00843. The applicant has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
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 heard only with the consent of the Committee.
I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my
designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on
day, Thursday, December 6, 2018, at least seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, C .
usaw shaper
Susan Shaker
Acting Executive Assistant II
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Donald Granger December 18, 2018
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2018-00930–MM ARCHITECT SERVICES –A request to
make minor exterior architectural changes and subdivide the interior space into three suites for each
of the two previously approved restaurant buildings for a mixed use project in the Victoria
Community Plan(VCP)within the Mixed Use District,located at the southwest corner of Day Creek
Boulevard and Base Line Road —APN: 1090-331-05. Related File: Design Review DRC2016-
00450. This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15301–Existing Facilities.The scope
involves minor interior and exterior alterations that involve no expansion beyond the adoption of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts by City Council on July 19, 2017.
Site Characteristics:The project location is located along a designated view corridor in the General
Plan (Day Canyon)and will have high visibility at the intersection of two major divided arterials.The
existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
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Land Use General Plan Zonin
.................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........m,,............................................................. .................................................................................................................. .................................................................
Site Day Creek Square(under Mixed Use Mixed Use, Victoria Community
construction' Plan
North Neighborhood Shopping Center Neighborhood Village Commercial,Victoria
Commercial Communi Plan
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South Mixed Use Single Family,
Single-Family Residences Mixed Use Victoria Arbors Master Plan,
Victoria Communi Plan
ty
Mixed UseNillage Commercial
Neighborhood Shopping Center and Mixed Use and Mixed Use Single Family,
East Single-Family Dwelling Units Victoria Arbors Master Plan,
Victoria Communi Plan
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ....... ......... ... . .... .... .... ................ ..
West Overhead Electrical Transmission Flood
Control/Utility
and Flood ContContControl/Utility Open Space
rol Channel
Corridor
Background:The project site is known as Day Creek Square,a 28A4-acre site,featuring a previously
approved mixed-use project by DR Horton, Day Creek Square features 380 residential units (329
attached townhomes and 51 single-family detached condos), a 71-room boutique hotel and two
restaurant pads totaling 12,000 square feet.The residential portion of the project site is currently under
construction,with the model complex scheduled to open in December.
The original architectural design theme for the two restaurant pads features Santa Barbara inspired
architecture, The exterior features and materials include arches,, tile insets,tile roofs, colonnades,
recessed niches, awnings, curvilinear elements„ and fenestration choices appropriate the Santa
Barbara style, Each restaurant was designed to house a stand alone user with a footprint of 6,000
square feet, The original design of each restaurant includes a small outdoor dining area.
Project Details: The applicant has met with Planning staff and discussed that market constraints
preclude constructing the two restaurants as originally intended. According to the applicant, after
conducting market research, the market for sit-down dining is very limited, and two 6,000 square
foot restaurants are not viable. In order to preserve the goal of Day Creek Square remaining a
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mixed-use project that integrates hospitality, food and residential) uses, the appll'icant is seeking
approval to subdivide each restaurant building into three suites, ranging from 1,500 square feet to
3,000 square feet.The intent is to create suites that are leasable to diverse land uses,such as fast
casual food uses,unique food uses, and boutique/retail uses.The small outdoor dining areas have
been removed,
Original Architectural A roval: The initial approval for the two 6,000 square foot restaurant
buildings featured Santa Barbara inspired stype architecture that included awnings, ceramic the
insets, accent niches, the roof, rafter tails, decorative cornices,., outdoor dining areas for each
restaurant with an overheard trellis feature or awning, and battered wall elements at key locations.
Proposed Architectural Changes: The applicant has retained the 'integrity of the Santa Barbara
inspired architecture while incorporating three storefronts into each building in order to improve the
economic viability of the buildings. The footprint of each building has been slightly adjusted to
accommodate the interior subdivision into three suites.The applicant has appropriately adjusted the
exterior and accent elements of each building to reflect Santa Barbara inspired design whiffle
concurrently modifying the storefronts to accommodate three independent suites.Design elements
of each building include the following elements and architectural vocabulary: tower element to
provide a focal point, tile roof, rafter tails, the accents, ceramic the insets, battered walls at key
locations,wood trellis features, site walls with overheard trellis elements, decorative cornice, and
curvilinear parapet with quatrefoil for Building#2 facing Base Line Road.
Staff Comments:
As outlined above, the project is well-executed and the revisions to the buildings retain both the
City's requirements for 360 degree architecture and reflect Santa Barbara inspired architecture,,Both
buildings incorporate design elements that capture Santa Barbara architecture and create visuali
interest,relief,and shadow, and the requested changes will compliment the Santa Barbara design
of the adjacent hotel building.Staff finds the request to create three suites acceptable in response to
market conditions,and the requested changes will facilitate a viable mixed-use project at Day Creek
Square.
Major Issues:The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:.
1. None,
Secondary Issues: Once all of 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 poliicy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1, 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 lline-of-sight of the
main entrance. The specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and
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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 to match the building. Screen walls shall be constructed of
similar material used on-site to match the building.
2. 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.
3. All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public view shall be comprised of the same
material as the primary building material or shall be constructed of decorative masonry blocks
with a decorative finish such as stucco.
4. All outdoor lighting shall be recessed and/or constructed with full downward shielding in order
to reduce light and glare impacts on trespass to adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
Each fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-
of-way,so that no light fixture directly illuminates an area outside of the project site intended to
be illuminated.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Committee review the proposed project and forward the project to the
City Planner for final review and action.
Staff Report:
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner:
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator:
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tom Grahn December 18, 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00553 - PATRIOT
PARTNERS -The proposed development of a 117,575 square foot industrial building on 5.09
acres in the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and
Center Avenue;APN: 0209-262-25. Staff is reviewing a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared
per State CEQA Guidelines for consideration of environmental impacts.
Site Characteristics: The project site is within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the
northeast corner of Sixth Street and Center Avenue. To the north is an 84,000 square foot
manufacturing building, to the south is an 830,000 square foot warehouse distribution building, to
the east is a 193,000 square foot warehouse distribution building, and to the west is a multi-tenant
industrial complex. The site is vacant, and the vegetation is dominated by short grasses with no
shrubs or trees on the project site. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the
north and south sides of about 1,080 feet and 1,070 feet, respectively. The existing Land Use,
General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows:
___Land Use.__ ______-. ..m. .. ... GeneralPlan _ Zonan� -
Site Vacant General Industrial General Industrial(GI)District
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North Industrial manufacturing building General Industrial General Industrial(GI)District
South Sixth Street and beyond that is an Industrial Park Industrial Park(I ) District
industrial warehouse building
East Industrial warehouse building Industrial Park Industrial Park(IP) District
West Center Avenue and beyond that is a General Industrial General Industrial(GI) District
multi-tenant industrial complex
Project Details: The applicant proposes to develop a 117,575 square foot industrial building that
will consist of 106,575 square feet of warehousing floor area, 5,500 square feet of office floor
area, and 5,500 square feet of mezzanine floor area (additional office floor area). Light and
Medium Wholesale,Storage and Distribution facilities are a permitted land use within the General
Industrial (GI) District. Proposed office floor area is located in the extreme northeast and
northwest corners of the building. A total of 12 dock high doors are proposed along the building
north elevation, 12 truck trailer parking spaces are proposed on the north side of the building
adjacent to the truck circulation area, and 91 parking spaces are provided, located on the north,
west, and east sides of the proposed building.Access to the site is provided through one driveway
on Sixth Street and two driveways on Center Avenue.
The proposed building is generally located at the center of the project site, and there are buildings
in the general vicinity of a similar size and scale. The building's orientation is to the west and
south,with the primary entrance facing Center Avenue. The proposed building will be of concrete
tilt-up construction and the design includes painted concrete panels, storefront reflective glazing,
decorative metal brow above the windows, and aluminum siding. The use of the decorative metal
brow at the corner office locations, the non-traditional warehouse window locations, painted
aluminum panels, and painted concrete panels provide a unique industrial warehouse design, will
enhance the overall visual quality of the site, and meets the City's "360-degree" architectural
design standards.
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Development Code Analysis: The proposed project meets the City's Development Standards for
parking, building height, lot coverage, and all associated setbacks. Decorative paving is provided
at each of the three entry driveways, terminating at the end of the adjacent landscaping. Outdoor
lighting is proposed throughout the parking lot, at the pedestrian walkway near the entrance, and
along the exterior walls of the building,.The height of the proposed building is 41 feet, well below
the 75-foot height limit for all industrial land use districts. The floor area ratio (FAR) is 52.9%,
which is within the allowable maximum 50-60% FAR for the General Industrial District. A total of
26,195 square feet (11.8%) of the project site is landscaped, just exceeding the 10% minimum
landscape requirement for the GeneralIndustrial District, The project site requires a total of 91
parking spaces, based on a summation of land uses within the proposed building, and 91 parking
spaces are provided. Additionally, the project site has 12 dock high doors and provides 12 truck
trailer (parking spaces.
Staff Comments:
The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Maior Issues:The following broad design issues will) be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
1. None,
Secondary Issues; Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the .�,,,,eva,
Committee wil$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. 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 DDC and FDC shall be screened behind a 4-foot high block wall and
appropriate landscaping.These walls shall be constructed of similar material used on-site
to match the building.
2. 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,
3, All roof, wall and ground mounted equipment shall be screened from all sides within the
General l Industrial (GI) District.. All screening shall be architecturally integrated with the
building design and where possible a roof parapet wall shall be used to screen roof or wall
mounted equipment. Where roof mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork
projects more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, it shall be screened by an
architecturally design enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building
design and is detailed consistent with the building. Where roof mounted mechanical
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equipment and/or ductwork projects less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet it
shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building.
4. All walls, including retaining wails, exposed to public view shall be comprised of the same
material as the primary building material or shall be constructed of decorative masonry
blocks with a decorative finish such as stucco textured to match a concrete tilt up wall.
5. All outdoor lighting shall be recessed and/or constructed with full downward shielding in
order to reduce light and glare impacts on trespass to adjoining properties and public
rights-of-way. Each fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties
and public rights-of-way, so that no light fixture directly illuminates an area outside of the
project site intended to be illuminated
6. All signage (monument, wall, and directional) will be subject to a separate review and
approval permitted by Development Code Table 17.74.080-1 and will be subject to
approval of a Sign Permit.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff concludes that the project meets the City's "360-degree" architectural design standards.
Therefore, staff recommends that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for final
review and action.
Staff a port:
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator:
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7:00 p.m. Vince Acuna December 18, 2018
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00711 — PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. - A
request to construct a 110,743 square-foot industrial building on a vacant 200,174 square foot
(4.6 acres) parcel of land within the General Industrial(GI) District, located at the northeast corner
of Center Avenue and 71h Street—APN: 0209-251-10.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 a vacant parcel with an area of 220,174
square feet(4.6 acres).The rectangular project site has dimensions of about 510 feet east to west
and about 387 feet north to south. The street frontage of the site along 7th Street and Center
Avenue is about 510 feet and 391 feet, respectively. The site is generally level with a gradient
from north to south. The elevation of the site is about 1,102 feet and 1,093 feet at the north and
south property lines, respectively, which results in a change in elevation of about 9 feet. There
are no trees on the site and vegetation/ground cover is very limited. Public improvements such
as sidewalk, curb, gutter, etc. are not present along both street frontages.
The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zonm
Site Vacant General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
District
North w Industrial/Manufacturing Build1General Industrial General Industrial (GI),,,.,„,
.......... ........._.............._........_............._.._! District�.............................__. ...............................................................____........................... .............__.._............__.._._.....w......-..._..... _...__.
South Industrial/Manufacturing General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
Buildine................__......... _ District
East Indust i l/Mat g General Industrial . �General Industrial
du trial (GI)
rAal/Manufacturin ._. ......._Gen_Y.....,,„� e��.._._........._.._..�....... ..
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Industrial/Warehouse � �-�����
West ouse General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
Buildings District
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Project Overview: The applicant proposes to construct a warehouse distribution building of
110,743 square feet; A tenant for the building has not been identified at this time. Since the
building exceeds 50,,000 square feet in floor area,,activities within this building would be classified
as "Wholesale, Storage, and Distribution - Medium.” The proposed project has a layout and
building floor plan that is typical for this use. The office area for the building will be located at the
northwest corner of the building, The dock loading/storage area will be located on the north side
of the building. There will be two points of vehicular access via two driveways at the southeast
and northwest corners of the project site. The building, based on the anticipated
warehousing/distribution use, is required to have 63 passenger vehicle parking stalls and 63
parking stalls are provided. As there are thirteen (13) dock doors, a matching number of trailer
parking stalls are provided as required by the Development Code. The distribution of landscaping
will be generally along the street frontages, in the parking lot near the office area, along the east
side of the building and east property line. Landscape coverage is 13.9 percent; the minimum
requirement is 10 percent for this development district.
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An existing north-south raid line is located along the east perimeter of the site. As the site is
adjacent to a raid line, per Sectilion 17.36,040.D.6 of the Devetbloment Code, the project is required
to account for potential rail) service: To accomplish this, an open, unimpeded area for the
construction of a rail spur, that extends from the existing rail line onto the property, it required.
Also, rail service-related improvements to facilitate the load inglunloading of rail cars are required
such as "kick-out" panels (i.e, concrete panels that have been designed to be removed) on the
side of the building that is adjacent to the potential l rail spurt a finished floor with dock height doors
to serve raid cars ""parked" near the building; or a remote dock area, i.e. a dedicated area on-site,
but not adjacent to the building.
The project proponent is not required to construct the rain spur nor the associated improvements.
They are required to demonstrate how the project could have functional/practical rail service if it
is decided by the applicant and/or future owner/tenant that it is necessary or if it is desired. The
applicant has prepared a Site Plan (Sheet A1.19) and a Grading Plan (Sheet 10) that show a
proposed rail spur aligned along the east side of the site and adjacent to the east side of the
building.The railt spur would enter the property at the northeast corner of the site via an easement
that already exists on the property to the north of the site. The"alternate" Site Plan shows that if
the rail spur is constructed, the most significant changes would be on the east side of the site.
There would be a different layout of the parking lot and relocation of the Ilandscape areas.There
also would be adjustments to the location of the wall and gate and re-alignment of the drive aisle,.
These changes do not reduce the number of parking stalls and landscape coverage that is
provided. However, as two (2) trailer parking stalls would be removed, to ensure continued
compliance with the parking requirement for trailers as described in the Development Code,two
(2) dock doors would need to be removed from the building. This adjustment is shown on the r
alternate Site Plan. Access by passenger vehicles, trucks, and emergency vehicles would �
continue to comply with the applicable requirements described in the Development Code and
Building/Fire Code, The architecture and floor area of the building would not be affected by the
addition of the rail spur.
The proposed building will be of concrete tilt-up construction painted with a palette of two colors
(white and shades of grey). The building will have vertical formlined concrete panels at various
locations. An additional primary material will! be tube steel canopies while a secondary material,
will be glass panels. As the uses expected within the building are to be logistics oriented, to
maximize the efficiency of the interior space there is limited articulation of the wall planes.
Nevertheless, there will be prominent horizontal and vertical reveallslscoriing on all elevations. In
the office area, located at the northwest corner of the building, there are generous amounts of
glass and formlined panels. In the southeast comer of the building, glass and formlined panels
have been incorporated as well l to provide aesthetic interest at this location even though there its
no office area. The southwest corner of the building is enhanced with formlined panellls and
glazing.
A concrete ti'tt-up wall with a metal gate,for screening and security purposes, is proposed between
the dock loading/yard area and the parking lot near the office area. An additiional)wall and gate its
proposed at the east side of the building. Perimeter fencing will be comprised of a metal tube
fence and concrete tilt-up wall along 'the north and east property limes. AIII walls and gates will be
8 feet in height.
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Staff Comments:
The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding the project:
1. None
Secondary Issues: Once all of 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. 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
office corner of the building. 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)
screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of decorative
masonry block such as slumpstone or stackstone or poured in-place concrete with design
elements incorporated to match the building.
2. 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.
3. The employee lunch 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. 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,and tables,
chairs/benches, and waste receptacles shall be provided.
4. Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of the building. All
downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the building walls.
5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color.
6. Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the site, behind the public
right-of-way. These decoratively paved areas shall extend from the front property line to the
building setback line and have a width equal to that of the driveway.
7. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the
adjacent wall or glass panel.
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Staff Recommendation.,
Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed project as submitted
to the Planning Commission-
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Vincent Acuna
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator:
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00167— HPA, INC. FOR RICHARD DICK & ASSOCIATES - A
request for site plan and architectural review of a 41,777 square foot warehouse distribution
building that includes 3,000 square feet of office area on a 2.0 acre parcel of land in the Industrial
Park(IP)District on the east side of Pittsburgh Avenue approximately 450 feet south of 6th Street;
APN: 0229-263-71. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — Infill
Development Projects.
Design Parameters: The project site is located on the east side of Pittsburgh Avenue
approximately 450 feet south of 6th Street. The subject parcel of land is undeveloped and is
rectangular in shape. The parcel is approximately 345 feet (east to west) by 235 feet (north to
south),with an area of approximately 87,082 square feet(2 acres).The Pittsburgh Avenue street
frontage is improved including curb, gutter, sidewalk and street lights, but is missing the required
right-of-way landscaping. The parcel is generally level with an elevation change of approximately
5 feet from the north (1,070 feet)to the south (1,065 feet) property lines and has been cleared of
all vegetation except for non-native grasses.
The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
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The appliicant proposes developing a 44„336 square foot warehouse distribution building that will
include 1,500 square feet of office space on the main floor and an additional 1,500 square feet of
office space within the mezzanine_ The front; or primary, elevation of the building will be oriented
towards Pittsburgh Avenue_ The office area will be at the southwest corner of the building.
The loading area, dock doors„ trailer parking stallls will be located at the southeast corner of the
building and will be screened from public view on Pittsburgh Avenue by a portion of the building
and screen walls.A single 35-foot driveway is proposed from Pittsburgh Avenue on the south side
of the project site This driveway will be used to access the employee parking area along with the
dock doors, trailer parking and the truck loading area- The trailer parking area is screened from
Pittsburgh Avenue by an 8-foot tall gate,which is approximately 168 feet from Pittsburgh Avenue..
There is an existing chain link fence approximately 10 feet south of the southerly property line.
The applicant has been directed to work with the neighboring property owner to remove this chain
link fence when the new wrought Iron fence is installed on the southerly property line to avoid
creating a difficult to maintain no-mans-land.
The project complies with all development standards including building and parking setbacks,
parking, floor area ratio and landscape coverage, The project is required to provide 42 vehicle
parking spaces based on 3,000 square feet of office area and 38,777 square feet of warehouse
area. The project provides 42 parking spaces with 13 parking spaces in front of the building, 2
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parking spaces on the south side of the building and 27 parking spaces along the south property
lune. The project also provides 4 trailer parking spaces to meet the parking requirement for the 4
proposed dock high doors. The floor area ratio is 0.48, within the recommended range of 0..40 to
0.60.
The proposed building will be of concrete tilt-up construction. Each facade will be painted with a
palette of five colors.An additional primary material will be a sand blast finish at various locations
on each elevation.A secondary material will be glazing. Glazing has been proposed mostly at the
office area along with smaller areas of glazing along the side and rear elevations. Eyebrow metal
canopies are proposed at the two corners facing Pittsburgh Avenue and on the north and south
elevations.An employee outdoor eating area will be located at the northeast comer of the building
and will include a metal lattice shade cover and multiple dining tables,
Staff Comments:
The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Staff is pleased with the proposed building design and site plan layout.The project complies with
all Development Code requirements including parking, building and parking setbacks, floor area
ratio and landscape coverage. The proposed building design uses varied building materials
including extensive glazing at the office corners, metal awnings, sandblasted tower elements and
a varied color palette. Tower elements with glazing is provided on each elevation to provide wall
and roof plane articulation. The project site is well-designed for the proposed warehouse
dIstri�bution land use, with the dock high doors screened from public view by the building and
adequate parking provided for employees,visitors and trailers.An outdoor eating area is provided
at the front of the building with a metal overhead trellis shade structure along with multiple tables
and seating. The applicant recently completed a similarly sized warehouse distribution building
on the west side of Pittsburgh Avenue that is of a similar design (Design Review DRC2015
00650),.
Maior Issues, The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
1. None
Secondary Issues: Once all of 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 aa��matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without'discussion,
1 , The applicant shall make a good faith effort to work with the neighboring property owner to
the south in order to remove the existing chain link fence when the new wrought iron fence
is installed on the southerly property line.
2. The project is subject to the public art requirement per Development Code Chapter 17,124„
3. All ground mounted equipment and utility boxes, including transformers, back-flow devices,,
etc., shall be screened by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches,
on center. This equipment shall be painted dark green.
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4. All Double Detector Checks (DDCs) and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be
screened on three sides by 4-foot high walls. The walls shall incorporate the design and
materials used on the buildings.
5. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color and
include a view obscuring metal backing
6. Decorative paving shall be provided at all vehicular access points onto the site.
7. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access)shall be painted to match the color of the
adjacent wall or glass panel.
8. Provide durable street furniture in the outdoor employee eating area, such as tables, chairs
and waste receptacles.
9. All trash enclosures shall be constructed per City standard. The design of the trash
enclosures shall incorporate the materials, finish, color, and trim used on the buildings.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission as presented for
final review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator:
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00392—CDS DEVELOPMENT FOR LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
— A request for site plan and architectural review of a 5,825 square foot full-service sit-down
restaurant with a 675 square foot outdoor eating area on a 71,063 square foot parcel of land in
the Regionally Related Office/Commercial (RROIC) District of the Victoria Community Plan at the
southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard at 12327 Foothill Boulevard;
APN: 0229-021-76. Related File: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00393. This item is exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
guidelines under CEQA Section 15303—New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Design Parameters: The project site is located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Day Creek Boulevard. The subject parcel of land is currently developed with a 5,641 square foot
sit down restaurant along with a 2,185 square foot outdoor patio that was previously operated by
Joe's Crab Shack and is no longer in operation (originally approved on September 16, 2014
(DRC2004-00688)).The generally rectangular shaped project site is approximately 200 feet(east
to west) by 350 feet (north to south), with an area of approximately 71,063 square feet (1.63
acres). The parcel is generally level with an elevation change of approximately 5 feet from the
north (1,200 feet)to the south (1,195 feet) property lines.
The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
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The applicant proposes constructing a freestanding, sit-down restaurant with a floor area of 5,825
square feet and a 675 square foot outdoor patio. The building will be plotted askew to the
southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard, with the front entrance facing
southwest towards the parking lot and Day Creek Boulevard„ and the outdoor eating area facing
the Foothill Boulevard/Day Creek Boulevard corner, The existing parking lot will not be modified
beyond adding accessible parking spaces and replacing any missing landscaping. New
landscaping will be installed around the perimeter of the new building that is designed to
coordinate with the existing landscape palate, The existing trellis structure located at the Foothill
Boulevard/Day Creek Boulevard corner will be replaced with a new trellis structure over the
outdoor eating area. The existing Route 66 road runner iconlartwork will be protected in place.
Any damaged decorative concrete/brick pattern will be repaired to match existing design.
The project complies with all development standards including building setbacks, building height,
landscape coverage, parking lot landscaping„ equipment screening and parking requirements.
The building setback from the curb face on Foothill Boulevard is 45 feet and 9 inches, exceeding
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the 45 foot setback requirement.The building setback from the curb face on Day Creek Boulevard
is 57 feet and 4 inches, exceeding the 35 foot setback requirement. The building is 28 feet tall,
below the maximum 65 foot height limit.The roof top parapets are of an adequate height to screen
the roof top equipment.One tree is provided for every 3 parking spaces within the parking lot area
along with ground cover and scrubs.
The 307,081 square foot Foothill Crossings commercial center(not counting existing Joe's Crab
Shack) includes 1,705 parking spaces. The parking requirement for commercial centers between
25,000 and 599,000 square feet is 1 parking space for every 200 square feet of gross tenant area,
which translates into a parking requirement of 1,568 parking spaces based on the size of the
existing commercial center along with the new restaurant and outdoor eating area. Up to 15
percent of a commercial center may be restaurant uses under the commercial center parking
ratio.The Foothill Crossing commercial center will have approximately 11 percent restaurant uses
with the approval of the proposed Longhorn Steakhouse, below the 15 percent threshold that
would trip the requirement for additional parking. There are 93 parking spaces on the applicant's
parcel, which exceeds the 33 parking spaces required for the proposed restaurant use and the
outdoor patio dining area.
The proposed building is designed to evoke a western theme.The exterior building materials and
finishes include a timber framed and stone veneer front entrance, stone veneer wainscoting,
lapboard wood siding, stucco veneer and metal awnings. The front entrance, along with the shed
roofed awnings, include a corrugated metal roof. French doors with metal awnings wil$be located
on either side of the stone veneer fireplace chimney adjacent to the front entrance. The outdoor
eating area will include a wood trellis cover with a stone veneer bases and will be surrounded by
a decorative metal fence with stone veneer pilasters. Each elevation includes wall and roof plane
articulation through the use of horizontal lap sided tower elements, awnings and a stone veneer
fireplace chimney. The trash enclosure will be located on the east side of the building and will
include lap sided walls to match the building along with an overhead wood trellis.
Staff Comments:
The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Staff is pleased with the proposed building design and site plan layout. The proposed building
uses varied building materials, and the site layout adds visual interest to the Foothill Boulevard
street scene with the building plotted askew to the corner. The timber-framed entrance, tower
elements, awnings and trellis structures provide wall and roof plane articulation to each building
elevation, which is further enhanced by the outdoor eating area. The project site provides more
than adequate parking for the proposed restaurant use and convenient access from both the
Foothill Boulevard/Day Creek Boulevard corner and from the parking lot. Staff has recommended
that the applicant add a decorative outdoor waiting area adjacent to the chimney on the front
entrance to provide additional visual interest. Suggested design elements included an outdoor
fireplace and seating area with a western design theme. The applicant informed staff that they
already have a waiting area inside of the restaurant and that a fire element would be a safety risk.
No alternative enhancements for this area were suggested by the applicant and 'a remains an
open topic of discussion.
Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
1. None.
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Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1, The Committee should provide input whether additional enhancements should be made to the
area adjacent to the chimney, south of the main entrance. Options include a decorative
outdoor waiting area adjacent to the chimney on the front entrance to provide additional visual
interest. Suggested design elements include an outdoor fireplace or other feature, and seating
area with a western design theme.
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 ground mounted equipment and utility boxes, including transformers, back-flow devices,
etc., shall be screened by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches
on center. This equipment shall be painted dark green.
3, All Double Detector Checks (DDCs) and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be
screened on three sides by 4-foot high walls. The walls shall incorporate the design and
materials used on the buildings.
4. Decorative paving shall be provided at all vehicular access points onto the site.
& All outdoor furniture shall be designed to carry over the western design theme of the main
building,
Staff Recommendation:
With the Secondary Issue addressed to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that
the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for final review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator:
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00023- CHRIST CHURCH OF THE VALLEY - A request for site
plan and design review of a proposed expansion of an existing church facility including adding a
new 36,000 square foot church auditorium and a new 11,400 square foot children's classroom
building on a 9.7 acre project site located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and
Candlewood Street in the Office Professional (OP) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan at 7576
Etiwanda Avenue; APN: 1090-411-01. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00001
and Tree Removal Permit DRC2018-00843. The applicant has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
Site Characteristics: The project site is comprised of a parcel totaling 9.7 acres of land located on
the west side of Etiwanda Avenue, at the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood
Street.The dimensions of the parcel are approximately 1,298 feet from east-to-west and 330 from
north-to-south. The site slopes approximately 30 feet from the north property line (1,297 feet) to
the south property line (1,268 feet). The project site is currently developed with a 20,400 square
foot banquet building (currently used as the churches sanctuary/multipurpose room), a 5,300
square foot temple building (currently used for small gatherings and church offices), a 3,000
square foot building (currently used as a nursery), a 700 square foot storage building, and a 300
square foot patio building. The project site is also developed with a parking lot, landscaping and
two small portable buildings(used as classrooms).Appropriately 90,000 square feet of the project
site is undeveloped along the west property line and is covered with ruderal vegetation. There is
currently one vehicle entrance from Etiwanda Avenue. Existing walls separate the project site
from the single-family residences to the north and south and from Victoria Park Lane to the west.
The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
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Project Overview: The proposed project 'includes the construction of a new 36,000 square foot
(765 seat) auditorium building (to be used as the main church sanctuary) and a 11,400 square
foot children's building (to be used for classrooms and a coffee house). The proposed buildings
and 'improvements are mainly focused on the western and central portions of the existing project
site, The auditorium building will be located just west of the existing banquet building and the new
children's building will be located southeast of the existing banquet building. The project will
include the demolition of the existing 300 square foot patio building, the 3,000 square foot nursery
building and the 700 square foot storage building. The two existing portable buildings will be
relocated during the construction phase of the project and will be removed upon completion of
the new children's building. An expanded parking lot will be constructed on the vacant portion of
the project site and will include a new vehicle access driveway from Victoria Park Lane, at the
northwest corner of the project site. The existing parking lot will be updated to comply with the
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current parking lot landscape requirements. Decorative paving will be provided at each vehicle
entrance.
The two new buildings are designed to have a contemporary design aesthetic that complements
the existing banquet and temple buildings. Building materials include the use of painted stucco,
horizontal siding, stone veneer, rough sawn trellises/knee braces, split face/precision block and
a flat tile roof. Each of these materials is also used on the existing banquet building„ providing
design consistency between the existing and the new buildings„The design elements are carried
to all elevations (360 degree architecture) and each elevation provides roof and wall plane
articulation.The main entrance to the auditorium building is at the southeast corner of the building
and provides two points of entry to an entry plaza. The main entrance is the focal point of the
buillding and includes the extensive use of glazing and stone veneer siding.The children's building
carries over the architectural elements of the auditorium but is smaller in scale and provides a,
coffee house at the southwest corner of the building,which opens to a small gathering area(coffee
plaza).
The project complies with all development standards including building setbacks, building height,
landscape coverage,equipment screening and vehicle parking requirements.The new auditorium
building its setback approximately 300 feet from the property line on Victoria Park Lane, fair
exceeding the 25 foot setback requirement from the property line. The minimum required interior
setback from a residential district is 25 feet..The new auditorium buillding is setback 74 feet from
the north property line and 84 feet from the south property line. The new children's building is
setback 167 feet from the north property line and 26 feet from the south property line.
The Etiwanda Specific Plan includes a special 35 foot setback requirement form the existing on-
site temple building (Myohoji Temple), The new children's building is setback 35 feet from the on-
site temple building. The maximum permitted building height is 35 feet and may not exceed 20
feet within 100 feet of an existing residence.The auditorium has a maximum height of 35 feet and
the children's building has a maximum height of 26 feet. Neither building exceeds the 20 foot
height limit within 100 feet of the existing residences along the north and south property (lines.
The roof top parapets are of an adequate height to screen the roof top equipment.The Etiwanda
Specific Plan requires that 5 percent of the project site be landscaped beyond the required
landscaping within the public right-of-way and require one tree for every 3 parking spaces. The
project includes a Tree Removal Permit (DRC2018-00843)for the removal of 10 trees.A total of
168 new trees will be planted on the project site. The project provides a 25 percent landscape
coverage as well as one tree for every 3 parking spaces within the existing and new parking Illot
areas.
The parking requirement for churches is 1 parking space per 35 square feet of seating area within
the main sanctuary. The proposed sanctuary is 12,000 square feet in area, which translates into
a parking requirement of 343 parking spaces, The project site will have 364 parkiing spaces with
completion of the new auditorium and expanded parking lot, 19 parking spaces over the minimum
parking requirement.
Staff Comments:
The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Staff is pleased with the proposed design of the new on-site buildings and the site plan layout.
The proposed buildings carry over the design elements of the existing banquet building, while
giving the new buildings a more contemporary design aesthetic. The main auditorium and
fellowship patio provide generous setbacks from the residential land uses to the north and south,
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reducing the potential for noise conflicts with the neighboring property owners. The project
complies with all development criteria and the vehicle parking exceeds the minimum requirement.
The applicant is also preparing a parking management plan to further reduce any potential parking
conflicts with the adjacent single-family residences. The landscape plans include the planting of
168 new trees and provide for new landscaping in the existing parking lot in compliance with the
one tree per 3 parking spaces.The applicant has addressed all staff comments during the design
review process leaving no outstanding issues.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
1. None
Secondary Issues: Once all of 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 ground mounted equipment and utility boxes, including transformers, back-flow devices,
etc., shall be screened by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches
on center. This equipment shall be painted dark green.
3. All Double Detector Checks (DDCs) and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be
screened on three sides by 4-foot high walls. The walls shall incorporate the design and
materials used on the buildings.
4. Exterior lighting shall be shielded from the adjacent residential land uses.
5. Decorative paving shall be provided at all vehicular access points onto the site.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for final
review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
Members Present:
Staff Coordinator:
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