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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-18 DRC Agenda Packet FEBRUARY 18, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE Page 1 of 2 A. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Diane Williams __ Tony M. Guglielmo __ Mike Smith __ Alternates: Bryan Dopp __ 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. Please sign in after speaking. C. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Committee at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020. D. 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 FEBRUARY 18, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA RAINS ROOM CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE Page 2 of 2 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. 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. Please sign in after speaking. D1. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00069– CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to construct a 24,512 square-foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building at the Rancho Cucamonga public works yard, within the General Industrial (GI) district, located at 8794 Lion Street – APN: 0209-013-85. 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. D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00450 – Megan Whieldon, Phil Burum, for D.R. Horton – A request to modify the architectural style of a previously approved attached rowhomes within the MU (Mixed Use) District, in the Victoria Community Plan (VCP) located at 12255 Baseline Road, commonly referred to as Day Creek Villages; APN: 1090-331-20. Related Files: Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19762, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20032, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449, Minor Exception DRC2016-00508, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451. E. 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, 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 February 13, 2020 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. FEBRUARY 4, 2020 DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 4 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:00 pm Roll Call: Diane Williams __x___ Tony M. Guglielmo __x___ Mike Smith __x___ Additional Staff Present: Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner. B. ADJOURNMENT The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Committee at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. B1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. C1. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00770 – SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed mixed-use development that includes 131 residential units (with 4 commercial ready units) and 1,500 square feet of commercial space on 11.44 acres of land in the Community Commercial (CC) District, located on the west side of East Avenue and north of Foothill Boulevard – APN: 1100-191- 04. Related records: Development Code Amendment DRC2018-00992, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2018-00994, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20148, Uniform Sign Program DRC2019-00959 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2019-00867. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation. (Copy of file) FEBRUARY 4, 2020 DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 4 Questions by the committee included the following: If there would be a vehicle left turn lane into the project. If on-street parking was parallel or perpendicular. If there was a bike lane planned along the west side of East Avenue. If the project provided a tot lot. If there was trail access to Garcia Park, which is adjacent to the project site. Staff informed the Committee that the parking spaces were parallel to the sidewalk, that they would need to investigate the bicycle lane and left-turn lane, that the project did not include a tot lot, but that it was within ½ mile of two parks, and that there was a planned community trail adjacent to the project site, but that the project would not be required to install these improvements. The applicant gave a brief presentation. Committee asked the following questions to the application: Asked where the front entrances to the units and live-work units were located, where the residents could ride their bikes and what energy-saving methods were planned. Applicant answered that the front entrances to the units were located down common outdoor entranceways from the front of the buildings. The live-work units faced directly East Avenue and that there were bike storage racks in the garages but that they did not control the bike paths of the project’s residents. They have not yet determined whether solar panels would be used on the project, but that the project would be required to follow the California Green Building Code and that Energy Star appliance would be used. Commissioner Williams expressed concern over on-street parking and expressed that units should be set back further from the street, that dedicated left lanes should be provided to prevent traffic backups, that bike lanes should be provided and that tot lots should be provided on all multi-family projects. Both Commissioners felt that the applicants should provide an illustrated street scene that includes the adjacent projects to better understand the neighborhood context, including the architectural themes of surrounding buildings. D. ADJOURNMENT FEBRUARY 4, 2020 DESIGN REVEIW COMMITTEE MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 4 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. Motion by Mike Smith, second by Diane Williams to adjourn the meeting; carried 3-0-0. 7:30pm 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, January 2, 2020, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Vince Acuna February 18, 2020 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00069– CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to construct a 24,512 square-foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building at the Rancho Cucamonga public works yard, within the General Industrial (GI) district, located at 8794 Lion Street – APN: 0209-013-85. 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 Rancho Cucamonga public works yard is comprised of an approximately 22-acre, L-shaped site developed with an open-air service yard, vehicle parking, and several structures including a vehicle service building, an administration building, and a warehouse. The portions of the yard abutting a public right of way (along 9th Street and Hellman Avenue) are screened by 6-foot high concrete block wall, limiting public visibility into the property. The yard is accessed via the terminus of Lion Street from the north, and a private driveway off Hellman Avenue from the west. The existing Land Use, General Plan, and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Public Works Yard General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District North Industrial/Manufacturing Building General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District South Outdoor Storage General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District East Industrial/Manufacturing Buildings General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District West Industrial/Manufacturing Buildings General Industrial General Industrial (GI) District Project Overview: The proposed 24,512 square-foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building will be constructed toward the southeasterly corner of the public works yard, adjacent to an existing warehouse. The project site, which is the total area of ground disturbed within the public works yard as a result of construction totals .92 acres, or 40,118 square feet. The proposed building will house an interior storage area, an interior drive aisle for the maintenance and repair of vehicles, and a restroom. A storage mezzanine directly above the first-floor storage area is also proposed. The building will require a 23 parking spaces based on the proposed warehouse use. With the proposed warehouse building, all uses within the public works yard will require a total of 229 parking spaces. The yard currently provides 386 parking spaces, resulting in a surplus of 157 parking spaces on site. The building will be painted a tan color with white and brown accents. A total of three roll-up doors are proposed – one along the south elevation and two along the east elevation. Steel shade DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00069 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 18, 2020 Page 2OMMENTS canopies will be installed along the east elevation above the roll-up doors. Per the City’s design policy, the building will feature internally routed downspouts, resulting in a clean, modern building appearance. The building meets all applicable development standards for the General Industrial (GI) District, including building height, setbacks, and lot coverage. The building will not be visible from the public right-of-way, or any publicly accessible area. No landscape is proposed with the project. The 144,137 square-feet of landscape area (15% of the public works yard) provided will remain unchanged and will continue to exceed the minimum 10% landscape required for the General Industrial (GI) District. No changes to the existing gates and fencing around or within the public works yard are proposed. 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 ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices, visible from the public right-of-way 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. 2. 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. 3. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed project as submitted to the Planning Commission. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. David F. Eoff IV February 18, 2020 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00450 – Megan Whieldon, Phil Burum, for D.R. Horton – A request to modify the architectural style of a previously approved attached rowhomes within the MU (Mixed Use) District, in the Victoria Community Plan (VCP) located at 12255 Baseline Road, commonly referred to as Day Creek Villages; APN: 1090-331-20. Related Files: Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19762, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20032, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449, Minor Exception DRC2016-00508, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451. Entitlements Background: The Planning Commission approved Design Review DRC2016-00450 on June 14, 2017, for the development of a mixed-use project consisting of 380 residential units, a 71-room hotel, and two restaurant buildings. The Planning Commission approval also included approval of Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19762, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20032, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449, Minor Exception DRC2016-00508, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451 on July 20, 2016. Original Project and Applicant Request: Day Creek Square is comprised of a variety of uses. The residential component, referred to as the Day Creek Villages consists of four residential villages – Solistice (Village A), Veranda (Village B), Palozzo (Village C), and Madera Estates (Village D). Each village includes a different residential style and building types. The proposed modifications will occur on the Veranda models. The Veranda village includes 3-plex, 4-plex, 5-plex, and 6-plex structures. A total of 31 structures were approved and designed as an Alternative A and Alternative B for Veranda. Both alternatives include a consistent architectural style, using similar color palettes, materials, and other architectural elements to accentuate the overall design. The distinction between the alternatives was achieved by incorporating variations in the color palette, placement of finish materials, and placement of architectural features. The applicant is requesting to modify the façade and architectural style of Alternative A and B. The modifications are proposed on 12 structures only: six 4-plex structures and six 6-plex structures. For both Alternatives, the following modifications are proposed: • Removal of the brick veneer along the ground floor of the structure • Reduction and removal of the hardboard lap siding • Removal of the standing seam metal roof canopies over the windows • Removal of the steel canopy over the entry doors • Structural redesign of the roof With approval of these modifications, the applicant is proposing two new alternative designs – Alternative C and Alternative D. Alternative C will maintain the current craftsman-like architectural style. The finish materials will include a combination of lap siding and stucco. The lap siding will be incorporated primarily on portions of the third floor and some areas of the second floor, while a stucco finish will complete the balance of the exterior. A new color scheme will also be applied to Alternative C, using a palette of light tan and beige earth tone colors. The roof will be structurally redesigned with a greater hip-style and less gable features. Alternative C will also include additional architectural elements, such as wood trellis features and steel awnings over the windows, and new trim treatments around the windows. DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00450 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 18, 2020 Page 2 Alternative D will introduce a new architectural style to the Veranda model by shifting from craftsman to a traditional Spanish architectural style. The finish materials will include a smooth plaster with an integral white color, as well as brown accents applied throughout the exterior. A variety of arch features will be incorporated at the entries and balconies. The windows and doors will be recessed at different depths. Architectural elements such as window awnings, decorative pipes, and decorative metal grills will applied throughout the exterior, and concrete “S” tile will be applied to the roof to further accentuate the Spanish style. Staff Comments: Alternative C retains a very similar architectural style as the previous design. The approach of reducing the lap siding and revising the window treatments maintain a level of consistency with the other Veranda models and the overall project. However, the complete removal of the brick veneer appears to reduce the structure’s architectural quality. Staff believes incorporating brick veneer as a base material will be beneficial to maintaining the same level of architectural quality as the previous design, Ns it will give the structure a more “architecturally ground” appearance. Alternative C also proposes to structurally redesign the roof. The modified roof design is consistent with the architectural style, however the use of flat tile or shingle material for the roof will be better suited than the proposed concrete “S” tile. Staff recommends enhancing the revisions to Alternative C by incorporating a brick material moderately along portions of the structure’s base and revising the roof material to flat tile or shingles. The proposed Spanish design of Alternative D provides a new architectural style to the Veranda model. Alternative D incorporates many architectural features and elements that are true to Spanish architecture. Staff believes incorporating this new style throughout the project will provide variation and distinction within the Day Creek Villages and will provide a strong complement to the proposed hotel, which also has a true Spanish architectural style. Staff is supportive of the changes for Alternative D. Overall, the proposed changes are consistent with the expectations set by the City at the time of the project’s initial approval. The changes are primarily architectural. The location, plotting/orientation, and size of each structure will remain as is. The number of residential units will also remain as is. Environmental Determination Update: As the scope of the changes are minimal and no expansion of use is proposed, the project will remain in compliance with the previously approved environmental review. Staff Recommendation: Staff supports the applicant’s request to modify the architectural style and building façade of two designs within the Veranda Village. No additional entitlement will be required for these revisions, and upon approval, the revisions will be forwarded to the Building and Safety Department for building plan check.