HomeMy WebLinkAboutZOA 01-79 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1979 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. EMINENT DOMAIN REQUEST (Continued)
MRS . KATHERINE L. DAY
436 Bellflower, No . 306, Long Beach, Ca . 90814
Regarding Lot #156
A representative of Eli Birer Realtors , Palm Desert, who
had just sold Lot #314 as mentioned in Mr . Kilgore ' s letter
addressed Council stating his opposition.
Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Brush seconded to )
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No . 79-66 , finding and
determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of
property and authorizing an action in Eminent Domain. Motion carried
unanimously. Councilman Brush emphasized that no one was , at this
time, setting any price on any of these lots . The courts would decide
the price; the City was not trying to steal anything.
C . C ION 0 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
L TIVE TO TH DESIGN REVIEW BOARD COMP05ITION. CASE NO.
ZOA - 9.
lams advised that this requested amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance would provide for the addition of two
architects to the Design Review Board to provide improved
technical member attendance. The Planning Commission had
approved the amendment by their Resolution No . 494 and had
additionally added a section requiring mandatory attendance.
Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open, and invited input
in FAVOR of the amendment . None was offered. He invited input
in OPPOSITION to the amendment, and none was offered. He
declared the .Public Hearing closed. 1
Councilman Brush questioned the number of architects in J
town, and Mr . Williams responded there were approximately
a dozen. Councilman Brush stated he had several reserva-
tions about this ordinance and would prefer to see it
continued for further discussion.
Mayor Mullins pointed out that it had been discussed in
Study Session several times with the feeling that the
addition of more architects would enhance the ability of
the DRB. He also pointed out that it was difficult for
these individuals to always be in attendance, and their
input was of great value to the Board. The addition would
ensure an architect ' s presence.
Councilman Brush stated that he felt it was like the story
about politicians — elect attorneys because they make better
laws .
Councilman Wilson stated that this had been reviewed several
times to his satisfaction in Study Session and moved to waive further
reading and pass Ordinance No . 210 to second reading . Motion carried
on a 4-1 vote with Councilman Brush voting NO.
VIII . RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 79-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1978/79
BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTIMATED INCREASED COSTS OF THE
SAN PASQUAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Mr. Bouman requested and Council agreed to consider this
resolution along with Item "A" under Old Business as they
were directly related.
Mr. Bouman reported that Staff had called for and received
bids for the San Pasqual Improvement Project with the low
bidder being Massey Sand and Rock Company at $91 , 934 . 50 .
The 1978/79 Budget provides for $47 , 707 in the Community
Development Fund and $40, 000 in the 2106 Gas Tax Fund
June 28 . 1979 Page 4
VII.' PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
A. BUDGET HEARING (Continued)
Councilman Newbrander stated her opposition to the increased
amount for police protection in that she did not feel the
City was getting its money' s worth now.
Councilman Wilson stated that Council had gone over these
individual items at great length, and he felt comfortable
with the budget as it was proposed . Pe felt that each had
his own dispute with certain areas , but the items of Com-
munity Services were a bargain in his opinion.
Councilman Wilson moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No . 79-65 , adopting a
Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1979, through June 30 , 1980 .
Motion carried on a 4-1 vote with Councilman Brush voting NO for the
reasons he stated.
B. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION ON NECESSITY OF EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION.
Mr . Ortega explained that this went back to consideration
of the C . O.D. Specific Plan and involved not only physical
implementation but right-of-way required for widening of
streets . He stated that the Planning Commission had drawn
up the plan and adopted it , and subsequently, the City
Council had done the same as well as authorizing Staff to
immediately begin to acquire properties spelled out in the
Plan. The proceedings dealt with in this hearing were for
property needed for the widening of Monterey. Many of the
required lots have been purchased; however, some have not .
He concluded by stating that it was necessary for Council
to determine the necessity of acquiring these lots for
public interest. By adoption of the proposed resolution,
Council would start the process whereby the public interest
can be served by obtaining these lots through legal procedure.
Price would be determined at another time.
Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open and invited input
in FAVOR of the request. None was offered. He invited input
in OPPOSITION to the request , and the following was offered:
MR. WILLIAM BOLLMAN, Indio , California, addressed Council
stating that he had owned the lots for 18 years . He felt
that the City should buy a portion of his two lots and
rezone them for multi-residential so that apartments could
be built in an area that badly needed them. He also ques-
tioned why the City would be willing to purchase all 4 of
his lots as expressed in a letter to him from Mr . Ortega
when only two were needed.
Mr. Ortega responded that several alternatives had been
discussed with Mr. Bollman, including the purchase of not
four, but five lots . This was done because Mr. Bollman
felt he would be suffering a hardship in breaking up the
parcel , and the City was trying to accommodate him.
Mr . Bollman asked why this particular side of Monterey was
being used when both sides could be utilized and less land
taken from each lot. Mr . Bouman responded that much inves-
tigation had gone into the engineering of the widening pro-
posed, and it was for good sound reason that only one side
could be utilized.
MR. BINGHAM, Trust Department, Bank of American, addressed
Council on behalf of a trust which was co-owner of the
property Mr . Bollman had discussed.
Mr. Ortega noted two additional letters of opposition
received , attached and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" .
KILGORE ENTERPRISES CUSTOM FEEDERS
10462 Tennessee Avenue, Los Angeles , Ca. 90064
Regarding Lots #313 and #314
June 28 , 1979 Page 3
CITY OF PALM DESERT
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
II. REQUEST: Consideration of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Text relative to the Design Review Composition
(Section 25.070.020) .
III. APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
IV. CASE NO. : ZOA 01-79
V. DATE: June 28, 1979
VI. CONTENTS:
A. Staff Recommendation.
B. Discussion
C. Draft Ordinance No. 210.
D. Planning Commission Meeting minutes involving case ZOA 01-79.
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 494.
F. Planning Comnission Staff Report dated May 29, 1979.
G. Design Review Board Minutes for meeting of March 20, 1979.
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A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment of Municipal Code Section 25.70.020, by adoption
of Ordinance No. 210.
Justification is based upon the following:
1. The .addition of two architects to the Design Review Board may
provide improved technical member attendance, leading to an
i -Design view process.
2. An improved Design Review Board process will provide for an
improved eneral a arance of all proposed developments which
wi preserve or enhance the physical environment and'dharacter
of`t�e city.
B. DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 494 without comment.
During the Planning Commission Meeting of April 18, 1979, when the
amendment was initiated, the Commission discussed the role and defin-
ition of the architect on the Design Review Board. Additionally, pro-
visions for mandatory attendance were deemed desirable Iby the Commiss on.
ORDINANCE NO. 210
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 25.11.020 OF THE
PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO DESIGN REVIEW.
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, as follows:
SECTION 1: That a portion of Section 25.70.020 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code is hereby amended, as shown on the attached
exhibit, labeled Exhibit 'A' .
SECTION 2: The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, Cali-
fornia, is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in the Palm
Desert Post, a newspaper of general circulation, published and cir-
culated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall certify to
the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and the same shall be in
full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council
this day of 1979, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
EDY&RD D. MULLINS, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 210
25.70.020 Membership, meetings, attendance, duties and respon-
sibilities.
A. The Design Review Board shall consist of seven members. All
members shall be citizens appointed by the mayor and approved by the
City Council.
B. The citizen members (if available) shall be four architects,
one civil engineer, one landscape architect, and one lay person know-
ledgeable in the design field. Citizen members shall be appointed
based on their civic responsibility, ability to give objective, effect-
ive, constructive and unprejudiced criticism, ability to give direc-
tion and suggest alternatives and their use of diplomacy and tact in
expressing their judgment.
C. All members of the Design Review Board shall serve for an un-
specified time or for a specified period as established by the City
Council. If a member is unable to serve for three consecutive regular
meetings, the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the office of
such member vacant. The secretary shall immediately thereafter inform
the mayor.
D. The Director of Environmental Services shall appoint a member
of the Department of Environmental Services to serve as secretary to
the Board.
E. The Design Review Board shall hold a minimum of two public
meetings a month and additional meetings as directed by the Board.
An applicant, upon the filing of an application, shall be advised of
the date and place of his hearing before the Board. Four members
must be present to hold a meeting. A majority vote of the members
present is sufficient to take action on a submittal.
F. The duties of the Design Review Board shall be to review
and approve or cause to be modified all proposed developments re-
quiring qualified aesthetic and architectural judgment to the end
that the general appearance of all proposed developments shall pre-
serve or enhance the physical environment and character of the city.
(Ord. 9951 (part) , 1975: Exhibit A §25.39-2.02) .
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Minutes Page Four
Palm Desert Planning Commission
May 29 , 1979
V D.. (cont. )
The applicant was not present, so Chairman Snyder declared
the P lic Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in
FAVOR o OPPOSITION to the request. There being none, he declared the
Public H aring closed, and asked for the pleasure of the Commission.
Commissioner Berkey noted that as this is simply a duplication
of what is a ready there, this request seems adequate and proper, and
made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Commissioner Kryder.
Case No. DP 07 9 and related Design Review Case No. 174 MF were
approved by adop ing Planning Commission Resolution No. 492 as
presented; carrie unanimously (4-0) .
E. Case No. P 06-79 - McLAIN DEVELOPMENT CO. , Applicant
Request fo approval of a preliminary residential
Development lan and related Design Review case to allow
256 dwelling nits also containing an open space area
on approximate y 80 acres within the PR-4 and O.S . zone,
located at the outheast corner of Portola Avenue and
Country Club Dri e.
Mr. Williams presented the proposal, relating many background
details, which included major roject improvements; area calculations;
density; open space; recreation amenities; dwelling unit descriptions;
parking analysis; site access; i ternal circulation; unit arrangement;
and proposed park dedication. He lso noted that the Design Review
Board had reviewed the project and ound the concept quite acceptable;
they particularly found the archite tural details to be well executed.
He then stated that Staff would reco end approval of this proposal.
The Commissioners concurred tha this was a very unique project,
and that the concerns with regard to ci culation would be mitigated
by one of the Special Conditions of Appr val.
The applicant' s representative ackn wledged that he and the
project architect, landscape architect and ngineer were there to answer
any questions the Commissioners had. There eing none, Chairman
Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, aski g if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this propos 1. There being none, he
declared the Public Hearing closed and asked fo the pleasure of the;,
Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconde by Commissioner
Kryder, Case No. DP 06-79 and related Design Revia Case No. 175 MF
were approved by a No. 492
as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
F. Held over from May 16 , 1979; Case No. ZOA 01-79 -
CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
text relative to the composition of the City Design
Review Board.
Mr. Williams presented the request, noting the following
change in the draft resolution: the word "regular" should be added
in Section C between the words "consecutive" and "meetings" . He also
mentioned that this matter was initiated and set for Public Hearing
by Planning Commission Resolution No. 479 , adopted April 18 , 1979.
Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this proposal.
There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for
the pleasure of the Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Planning Commission Resolution No. - 494 was adopted, with the
amendment as noted above, thereby recommending approval of Case No.
ZOA 01-79 to the City Council; carried unanimously (4-0) .
Minutes Page Two
Palm Desert Planning Commission
April 18 , 1979
VII A. (cont . )
Mr. Williams noted that the Palm Valley Stormwater Channel
Area S ecific Plan was approved by the City Council at their last
meeting. It is now necessary to move forward with the revisions to
the zonin as" recommended in the Specific Plan both in the area of
zone distr - cts established on the property encompassed in the study
and also su -ested revisions to the text to more accommodate the area
that was unde consideration .
Staff ha provided a resolution for the Planning Commission ' s
consideration whi h would initiate a Public Hearing on June 20, 1979,
at which time both the text changes and the zone changes for the
area would be consi ered.
Commissioner F eshman noted a discrepancy of dates between the
Agenda and the Resolute n; it was agreed that June 20 is the correct
date for the Public Hea 'ng instead of June 30, as written in the Agenda.
Commissioner Berke suggested that gross acres and net acres
should be identified as suc in the text and headings both. He also
mentioned, regarding the sta dards for 5-acre lots, that minimum
side yards of 100 feet seem e cessive to him.
Commissioner Fleshman co curred with this, stating that he felt
it should be 50 ft .
Commissioner Berkey noted at , on Page 62 regarding maximum
building height of 30 ft , he felt it should be a flexible building
height , in accordance with the stat ent on Page 65 regarding
Structural Design and Landscaping, w erein it states that "lot size,
height and setbacks shall be flexible in in order to achieve the
purposes of this section" . Mr. Willia s stated that staff would
change it to show 18 ft , and can be fur her discussed at the Public
Hearing on this subject .
Commissioner Berkey also suggested a change in wording on
Page 62 regarding development standards fo one acre lots or less, but
not less than 40, 000 sq ft , it should read 'at least 40, 000 sq ft . "
Commissioner Fleshman also mentioned hat the Commission might
consider requiring roads in subject area to b colored, in order to
assist camouflaging of them. Mr. Williams ag ed that this possibility
should be considered and investigated.
On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, secon ed by Commissioner
Berkey, the Commission adopted Planning Commissi Resolution NO. 478,
whereby initiating a Public Hearing for Zoning Or inance Map and
Te • carrie unanimously (4-0) .
Said Hearing was scheduled for the meeting of June 1979.
)Consideration of initiation of an amendment to the
111111 City Zoning Ordinance text , relative to the composition
of the Design Review Board.
Mr. Williams reviewed the proposed amendment , noting that the
Design Review Board also reviewed this at their last meeting. The
suggestion from the Board was that two voting members be added to
the Board, but that one be an architect and the other be from
a different technical area. Preliminary comments from the
City Council were to increase the membership of architects.
Staff now seeks the Commission ' s thoughts on the subject ,
and for the Commission to initiate an- Ordinance Amendment by Planning
Commission Resolution. Said Amendment to be considered on May 16 .
Commissioner Kryder asked if the architect ' s comments are
based on the mechanics of the architecture or the aesthetics, or both.
'inutes Page Three
Palm Desert Planning immission
April 18, 1979
VIII . B. (cont . )
Mr. Williams answered that the architect ' s comments can be based
on both, but looks to what the architect is trying to achieve, if the
project is compatible and complete.
Commissioner Kryder then asked why an architect would necessarily
( be better than a lay person , if the comments are related to aesthetics.
f` Mr. Williams stated that an architect can perceive more
quickly and clearly.
Conunissioner Berkey asked if, in the definition of "architect" ,
does that include designers.
Mr. Williams answered that the City Council has suggested the
use of the term "architect" loosely.
Chairman Snyder noted that the staff has attempted to create a
Design Review Board that would be most skilled and capable.
Commissioner Fleshman wondered if there should be something
added to encourage attendance, and suggested including the same
situation as exists for the Planning Commission, wherein the members
are allowed only two unexcused absences. If they have more, they
would have to have someone replace them.
Mr. Williams agreed to include a section similar to that of
the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Planning Commission Resolution No. 479 was adopted, to
initiate a Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance text amendments
relative to the Design Review Board. Said Hearing was scheduled for
May 16. Carried unanimously (4-0) .
IX. DE GN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
Consi ration of cases acted upon by the Design Review Board
at thei meeting of April 10, 1979.
Mr. Willia reviewed the cases (Nos. 170 MF; 167 MF; 114 MF)
with the Commission.
. .The Commission ' scussed -the size of Lewis Homes ' • (Case. 170 MF)
development sign and it s suggested that the matter be taken back
to the Design Review Boar for possible change. Commissioner
Snyder stated that the Plan "ng Commission will .approve whatever
conclusion is reached between the Board and Lewis Homes. Mr. Williams
suggested an addition to the r olution, stating that "regarding
Case No. 170 MF, the developmen sign should be reconsidered by the
Design Review Board" . .
On a motion by Commissioner rkey, 'seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, the actions of the Design Rev ew Board at their meeting of
L April 10, 1979, were approved by Plann g Commission Resolution No. 480,
with the addition suggested; carried una imously (4-0) .
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Recommendation of the CVAG -Executi Committee to
establish a Fringe-Toed Lizard habi t reserve
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 494
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, RELATIVE TO THE
COMPOSITION OF THE CITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, in Municipal
Code Section 25. 70. 020, establishes the composition of the Design
Review Board; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert to consider any advisory changes in the
composition of the Design Review Board, for purposes of forwarding its
recommendation to the City Council ; and
WHEREAS , due to a lack of quorum, the noticed Public Hearings scheduled
for Flay 16, 1979, were automatically carried over to the next scheduled meeting, which
was May 29, at which time said Hearings were held, to consider an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance text relative to the composition of the City Design Review Board.
WHEREAS, as a result of study by City staff, the City Council,
and the members of the Design Review Board, a Planning Commission
recommendation has been formulated regarding Board membership and
attendance, which requires amendment of the City Zoning Ordinance
text to implement , pursuant to Municipal Code Section 25 . 82 . 020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert , as follows:
A Zoning Ordinance text amendment, as provided in the
attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit 'A' , is hereby recommended
to the City Council, to amend Municipal Code Section 25.70. 020,
specifying a revised composition of the Design Review
Board, and other matters related thereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this day of May, 1979, by the
following vote, to wit :
AYES : BERKEY, KRYDER, MILLER, SNYDER
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: FLESHMAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
WALTER SNYDER, Chairman
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSIC EXHIBIT 'A'
RESOLUTION NO. 49
25 . 70 . 020 Membership, meetings , attendance , duties and
responsibilities. A. The design review board shall consist of
seven members. All members shall be citizens appointed by the
mayor and approved by the city council.
B. The citizen members (if available) shall be four architects,
one civil engineer, one landscape architect, and one lay person
knowledgeable in the design field. Citizen members shall be
appointed based on their civic responsibility, ability to give
objective, effective, constructive and unprejudiced criticism, ability
to give direction and suggest alternatives and their use of diplomacy
and tact in expressing their judgment.
C. All members of the design review board shall serve for an
unspecified time or for a specified period as established by the city
council. If a member is unable to serve for three consecutive
regular meetings , the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the
office of such member vacant. The secretary shall immediately
thereafter inform the mayor.
D. The director of environmental services shall appoint a
member of the department of environmental services to serve as
secretary to the board.
E. The design review board shall hold a minimum of two public
meetings a month and additional meetings as directed by the board.
An applicant, upon the filing of an application, shall be advised
of the date and place of his hearing before the board. Four members
must be present to hold a meeting. A majority vote of the members
present is sufficient to take action on a submittal.
F. The duties of the design review board shall be to review
and approve or cause to be modified all proposed developments
requiring qualified aesthetic and architectural judgment to the end
that the general appearance of all proposed developments shall preserve
or enhance the physical environment and character of the city.
(Ord. 99 61 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25. 39-2.02) .
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning Commission
Report on: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance text relative to the Design
Review Board composition
Applicant: City of Palm Desert
Date: May 29, 1979
I. REQUEST UNDER CONSIDERATION:
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 25.70.020, relative to the composition
of the Design Review Board. The matter was initiated and set for Public
Hearing by Planning Commission Resolution No. 479, adopted April 18, 1979.
II. BACKGROUND (UPDATE):
The City's Design Review Board, which is advisory to the City Planning
Commission, is presently composed of seven members. Said members are:
two architects; one individual experienced in landscape architecture;
engineer if available; citizen at large knowledgeable in the area of
construction; City Building official ; and the Director of Environmental
Services. In terms of voting, the City staff members may not vote unless
they are needed for a quorum. Said composition has been in existence
since about 1975.
Over the last year, there have been very few meetings where both architects
were in attendance. During those instances where only one architect is in
attendance, the Board places an inordinate reliance on that individual 's
opinion as to the acceptability of the architecture of projects. Said
situations appear to put that individual in a very uncomfortable position, and
as a result, it is staff's opinion that the individual has a tendency not to
fully express their views on a technical standpoint. Further, there have
been instances where neither of the architects have been able to attend
the meetings. During said meetings, the City is without architectural
expertise for review of projects.
In order to improve the architectural input to the Design Review process
and in order to eliminate situations whereby only one architect is in
attendance, it is suggested that consideration be given to a Zoning
Ordinance amendment, changing the composition of the Design Review Board
to replace the two City staff members with two additional architects. If
this. change was implemented, it would result in seven voting members, which
may provide improved technical member attendance at meetings, leading to a
better Design Review process.
This revision, in Staff's judgement, is appropriate in that the Planning
Commission acts as the 'lay' input to the Design Review process. Therefore,
the Design Review Board itself should not be overly oriented towards non-
technical individuals, which is now the case.
The City Council has discussed this matter, and is in support of the
Suggested Revision (attached) . The Design Review Board members also had
an opportunity to consider the Board's composition and offered a slightly
different recommendation. In the Board' s opinion it would be adequate to
add one additional architect and one Board member in another technical
discipline.
Attached to the draft Resolution is a suggested Zoning Ordinance text
amendment. An alternate to the composition indicated in paragraph W .
would specify ". . .three architects; one technical member in a field other
than architecture, . . . " Also, included in the present suggested amendment
is language directed to meeting attendance and when the office of a
member is declared vacant.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: -
Recommend to the City Council amendment of Municipal Code Section 25.70.020. ,
by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. _
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IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 . Case P 03-79, JAMES KAUL, Applicant. Request for Planning
Commission roval of a 36 unit condominium development on
approximately -z cres located on the south side of Country Club
Drive between Monte and Portola Avenues.
Staff presented the plans t he Board and noted what it felt to
be the design considerations ne 'ng further study. These
included the entrance detail and ar for wind/blowsand protection.
In addition to this, Board members reco nded some type of
internal loop to provide for a turn-around 'thin the project.
V. Consideration of Revision of the Composition of the Design Review Board.
The Board had received copies of the March 16, 1979 memorandum from
Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services, to Martin J. Bouman,
City Manager, regarding considerations for Design Review Board composition
and a copy of the suggested revision.
Mr. Williams discussed the subject with the Board members. First
responding was Board member Jackson, who stated the feeling that the
Board should be more balanced with selection of members other than
architects. Mr. Williams explained that the purpose of the Board
was to perform a technical analysis of plans and that the lay body
in this case was the Planning Commission. Board member Urrutia also
explained on this point that by only having two architects on the f
Board that if one were not present for meetings, the sole burden of
technical judgments rested with one Board member, which was a difficult
position. Subsequent discussion among the Board members included the
possibility of having an additional architect and some other design
discipline or engineering discipline. The Board was asked to give their
formal opinion of this revision.
Motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Urrutia, to state the Design
Review Board members ' opinion that the size of the Board should be
increased to seven members, eliminating the present Staff positions,
and adding one Board member in the category of architect and adding
one other technical discipline. Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Urrutia,
Leung) .
VI. ADJOURNMENT
CChairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Murrel Crump, Principal Planner
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45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (T14) 346-0611
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
DATE May 30, 1979
APPLICANT City of Palm Desert
CASE NO. : ZOA 01-79
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request
and taken the following action at its meeting of
May 29, 1979
CONTINUED TO
DENIED
X APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 494
PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION.
X PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
June 28. 1979 FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director of Environmental
Services, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision.
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY
PAL:-[ DESERT PLANNING COMMISSSION
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C.V.C.W.D.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 494
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, RELATIVE TO THE
COMPOSITION OF THE CITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD .
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, in Municipal
Code Section 25. 70. 020, establishes the composition of the Design
Review Board; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert to consider any advisory changes in the
composition of the Design Review Board, for purposes of forwarding its
recommendation to the City Council ; and
WHEREAS, due to a lack of quorum, the noticed Public Hearings scheduled
for May 16, 1979, were automatically carried over to the next scheduled meeting, which
was May 29, at which time said Hearings were field, to consider an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance text relative to the composition of the City Design Review Board.
WHEREAS, as a result of study by City staff, the City Council,
and the members of the Design Review Board, a Planning Commission
recommendation has been formulated regarding Board membership and
attendance, which requires amendment of the City Zoning Ordinance
text to implement , pursuant to Municipal Code Section 25 . 82 . 020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert , as follows:
A Zoning Ordinance text amendment , as provided in the
attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit 'A' , is hereby recommended
to the City Council, to amend Municipal Code Section 25.70. 020,
( specifying a revised composition of the Design Review
Board, and other matters related thereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this day of May , 1979, by the
following vote, to wit :
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MILLER, SNYDER
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: FLESHMAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
WALTER SNYDER, Chairman
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSIC EXHIBIT 'A'
RESOLUTION NO. 49/1
25 . 70 . 020 Membership, meetings , attendance, duties and
responsibilities. A. The design review board shall consist of
seven members. All members shall be citizens appointed by the
mayor and approved by the city council.
B. The citizen members (if available) shall be four architects,
one civil engineer, one landscape architect, and one lay person
knowledgeable in the design field. Citizen members shall be
appointed based on their civic responsibility, ability to give
objective, effective, constructive and unprejudiced criticism, ability
to give direction and suggest alternatives and their use of diplomacy
and tact in expressing their judgment.
C. All members of the design review board shall serve for an
unspecified time or for a specified period as established by the city
council. If a member is unable to serve for three consecutive
regular meetings, the chairman or acting chairman shall declare the
office of such member vacant. The secretary shall immediately
thereafter inform the mayor.
D. The director of environmental services shall appoint a
member of the department of environmental services to serve as
secretary to the board.
E. The design review board shall hold a minimum of two public
meetings a month and additional meetings as directed by the board.
An applicant, upon the filing of an application, shall be advised
of the date and place of his hearing before the board. Four members
must be present to hold a meeting. A majority vote of the members
present is sufficient to take action on a submittal.
F. The duties of the design review board shall be to review
and approve or cause to be modified all proposed developments
requiring qualified aesthetic and architectural judgment to the end
that the general appearance of all proposed developments shall preserve
or enhance the physical environment and character of the city.
( (Ord. 99 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25. 39-2 . 02) .
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETI G
TUESDAY - MAY 29 , 1979
7 : 00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Chairman Snyder in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
II. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Berkey
III . ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Berkey
Commissioner Kryder
Commissioner Miller
Chairman Snyder
Excused
Absence: Commissioner Fleshman
Others Paul A. Williams - Director of Environmental Services
Present: Murrel Crump - Principal Planner
Stan Sawa - Associate Planner
Susan Schwartz - Planning Secretary
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of meeting of May 3 , 1979
On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner
Berkey, the Minutes of May 3, 1979 , were approved as written; carried
unanimously.
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Held over from May 16, 1979; Continued Case No. DP 03-79 -
JAMES E. KAUL, Applicant
Request for approval of a Residential Development Plan
to allow 36 condominium units on approximately 7 . 5 acres
within the PR-5 zone on the south side of Country Club
Drive, between Monterey and Portola Avenues.
Mr. Crump presented the case, noting that this item was continued
from the May 3, 1979 Planning Commission meeting for redesign of
four items , the most significant of which was the entrance design
(with the larger question of site access) , and wind/blowsand protection.
A revised site plan has been submitted. The project design issues have
been adequately defined to pass the Preliminary Development Plan on
to the Design Review stage for further refinement, and Staff would
recommend approval of this case.
There were no questions from the Commissioners at this time,
so Chairman Snyder asked if the application wished to make a presentation.
DOUG . PURVIS, Architect for the project, wished to note they
are in concurrence with conditions of approval, and
available for any questions.
Chairman Snyder then declared the Public Hearing open, asking
if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request.
There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed.
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May 29 , 1979
IV. A. (cont. )
Commissioner Berkey noted his concern over the ingress and
egress to the project, stating that it would be very undesirable to
have entrances every few hundred feet on Country Club Drive. However,
Special Condition No. 1 offers a further chance to mitigate this
problem in the Design Review process. After discussion among the
Commission members , a consensus was reached that the subject of
access should be further studied in the Design Review process .
On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner
Berkey, Case No. DP 03-79 was approved by adopting Planning Commission
Resolution No. 489 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
B. Continued Case No. DP 05-79 - ROBERT H. RICCIARDI , AIA
FOR GERALD J. CHAZEN, Applicant
Request for approval of a Development Plan for a planned
commercial development on approximately 7 . 9 acres within
the P.C. (3) , S.P. zone at the westerly side of the Palms
to Pines shopping area, between E1 Paseo and Highway 111.
Mr. Williams presented the case, noting that this case was
continued from the Planning Commission meeting of May 3 , 1979 , due to
concerns regarding the market loadinq area and driveways on E1 Paseo
and other on-site design concerns . The applicant was instructed to
restudy the proposed plan. The applicant has submitted revised plans
which address the concerns raised at the last meeting. However, Staff
review of the loading area plans indicate that the loading area as
designed will not function properly, and three alternatives are
suggested. He then related these alternatives to the Commission.
In summary, revisions to the loading area would reduce the impact of
the market on the residential area. Staff would recommend continuing
the case for said revision; however, if the Commission feels that
the applicant' s submittal is acceptable with conditions , a draft
resolution has been prepared for consideration.
Mr. Williams also noted that two letters have been received
from residents of the Sandpiper development located south of E1 Paseo
and west of Highway 74 stating their concern over the impacts that
the proposed supermarket will have on their development; the major
concerns are loading operations including hours and noise , truck traffic
on E1 Paseo, and resulting impact.
Chairman Snyder mentioned that the Planning Commission has
discussed various ways to assure that the project is acceptable to all
concerned, to the extent possible; noting that the Commission must
take into consideration a Commercial zone abutting a Residential zone.
He believes that Staff ' s recommendation to continue this case for
restudy has merit; an attempt should be made to alleviate the
problems of the market. He then asked if the applicant was advised of
this recommendation. Mr. Williams noted that the applicant had been,
and did wish for a decision at this time.
Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant wished to make a
presentation.
ROBERT H. RICCIARDI, Architect for the project, stated that
he has reviewed the alternatives suggested, and feels that
the submitted plan is superior to all three, and related
some of the reasons for this . -
Chairman Snyder then opened the Public Hearing, asking if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this proposal.
A number of Sandpiper residents were present, and did not wish to
necessarily speak in opposition to the proposal, but had questions
and comments they wished to raise. Some of the speakers include:
MR. ED BENSON, 1106 Sandpiper
MR. RALPH EVANS , 1315 Sandpiper
MR. JACK LANE, 1205 Sandpiper
MR. HERBERT S$EPHARD, 1302 Sandpiper
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May 29 , 1979
IV. B. (cont. )
The subjects discussed include locating the market on the
Highway 111 side of the development; the possibility of prohibiting
truck traffic of certain tonnage off El Paseo; limiting the hours of
truck traffic on E1 Paseo; encouraging truck traffic to use access off
of Highway 111; and a slight re-alignment of the market building to
help increase the buffering between El Paseo and market. As a
result of this discussion, the following Special Conditions were added:
No. 14 -- Truck unloading (deliveries) shall be limited to
8 : 00 a.m. to 9 : 00 p.m. daily.
No. 15 -- The east-west alignment of the market shall be moved
northerly so that a minimum buffer of 30 ft. land-
scaping shall be maintained.
The design of the loading dock was a central item of discussion.
In the course of this discussion, Mr. Ricciardi agreed to recess the
dock 16 ft. below grade.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Case No. DP 05-79 was approved by adopting Planning Commission
Resolution No. 490 , with the two Special Conditions added as noted
above; carried unanimously (4-0) .
C. Case No. PM 14710 - COLUMBIA SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION,
Applicant
Request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide
approximately 3. 538 acres into five (5) parcels within the
P.C. (3) , S .P. zone located on the southwest corner of
Highway 111 and Highway 74 .
Mr. Crump reviewed the request, noting that the subject
Tentative Parcel Map seeks to define an area around each of the five
approved commercial buildings for ownership/leasehold purposes.
Reciprocal access easements and maintenance agreements will insure the
site functions as a single development.
Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant wished to make a
presentation.
ROBERT H. RICCIARDI, Architect for the project, wished to
note that he was available for any questions.
It was agreed among the Commissioners that this was a fairly
common request for legal purposes, and no further questions were raised.
Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request.
There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed, and asked
for the pleasure of the Commission.
on a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner
Miller, Case No. PM 14710 was approved by adopting Planning Commission
Resolution No. 491 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
D. Case No. DP 07-79 - TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CO. , Applicant
Request for approval of a preliminary Development Plan
and related Design Review case to allow construction of
nine (9) condominiums on approximately 2. 2 acres located
on the north side of 44th Avenue and west of Cook Street,
within the PR-6, S.P. zone.
Mr. Crump presented this request, noting the Planning
Commission approval of the applicant' s previous adjacent project,
Case No. 06-78; and this request is basically the same architectural
design.
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May 29 , 1979
VI . D. (cont. )
The applicant was not present, so Chairman Snyder declared
the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in
FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request. There being none, he declared the
Public Hearing closed, and asked for the pleasure of the Commission.
Commissioner Berkey noted that as this is simply a duplication
of what is already there, this request seems adequate and proper, and
made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Commissioner Kryder.
Case No. DP 07-79 and related Design Review Case No. 174 MF were
approved by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 492 as
presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
E. Case No. DP 06-79 - McLAIN DEVELOPMENT CO. , Applicant
Request for approval of a preliminary residential
Development Plan and related Design Review case to allow
256 dwelling units also containing an open space area
on approximately 80 acres within the PR-4 and O.S . zone,
located at the southeast corner of Portola Avenue and
Country Club Drive.
Mr. Williams presented the proposal, relating many background
details, which included major project improvements; area calculations;
density; open space; recreation amenities; dwelling unit descriptions;
parking analysis; site access; internal circulation; unit arrangement;
and proposed park dedication. He also noted that the Design Review
Board had reviewed the project and found the concept quite acceptable;
they particularly found the architectural details to be well executed.
He then stated that Staff would recommend approval of this proposal.
The Commissioners concurred that this was a very unique project,
and that the concerns with regard to circulation would be mitigated
by one of the Special Conditions of Approval.
The applicant' s representative acknowledged that he and the
project architect, landscape architect and engineer were there to answer
any questions the Commissioners had. There being none, Chairman
Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this proposal. There being none, he
declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the
Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Case No. DP 06-79 and related Design Review Case No. 175 MF
were approved by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 492
as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
F. Held over from May 16 , 1979; Case No. ZOA 01-79 -
CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
text relative to the composition of the City Design
Review Board.
Mr. Williams presented the request, noting the following
change in the draft resolution: the word "regular" should be added
in Section C between the words "consecutive" and "meetings" . He also
mentioned that this matter was initiated and set for Public Hearing
by Planning Commission Resolution No. 479 , adopted April 18 , 1979 .
Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this proposal.
There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for
the pleasure of the Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Planning Commission Resolution No. 494 was adopted, with the
amendment as noted above, thereby recommending approval of Case No.
ZOA 01-79 to the City Council; carried unanimously (4-0) .
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
May 29 , 1979
VII. OLD BUSINESS - None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Proposed City Capital Improvement
Program -- Five Year Plan
Mr. Williams reviewed this request, referring to the memo
from Mr. Bouman, and stating that Staff feels this is a reasonable
program and the level of improvements are necessary. He asked for
any questions or suggestions for change from the Commission.
Chairman Snyder mentioned that this is the first time a five-
year program has been proposed. It seems to be very well thought out
by Staff , and he complimented those involved in creating such a
document.
On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner
Berkey, Planning Commission Resolution No. 495 was adopted, with the
deletion of sub-section 3 , as there were no further suggestions or
changes from the Commission; carried unanimously (4-0) .
IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
Consideration of cases acted on by the Design Review Board
at their meeting of May 22 , 1979
Mr. Williams noted a letter from John F. Outcault, Architect,
for applicant Donald Lawrenz (Case No. 114 C) which requested
clarification from the Commission of a parking requirement involving
a second floor center pedestrian arcade; whether it should or should
not be declared "gross floor area" , thus requiring off-street parking.
He noted that the Commission could act upon this by Minute Motion.
Chairman Snyder questioned is the hallway indeed a part of
the building or does it provide access to the building. If the
Commission does determine this is two buildings and that the
hallway is merely access, there would be adequate parking spaces.
Commissioner Kryder noted that it should not be considered as
floor space, and would make a motion to that effect. Commissioner
Berkey agreed and seconded the motion; and Planning Commission
Resolution No. 406 was adopted as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
The actio of the Planning Commission in adopting of the Resolution
confirmed, in this specific instance, that the center pedestrian arcade
was not be be counted as floor area for purposes of required parking.
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Coachella Valley Association of Governments Announcement --
Master Environmental Assessment Seminar
Mr. Williams noted that this subject was covered in Study
Session, and that he would notify CVAG of the attendance figures.
XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
XI . COMMENTS
A. City Staff - None
B. Planning Commissioners
The Planning Commissioners welcomed their new fellow
Commissioner, Mr. Charles E. Miller, who was appointed by the City
Council to the Commission at their May 24 , 1979 meeting. Mr. Miller
was sworn in prior to the Study Session of tonight' s meeting by the
City Clerk, Mrs. Sheila Gilligan.
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
May 29, 1979
XIII. ADJOURNMENT - 9 : 45 p.m.
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
ATTEST:
WALTER SNYDER, Chairman
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May 29 , 1979
V D. (cont. )
The applicant was not present, so Chairman Snyder declared
the P lic Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in
FAVOR o OPPOSITION to the request. There being none, he declared the
Public H aring closed, and asked for the pleasure of the Commission.
Co ssioner Berkey noted that as this is simply a duplication
of what is a ready there, • this request seems adequate and proper, and
made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Commissioner Kryder.
Case No. DP 07 9 and related Design Review Case No. 174 MF were
approved by adop ing Planning Commission Resolution No. 492 as
presented; carrie unanimously (4-0) .
E. Case No. P 06-79 - McLAIN DEVELOPMENT CO. , Applicant
Request fo approval of a preliminary residential
Development Ian and related Design Review case to allow
256 dwelling nits also containing an open space area
on approximate y 80 acres within the PR-4 and O.S. zone,
located at the outheast corner of Portola Avenue and
Country Club Dri e.
Mr. Williams presented the proposal, relating many background
details, which included major oject improvements; area calculations;
density; open space; recreation amenities; dwelling unit descriptions;
parking analysis; site access; i ternal circulation; unit arrangement;
and proposed park dedication. He lso noted that the Design Review
Board had reviewed the project and ound the concept quite acceptable;
they particularly found the archite tural details to be well executed.
He then stated that Staff would reco end approval of this proposal.
The Commissioners concurred tha this was a very unique project,
and that the concerns with regard to ci culation would be mitigated
by one of the Special Conditions of Appr val.
The applicant's representative ackn wledged that he and the
project architect, landscape architect and ngineer were there to answer
any questions the Commissioners had. There eing none, Chairman
Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, aski g if anyone present wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this propos 1. There being none, he
declared the Public Hearing closed and asked fo the pleasure of the - -
Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, second e by Commissioner
Kryder, Case No. DP 06-79 and related Design Revie Case No. 175 MF
were approved by a No. 492
as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) .
F. Held over from May 16 , 1979; Case No. ZOA 01-79 -
CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
text relative to the composition of the City Design
Review Board.
Mr. Williams presented the request, noting the following
change in the draft resolution: the word "regular" should be added
in Section C between the words "consecutive" and "meetings" . He also
mentioned that this matter was initiated and set for Public Hearing
by Planning Commission Resolution No. 479 , adopted April 18 , 1979 .
Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if
anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this proposal.
There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for
the pleasure of the Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Planning Commission Resolution No. 494 was adopted, with the
amendment as noted above, thereby recommending approval of Case No.
ZOA 01-79 to the City Council; carried unanimously (4-0) .
45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CAUFORNIA92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT Z^:' 1-79
LEGAL NOTICE
June 8, 1979
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT RELATIVE TO
THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD COMPOSITION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Palm
Desert City Council to consider an amendment to-the zoning ordinance text
relative to the composition of the Design Review Board.
SAID Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 28, 1979, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall, 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane,
Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited
to attend and be heard.
SHIELA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert
PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post
June 14, 1979
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning Commission
Report on: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance text relative to the Design
Review Board composition
Applicant: City of Palm Desert
Date: May 29, 1979
I. REQUEST UNDER CONSIDERATION:
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 25.70.020, relative to the composition
of the Design Review Board. The matter was initiated and set for Public
Hearing by Planning Commission Resolution No. 479, adopted April 18, 1979.
II. BACKGROUND (UPDATE):
The City's Design Review Board, which is advisory to the City Planning
Commission, is presently composed of seven members. Said members are:
two architects; one individual experienced in landscape architecture;
engineer if available; citizen at large knowledgeable in the area of
construction; City Building official ; and the Director of Environmental
Services. In terms of voting, the City staff members may not vote unless
they are needed for a quorum. Said composition has been in existence
since about 1975.
Over the last year, there have been very few meetings where both architects
were in attendance. During those instances where only one architect is in
attendance, the Board places an inordinate reliance on that individual 's
opinion as to the acceptability of the architecture of projects. Said
situations appear to put that individual in a very uncomfortable position, and
as a result, it is staff's opinion that the individual has a tendency not to
fully express their views on a technical standpoint. Further, there have
been instances where neither of the architects have been able to attend
the meetings. During said meetings, the City is without architectural
expertise for review of projects.
In order to improve the architectural input to the Design Review process
and in order to eliminate situations whereby only one architect is in
attendance, it is suggested that consideration be given to a Zoning
Ordinance amendment, changing the composition of the Design Review Board
to replace the two City staff members with two additional architects. If
this change was implemented, it would result in seven voting members, which
may provide improved technical member attendance at meetings, leading to a
better Design Review process.
This revision, in Staff's judgement, is appropriate in that the Planning
Commission acts as the ' lay' input to the Design Review process. Therefore,
the Design Review Board itself should not be overly oriented towards non-
technical individuals, which is now the case.
The City Council has discussed this matter, and is in support of the
Suggested Revision (attached) . The Design Review Board members also had
an opportunity to consider the Board' s composition and offered a slightly
different recommendation. In the Board's opinion it would be adequate to
add one additional architect and one Board member in another technical
discipline.
.nfrarhaJ t- the draft Resolution is a suggested Zoning Ordinance text
amendment. An alternate to the composition indicated in paragraph W .
would specify ". . .three architects, one technical member in a field other
than architecture, . . ." Also, included in the present suggested amendment
is language directed to meeting attendance and when the office of a
member is declared vacant.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the City Council amendment of Municipal Code Section 25.70.020. ,
by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF
CASE NO. ZOA 01-79
ZOA 01-79
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45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
May 4, 1979
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CONSIDERATION FOR AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 25.70.020 RELATIVE TO THE COMPOSITION
OF THE CITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
CASE NO. ZOA 01-79
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Palm Desert
Planning Commission to consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend
Municipal Code Section 25.70.020, specifying a revised composition of the
Design Review Board, initiated by THE CITY OF PALM DESERT as applicant.
SAID Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 1979 at 1 :00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall , 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane,
Palm Desert, California, at which time and place, all interested persons are
invited to attend and be heard.-
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
Publish: Enterprise
May 6, 1979
Palm Desert Post
May 10, 1979
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 479
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
AMENDMENT, RELATIVE TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE CITY DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD .
WHEREAS , the City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, in Municipal
Code Section 25 . 70. 020 , establishes the composition of the Design
Review Board; and
WHEREAS , as a result of study by City staff, the City Council,
and the members of the Design Review Board, a recommendation has been
formulated regarding Board membership which requires amendment of the
City Zoning Ordinance Text, pursuant to Municipal Code Section
25 . 82 . 020, to implement ; and
WHEREAS , it is appropriate for the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert to consider at this time any advisory changes in
the composition of the Design Review Board, for purposes of forwarding
its recommendation to the City Council .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert, as follows :
1. A Zoning Ordinance Text amendment is hereby initiated to
amend Municipal Code Section 25 . 70. 020, specifying a revised
composition of the Design Review Board.
2 . That the Commission does hereby direct the Secretary to
establish a Public Hearing for such purpose on May 16, 1979 ,
at the regular meeting of the Commission .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of April , 1979 , by
the following vote , to wit :
AYES : BERKEY, FLESHMAN, KRYDER, SNYDER
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN : NONE
WALTER H. SNYDER, Chairman
ATTEST :
PAUL A. WILLIAMS , Secretary
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
April 18 , 1979
VII A (cont . )
Mr. Williams noted that the Palm Valley Stormwater Channel
Area S ecific Plan was approved by the City Council at their last
meeting. It is now necessary to move forward with the revisions to
the zonin as recommended in the Specific Plan both in the area of
zone distr cts established on the property encompassed in the study
and also su ested revisions to the text to more accommodate the area
that was unde consideration.
Staff ha provided a resolution for the Planning Commission ' s
consideration whi h would initiate a Public Hearing on June 20, 1979,
at which time both the text changes and the zone changes for the
area would be consi ered.
Commissioner F eshman noted a discrepancy of dates between the
Agenda and the Resolute n; it was agreed that June 20 is the correct
date for the Public Hea 'ng instead of June 30, as written in the Agenda.
Commissioner Berke suggested that gross acres and net acres
should be identified as suc in the text and headings both. He also
mentioned, regarding the sta dards for 5-acre lots, that minimum
side yards of 100 feet seem e cessive to him.
Commissioner Fleshman co curred with this, stating that he felt
it should be 50 ft .
Commissioner Berkey noted at , on Page 62 regarding maximum
building height of 30 ft , he felt it should be a flexible building
height , in accordance with the stat ent on Page 65 regarding
Structural Design and Landscaping, w erein it states that "lot sizq,
height and setbacks shall be flexible in in order to achieve the
purposes of this section" . Mr. Willia s stated that staff would
change it to show 18 ft , and can be fur her discussed at the Public
Hearing on this subject .
Commissioner Berkey also suggested a change in wording on
Page 62 regarding development standards fo one acre lots or less, but
not less .than 40, 000 sq ft , it should read 'at least 40, 000 sq ft . "
Commissioner Fleshman also mentioned hat the Commission might
consider requiring roads in subject area to b colored, in order to
assist camouflaging of them. Mr . Williams ag ed that this possibility
should be considered and investigated.
On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, secon ed by Commissioner
Berkey, the Commission adopted Planning Commissi Resolution NO. 478,
whereby initiating a Public Hearing for Zoning Or finance Map and
Te . carrie unanimously (4-0) .
Said He g was scheduled for the meeting of June 1979.
B. Consideration of initiation of an amendment to the
City Zoning Ordinance text , relative to the composition
of the Design Review Board.
Mr. Williams reviewed the proposed amendment , noting that the
Design Review Board also reviewed this at their last meeting . The
suggestion from the Board was that two voting members be added to
the Board, but that one be an architect and the other be from
a different technical area. Preliminary comments from the
City Council were to increase the membership of architects.
Staff now seeks the Commission ' s thoughts on the subject ,
and for the Commission to initiate an- Ordinance Amendment by Planning
Commission Resolution. Said Amendment to be considered on May 16 .
Commissioner Kryder asked if the architect ' s comments are
based on the mechanics of the architecture or the aesthetics, or both.
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Palm Desert Planning commission
April 18, 1979
VIII . B. (cont . )
Mr. Williams answered that the architect ' s comments can be based
on both, but looks to what the architect is trying to achieve, if the
project is compatible and complete.
Commissioner Kryder then asked why an architect would necessarily
be better than a lay person , if the comments are related to aesthetics.
Mr. Williams stated that an architect can perceive more
quickly and clearly.
Commissioner Berkey asked if , in the definition of "architect" ,
does that include designers .
Mr. Williams answered that the City Council has suggested the
use of the term "architect" loosely.
Chairman Snyder noted that the staff has attempted to create a
Design Review Board that would be most skilled and capable.
Commissioner Fleshman wondered if there should be something
added to encourage attendance, and suggested including the same
situation as exists for the Planning Commission, wherein the members
are allowed only two unexcused absences. If they have more they
would have to have someone replace them.
Mr. Williams agreed to include a section similar to that of
the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, Planning Commission Resolution No. 479 was adopted, to
initiate a Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance text amendments
relative to the Design Review Board. Said Hearing was scheduled for
May 16. Carried unanimously (4-0) .
Ix. DE GN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
Consi ration of cases acted upon by the Design Review Board
at thei meeting of April 10, 1979.
Mr. Willia reviewed the cases (Nos. 170 MF; 167 MF; 114 MF)
with the Comri.ssion.
The Commission ' scussed the size of Lewis Homes ' - (Case. 170 MF)
development sign and it s suggested that the matter be taken back
to the Design Review Boar for possible change. Commissioner
Snyder stated that the Plan 'ng Commission will .approve whatever
conclusion is reached between the Board and Lewis Homes. Mr. Williams
suggested an addition to the r olution, stating that "regarding
Case No. 170 MF, the developmen sign should be reconsidered by the
Design Review Board" .
On a motion by Commissioner rkey, seconded by Commissioner
Kryder, the actions of the Design Rev ew Board at their meeting of
April 10, 1979, were approved by Plann g Commission Resolution No . 480,
with the addition suggested; carried una imously (4-0) .
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Recommendation of the CVAG .Executi Committee to
establish a Fringe-Toed Lizard habi t reserve
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
REPORT ON: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Text relative to the Design Review
Board composition.
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
DATE: April 18, 1979
I. REQUEST UNDER CONSIDERATION:
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 25.70.020, relative to the composition
of the Design Review Board.
II. BACKGROUND:
The City's Design Review Board, which is advisory to the City Planning
Commission, is presently composed of seven members. Said members are:
two architects; one individual experienced in landscape architecture;
engineer if available; citizen at large knowledgeable in the area of
construction; City Building official ; and the Director of Environmental
Services. In terms of voting, the City staff members may not vote unless
they are needed for a quorum. Said composition has been in existence
since about 1975.
Over the last year, there have been very few meetings where both architects
were in attendance. During those instances where only one architect is in
attendance, the Board places an inordinate reliance on that individual 's
opinion as to the acceptability of the architecture of projects. Said
situations appear to put that individual in a very uncomfortable position, and
as a result, it is staff's opinion that the individual has a tendency not to
fully express their views on a technical standpoint. Further, there have
been instances where neither of the architects have been able to attend
the meetings. During said meetings, the City is without architectural
expertise for review of projects.
In order to improve the architectural input to the Design Review process
and in order to eliminate situations whereby only one architect is in
attendance, it is suggested that consideration be given to a Zoning
Ordinance amendment, changing the composition of the Design Review Board
to replace the two City staff members with two additional architects. If
this change was implemented, it would result in seven voting members, which
may provide improved technical member attendance at meetings , leading to a
better Design Review process.
This revision, in Staff's judgement, is appropriate in that the Planning
Commission acts as the 'lay' input to the Design Review process. Therefore,
the Design Review Board itself should not be overly oriented towards non-
technical individuals, which is now the case.
The City Council has discussed this matter, and is in support of the
Suggested Revision (attached). The Design Review Board members also had
an opportunity to consider the Board' s composition and offered a slightly
different recommendation. In the Board's opinion it would be adequate to
add one additional architect and one Board member in another technical
discipline.
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
April 18, 1979
The Planning Commission is being requested to set a Public Hearing to consider
this matter and make a formal recommendation to the City Council on any revisions
to the Board's composition which they deem appropriate.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Initiate Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text amendment on May 16, 1979,
by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No.
( oSUGGESTED REVISION:
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25. 70. 020 Membership, meetings, duties and responsi-
bilities. A. The design review board shall consist of
seven members. All members shall be citizens appointed by
the mayor and approved by the city council.
. B. The citizen members ( if available) shall be four
architects, one civil engineer, one landscape architect and one
lay person knowledgeable in the design field. Citizen members
shall be appointed based on their civic responsibility, ability
to give objective, effective, constructive and unprejudiced
criticism, ability to give direction and suggest alternatives,
and their use of diplomacy and tact in expressing their judgment .
C. All members of the design review board shall serve
for an unspecified time or for a specified period as estab-
lished by the city council.
D, The director of environmental services shall appoint
a member of the department of environmental services to
serve as secretary to the board..
E. The design review board shall . hold a minimum of two
public meetings a month and additional meetings as directed
by the board. An applicant , upon the filing of an applica-
tion, shall be advised of the date and place of his hearing
before the board. Four. members must be present to hold a
meeting. A majority vote of the members.,.pr.esent ' is sufficient
to take action on a submittal .
F. The duties of the design .review board shall be to
review and approve or cause to be modified all proposed
developments requiring qualified aesthetic and architectural
judgment to the end that the general appearance of all pro-
posed developments shall preserve or enhance the physical
environment ..:, and character of the city.. ('Ord. 99 ®1(part) ,
1975 : Exhibit A 125. 39-2 , 02) ,
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IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 . Case P 03-79, JAMES 'UL, Applicant. Request for Planning
Commission royal of a 36 unit condominium development on
approximately 2 cI located on the south side of Country Club
Drive between Monte and Portola Avenues.
Staff presented the plans t he Board and noted what it felt to
be the design considerations ne ng further study. These
included the entrance detail and ar for wind/blowsand protection.
In addition to this , Board members reco nded some type of
internal loop to provide for a turn-around 'thin the project.
V. Consideration of Revision of the Composition of the Design Review Board.
The Board had received copies of the March 16, 1979 memorandum from
Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services, to Martin J. Bouman,
City Manager, regarding considerations for Design Review Board composition
and a copy of the suggested revision.
Mr. Williams discussed the subject with the Board members. First
responding was Board member Jackson, who stated the feeling that the
Board should be more balanced with selection of members other than
architects. Mr. Williams explained that the purpose of the Board
was to perform a technical analysis of plans and that the lay body
in this case was the Planning Commission. Board member Urrutia also
explained on this point that by only having two architects on the
Board that if one were not present for meetings, the sole burden of
technical judgments rested with one Board member, which was a difficult
position. Subsequent discussion among the Board members included the
possibility of having an additional architect and some other design
discipline or engineering discipline. The Board was asked to give their
formal opinion of this revision.
Motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Urrutia, to state the Design
Review Board members ' opinion that the size of the Board should be
increased to seven members, eliminating the present Staff positions,
and adding one Board member in the category of architect and adding
one other technical discipline. Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Urrutia,
Leung) .
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Murrel Crump, Principal Planner
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Palm Desert
TO: Martin J. Bouman, City Manager
FROM: Paul A. Williams, Director of Environmental Services
SUBJECT: Consideration of Revision of the DATE: March 16, 1979
Composition of the Design Review Board
Introduction
The .City' s Design Review Board, which is advisory to the City
Planning Commission, is presently composed of seven members.
Said members are: two architects; one individual experienced
in landscape architecture; engineer if available; citizen at large
knowledgeable in the area of construction; City Building official ;
and the Director of Environmental Services. In terms of voting,
the City staff members may not vote unless they are needed for
a quorum. Said composition has been in existence since about 1975.
Over the last year , there have been very few meetings where
both architects were in attendance. During those instances where
only one architect is in attendance, the Board places an inordinate
reliance on that individual ' s opinion as to the acceptability
of the architecture of projects. . Said situations appear to put
that individual in a very uncomfortable position, and as a
result , it is my opinion that the individual has a tendency not
to fully express their views on a technical standpoint . Further,
there have been instances where neither of the architects have
been able to attend the meetings. During said meetings, the
City is without architectural expertise for review of projects.
Recommendation
In order to improve the architectural input to the Design Review
process and in order to eliminate situations whereby only one
architect is in attendance, I would suggest that we discuss. with
the City Council the possibility of amending the zoning ordinance
to change the composition of the Design Review Board to replace
the two City staff members with two additional architects. If
this were done, it would mean that there would be seven voting
members at most of the meetings. The result , in my opinion,
would be a better Design Review process.
This revision, in my judgement , is appropriate in that the
Planning Commission acts as the; � lay` input to the Design Review
process. Therefore, the Design Review Board itself should not
be overly oriented towards non-technical individuals, which is
now the case.
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If we move forward with this revision, it would be necessary that
the Planning Commission and City Council approve the zoning
ordinance amendment to implement said procedure.
I would welcome an opportunity to personally discuss this matter
with you at your convenience.
p�
Paul A. Williams
PAW/ss
25. 70. 020 Membership, meetings, duties and responsi-
bilities. A. The design review board shall consist of
seven members. All members shall be citizens appointed by
the mayor and approved by the city council .
B. The citizen members ( if available) shall be four
architects, one civil engineer, one landscape architect and one
lay person knowledgeable in the design field. Citizen members
shall be appointed based on their civic responsibility, ability
to give objective, effective, constructive and unprejudiced
criticism, ability to give direction and suggest alternatives,
and their use of diplomacy and tact in expressing their judgment .
C. All members of the design review board shall serve
for an unspecified time or for a specified period as estab-
lished by the city council. .
D. The director of environmental services shall appoint
a member of the department of environmental services to
serve as secretary to the board.
E. The design review board shall hold a minimum of two
public meetings a month and additional meetings as directed
by the board. An applicant , upon the filing of an applica-
tion, shall be advised of the date and place of his hearing
before the board. Four. members must be present to hold a
meeting, A majority vote of the members.pr.eserit.'.is sufficient
to take action on a submittal.
r F. The duties of the design .review board shall be to
review and approve or cause to be modified all proposed
developments requiring qualified aesthetic and architectural
judgment to the end that the general appearance of all pro-
posed developments shall preserve or enhance the physical
environment ...:, and character of the city, (Ord. 99 @1(part) ,
1975 ; Exhibit A @25. 39-2, 02) .
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City of Palm Desert
TO: Martin J. Bouman, City Manager
FROM: Paul A. Williams, Director of Environmental Services
SUBJECT: Consideration of Revision of the DATE: March 5, 1979
Composition of the Design Review Board
Introduction
The City' s Design Review Board, which is advisory to the City
Planning Commission, is presently composed of seven members. Said
members are: two architects; one individual experienced in land-
scape architecture; engineer if available; citizen at large '
knowledgeable in the area of construction; City Building official ;
and the Director of Environmental Services. In terms of voting,
the City staff members may not vote unless they are needed for a
quorum. Said composition has been in existence since about 1975.
Over the last year, there have been very few meetings where both
architects were in attendance. During those instances where only
one architect is in attendance, the Board places an inordinate
amount of reliance on that individual ' s opinion as to the
acceptability of the architecture of projects. Said situations
appear to put that individual in a very uncomfortable position,
and as a result , it is my opinion that the individual has a
tendency not to fully express their views on a technical standpoint .
Further , there have been instances where neither of the architects
have been able to attend the meetings. During said meetings, the
City is without architectural expertise for review of projects.
Recommendation
In order to improve the architectural input to the Design Review
process and in order to eliminate situations whereby only one
architect is in attendance, I would suggest that we discuss with
the City Council the possibility of amending the zoning ordinance
to change the composition of the Design Review Board to replace the
two City staff members with two additional architects. If this
were done, it would mean that there would be five voting members
at most of the meetings, with at least two architects in attendance
at every meeting. Further, there may be instances where all four
architects would be in attendance. If all seven members were
in attendance at any one meeting, the two new members would not
have a vote, but they would have the right to give design input
to the process. The result , in my opinion, would be a better
Design Review process and would result in the Board becoming a
more technical process than it presently is.
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This revision, in my judgement , is appropriate in that the
Planning Commission acts As the ' lay' input to the Design Review
process. Therefore, the Design Review Board itself should not be
overly oriented towards non-technical individuals, which is now
the case.
If we move forward with this revision, it would be necessary that
the Planning Commission and City Council approve the zoning
ordinance amendment to implement said procedure.
In terms of potential architects to be appointed to the expanded
Board, the following would be my recommendation in order of
preference:
Rick Holden
George Ritter
Al Cook
Charles Martin
Bob Ricciardi
Ira Johnson
I would welcome an opportunity to personally discuss this matter
with you at your convenience.
Paul A. Williams
PAW/ss
SUGGESTED REVISION
25. 70. 020 Membership, meetings, duties and responsi-
bilities. A. The design review board shall consist of
seven members.. All members shall be citizens appointed by
the mayor and approved by the city council.
B. The citizen members (if available) shall be four
architects, one civil engineer , one. landscape architect and one
lay person knowledgeable in the design field. Citizen members
shall be appointed based on their civic responsibility , ability
to give objective, effective, constructive and unprejudiced
criticism, ability to give direction and suggest alternatives,
and their use of diplomacy and tact in expressing their judgment .
C. Two of the architects shall be designated by the
chairman of the design review board on a monthly basis as
nonvoting members of the board except to constitute a quorum.
If one additional voting member is necessary, the chairman shall
designate one of the architects as first alternate who may vote.
If two additional voting members are necessary, the second
architect alternate may also vote.
D. All members of the design review board shall serve
for an unspecified time or for a specified period as estab-
lished by the city council .
E. The director of environmental services shall appoint
a member of the department of environmental services to
serve as secretary to the board.
F. The design review board shall hold a minimum of two
public meetings a month and additional meetings as directed
by the board. An applicant , upon the filing of an applica-
tion, shall be advised of the date and place of his hearing
before the board. Four voting members must be present to
hold a meeting. A .majority vote of the members present is
sufficient to take action on a submittal.
G. The duties of the design review board shall be to
review and approve or cause to be modified all proposed
developments requiring qualified aesthetic and architectural
judgment to the end that the general appearance of all pro-
posed developments shall preserve or enhance the physical
environment and character of . the city. (Ord. 99 S1(part ) ,
1975 : Exhibit A 525. 39-2. 02) .