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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-26 " ;�; `,�+� MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APRIL 26, 1977 5:00 PM - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS l. The study session of the Design Review Board began at 4:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert City Hall. The purpose of this study session was to review the cases on the agenda. Members Present: Bill Hobbs George Minturn Eric Johnson Bernie Leung Ralph Cipriani (for Paul Williams) �"�' Members Absent: Frank Urrutia, Jim Hill Others Present: Sam Freed After a one half hour study session, the meeting was called to order at 5: 15 p.m. Mr. Freed informed the Board that the Minutes of their April 12, 1977 meeting would be reviewed at the next meeting. 2. CASE N0. 61MF - 0. M. HONIME Request for approval of final construction plans for a duplex to be located at the northeast corner of Pitahaya and Shadow Mountain Drive. Applicant present. The discussion of the case centered around the landscaping. The Board requested that the applicant provide additional low shrubs adjacent to the structure. Mr. Johnson suggested several varieties of plants that might accomplish the intended purpose. The applicant assured the Board that he intended to provide additional plants on the site; that those indicated on the plan were only the minimum he intended to use. A motion was made by Mr. Leung and seconded by Mr. Johnson that the final �"' plans be approved subject to conditions. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Min- turn, Johnson, Leung). 3. CASE N0. 62MF, WENDELL VEITH for DESERT EMPIRE TELEVISION CORPORATION Request for approval of preliminary site, floor, and elevation plans for a television studio and offices to be located on the north side of Park View Drive, west of Monterey Avenue. Applicant present. The applicant was requested to provide trees south of the structure in order to integrate this area with the entire site. The drainage pond in the rear was then discussed with the applicant indicating that the pond was intended to serve as an architectural focus. Even though there will seldom be water in the pond, it will have an attractive appearance as it will be lined with gravel and rocks. The Board indicated that they were pleased with the way in which the overall plan had been up- graded. A motion was made by Mr. Minturn and seconded by Mr. Leung that the pre- liminary site, floor, and elevation plans be approved subject to compli- ance with conditions. Motion carried 4-0(Hobbs, Minturn, Johnson, Leung) . � 4. CASE N0. 28C, HENRY TAGLE Request for approval of final construction plans for a restaurant to be located at the northwest corner of De Anza Way and Palm Desert Drive. Discussion of the case focused on the location of the project, parking, and the basic layout. Staff indicated that the applicant has a variance for parking and setback requirements. The Board added Condition No. 17 which requires that the applicant relocate the trash enclosure to a more accessible location. . ,_. , �, � Min ut es Palm Desert Design Review Board April 26, 1977 4. Case No. 28C (continued) It was moved by Mr. Minturn and seconded by Mr. Johnson that the final construction plans be approved subject to compliance with conditions, including the addition of Condition No. 17. Motion carried 4-0(Hobbs, Leung, Johnson, Minturn). � 5. CASE N0. 45C, BANK OF AMERICA This case was deleted from the agenda as the applicant had not submitted the revised plans which were to be reviewed. 6. CASE N0. 69MF, EUCLID-BALL COMPANY Request for approval of final construction drawings for ten single- family residences to be constructed in Tract 4980. Applicant present. Mr. Hobbs asked the applicant why he had opposed the height of the pads originally required by the Board. The applicant responded by saying that the cost would have been substantial and that there was a problem at the time as to where the displaced soil would have been placed. It was moved by Mr. Minturn and seconded by Mr. Johnson that the final plans be approved subject to compliance with conditions. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Johnson, Minturn, Leung). "�" 7. CASE N0. 68MF, PALM DESERT VENTURE, LTD. Request for approval of preliminary site, floor, and elevation plans for a 46-unit condominium project to be located east of San Luis Rey and Juni- per. Representative of applicant present. The applicant's representative was informed by the Board that the proposed circulation element would require revisions in order to assure adequate fire and health protection. In addition, a reconfiguration of the dwelling units would be required to provide larger rear yards for units on Juniper. The applicant's representative was commended for having provided such a fine plan considering the constraints involved with the nature of the site. Staff pointed out to the DRB that the Development Plan for the project would be pre- sented to the Planning Commission on May 3, 1977 so that the DRB would undoubtedly be reviewing the project once again in the future. The DRB requested that the staff present the following DRB findings to the Planning Commission: 1) The circulation element should be given strong consideration by the Planning Commission. 2) The Planning Commission should consider a possible reduction in the number of permitted units and/or a reconfiguration of the units. � 8. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. � � �_ � �...�'�< RALPH J. CIPR ANI, ASS CIATE PLANNER CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA mj