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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-21 s )YAW MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY - JUNE 21 , 1977 5:30 PM - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1 . The Study Session of the Design Review Board began at 4:30 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 Eric Johnson Bernie Leung Frank Urrutia George Minturn Paul Williams 00 Others Present: Ralph Cipriani Sam Freed After a one-hour study session, the meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. It was moved by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the minutes of the previous meeting of June 7, 1977 be approved as written. Motion carried 5-0 (Leung, Hobbs, Urrutia, Minturn, Johnson) . 2. CASE NO. 72SA, CHIEF SIGN CRAFTS, APPLICANT. Request for approval of a sign for a business located on the north side of Highway 111 , east of San Pablo. (Referred by Staff) Mr. Cipriani presented the case indicating that the Staff had originally re- jected the proposed sign on account of both the size and color. Mr. Minturn indicated that the "Easy Street sign located in the same shopping center as the proposed sign represents the size and shape most applicable to the entire block. Jack Morrisey of Red Carpet Realtors was present to protest the Staff's rejection of the proposed sign. He indicated that there were several roof signs on the same block so that he could not understand the concern over the proposed sign extending above the fascia. Mr. Urrutia explained that these signs were nonconforming and that most would be brought into conformance be- ginning in March of 1978. t..r After considerable discussion, the Design Review Board set forth the following conditions regarding the proposed sign: A. Subject sign shall have a maximum height of eighteen (18) inches. B. Subject sign may be lighted pursuant to provisions of the Sign Ordinance. C. The maximum length of the subject sign shall be ten (10) feet. D. Colors are approved as submitted. E. Placement of the subject sign shall be similar to "Easy Street" sign in accordance to all other provisions of the Sign Ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Leung and seconded by Mr. Hobbs that the proposed sign be approved subject to the stated conditions. Motion carried 5-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Urrutia, Johnson, Leung) . A second motion was subsequently made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Leung that both the Planning Commission and Code Enforcement Officers be informed that Staff is being requested to apply the same standards employed in this case to all other signs on this block. Motion carried 5-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Leung, Urrutia, Johnson) . 3. CASE NO. 43C, CURT DUNHAM, APPLICANT. Request for approval of a Revised Landscaping Plan for a commerical complex to be located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Sage Lane. Mr. Cipriani presented the revised plan indicating it was a great improvement over the original plan submitted. The revised plan includes a water treatment with foot bridges and trellises not contained in the original plan. Mr. Johnson suggested the following changes: A. That the applicant use Desert Patina-colored boulders in the pool area rather than granite. Minutes Design Review Board Page 2 3. CASE NO. 43C, CURT DUNHAM, APPLICANT (continued) B. That the allepo pines be increased to 15 gallon minimum in size. C. That grapevines be used in the trellis areas, preferably Thompson Seedless. D. That euculyptus Mycrotheca, epolyantheus and eurostrada be used throughout and that 25% be 24 inch box and 75% be 15 gallon. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the revised tor landscaping plan be approved subject to Mr. Johnson 's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0 (Hobbs, Leung, Urrutia, Johnson, Minturn) . 4. CASE NO. 55C, AL KURI, APPLICANT Mr. Cipriani informed the Board that the applicant had requested that this case be continued to the July 12th Meeting. 5. CASE NO. 77MF, PALM DESERT VENTURE, LTD. , APPLICANT Request for approval of preliminary site, floor and elevation plans for 22 condominium units to be located at the Shadow Mountain Resort and Racquet Club. Mr. Ted Lennon, the applicant, questioned condition #5 requiring storage facil- ities in the carports. He indicated this would result in a hardship if the project would have to be redesigned. He also indicated that sufficient storage areas were being provided within the units. Mr. Williams said that if storage facilities were provided within the units, the requirement for additional stor- age areas in the carports could be waived. There was considerable discussion with regard to the improvements along Club Circle. It was decided that Club Circle should be fully improved as a part of the construction of any units. Mr. Cipriani showed the Board members the location of one of the carports and the maintenance building, the applicant having requested that these be per- mitted to be constructed adjacent to tennis court fences. An additional condi- tion reflected the approval of this minor change was added. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Leung to approve the pre- liminary site, floor and elevation plans subject to conditions. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Leung, Johnson) , Frank Urrutia abstained. 6. CASE NO. 78MF, AMERICAN WEST DEV. , APPLICANT Request for approval of preliminary site, floor and elevation plans for a duplex to be located at the west side of Sunset, south of Abronia Trail . The Board rejected this case citing the failure of the applicant to meet the parking requirement of the Zoning Ordinance, the inadequate landscape plan and the lack of a harmonious relationship with neighboring structures in terms of design as reasons for rejecting this case. A motion was made by Mr. Minturn and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to reject the sub- ject case. Motion carried 5-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Urrutia, Leung, Johnson) . 7. CASE NO. 76MF, BIDDLE DEVELOPMENT CO. , INC. , APPLICANT Request for approval of final landscaping plans for a 193-unit condominium pro- ject to be located at Mountainback. r.. Mr. Johnson stated that he had reviewed the plan and that he believed it was very well done. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson to approve the final landscaping plan. Motion carried 5-0 (Hobbs, Leung, Urrutia, Johnson , Minturn) . Minutes Design Review Board Page 3 8. CASE NO. 64MF - STEPHAN HERMAN, APPLICANT Request for approval of final site, floor and elevation plans for a private health club to be located north of Alessandro and 420 feet east of Portola Avenue. The only change the Design Review Board made to the final plans was the addition of a minimum of three 15 gallon melolucca on the east property line. The Board complimented the applicant on the fine presentation. tow Mr. Johnson suggested that the applicant might consider an alternative to the Orchid tree in the front as they can be delicate in the desert. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the final site, floor and elevation plans be approved. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Min- turn, Urrutia, Johnson). Leung abstained. 9. CASE NO. 70MF, SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT. Request for final site, floor and elevation plans for expansion of existing clubhouse to be located at Ironwood Country Club. Mr. Cipriani indicated that the final plans were unchanged from the preliminary plans submitted. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Leung to approve the final site, floor & elevation plans, landscaping not included. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Leung, Johnson) , Urrutia abstained. 10. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. RALPK J. CIPRIANI , Associate Planner /ks