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Home My WebLink About1977-05-24 � � MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MAY 24, 1977 5:30 PM - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1 . The study session of the Deisgn Review Board began at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Palm Desert Ci�y Hall . The purpose of this study session was to review the cases on the agenda. Members Present: Bill Hobbs `�"'' George Mi nturn Bernie Leung Frank Urrutia Ralph Cipriani (for Paul Williams) Others Present: 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. Leung that the minutes of the previous meeting of May 10, 1977 be approved as written. Motion carried 4-0 (Minturn, Hobbs, Leung, Urrutia). 2. CASE iJO. 48MF - AFFILIATED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Request for approval of additional elevations for homes for Parkview Sub- division. The Board discussed each of the five proposed elevations individually. Re- garding Elevation 301-B, the Board suggested that the applicant restudy the garage door and convert the plant-on to a low wing wall which would assist in creating a feeling of depth. Regarding Elevation 402-B, the Board suggested that additional treatment be given to the front wall around the windows. `""'' A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the five additional elevations be approved. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Leung, Minturn, Urrutia). 3. CASE N0. 27SA - HARMON CENTER Request for approval of a sign program for a commercial structure located at the northwest corner of E1 Paseo and Portola. The Board expressed a favorable attitude toward the overall sign program. Two conditions were added to the Conditions of Approval . These included a condition stating that a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet shall be provided beneath each hanging sign. In addition, a condition was added to reflect approval of ten hanging tenant signs and two "Paine Webber" wall signs, one of the wall signs being in lie�a of a hanging tenant sign. A motion was made by Mr. Minturn and seconded by Mr. Hobbs that the sign program be approved subject to the conditions of approval . Motion carried 4-0 (Minturn, Hobbs, Leung, Urrutia). 4. CASE N0. 23SA - ROY WILLIAM CARVER � Request for approval of a sign program for the Palms to Pines Shopping Center. The Board expressed no strong opposition toward the design of the signs them- selves, nor the proposed locations. However, the Board requested that the applicant present a more complete sign program which demonstrates the loca- tion of existing signs and an indication of which signs would be removed if and when the new signs are approved. The Board believed they could make a more responsible judgement after seeing the additional information. `��rr `rr✓` Minutes ' Palm Desert Design Review Board May 24, 1977 4. CASE N0. 23SA - ROY WILLIAM CARVER (Cont. ) A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the present plan be denied and that the case be reviewed again when the additional in- formation requested is received. Motion carried 3-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Urrutia) , Leung abstained. �""'' 5. CASE N0. 58SA - ROY WILLIAM CARVER Request for approval of sign program for a commerical structure located in E1 Paseo Square. After a lengthy discussion, the Board decided to permit a single four (4) square foot hanging tenant sign for each business. Each of these signs were approved as two-sided signs. Much of the discussion centered around the proposed eight foot signs to be placed on the building's facia. The Board believed these signs would detract from the overall appearance of an attractive, highly visible structure. The feeling was expressed that merely because the Sign Ordinance specifies a maximum amount of signs per situation does not imply that the maximum permitted must be utilized. In short, the maximum sign area permitted is not necessarily the optimal sign program. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the sign program be approved subject to the conditions of approval . Motion carried 3-0 (Hobbs , Minturn, Urrutia) , Leung abstained. 6. CASE N0. 72MF - BRICKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Request for approval of preliminary site, floor and elevation plans for a 9-unit apartment complex to be located at Shadow Mountain Drive, west of "�"" Portol a. Mr. Cipriani reviewed the case and indicated that the only problem with the project involved the parking area. The width of the parking area as shown on the preliminary site plan is 62' where 64' is required. The applicant indicated adjustments could be made in order to provde the required width. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the case be approved subject to the conditions of approval . Motion carried 3-0 (Urrutia, Hobbs, Minturn) , Leung abstained. 7. CASE N0. 71MF - DON GITTELSOPJ Request for approval of preliminary site, floor and elevation plans for a 55 unit Condominium Project to be located at Parkview Drive, west of Monterey Avenue. Mr. Cipriani , in his review of the case, indicated that there were specific conditions required in the Conditions of Approval for Case No. DP 04-77 and Tract No. 9396 relating to this case, which were not adhered to in the preliminary site plan before the Board. For example, the Planning Commission had required that the applicant provde a 28' strip along Parkview Drive which would include a pedestrian walkway and bike path. This requirement was not � shown on the site plan so the Board required that Condition #8 specify that the improved strip be shown on the final construction drawings. In addition, the Board added Condition #9 which increases the width of the emergency access entrance to a minimum of 15' rather than the 10' shown on the site plan. The Board indicated that they would permit the applicant to construct individual driveways for duplex units, contrary to the Planning Commission's require- ment that there be a single driveway constructed for each duplex unit. -2- � � . Minutes Palm Desert Design Review Board May 24, 1977 7. CASE N0. 71MF - DON GITTELSON (Cont. ) It was moved by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Leung that the preliminary site, floor and elevation plans be approved subject to the attached con- ditions. Motion carried 4-0 (Leung, Hobbs, Minturn, Urrutia) . �, 8. CASE N0. 73MF - ALFRED N. COOK Request for approval of preliminary site, floor and elevation plans for a 5 unit apartment project to be located at Tumbleweed Lane, west of Sage Lane. Mr. Cipriani reviewed the case and indicated that the project conformed to all of the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. He indicated that the location of the improvements (i .e. curbs, gutters and sidewalks) was not approved. They would have to be relocated approximately four (4) feet north of the location shown on the site plan as the applicant was not leaving enough room for pavement for Tumbleweed. It was indicated that the exact location of the improvements will have to be specified by the City Engineer. It was moved by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Leung that the preliminary site, floor and elevation plans be approved subject to the Conditions of Approval . Motion carried 4-0 (Leung, Hobbs, Minturn, Urrutia). 9. CASE N0. 53MF - LASZLO SANDOR Request for approval of final construction plans for a 4-unit apartment project to be located at the southwest corner of Ocotillo and Verba Santa. � Mr. Cipriani indicated that the applicant had reversed the floor plan of Unit B as required by the Board during their preliminary review. He in- dicated that the final plans were basically unchanged from the preliminary. The only problem is in the location of the landscaping. Mr. Cipriani in- dicated staff was recommending that all shrubs on the perimeter be relocated closes to the structures so as not to be located where the proposed sidewalk will be constructed. In addition, he recommended that the olive tree on the corner be relocated so as not to obstruct the vision of motorists. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the final plans be approved subject to the attached conditions and relocation of the perimeter shrubs. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Minturn, Leung, Urrutia). 10. CASE N0. 20C - EL PASEO PROPERTIES Request for approval of landscaping plans for a commerical structure located north of E1 Paseo and west of Lantana. Mr. Cipriani indicated that Mr. Johnson had reviewed the proposed plan and had no objections to it. �1 motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the land- scape plan be approved. Motion carried 4-0 (Hobbs, Leung, Minturn, Urrutia) . � 11 . CASE N0. 68MF - PALM DESERT VENTURE, LTD. Request for approval of preliminary site, floor and elevation plans for a condominium project to be located east of San Luis Rey, south of Shadow Lake Drive. Mr. Cipriani indicated that the applicant had made the changes required by the Planning Commission at their review of the case, mainly the delimination of three two-story units. The floor plans and elevations were not changed from the previous review. Mr. Cipriani pointed out that one unit had been elimi- nated in this phase. -3- . �r• `+�r�'� Minutes . Palm Desert Design Review Board May 24, 1977 11 . CASE N0. 68MF - PALM DESERT VENTURE, LTD. (Cont. ) A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn to approve the preliminary site, floor & elevation plans subject to the conditions of approval . Motion carried 3-0 (Leung, Hobbs, Minturn) , Urrutia abstained. 12. CASE N0. 62MF - WENDELL VEITH � Request for approval of final construction drawings for a television studio and offices to be located on the north side of Parkview Drive, west of Monterey Avenue. The Board, after much discussion, decided to delete the requirement for a fence or wall on the north side of the property since it might cause mainte- nance problems in the future if & when the equestrian trail between the sub- ject property and Rancho Las Palmas is no longer in use. Mr. Cipriani indicated that there were basically no changes contained in the final plans. A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Minturn that the final plans be approved subject to the attached conditions. Motion carried 4-0 (Leung, Hobbs, Urrutia, Minturn) . 13. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. , , r %7 ��/'' � � ��'-<?yt"Y�z_____ � RALPH J. CIPRIANI, ASSOCIATE PLANNER CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA � ks r... -4-