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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-08 MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING AUGUST 8, 1978 1 . The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Palm Desert City Hall after a half hour study session. Members present: Eric Johnson Phyllis Jackson Frank Urrutia Bernie Leung Jim Hill Paul Williams Members Absent: Vern Barton Staff present: Ralph Cipriani Ron Knippel It was moved by Urrutia, seconded by Jackson, that the minutes of the meeting of July 25, 1978, be approved as written; carried 3-0-1 (AYES: Urrutia, Jackson, Johnson; ABSTAIN: Leung) . 2. Case No. 89C - WALLING AND MCCALLUM - Preliminary site, floor, and elevations for a commercial structure to be located on the south side of Highway 111 , east of El Paseo. Applicant was present. The issue resolved was the setback of a two-story structure from the Frontage Road. The Board concluded that a minimum setback of ten feet was sufficient. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Leung, the Board approved the preliminary site, floor, and elevations, subject to the applicant providing a total front yard setback of 10 ft. ; carried 4-0 (Jackson, Leung, Urrutia, Johnson) . too 3. Case No. 90C - JANICE SCHOEN - Preliminary site, floor and elevations for a commercial structure to be located on the south side of El Paseo, west of Sage. Applicant was present. The issues resolved were the provision of permanent access to Sage Lane and a restudy of the east building elevation to provide for a four sided appearance. On a motion by Williams, seconded by Urrutia, the Board approved the preliminary site, floor and elevations; carried 3-0-1 (AYES: Urrutia, Jackson, Johnson; ABSTAIN: Leung) . 4. Case No. 91C - HUGHES INVESTMENTS - Preliminary site, floor and elevations for a commercial structure to be located on the north side of El Paseo, east of High- way 74. Applicant was present. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Urrutia, the Board approved the preliminary site, floor and elevations and landscape plans, subject to the following addi- tional conditions: a. Restudy the traffic pattern at projects northwest corner to provide for ingress traffic only. +r b. Building three shall have a 5 ft. setback from El Paseo. The second story of building three shall have a 10 ft. setback from the east property line. c. The landscaping plan shall be revised to incorporate the following sugges- tions: 1 . Avoid using pinus halepensis in the project and replace with pinus canar- iensis. 2. Avoid using jacaranda in pedestrian areas. 3. Use palm trees dispersed throughout the project for variety and spark. )04 Minutes Palm Desert Design Review Board August 8, 1978 Page Two 4. Case No. 91C (Cont. ) 4. Use Boston Ivy or similar plant material to soften columns throughout the project. 5. Rework the landscaping along E1 Paseo to provide for a 10 ft. sidewalk with tree wells, 40 ft. on center. 6. Street trees shall be ficus retusas. d. The projects sign program shall be restudied to: 1 . Distinguish between vehicle and pedestrian oriented signs. 2. Provide that signs viewed from E1 Paseo and Highway 111 , use names only. Internal signs may use a logo or symbol in addition to the business name or identification. 3. Provide a uniform sign shape for major signs facing the street. Such signs shall be 20" by 10' . 4. Pedestrian oriented signs or internal signs may be any shape with a maximum dimension of 4 sq. ft. 5. Hamburgers and the star logo from the Carl 's Jr. sign will be eliminated. Carried 4-0 (Leung, Urrutia, Williams, Johnson) . 5. Case No. 141MF - ROBERT SHELDON - Preliminary site, floor and elevations for a four unit apartment complex to be located at the northwest corner of San Gorgonio and Las Flores. Applicant not present. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Leung, the Board recommended that the pre- liminary site, floor and elevations be revised with the following changes: a. The exterior stucco color shall be changed to reflect more off-white tones. b. A more detailed landscaping plan shall be provided. c. Landscaping shall include materials to the edge of the sidewalk along the full frontage of the project. d. Fencing material throughout the project shall be shown. e. The jacuzzi shall be relocated to center on the common area of the project. Appropriate landscaping and screening shall be provided. f. Reverse the parking area and provide a 10 ft. setback between the carports and the adjacent units. g. The parking area should terminate on the north at the proposed walkway with an uncovered parking space. Carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Leung, Johnson, Williams) . 6. Case No. 140MF - ROBERT RICCIARDI - Proposed road project to be located in Section 31 of the Cahuilla Hills. Applicant not present. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Leung, the Board recommended that the fol- lowing Conditions of Approval be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration of the related Conditional Use Permit on August 16, 1978. Now a. All cuts and fills shall be treated with natural landscaping or other methods in such a manner so as not to leave any noticable scars on the hillside. b. A turnout shall be provided for 2 vehicles immediately west of the Palm Valley Storm Water Channel levy. c. Adequate drainage facilities shall be provided to eliminate any potential hazards from surface runoff. I Minutes Palm Desert Design Review Board August 8, 1978 Page Three 6. Case No. 140MF (Cont. ) d. The adequacy of the finished road shall be considered in terms of accessi- bility for emergency vehicles, other public service and utility vehicles, and construction vehicles. Carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Leung, Johnson, Williams) . tow 7. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Johnson at 7:55 p.m. RONALD R. KNIPPEL, Assista anner rk/ks **** NOTE: Following action on Case No. 90C, Phyllis Jackson was excused from the meeting. Paul Williams voted in her place on the remaining cases. tow