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PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 7, 1978
5:30 PM - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I.&II. The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m. , without a study session.
Members present: Eric Johnson
Phyllis Jackson
Jim Hill
Paul Williams
ftw Members absent: Vern Barton
Bernie Leung
Frank Urrutia
Staff present: Murrel Crump
Ralph Cipriani
It was moved by Williams, seconded by Hill , that the minutes of the October
24, 1978, meeting be approved as written; carried 4-0 (Jackson, Johnson,
Hill , Williams).
III. CASES
- Case No. 157MF - JAMES SHAVER - Preliminary plan approval for 2 single-family
homes, to be located on the south side of Guadalupe, east of Monterey. Appli-
cant was present.
The Board discussed approaches to unify the landscape design in the front yard
areas, and the building separation.
On a motion by Williams, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the preliminary
plans subject to the following revisions being incorporated in the final construc-
tion drawings: (Carried 4-0).
Preliminary Site Plan (Sheet No. 1 )
1 . Provide 18 foot separation between proposed dwelling units (9 ft. on each
side of the property line) .
Preliminary Floor Plan
1 . Provide 20'x2O' clear space inside garage.
Preliminary Landscape Plan
1 . Provide changes as indicated on exhibit revised by the Board.
- Case No. 135MF - AMERICAN WEST DEVELOPMENT Revised preliminary plans for a
duplex to be located on the north side of Alessandro, east of Cabrillo Avenue,
Applicant was present.
The Board discussed the plans, as they were revised to incorporate the changes
suggested at the October 10, 1978, meeting, and found that they were now general-
ly acceptable.
On a motion by Williams, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the preliminary
plans subject to the following revisions being incorporated in the final construc-
tion drawings: (Carried 4-0).
1 . Driveway entrance shall be 24' in width.
2. Each carport shall have 20'x2O' of interior clear space.
3. Over-car storage shall be provided in carports.
4. Driveway shall be concrete, light tan color, salt wash.
5. The landscaping plan shall be revised to reflect the modifications illustrated
by the Board on the file copy plan.
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M-' Mutes
P&'m Desert Design Review Board
No,,ember 7, 1978 Page Two
I" '' . CASES (Cont. )
- Case No. 98C - JOHN F. OUTCAULT, A. I.A. for PAUL MOLLER - Approval of final
construction drawings for a 4,800 sq. ft. , single-story commercial building
to be located on the west side of Painters Path, southerly of Highway 111 .
Applicant not present.
The Board found the final plans to be in general compliance with the re-
visions requested on the preliminary plans.
On a motion by Williams, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the final
construction drawings subject to the following modifications: (Carried 4-0) .
1 . That five (5) shade trees (min. 24" box size) be added to the landscape
plan (2 trees on the north side of the property, 2 on the south, and one
next to the southwest corner of the building) .
- Case No. 137MF - SUNTIME CORPORATION - Final construction drawings for a 5-
unit residential complex to be located on the southside of Santa Rosa, east
of San Pablo. Applicant was not present.
The Board found that the final construction drawings generally conformed
to the required preliminary plan revisions, but noted that patio areas re-
quired additional shade protection.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved the final
construction drawings subject to the following modifications: (Carried 4-0) .
1 . That one (1 ) Modesto Ash tree (min. 15 gal size) be provided for each
private patio area.
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- Case No. 100C - C. G. DUNHAM - Preliminary plan approval for a commercial
complex to be located at the southwest corner of San Luis Rey and E1 Paseo.
Applicant was present.
The Board discussed the changes reflected in a revised set of plans and noted
that the parking area and landscaping needed additional attention.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Hill , the Board approved the preliminary
plans subject to the following revisions being incorporated in the final con-
struction drawings: (Carried 4-0).
Preliminary Overall Site Plan and Landscaping Plan
1 . Eliminate parking space No. 28.
2. Increase all planters in the parking area to a minimum of 4' in width.
3. Clarify pedestrian access in the center of the parking lot.
4. Convert parking spaces south of Building 7 into handicap parking spaces.
5. Provide a 10' landscaped buffer on San Luis Rey.
6. Increase the height of the wall along San Luis Rey to 36".
7. Increase the amount of landscaping throughout the parking lot and
Plaza area, considering the following points:
- Move pine trees to southern perimeter planter and consider using
Mondale pines instead of the variety proposed.
- Use shade trees in parking lot tree wells, consider using Modesto
Ash or Rhus Lancea.
8. Any/all overhead utility distribution lines shall be undergrounded pur-
suant to the provisions of Sec. 25.56.110 of the Municipal Code.
Minutes
Palm Desert Design Review Board
November 7, 1978 Page Three
III. CASES (Cont. )
- Case No. 100C (Cont. )
9. Provide street improvements as required by the Director of Public
Works.
10. Provide Ficus Retusa street trees.
11 . Relocate trash enclosure to parking lot space No. 29.
12. Provide parking lot lighting, and design details.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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MURREL CRUMP, Principal Planner
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