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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-24 s MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1978 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 6:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Palm Desert City Hall after an 12 hour study session. Members present: Eric Johnson Frank Urrutia Vern Barton Phyllis Jackson %aw Jim Hill Paul Williams Members absent: Bernie Leung Staff present: Murrel Crump Ron Knippel Clyde Beebe It was moved by Urrutia, seconded by Barton, that the minutes of October 10, 1978, be approved as written; carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Barton, Jackson, Johnson). 2. Case No. 149MF (Revised) - R. RICCIARDI, A. I.A. for H. L. MADDY - Preliminary plan approval for a 13 unit apartment complex to be located on the north side of Shadow Mountain, east of San Luis Rey. Applicant was present. The alternative staff recommendations were discussed by Board members. Major concerns of the Board were the project' s parking areas and 2-story element. The applicant agreed to the conditions as discussed by the Board and noted in the the Staff report. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Barton, the Board approved the prelimi- taw nary plans subject to the following revisions: a. Relocate buildings 10, 11 , 12, and 13, to the east to provide balance of open areas off Shadow Mountain. b. Delete three separate open parking spaces and relocate trash storage to north side of easterly carports. c. Delete 12 ft. wide driveway. d. Limit Units 1 and 9 to single story. e. Increase the front yard setback on Units 8, 10, 11 , 12 and 13 to 18 ft. f. Provide upgraded landscaping and extensive mounding in lieu of proposed wall along street. Said upgrading shall include the street parkway area. g. Provide street improvements as required by the Director of Public Works. h. Underground existing utilities along north property line pursuant to municipal requirements. i . Provide property line elevations of proposed development. j. Consider special pavement treatment in parking area. k. Provide overcar storage in carports. 1 . Provide dimensions on plans. Carried 3-1 (AYES: Jackson, Barton, Johnson; NOES: Urrutia) . M` nutes F',:.lm Desert Design Review Board O".tober 24, 1978 Page Two Case No. 150MF (Revised) - R. RICCIARDI, A. I.A. for H. L. MADDY - Pre- liminary plan approval for a 12 unit apartment complex to be located west of Portola between Larrea and Shadow Mountain Drive. Applicant was present. The Board discussed the staff recommendations with -the applicant. The applicant agreed to revise the plans submitted in accordance with the recommendations. On a motion by Barton, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the preliminary plans with the following revisions: a. Site Plan (Sheet No. 1 ) 1 . Provide correct lot dimensions. 2. Provide required 10 ft. separation between Units 4 and 5. 3. Provide street improvements as required by the Director of Public Works. 4. Provide preliminary grading since may affect project design. 5. Designate underground ing of utilities along center property line per Municipal Code. 6. Provide extensive landscaping and mounding along public streets in addition to proposed wall system. 7. Provide wall along west property line. 8. Provide full dimensions. 9. Consider special pavement and landscape treatment in parking areas. 10. Provide over-car storage in carports. b. Building Elevations (Sheet No. 2) 1 . Provide exterior materials. 2. Provide elevations affecting grading concept. 3. Provide elevations which reflect proposed project at property lines. Carried 4-0 (Barton, Jackson, Urrutia, Johnson) . 4 Case No. 100C - C. G. DUNHAM - Preliminary plan approval for a 32,000 sq. ft. commercial complex to be located at the southwest corner of San Luis Rey and E1 Paseo. Applicant was present. The Board reviewed the staff recommendations with the applicant. The pur- suant discussion resulted in the need for clarification of two issues. First, the 2-story element and setback of the building located at the corner of San Luis Rey and El Paseo, and second, the parking area configuration and appropriate setbacks. The Board recommended that these issues be resolved between the applicant and Department of Environmental Services before any wrr further action is taken on this case. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Barton, the Board continued this case to the next meeting or until said issues are resolved; carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Barton, Jackson, Johnson) . g.. 4W Minutes Palm Desert Design Review Board October 24, 1978 Page Three 5. Case No. 131MF - PALM DESERT 210 LTD. - Final approval of a landscape plan, perimeter fencing, grading, and ancillary recreation facilities for a 220 space mobile home subdivision located easterly of Portola and northerly of the Whitewater Channel . Applicant was present. Major concerns discussed with respect to this case were the fencing and landscaping materials to be used. la On a motion by Barton, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the final plans with the following revisions: a. Provide landscaping along the pedestrian connections to the golf course. b. Provide greater variation of landscape materials and additional materials along the golf course to buffer and protect adjacent mobile homes. Such landscape materials should include african sumac or olive trees or rhus lancea -- spreading trees with a broad head that crown out fairly low. c. 6' chain link fence shall be provided at the projects north property line with the addition of: 1 . Tamarisk every 10' and oleanders every 5' shall provide landscape buffer. 2. Pyrocantha shall be provided on the outside of the fence at 10' oc if slats are not used or on the inside of the fence if slats are used. 3. The matter of barbs on the top of the fencing shall be resolved be- tween the applicant and the Director of Environmental Services. d. Provide a street tree per lot in conformance with Municipal Code require- ments (Subdivision Ordinance). e. Tennis courts shall be unlighted and fenced with a 10' chain link fence. f. Additional landscaping shall be provided along the north side of the tennis courts. Oleanders would be a suitable landscape material for this location. g. Provide a minimum of five off-street parking spaces approximately 25 feet southeast of lot 220 to Ordinance Standards. h. Irrigation plan with dimensions shall be provided. i . Tree sizes shall be minimum 15 gal . on evergreen trees and 24" box on olives. j. A revised landscaping and site plan reflecting the noted revisions shall be submitted to the Environmental Services Department for approval and compliance with recommendations. Carried 4-0 (Barton, Jackson, Urrutia, Johnson) . 6. Case No. 87C - R. RICCIARDI, A. I.A. for HAROLD MCCORMICK - Final construction drawings for a commercial structure to be located on the north side of High- way 111 and east of San Marcos. Applicant was present. The proposed project revisions were discussed with the applicant. The main concerns expressed were the building height and landscape plans. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the final construction drawings with the following revisions: *40 h' i nutes F,:lm Desert Planning Commission CC tober 24, 1978 Page Four f . Case No. 87C (Cont. ) a. Site Plan (Sheet 1 ) 1 . Increase planters east and west end of parking lot to a minimum of 4 ft. per Municipal Code. 2. Designate parking lot lighting and submit to staff. Now 3. Parking lot shall be fully installed as a part of Building No. 1 . 4. Show alley improvements as required by original conditions. 5. Show undergrounding as originally required. 6. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be provided. b. Building and Elevations (Sheet No. 2) 1 . Provide sufficient parapet with wood trim to conceal air conditioner units on north elevation. 2. Building elevation may be lowered to eliminate front ramp. Carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Jackson, Barton, Johnson) . 4..,.* Case No. 123MF (Resubmittal ) - DEEP CANYON TENNIS CLUB HOMEOWNERS' ASSOC. - Determination of compliance to conditions of approval for two tennis court additions to the Deep Canyon Tennis Club located easterly of Highway 74 and northerly of Haystack Road. Applicant was present. The issue resolved regarding this case was the type of tree to be used for screening. The Board recommended that pinus pinea in combination with pinus halepensis be used. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Barton, the Board determined that if the landscaping alternative is implemented with the noted modifications and with a combination of 15 gal . (50%) and 24" box (50%) trees, it would appear to meet the intent of the Planning Commission approval on this request. Carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Barton, Hill , Johnson) . C , Case No. 28C - RICHARD HOLDEN, A. I .A. for HENRY TAGLE - Final construction plans for a restaurant to be located at the northwest corner of San Carlos and the north frontage road. Applicant was not present. The issue considered on this case was the line of sight problem. In as much as this issue still appeared to be unresolved the Board decided to continue thiscase to the next meeting. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Hill , the Board continued this case; carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Hill , Barton, Johnson) . Case No. 101C (Resubmittal ) - JAMES C. SMITH - Preliminary plan approval for a racquet ball facility to be located at the northwest corner of PaintersftmO Path and Highway 111 . Applicant was present. The Board' s concern regarding this case was the need for a more detailed landscaping plan. On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Hill , the Board approved the preliminary plan with the following addition to the existing Special Conditions: a. A more detailed landscaping plan shall be provided depicting rock group- ings, ground cover, parkway and setback treatments. Carried 4-0 (Urrutia, Hill , Barton, Johnson). µ. Minutes Palm Desert Planning Commission October 24, 1978 Page Five 10. Case No. 92MF - AFFILIATED CONSTRUCTION - Final construction drawings for a condo/hotel and landscape plan for total condo/hotel and condominium pro- ject to be located on the southside of Highway 111 at City easterly limits. Applicant was present. The designation of tree varieties to be used throughout the project was the major issue resolved on this case. On a motion by Barton, seconded by Urrutia, the Board approved the final construction drawings with the following revisions: a. Building Elevations (Exhibits E, G, K, M) 1 . Use parapet to hide compressors. b. Landscape Plan (Exhibit N) (Hotel ) 1 . All trees shall be a minimum 15 gal . size. At least 40% of all trees along Highway 111 and the entrance streets shall be a minimum 24" box in size. All shrubs shall be a minimum of 5 gal . in size. 2. Additional trees such as palms and olives shall be provided along the south property line. c. Landscape Plan (Sheets 102 & 103) (Condos) 1 . All shrubs shall be a minimum of 5 gal . in size. 2. Delete tree varieties shown on plan as numbers 14, 16, and 21 as they do not do well in desert. Replace with Chamus Superious Londi and Acacia Tongafolia. 3. Tree sizes shall be in accordance with the following: varieties numbered 1 , 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10 shall be 24" box size and remaining varieties in 15 gal . size. Carried 4-0 (Barton, Urrutia, Hill , Johnson) . 11 . The following comments were received regarding the preliminary projects known as TT 13008 and DP 16-78: a. TT 13008 - Reduce length of cul -de-sacs to provide for better lot configu- ration. b. DP 16-78 - Cul-de-sacs too long; restudy entrances; relocate maintenance building; restudy drainage; alleviate monotonous street scape by staggering buildings, varying setbacks, and/or providing side drives. 12. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Johnson at 9:00 p.m. i RONALD R. KNIPPEL, Assista Tanner rk/ks ** NOTE: After Case No. 87C Phyllis Jackson was excused from the meeting. Jim Hill voted in her place on the remaining cases.