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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-07 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 7, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 P.M. after a 1 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Eric Johnson Phylis Jackson Bernie Leung Murrel Crump (For Paul Williams) MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa It was moved by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, that the amended minutes of July 17, 1979, and minutes of July 24, 1979, be approved as written; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, LEUNG, CRUMP) II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session - none. III. CASES Case No. 118C - Suchow & Sigler- Preliminary Plans for exterior remodeling of an existing motor inn at 73-850 Highway 111; applicant was not present. The Staff received a verbal request from the applicant to postpone this item to the meeting of August 28, 1979. On a motion by Crump, seconded by Jackson, the Board moved to continue this item to the meeting of August 28, 1979. Carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, LEUNG, CRUMP) . Case No. 119C (REF: 91C, Hughes Investment) - Bank of Indio - Preliminary Plans for bank building on Hughes Investment site at the northeast corner of Highway 74 and E1 Paseo; applicant was present. Staff explained the proposed changes formulated by the Board at the study session. Mr. Leung explained the architectual changes which the Board felt was necessary to provide a building which is compatible with the surrounding shopping center- The concept of utilizing the same __roofline as the buildings around the bank was deemed desirable. Applicant could then have some flexibility with regard to treatment of the walls. Applicant explained the concept for the design as submitted. The Board and applicant discussed on-site circulation patterns and problems. Alternatives to the submitted plan and Board recommended plan were discussed with the applicant stating that adequate stacking room for the drive-up lanes was necessary. After considerable discussion, it was determined that a revised plan was necessary, incorporating changes discussed. The Board instructed the Staff to set up a meeting between Public Works Dept. , Staff and applicant to study the feasibility of an additional driveway off of E1 Paseo. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Jackson, the Board moved to continue this item to August 28, 1979. The applicants were generally instructed to provide revised plans considering the following items: 1. Study feasibility of reversing direction of traffic through driveup lane. 14W to* MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 7, 1979 Page Two 2. Incorporate roofline to match roofline utilized in shopping center. 3. Study feasibility of relocating drive-up lanes to area adjacent to east side of proposed bank building. 4. Through meeting with City, determine feasibility of providing additional driveway from E1 Paseo. 5. Eliminate two parking spaces on east side of drive- through lane if drive-through location is retained. 6. Study incorporation of stucco element into wall treatments. 7. Provide 5 foot setback adjacent to all street property lines per Municipal Code requirements. 8. Maintain approved number of parking spaces. 9. Submit preliminary landscaping plan showing species, size, quantity, and approximate location of all plants; said landscaping plan to be compatible with approved landscaping plan for shopping center. Carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, LEUNG, CRUMP) . Case No. 375SA-Lyndale Manor & Perry Waite - Amendment to approve reestanding sign for commercial building at 73-260 and 73-250 Highway 111; applicant was present. `imp Staff presented a background on the previously approved freestanding sign for both the"Lock Shop" and "B & W Hardware." Applicant presented his reasons for requesting that the sign be permitted to be raised to the maximum 10 feet height. Alternatives to raising the sign to that height .were discussed. The alternative of moving the sign to the north so that it would not be next to a parking space was discussed extensively. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, Board moved to amend the approved freestanding sign, subject to the following revisions: 1. From the bottom of the sign to finished grade of the subject parking lot shall be a maximum of 5 feet. 2. The sign shall be moved to the north so that it is located between parking spaces. 3. Dwarf oleanders shall be densely planted beneath the sign to create a monument look to the base of the sign. Carried 2-0-2 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, WITH LEUNG AND CRUMP ABSTAINING) . IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 92-C - Rusty Pelican Restaurant - Request for amendment to approved elevations; applicant was present. The applicant requested approval to retain the stone walls shown on the submitted working drawings. At a previous Design Review Board Meeting, this stone work was required to be removed. MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 7, 1979 Page Three On a motion by Leung, seconded by Johnson, the Board moved to allow stone work on the walls as submitted. Carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, LEUNG, CRUMP) . Case No. 169MF - Oral request for approval of working .. drawings for clubhouse, maintenance building, entry building, and entry sign; applicant was present. Applicant verbally asked for approval of working drawings for clubhouse, maintenance building, entry building, and entry sign for the Chaparral Country Club Development on the west side of Portola Avenue, north of the Whitewater Storm Channel . It was explained that the applicant had submitted his plans after the deadline for submission. Applicant explained that waiting till the next meeting would create a hardship. The Board discussed the project and previous actions by the Board. Applicant stated that the working drawings were ready for submission to the Building Dept. with the exception of a revision to the service area for the clubhouse. The Board discussed the possibility of deferring to Staff the approval of these working drawings. Mr. Leung felt that the Board should not give blanket deferrence of these items. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, the Board moved to defer to Staff review of final working drawings for the above stated items with stipulation that Mr. Leung review the final working drawings prior to approval . Carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, LEUNG, CRUMP) . Case No. 90C - Bernard Leung - Request for time extension for a previously approved Design Review Board item. Staff explained that a letter requesting a one year time extension to prepare working drawings had been received. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved a one year time extension; said extension to run from expiration date. Carried 3-0-1 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, CRUMP WITH LEUNG ABSTAINING) . Pomona First Federal Savings & Loan - Proposed changes to parking lot; applicant was not present. Mr. Crump explained proposed changes to the bank building parking lot which is located at the corner of Portola Avenue and E1 Paseo. After reviewing the proposed changes to the parking lot, the Board indicated concurrence with the proposed changes. Additionally it was deemed desirable to attempt to retain the Jacaranda Tree which must be moved. Staff will proceed with approving the proposed changes. MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 7, 1979 Page Four V. ADJOURNMENT - 4:15 P.M. Gnu, S AN SAWA, Associate Planner rr