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MINUi�S
PAIM DESERT DESIGN R�VIEW BOARD 1VIE�PING
TUESDAY - FEBFi,UARY 20, 1979
CITY HALZ OOUNCIL CHAl1�BIIZ.S
I. The meeting wa.s called to order at 2:45 p.m. , after a 1 hour and 45 minute
Study Session.
Manbers present: Eric Johnson
Phyllis Jackson
�ank Urrutia
Paul Williams
Joe Pa.lomino (for Jim Hill)
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Menbers absent: Jim Hill (replaced by Joe Pa.lomino)
Vern Barton
Bernie Leung
Staff present: Murrel Crump
Clyde Beebe
It was moved by Jackson, seconded by Urrutia, tha.t the minutes of February 6,
1979, be approved as written; carried 4-0 (Jackson, Johnson, Urrutia,
jNil l iams).
II. Motion �aa,s ma,de by Jackson, seconded by Urrutia to approve the following
cases reviewed in Study Session, subject to the revisions as indicated:
Case No. 82 b�'
l. Provide landscape plan for west boundary of the site and sul�nit for
Board approval.
Ca.se No. 160 MF
1. Provide roof tile selection for Staff approval.
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l. Revise tree planting as shown on the plans in the files of the
Department of Environmental Services.
Case No. 322 SA
l. Brighteners sha,ll not exceed 10 candlepower at 10 feet.
2. Red line should be more of a rust color to be compatible to adjacent
wood elanent.
Case No. 165 MF
-- Board wa.ived requir�nent of su}�nittal of f inal construct ion drawings,
finding the plans as sul�nitted to be acceptable.
carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Urrutia, Williams).
III. CASES
Ca,se No. 148 MF' - D. K. KAVANAUGH - Final approval of site plan and
landscape plans for 380-unit condominium developrnent to be located
� easterly of Cook Street, northerly of 42nd Avenue extended. Applicant was present.
Board discussed approval of drawings for Pha.se I of the proposed project.
These exhibits included. landscaping, site p1an, and amenities.
Motion wa,s ma.de by Jackson, seconded by Urrutia, to approve plans for the
first Pha,se, subject to the following revisions:
l. Blowsa.nd systen sha.11 be extended northerly beyond Pha.se I to the
northerly property line.
2. The wa,ll sha.11 be placed on the Tan�.risk side of the blowsa.nd planting
where Oleanders and Tamarisks are reversed.
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Minutes Page �vo
Pa.]m Desert Design Review Board
February 20, 1979
III. Case No. 148 MF (cont. )
3. Plant ma,terial shall be used as indicated on the plans in the files
of the Department of Environmental Services.
4. A precise shrub plan for dwelling units sha,ll be sul�nitted for
Board Cha,irma.n's approval.
caxried 4-0 (Johns�on, Jackson, Urrutia, Williams).
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Ca,se No. 104 C - JOHN F. OUTCAULT, A.I.A. FOR J. WELLS - Fina1 construction
drawings for comnercial structure and related parking to be located north
of Highway 111, east of Las Palmas. Applicant was present.
The Boaxd reviewed final plans for the project. The applicant sulanitted
a new set of plans addressing Staff concerns and these were found to be
generally acceptable.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Urrutia, the Boaxd approved final
plans, subject to the following revision:
l. Replace Caxolina Cherries with Pyracantha,, on the west.
carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Urrutia, Williams).
Ca,se No. 110 C - J. SF�AI.Z - Final construction drawings for a comnercial
addition to be located on the northwest corner of Cabrillo and Highway 111.
Applicant was present.
The Board reviewed various el�nents of the proposed. construction; reviewing
ma.teria,ls of construction, the aesthetic aspects of the structure and
landscaping. Also discussed were structural requiranents to support the
structure and sa,tisfy wind load requir�nents.
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On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Johnson, Jackson having left the room,
the Board moved to continue the item to allow the applicant to meet with
the Building Department to discuss structural requiranents, and to review
the elevation of the structure and landscaping to screen it; caxried 3-0-1
(AYES: Johnson, Urrutia, Williains ABSENT: Jackson).
Case No. 108 ME' - AM�3�,ICAN WEST - Final construction drawings for a 5-unit
apartment complex to be located on the southwest corner of Driftwood and
Sunset. Applicant wa,s present.
The Board discussed the final construction drawings and landscaping plans,
which were required to be su}�nitted to the Boaxd.
On a motion by Williams, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved. the plans,
subject to the �ollowing revisions:
Landscape Plan
l. Specify 5-gallon Oleanders, 10 foot O.C.
2. Specify future pool area to be in lawn.
3. Specify a/c pad locations, to be approved by Staff.
''r""" carried 4-0 (Jackson, Johnson, Urrutia, Williams).
Case No. 108 C - S AND J MANAGIIVIEN'r - Preliminary plans for reconsideration of
comnercial structure and related parking, to be located north of Highway 111,
west of DeAnza Way. Applicant not present.
The Board discussed the various aspects of the preliminaxy plans, evaluated
the plot plan, landscaping plan and building elevations. This item ha.d been
continued to allow the applicant to restudy the plans.
On a motion by Urrutia, seconded by Jackson, the Board continued the iten
to allow the applicant to consider the following revisions:
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Minutes Page Three
Pa.lm Desert Design Review Board
February 20, 1979 •
III. Case No. 108 C (cont. )
Plot Plan
l. Increase planter area along Alessandro to 8 feet, including two-foot
overhang of adjacent parking spaces.
2. Delete parking spa.ce in front of rear entrance and provide for sidewa,lk
access from parking lot.
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3. Provide for drivew�ay ccjnnection to existing paxking lot to the west if
adjacent property owner is agreeable.
4. Revise parking lot to provide driveway entrance neax west property line.
Landscaping Plan
Sulanit revised landscaping plan for Board approval reflecting the following:
l. Minirrnun of 15-gallon size trees.
2. Provide alternate to Oleanders - landscape on the sides of paxking
areas should be ccxnpatible to adjacent existing landscaping.
3. Provide alterna.tive treatment along Alessa.ndro in terms of plant
ma.terial and the inclusion of mounding similar to existing treatment.
4. Complete revision of front landscaping to be suhnitted to Board.
Elevations
l. Provide ccxnprehensive Sign Program for the building.
�irr 2. Delete w�oci. shown under windows.
carried 4-0 (Jackson, Johnson, Urrutia, Williams).
Case No. 166 I12F' - 0. HOI�vIBERG AND J. J. TONER - Preliminary site plan and
elevations for a duplex to be located on the northwest corner of Las Palmas
and San Gorgonio Way. Applicant was present.
The Board reviewed the vaxious aspects of the preliminary site plan,
elevations, and project landscaping, There were specific concerns with the
landscaping plan and the site plan.
On a motion by Williams, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the plan,
subject to the following revisions:
Landscape �.nd Site Plan
1. Install sidewalk as required by the Director of Public Works.
2. Extend wall on northerly property line, easterly to gaxa.ge to create
private patio for northerly units.
3. F�tend wall easterly along San Gorgonio Way to enclose patio for south
unit.
�'�"'' 4. Provide shade structure for patio axea from south unit.
5. Upgrade landscaping in following axeas:
A. Along San Gorgonio Way adjacent to wall axea and adjacent to garage.
B. Adjacent to southerly gara,ge along Las Pa]mas.
C. Provide sha.de trees southerly of pool axea in reax yard area (suggest
Sterculia) clustered in a group of three �o four �rees.
D. Along Las Palmas Avenue, add trees and provide low planting to tie
landscaping design together.
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Minutes Page Four
Palm Desert Design Review Board
February 20, 1979
III. Case No. 166 MF (cont. )
E. Upgrade entry planter (ma.y include dwarf Natal Plum and Crepe
Honeysuckle).
F. Replace portions of graveled areas with low plantings.
6. Provide concrete driveway.
� 7. Designate air conditioning pad locations.
8. Designate pool equipment locations.
Building Elevations
l. Provide alternate sha.de of stucco color (suggest lighter color).
caxried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Urrutia, Williams).
Case No. 109 C - R. H. RTCCIARDI, A.I.A. FOR DR. R. G. GUN - Preliminary
site plan and elevations for a comnercial structure and related parking, to
be located north of El Paseo, east of Sage Lane. Applicant not present.
Board discussed. the preliminaxy site plan and elevations for the comnercial
building. �.bjects discussed. were features of �he plot plan, parking lot
design, and building elevations and color of ma,terials.
On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Urrutia, the Board approved the pre-
liminary plan, subject to the followi.ng revisions:
Plot Plan
l. Paxking lot shall be redesigned to conform to adjacent lot to the west.
�► Parking sha,ll begin approx�ma.tely 126 feet northerly of E1 Paseo.
2. Trash enclosure sha.11 be redesigned.
3. Building shall be stepped down.
4. The cross-section of the project sha,ll be provided as a part of the
final construction dra�vings.
5. Proposed parking lot lights sha.11 conform to approved design for the area.
6. A greater front setback of 15 feet sha.11 be required to acco�mod.ate
proposed elevation treatment.
7. Applicant will be responsible for undergrounding existing overhead
utilities.
8. Revised landscape treaianent plan for front and center area (containing
permanent planting) to be suhnitted with final construction drawings.
9. Ficus Retusa. sha,ll k�e upgraded. to 20 inch box size.
Luilding Elevations
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1. Final construction drawings sha,ll include an acceptable Sign Program.
2. S�i.hnit alternate color for roof tile.
IV. DISCCTSSION ITIIVIS
l. Ca.se No. DP 02-79 and CZ 03-79 - BALL�W/MCFARI�ND, INC. FOR E. GEORGE
NIARZICOLA. Applicant was present.
The Board reviewed a canplete set of preliminary developrnent pl.ans for the
proposed 682�-unit condominium de��eloxxnent and 12-acre shopping center site.
The applicant discussed these plans with the Boaxd. The Board found the
development concept to be generally acceptable and ha.d no further design input
to offer Staff or the C',onmission.
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Minutes Page Five
Palm Desert Design Review Board
February 20, 1979
IV. (cont. )
2. Case No. 92 C - BAI�EW/MG`FARLAND, INC. FOR P.D.R. - Coritinued discussion
of building elevations for restaurant park to be located on the corner
of Highway lll and 44th Avenue. Applicant was present.
The Board reviewed with the applicant and representatives of tenants of
the proposed restaurant paxk, concept plans as they had been refined to
date. There was specific discussion of the architectural design of the
;�, Reuben's restaurant building. Discussion involved roof line and axchi-
tectural �nbelishments. The applicant indicated that by the nature of the
original approval, which stated approval of the concept directing the
applicant to achieve uniform architectural treatment and present it in
working drawings, tha.t he now needed the formal position of the Board with
regaxd to the plans as they were now illustrated. The applicant wa.s
specifically concerned with the foYxnal position of the Board on the design
of the Reuben's restaurant. The Boaxd decided tha.t it was indeed
necessary to take a vote on this project to allow the applicant to have a
specific direction.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved the project
and more specifically, the Reuben's restaurant design, subject to the
following revisions:
Reuben's Restaurant
. wer roo e evation and add cap.
2. Eliminate any proposed. roof lighting.
3. Wrap building elements and lattice treatment (trellises) around
elevation.
caxried 3-1 (AYES: Jackson, Johnson, Williams NOES: Urrutia).
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V. Cha,ir�rna,n Johnson ad journed the meeting at 4:56 p.m.
Murrel Crum�, Principal Planner
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