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MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1979
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 30 p.m. after a 2 hour
Study Session.
Members present: Eric Johnson
Phyllis Jackson
Vern Barton
Bernie Leung
Members Absent: None
Staff present: Murrel Crump
Stan Sawa
It was moved by Leung, seconded by Barton, that the minutes
of July 17 , 1979 be approved as written; carried 3-0-1 (Johnson,
Jackson, Barton, with Leung abstaining.
II. It was moved by Leung, seconded by Barton to approve the
following cases reviewed in Study Session and found acceptable:
Case No. 111C - Subject to a final sign program being submitted
to the Design Review Board for approval.
Carried 3-0-1 (Jackson, Barton, Leung, with Johnson abstaining) .
III . CASES
Case No. Tract 5553 - IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB - Landscaping Plan
for street frontage in Tract 5553; applicant was present.
The Board discussed the revised plan which was previously reviewed
on June 26 , 1979. Staff reviewed the conditions of approval.
With regard to the island on Silverspur Trail west of Riata Tr.
The applicant requested approval to not plant landscaping. After
discussion, it was determined that landscape planting not be re-
quired at this time. Planting on the slopes of the individual
lots was discussed and deemed not necessary at this time.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Leung, the Board approved this
item subject to the following revisions:
1. Provide 7 palm trees at rear of Lots 70 and 71 in the
public right-of-way area.
2. Show palm trees in Portola Ave. median as designated in
conceptual plan reviewed on June 26 , 1979 .
3. No Building Permits for residences in Tract 5553 to
be issued until all walls and landscaping are installed
per approved plan.
fto 4 . Concrete curb island with irrigation line and electrical
conduit line is to be installed on Silverspur Trail west
of Riata Tr. ; said island to be provided with large
boulders.
5. Individual lot slope landscaping to include jute mesh
or equal and ground cover.
Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Barton, Leung) .
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Design Review Board
July 24 , 1979 Page Two
Additionally the Board delegated approval of the individual
residences in Tract 5553 to Staff.
Case No. 181 MF (Tract 12181-1) - LEWIS HOMES - Preliminary
approval of site, floor, elevation, and landscaping plans for
31 duplexes on the west side of Portola Avenue, north of Rut-
ledge Way; Applicant was present.
low The Staff reviewed the recommended revisions including those
formulated during the Study Session. Leung indicated to the
applicant alternatives to the carports where extreme sun ex-
posure would occur. Landscaping changes along Portola Ave.
and throughout the tract were discussed. Staff recommended
Condition #1 regarding the provision of wood trim around all
windows and sliding glass doors was discussed and deemed not
necessary.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Barton, this item was
approved, subject to the following revisions :
1. On plans "H" and "E" , provide alternate door and/or
location for trash enclosure to avoid access from
carport.
2. Provide inserts or other variation to 6 ' high wall
adjacent to Portola Ave.
3. Along northly boundary of tract provide 6 ' high block
wall; applicant should work with neighbors to provide
single wall at applicant' s expense.
4. Provide additional 24" box size trees and 5 gal. shrubs
Now along Portola Ave. landscaping area.
5. Along easterly exposures study carport locations; study
possibility of enclosing or partially enclosing said
carports.
6. Change Bauhinia Barigata to Franinus Uhdei or equal.
7 . Change trees along Portola Ave. to Franinus Uhdei or
other evergreen (variety of trees) .
8. Avoid usage of shrubs that may be frost damaged.
9 . Change Magnolia to Franinus Uhdei or equal.
10 . Provide variety of shrubs along Portola Ave.
11. Provide masonary or block wall with rod iron gates
in side yard areas utilizing varied set-backs and
three to four styles of walls.
Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Barton, Leung) .
Case No. 182 MF (Tract 12181-2) - LEWIS HOMES - Preliminary
approval of site, floor, elevation, and landscaping plans for
72 single family residences on the west side of Portola Ave.
south of Rutledge Way;, Applicant was present.
Staff reviewed the proposed revisions as formulated by the Board
during Study Session. Landscaping changes as discussed in Case
No. 181 MF were also made applicable to this request.
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Design Review Board
July 24 , 1979 Page Three
On a motion by Leung, seconded by Jackson, this request was
approved subject to the following revisions:
1. On plan "513" ,swing pedestrian door in garage out-
ward.
2 . On plan "516" , provide inside clear dimension of
20 ' for width of garage.
3. On plan "518" , provide inside clear dimension of
20 ' for width of garage and swing pedestrian door
in garage outward.
4. On southerly boundary of tract provide 6 ' high block
wall at applicant ' s expense; applicant should work
with neighbors to provide single wall.
5. Submit parking lot plan for Lot 23 .
6. Provide inserts or other variation to 6 ' high wall
adjacent to Portola Ave.
7 . Provide additional 24" box size trees and 5 gal. shrubs
along Portola Ave. landscaping area.
8. On plan "513H" bring arch support,which runs into house,
down to ground.
9 . Provide some side loading or swing-in garages where
practical.
10. On plan "516D" eliminate horizontal wood and provide
vertical wood garage door.
11. Change Bauhinia Barigata to Franinus Uhdei or equal.
12 . Change trees along Portola Ave. to Franinus Uhdei or
equal.
13. Avoid usage of shrubs that may be frost damaged.
14 . Change Magnolia to Franinus Uhdei or equal.
15. Provide variety of shrubs along Portola Ave.
16. Provide masonary or block wall with rod iron gates
in side yard areas utilizing varied set-backs and
three to four styles of walls.
Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Barton, Leung) .
Mr. Barton left at this point of the meeting in order to keep
a pre-arranged appointment. At this point, Mr. Crump became
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a member of the Board.
Case No. 169 MF - DAME ' - DOTY DEVELOPMENT CO. - Final con-
struction drawings for first phase (187 units) of the Chaparral
Country Club on the west side of Portola Ave. , north of the
Whitewater Storm Channel; applicant was present.
The Board discussed proposed landscaping changes and archi-
tectural drawings. The applicant provided clarification to
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Design Review Board
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the Board on the proposed project. Changes in unit type for
Lots 47 - 48 - 49 - 50 - 172 - 173 - 174 and 175 were pro-
vided by the applicant. Applicant questioned several of the
Staff ' s recommended changes.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Leung, the Board approved
this request, subject to the following revisions:
1. Delete tree types T12 , T13 , T14 , T23 , and T25 , and
replace with acceptable alternatives; T19 to be used
on a limited basis.
2 . Increase size of slow-growing trees to 24" box with
15 gal. size acceptable for fast-growing trees.
3. Submit detailed plan for wall along Portola Ave.
4 . Provide turf in Whitewater Storm Channel with per-
manent irrigation system adjacent to Phase 1 or
provide an adequate alternative protection for
Portola as approved by the Director of Public Works.
5. Submit Working Drawings for landscaping as completed.
Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Leung, Crump) .
Case No. 125 MF - KINGS POINT C/O FRANK RADMACHER ASSOC. -
Approval of landscaping plan for a portion of residential project
presently under construction on the west side of Hwy. 74 , between
Willow Street and Shadow Mountain Dr. ; applicant was not present.
During Study Session, the Board made several recommended changes
�r.► to the Staff Report.
On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Crump, the Board approved this
request subject to the following revisions:
1. Increase size of all slow-growing trees adjacent to
Hwy. 74 to minimum 24" box size.
2 . Provide groupings of Washingtonia Robusta (varying
heights) throughout the project.
3. Show perimeter walls, if any on landscaping plan.
4 . Increase the following tree types to minimum 24"
box size because of slow-growth patterns: (T7 , T10 ,
T15 , T21) .
5. Delete tree types T19 , T23, and T26 and replace with
acceptable alternatives.
6. Provide mounding in northern end of frontage road
median.
7. Increase size of Nerium Oleanders to minimum 5 gal.
size.
8. Provide jute mesh or equal alternative in slope areas
where there are shrubs and ground cover.
Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Jackson, Leung, Crump) .
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS - None
V. ADJOURNMENT - 4 : 30 P.M.
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S AN B. SAWA, Associate Planner