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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-24 vftw `40e 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) . Minutes 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. 'ern" `"01 Minutes 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 err 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 *4w Minutes Design Review Board July 24 , 1979 Page Four 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. a00..k_, E) Lg4� S AN B. SAWA, Associate Planner