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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-12 1%1W MINUTES Now# PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - JUNE 12 , 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 20 p.m. after a 1 1/2 hour study session. Members present: Eric Johnson Vern Barton Bernie Leung Murrel Crump (for Paul Williams) Members absent: Phyllis Jackson Frank Urrutia (resigned) tow Staff present: Stan Sawa It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Barton, that the minutes of May 22 , 1979 be approved as written; carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) . II . It was moved by Leung, seconded by Crump to approve the following cases reviewed in Study Session and found accep- table: Case No. 82 MF - Subject to amended revisions (Se(e Scc-t:ion III for discussion & revisions) . Case No. 69C - Subject to amended revisions (see Section III for discussion & revisions) . Case No. 79C - Subject to following revisions : 1. One of the monument signs be moved so that it is oriented towards Lupine Lane or Sunlodge Lane; any modification of landscaping plans necessary for in- stallation of monument signs to be approved by the staff. 2 . All lamp pole signs be deleted and replaced with hanging or wall-mounted signs , subject to approval of staff. 3. All main tenant identification signs shall be 18" high x 2ft. 6" high with the logo permitted as submitted. 4. That for all tenants who have a main sign facing the parking lot or street frontage, interior court- yard signs shall not exceed 3 sq. ft. as permitted for pedestrian signs. 5. The color scheme for the signs shall match that used at Plaze Del Tiempo. 6. All signs shall be 10 feet apart as required by code. Carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) III. Cases Case No. 72C - QRS Corporation for Columbia Savings & Loan - amendment to sign program for Savings & Loan Building; applicant was present. The Board discussed submitted plexiglass sample with applicant presenting additional color samples. The Board indicated preference for the rust color pre- viously submitted. The applicant felt this color was not feasable. *40 III Cases- (cond 't) The use of white with bronze plexiglass with a bronze color can was discussed. After considerable discussion, it was decided the colors submitted were unacceptable. The Board in- dicated that bright colors were to be avoided. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Crump, the Board moved to continue the item, to allow for additional samples to be submitted; carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) Case No. 69C - C.G. Dunham - Sign program for commerical complex; applicant was present. This item was considered under a rsinute motion. However, the applicant requested it to be reconsidered. The applicant requested 3 signs for Suite I which is to house the C.G. Dunham Co. After discussion the Board concluded that a wall mounted sign (18" x 2 ' 6"-Logo Sign on top, with two signs below (approximately 9" x 2 ' 6") framed on the two sides would be acceptable.) On an amended motion by Leung, seconded by Barton, the Board approved this request, subject to the follow- ing revisions. 1. That there be no light pole signs; said signs to be relocated and provided as hanging or wall mounted signs with location to be subject to staff approval. 2. For suite I on the second floor, only 1 wall mounted sign shall be allowed as described above. 3. The monument sign shown on San Pablo near Hwy. 111 be relocated onto the frontage of Hwy. 111. 4 . The monument signs shall not exceed seven square feet per side, proportionately reduced width, & height. 5. Individual tenant signs shall be approved by the Planning Division staff. 6 . Main individual tenant signs shall be a maximum of 18 inches x 2ft 6 inches with logo permitted as submitted. 7 . That for all tenants who have a main sign facing the parking lot or street frontage, all interior courtyard shall not exceed 3 sq. ft. as permitted for pedestrian signs. 8 . All signs shall be 10 feet apart as required by 9. The upper portion of the monument :-in_n to lie cut o�-f. carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) Ir yak Case No. 82 MF - Portola Village - Final landscape plan for residential project;applicant present. This item was considered under a minute motion. However, the applicant requested clarification and reconsideration. The Board presented a plan for landscaping the Portola Avenue frontage. On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Barton, the Board approved this request, subject to the following provisions. 1. Provide minimum of 4-24" box size Carob and/or Brazilian Pepper Trees along Portola Avenue frontage. 2 . Provide alternating 5 gal. size Pyracantha and Bignonia Tweediana (Doxantha) vines along wall. 3. Provide clups of 5 gal. size seagreen Junipus along wall (especially at corners) . 4 . Revised plan to be submitted to staff for approval. carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) Case No. 375 SA - Manor-Winters - Sign program for commerical building; applicant was not present. At the request of the applicant, this item was continued. Case No. 96C - Robert Ricciardi for EGS METRO - Pre- liminary and final approval of plans for commerical build- ing; applicant was present. ..r Staff presented previous Design Review Board and Planning Commission action on case, nothing that Planning Comm- ission confirmation of the previous Design Review Board approval had not been given. The staff noted the apparent problem with the parking provisions. The applicant felt parking was adequate. The consensus was that the Planning Commission would have to make the final decision regarding the parking situation. Additional landscaping and the need to step the building was also discussed. The provision of a sign program was discussed. The Board stated that each tenant sign should be a 12" x 6 ' wood carved wall-mounted sign. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Johnson, the Board ap- proved preliminary and final plans subject to the follow- ing revisions: 1. Comply with off-street parking requirements . 2 . Provide vertical tree element in new planter on south side of existing building (possibly Pinus Canariensis) 3. Tenant signs to be 12" x 6 ' wood carved; signs to be wall mounted. carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) Case No. 115C - Ben Barnum Construction Company- Preliminary approval of plans for commerical building, applicant was present. The Board discussed changes that would be necessary to accomodate the Staff and Board recommendations. The pro- visions for signing was discussed with it being determined that a 12" facia be provided with the 12" x 6 ' signs provided on the facia. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved the preliminary plans, subject to the following revisions: NNW 1. The landscaping strip along the westerly property line in the parking lot shall be widened to 7ft. with the parking stalls moved to the east to accommodiate the widened planter. 2 . The trash enclosure shall be provided with doors facing the alley, and pedestrian access facing the building; pedestrian access designed so as not to require doors. 3. The three landscape planters at the front of the building shall be loft. wide. 4 . One aft. x 3ft. tree well with a 24-inch box size Ficus Retusa be provided adjacent to the curb with center planter narrowed to facilitate adequate sidewalk, with permanent irrigation to well. 5. The side elevations and screen wall shall be con- structed out of adobe colored slump blocks to match the front elevation. 6 . The parking lot lighting shall be screened to eliminate glare onto adjacent residential properties. 7 . The alley shall be fully improved, with impro- vements shown on final construction plans. 8 . The sign program including construction material, etc. , be approved by the Design Review Board prior to or at the time final construction drawings are submitted. 9 . All utility lines shall be placed under ground. 10 . Change Ficus Nation to Ficus Benjamina. 11. Change Gazania to Gerbera. 12. Tenants signs to be 12" x 6 ' carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) Case No. 116C - Ben Barnum Construction Company- preliminary approval of plans for commerical building, applicant was present. The Board discussed Staff & Board recommended changes regarding landscaping, site plan changes and signing. The applicant indicated a desire to obtain a cross access with the property to the east. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Barton, the Board approved the preliminary plans subject to the following revisions: "err ` Case No. 116C - Ben Barnum Construction Company (cond't) 1. Provide 5ft. setback for building adjacent to east- erly property line and provide architectural treat- ment of wall. 2 . Provide solid gate on trash enclosure with pedestrian access designed so that no gate is required for ped- estrians. 3. The alley shall be fully improved with improvements shown on final construction plans. 4 . The sign program including construction, material, etc. , be approved by the Design Review Board prior to, or at the time final construction drawings are submitted. 5. All utility lines shall be placed underground. 6 . Provide 2 street tree wells on Hwy. 111, tree wells to be 3ft. x 3ft. and planted with 24 inch box size Ficus Retusa, with wells provided with permanent irrigation. 7 . Provide flowering ground cover in 5ft. wide planters along westerly and northerly property lines. 8 . Provide 4-15 gal. size Rhus Lancea in 5ft. wide planters adjacent to the parking lot on Las Palmas Ave. 9. Tenant signs to be 12" x 6 ' . 10 . Widen rear planter to 7 ' by reducing back-up to 24 ' . Move wall to center of planter with landscaping on both sides of walls. 11. Provide approximately 5-15 gal.size Rhus Lancea in rear planter by jogging wall around trees. 12 . Provide less stepping in walls surrounding parking lot. 13. Provide 6" x 6" concrete curb around planter in alley. carried 4-0 (Johnson, Barton, Leung, Crump) Case No. 177 MF (TT11883) - C.R.S. _Development CorpQration— Preliminary approval of plans for seven single family residences , applicant was present. The applicant presented an alternate elevation "C" for consideration. The Board felt this elevation was better than the original submission. The applicant confirmed that a block or stucco wall is to be built along the rear property line as part of condominium development to the north. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved the preliminary plans with alternate elevation "C" , subject to the following revisions. 1. Double the quanity of 5 gallon shrubs used in the front yard landscaping and upgrade olive trees to 36 inch box size. %No 2. Provide wood plant-ons or stucco pop-outs around the windows and sliding glass doors on all sides of the residences. 3 . Construct wood perimeter fence out of minimum lx8 inch, vertical cedar, or red wood boards, with height to be a minimum of 5ft. 4 . Provide street improvements on Candlewood street to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 1%W NOW Case No. 177 MF (TT11883) - C.R.S. Development Corporation- (cond' t) 5. Delete 2 liquid Amber Trees and replace with 8 ' -10 ' high Palm Trees or 15 gal. size Sterculia Diversifolia. 6 . Mound front yard lawn area, minimum 9" high IV. Discussion Items The Board discussed the following cases for the purpose of providing design imput to Staff: +fir VAR 04-79 - Request for variance of sign requirements to allow "RB" logo for furniture store on southside of Hwy. 111 at west city limits. The Board felt that only one freestanding sign should be allowed facing Hwy. 111, therefore, no wall sign should be allowed. DP 08-79 - Request for development plan approval of 60 unit apartment on east side of Portola Avenue, south of Whitewater storm channel. The Board felt that wood trellis sun screening should be pro- vided on the east, south & west elevation of all residences. The Board also felt that based on the number of units pro- posed, an additional swimming pool should be incorporated. DP 09-79 - Request for development plan approval of 20 unit condominium project on the south side of Hovely Lane, between Monterey Ave. & Portola Ave. The Board had no comments regarding need for redesign considerations. for CUP 04-79 - Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a 176 unit mobile home park, west of Cook Street, north of Merle Drive & east of Rebecca Road. The Board felt the site plan is poorly layed out & lacks imagination. The Board determined that redesign is necess- ary. 92 C - Request for review of conceptual landscaping plan for "Rusty Pelican" at corner of Painters Path & Hwy. 111. The Board believes that it is necessary to review the land- scaping plan for the entire site to insure compatibility & attractiveness. However, based on the plan as submitted, the Board feels it is conceptually acceptable provided it is compatible with the balance of the site. V. Adjournment - 4 : 35 p.m. MTAAi rr S SAWA, Associate Planner