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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-09 • wr mow' MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 P.M. after a two hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Rick Holden Eric Johnson Bernie Leung Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton Phyllis Jackson STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Murrel Crump It was moved by Holden, seconded by Martin, that the minutes of September 25, 1979, be approved, as written; carried 3-0-2 (COOK, HOLDEN, MARTIN, with Johnson and Leung abstaining). II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session; None. III. CASES: Case No. 164 MF - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES (Ballew-McFarland, Architects) - Amendment to final drawings for 150 unit condominium phase at Ironwood Country Club on the north side of Portola Avenue at the westerly end of Irontree Drive (Area C); applicant was present. Staff presented the case indicating that the modified floor plans and elevation plans were previously approved by the DESIGN REVIEW BOARD at the meeting of September 25, 1979. Those modified units were now being incorporated into Area C. On a motion' by Johnson, seconded by Martin, the Board approved this item as submitted, with Staff to assure that revised plans are acceptable; carried 5-0 (COOK, HOLDEN, JOHNSON, LEUNG, MARTIN) . Case No. 124 C - COACHELLA VALLEY TV AND PALMER BROADCASTING COMPANY - Ballew-McFarland, Architects) - Conceptual approval of site plan and landscaping plan for warehouse and office facility on the west side of Cook Street, north of 42nd Street; applicant was present. Staff presented the case, indicating that the applicant was only requesting conceptual approval of the site plan and landscaping plan at this time. The applicant indicated that the private street on the west side of the site will be extended to the driveway at this time to provide access to the Phase I area. The applicant indicated that the project would be built in two phases with Phase II in approximately three years. Blowsand protection was discussed with the applicant indicating that the buildings had been located along the north property line for blowsand protection. It was determined that trees along the north side of the building should be provided for blowsand protection. The applicant sub- mitted preliminary elevation plans with the bottom portion of the metal building of slumpstone block. It was determined that the handling of the air conditioning screen was important and should be addressed when pre- liminary plans are submitted. It was also noted that this conceptual approval is for Phase I only. )SOW *or MINUTES Design Review Board October 9, 1979 Page Two On a motion by HOLDEN, seconded by COOK, the Board conceptually approved the landscaping plan and site plan for Phase I , indicating that the following items should be incorporated into the preliminary drawings: 1 . Air conditioning and roof equipment screening is important and should be integrated with the building. 2. 24-inch box size Rhus Lancea should be utilized on the north side of the building for blowsand protection of the building. Carried 5-0 (COOK, HOLDEN, JOHNSON, LEUNG, MARTIN) . Case No. 122 C - Jack Wise (RICK HOLDEN, ARCHITECT) - Preliminary and final approval of working drawings for Racquet Ball Club on the northeast corner of San Carlos Avenue and Allessandro Drive; Applicant was present. Because of the conflict of interest, RICK HOLDEN abstained from consideration of the item as a Design Review Board member. Staff presented the item indicat- ing that the applicant wished preliminary and final approval of his plans at this time. The Board discussed the item and areas in which additional review is necessary. It was indicated to the applicant that additional landscaping and screening of the driveway area are necessary. The Board determined that the minimum four-foot high berm required by the Conditional Use Permit could be modified and varied. Additionally, low planting should be utilized for screening of driveway area on San Carlos. The fact that a sign program had not been submitted was discussed with the applicant instructed to provide a design for a 20-foot square wall sign. Air conditioning treatment and screening were discussed, with applicant indicating that air conditioning plans had been completed but had not been submitted to the city. The Board felt that these plans should be reviewed prior to any approvals. Item No. 3 on the Staff Report to the Board indicated that the area at the intersection of DeAnza Way and San Carlos Avenue was to be abondoned. The The applicant indicated that the Department of Public Works had said this will not be necessary. On a motion by COOK, seconded by JOHNSON, the Board moved to continue this item with further information supplied on the following items: 1) screening of driveway area along San Carlos through the use of low planting. 2) Submit air conditioning and mechanical equipment plans showing how they will be hidden or screened from adjacent properties and public rights of way. 3) The berming need not be four feet but can be varied in height. 4) Sign program showing a maximum 20-square foot wall sign must be submitted and approved by the Design Review Board. 5) a total of thirteen additional box-size trees must be provided in order to comply with adopted development standards of the Design Review Board; the trees should be evenly distributed along the area around the parking lot and adjacent to the easterly property line; a revised plan indicating these trees should be submitted to the Design Review Board. 6. A parcel map combining the two parcels being developed must be filed by the applicant. Carried 4-0-1 (COOK, JOHNSON, LEUNG, MARTIN with HOLDEN abstaining). Case No. 400 SA - IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY for AIRLANSEA TRAVEL AGENCY - Approval of new sign for travel agency business at rear of 73-660 E1 Paseo; applicant was present. Staff presented the item indicating that the new sign was proposed to be a rectangular internally lit sign. The applicant indicated the reasoning for the proposed sign as designed. The Board indicated no major objections to a lighted sign if architecturally designed to integrate with the building. The Board indicated that the use of an ivory background rather than white background is desirable. Additionally, the Board felt that the gap between the two facias where the proposed sign was to be located should be filled in. Mr. LEUNG presented reasoning for maintaining the integrity of the existing sign size on the building. Mr. LEUNG indicated that with the remodeling of the rear parking lot, the rear of all these buildings along El Paseo and Hwy 111 will essentially be entries and should be architecturally well-designed. Board discussion ensued on the design of the proposed sign. MINUTES Design Review Board October 9, 1979 Page Three On a motion by JOHNSON, seconded by COOK, the Board moved to approve this item subject to the following revisions: 1 . The sign size is to be the same as the "Austin Realty" sign. 2. The background color is to be ivory rather than white. 3. A dark brown border around the sign with scalloped corners should be provided in order to make the sign appear to be the same as the other signs on the building. Carried 3-1 (COOK, JOHNSON, LEUNG with HOLDEN voting No and MARTIN leaving during discussion of this item). CASE NO. 123 C - COLUMBIA SAVINGS AND LOAN (Robert Ricciardi , Architect) - Preliminary approval of building and landscaping plans for buildingg "A"sign program for retail shops in Columbia Savings and Loan Center on Ne nort�ieast corner of El Paseo and Highway 74"; Applicant was present. Staff presented the item indicating that Building "A" was not approved as a part of the original center. Staff indicated the additional information or changes that the Board felt were desirable. The applicant sketched a rough drawing of the roof plan which clarified the architectural details for the Board members. The Board felt that the deviation of materials and archi- tectural style from the other retail buildings was acceptable. The sign program for the retail buildings was discussed with applicant indicating that the signs would be on the headers above the doorway. The Board felt that rather than allow a percentage of the width to be utilized for signs a maximum size should be determined. Landscaping around the site was discussed with it being the consensus that the approved landscaping plan for the perimeter along the streets should be followed in concept. The Board indicated that it would be desirable to undulate the front glass areas of the building. On a motion by HOLDEN, seconded by JOHNSON, the Board approved the preliminary plans for this item, subject to the following revisions : 1 . The signs are to be mounted on the header above the doors, with the sign size to be one foot by eight foot maximum; signs to be wood-carved with rounded dorners. 2. Landscaping on the east and south sides of the building to follow approved landscaping plan as closely as possible. 3. Undulate the front glass portions of the windows. Carried 4-0 (COOK, HOLDEN, JOHNSON, LEUNG) . MINUTES Design Review Board October 9, 1979 Page Four IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS TRACT 12181-1 and 2 LEWIS HOMES - Review of fence design along north and south boundary of tract. During study session the Board reviewed the fence designs which will be submitted to City Council for proposed amendment. The Board felt that all shrubs used on the living fence along the north property line should be five gallons in size with all plants five feet on center. The Board also felt that a water line should be run from each individual house to the living fence for irrigation. The Board had questions regarding whether the existing chaining fence is on the property line and whether planting can be placed on the fence. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - The Design Review Board felt that a meeting with the Planning Commission was desirable. The Board felt that an off-meeting Tuesday would be desirable. SHADEMAKER, INC. CONTRACTOR -Awnings for two businesses on E1 Paseo. The Board members reviewed the exhibits for the stores and provided input to the Staff. DP 13-79 - SAN CLEMENTE GROUP DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Conceptual approval of 51 unit condominium project on 10.05 acres on south side of Parkview Drive west of Fairhaven Drive. The Board reviewed the exhibits for this item and felt that the following shoul.d. be considered: 1 . The water area should be reduced by 50% in order to conserve water. 2. Vary setbacks of buildings. 3. Screentennis courts by recessing or heavy landscaping or increase setbacks adjacent to property lines. V. ADJOURNMENT - 4:23 P.M. *ao' &DA� STA SAWA, ASSOCIATE PLANNER