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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-23 MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:20 p.m. after a 2 112 hour study session. During the study session, a lighting systems supplier of McGraw-Edison Lighting Equipment presented the various types of parking lot lighting that is currently available. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Eric Johnson Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Murrel Crump It was moved by Holden, seconded by Cook, that the minutes of October 9, 1979, be approved as written; carried 4-0-1 (Cook, Holden, Johnson, Martin, with Jackson abstaining) . II . It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Cook, to approve the following cases reviewed in study session and found acceptable: Case No. 164 MF - Silver Spur Associates - preliminary and final approval of guard house for Ironwood Country Club and Portola Avenue, just west of future Mesa View Drive. Case No. 404 SA - Jack Mackey - sign program for commercial building at 73-330 E1 Paseo. ANO Carried 4-0-1 (Cook, Jackson, Johnson, Martin, with Holden ab- staining on 404 SA) . III . Cases Case No. TT 13915 - Georgetown Industrial Park - approval of preliminary landscaping plan for perimeter of industrial park at the southeast corner of Cook Street and Hovley Lane; Don Starkey and Joe Favier, representing Marzicola Company were present. The Board discussed the changes in materials that the Board felt were necessary. The Board felt that Modell Pine and Eucalyptus Rudis and Polyanthemos should be considered for use. Additionally, Purple Hop Bush and Carolina Cherries should be considered for shrub usage. The Board felt that a larger scaled more detailed plan with upgrading of plan sizes should be submitted to the Board. The matter of maintenance of the landscaping area was discussed with the applicant indicating that a property owners ' associa- tion will be formed for maintenance of all landscaping and streets. The CC&R's would dictate the form and function of the association. The Board instructed the applicant to submit a copy of the CC&R's when available. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Board continued this item in order to allow the applicant to revise his plan in order to provide an adequate blowsand protection while maintain- ing an attractive landscape scene. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Page 2. Case No. 1T (CUP 17-78) - City of Palm Desert (Wexler/Urrutia, AIA & Associates) - approval of final working drawings for Fire Station No. 2 at the northwest corner of future Mesa View Drive and Portola Avenue; Frank Urrutia was present. The Board discussed the submitted final working drawings and noted that the landscaping plan was not included. The Board felt that the directional signs should be turned perpendicular to the street. The Board discussed concerns regarding flood waters and grading of the property. The Board felt that water running down Mesa View Drive should not enter the site. Addi- tionally, the Board voiced concern that on-site water retention capacity is adequate since overflow will be funneled onto Silver Spur Trail . On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Holden, the Board moved to approve the signs and building plans for this item subject to the following revisions : 1. That signs shall be turned perpendicular to the street. 2. That concrete curbs be installed around all planters and landscape areas. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . Case No. 102 C (Amended) - SGPA Planning and Architecture and Frank Gilbert, Security Pacific National Bank - approval of conceptual site and elevation plans for commercial building addition to Security Pacific Bank site at the southeast corner of El Paseo and Portola Avenue; Ron Roberts, Architect and Frank Gilbert, Security Pacific National Bank were present. Staff presented a brief review of the history of the prop- erty. The Board discussed the possibility of lowering the parking lot for screening purposes. Screening of the parking lot was then discussed. Various alternatives (walls, berming, and landscaping) were brought up with it being noted that screening of three feet in height is required surrounding com- mercial uses and screening' of four feet high is required-across from-residential zones. Applicant noted that the existing canopy over the drive-thru will be removed with a new canopy provided. It was noted that drive- thru egress is proposed for Portola Avenue. Various alternatives in on-site and circulation to Portola Avenue were discussed. The possibility of providing a raised median in Portola Avenue was brought up as a way deter left turns onto Portola Avenue. Elevations were briefly discussed with it being noted that the overhang to the E1 Paseo property line is not permitted. The code allows a two foot encroachment into the setback area. The applicant was instructed to comply with all applicable City codes including those listed in the Staff report. The Board felt that conceptually the plan was acceptable. There- fore, on a motion by Jackson, seconded by Holden, the Board approved site plan and elevation plans in concept only. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . Mr. Johnson left at this time. "rrs" rww°> MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Page 3. IV. Discussion Items Case No. 183 MF - Kaul Development - review of alternate exterior architectural elevations; James Kaul was present. Applicant presented a revised site plan and elevation plan for the two-story model . The site plan turned several of the units and curved the private road. The Board felt that the site plan was %MW generally improved over the original plans reviewed. Mr. Martin discussed energy conservation considerations and pointed out that the revised elevation showed little attempt to deal with the issue. The possibility of relocating some of the units near the rear of the project was also discussed. After considerable discussion, the Board generally agreed that the revisions as presented by the applicant would be acceptable. V. ADJOURNMENT - 4:30 p.m. STAN SAWA, Associate Planner