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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-11 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SEPTFMBER 11, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 P.M. after a 2 hour and one half hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Eric Johnson Phyllis Jackson Charles Martin Al Cook MEMBERS ABSENT: Bernie Leung Rick Holden Vern Barton STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Murrel Crump It was moved by Jackson, seconded by Cook, that the minutes of August 28, 1979, be approved as written; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN, COOK) II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session - None. III. CASES: Case No. 115C - Ben Barnum Construction Company - Approval of final working drawings for ccmamercial building on the north side of Hwy 111, approximately 92 ft. west of San Marcos; applicant was present. Staff discussed the requested changes as limelighted by Staff and the Design Review Board at the Study Session. The requested changes by the Board pertained primarily to landscaping and screening of some mechanical equipment which faces the parking lot. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Martin, the Board approved the final working drawings subject to Staff checking to see that all requested changes are made; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 116C - Ben Barnum Construction Company - Approval of final working drawings for commercial building at the northeast corner of Las Palmas Avenue and Hwy 111; applicant was present. Staff discussed the Board recannended changes requested in the Staff Report. Applicant agreed to all changes. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Martin, the Board approved the final plans subject to Staff showing that all corrections are made; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 181NF (Tract 12181-1) - Lewis Hanes - Approval of final working drawings and landscaping plans for 31 duplexes on the west side of Portola Avenue, north of Rutledge Way; applicant was present. Ms. Betty Williams stated that she wished to delete the requirement for a 6 ft. high masonary wall along the north property line of this tract and south property line of Tract 12181-2. The Board discussed this request along with options to providing a solid masonary wall. Among the options considered for the north side were chain link fenc- ing with planting. Along the south side wood fences and wood with columns was discussed. After considerable discussion, Ms. Williams stated that she would submit a design for fencing along the north property line of this tract and the south property line of the adjacent tract prior to requesting council for a modification of the requirement for a 6 ft. high masonary wall. It was determined that the balance of the working drawings for this tract were acceptable and in compliance with the preliminary approval. W1r►" MINUTES Page -2- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Martin, the Board approved the working drawings with the exception of a northerly perimeter wall; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN, COOK) . Case No. 182MF - Lewis Homes - Approval of final working drawings and landscaping plans for 72 single family residences on the west side of Portola Avenue south of Rutledge Way; applicant was present. Ms. Betty Williams stated that they had investigated options of pro- viding swinging garages. Because of the subdivision layout and plans for the residences, she felt providing any swinging garages was not feasible. As mentioned in the previous case (181MF) there was dis- cussion regarding a wall which is required along the south property line of this tract. It was deemed that the same procedure should be followed for this wall as proposed for the northerly wall. It was determined that the balance of the working drawings were in compliance with the preliminary approval. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Martin, the Board approved the working drawings with the exception of a wall along the south property line and deleting preliminary condition #4 regarding the 6 ft. high block wall; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 176MF - Jake Eberle (James R. Fetridge, Architect)- Appro- val of final working drawings for 5 unit apartment project on the northwest corner of San Pablo Avenue and San Gorgonio Way; applicant was present. Staff presented landscaping changes proposed by the Board. Addition- ally, it was determined that an irrigation plan should be submitted. The landscaping changes suggested were as follows: 1. Change Sego Palm to Washingtonia Robusta. 2. Avoid use of Cottonwood Tree. 3. Utilize lawn instead of ground cover. 4. Avoid use of Pepper trees. It was also pointed out that the requirement for the filing and re- cordation of a parcel map has not been initiated. It was pointed out that the filing of the parcel map must occur prior to issuance of building permit with recordation prior to occupancy. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Martin, the Board approved final working drawings subject to submission of an irrigation plan, sub- mission of a parcel map, and landscaping changes; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 184MF - William Spencer (James R. Fetridge, Architect) - Pre- liminary approval of plans to allow triplex apartment located on the north side of Santa Rosa Way, approximately 420 ft. west of San Pasqual Avenue; applicant was present. Mr. Martin and Mr. Cook indicated to the applicant that they felt that the architectural concept of the buildings were unacceptable. They felt that it was generally a poor layout and architectural treatment. Additionally, Mr. Martin stated that there appeared to be no sensitivity to solar considerations. Mr. Johnson stated that the landscaping plan did not relate to the site and should be redesigned by a landscape archi- tect. MINUTES Page -3- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 The applicant stated his reason for the design indicating a wish to keep costs down. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Jackson, the Board continued this item in order to allow the applicant to restudy the following items: 1. Landscaping treatment. 2. Architecture. 3. Land use. 4. Staff recommendations contained in report dated September 11, 1979. Motion was carried, 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 185MF - William Spencer (James R. Fetridge, Architect)-Pre- liminary approval of duplex addition to existing single family resi- dence at 73-688 Santa Rosa Way; applicant was present. The Board stated that the same coaraents regarding architecture, lay- out, and landscaping which were made on the previous case pertained to this case also. Additionally, the Board stated that garage doors on the four carports facing the street should be provided. It was also pointed out that if the wall mounted air conditioning units are to remain there, they should be screened in a manner which will be architecturally integrated with the building and not appear to be a plant-on. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to continue this item to allow restudy on the following items: 1. Landscaping. 2. Architecture. 3. Land use. 4. Staff recommendations as indicated on the report dated September 11, 1979. Motion was carried, 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 186MF - William Spencer (James R. Fetridge, Architect) - Pre- liminary approval of plans for duplex on the north side of Santa Rosa Way approximately 500 ft. east of San Pablo Avenue; applicant was present. The same ca vants regarding architecture, landscaping, and lay out, which were made on Cases 184MF and 185MF were determined to pertain to this case. Additionally, the Board asked for architectural com- patibility between the carport and residential units. The Board ques- tioned the need for a large storage area with lack of facilities. The applicant stated that because of the large amount of property owned by the applicant in this area, storage area was needed for maintenance and storage of furniture. Applicant stated that a storage roan would not be used for an additional unit. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to continue this item to allow restudy of the following items: 1. Landscaping. 2. Architecture. 3. Land use. "'wrr MINUTES Page -4- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 4. Staff recommendations as indicated in report dated September 11, 1979. Motion was carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 121C - Comerfords - Preliminary and final approval of garden entrance at rear of commercial building at 73-990 E1 Paseo; applicant was present. The Board reviewed the revised plans which were submitted by the ap- plicant. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Jackson, the Board moved to approve this item as submitted; carried 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 395SA - Imperial Sign Company for Palm Desert Pet Hospital - approval to erect a 4 ft. by 6 ft. free standing sign at 73-120 Hwy 111; applicant was present. The Board reviewed the sign as proposed by the applicant. In the loca- tion proposed by the applicant, the Board found that when a building is constructed on the easterly lot, visability of the sign would be elimi- nated. Additionally, the members felt that the sign was not integrated with the architectural design of the building. The Board discussed the various options for signage available to the applicant, i.e. wall signs, alternate location of sign. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to continue this item for restudy of the following items: 1. Determine alternate location for sign. 2. Provide sign which will be architecturally integrated with the building. Motion was carred, 4-0 (JOHNSON, JACKSON, MARTIN AND COOK) . Case No. 85C - General Telephone (Bernie Leung, Architect) - Request for modification of approved final plans for addition to General Tele- phone building on the north side of Hwy 111, west of San Luis Rey; ap- plicant was present. During the study session, the applicant requested that modification be allowed because of the subsequent change in the mechanical needs of the building. It was determined by the Board that modifications would be acceptable provided Natal Plum Shrubs and Ficus Trees are provided between the screened and property line area. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. CUP 08-79: Request for approval of Conditional Use Permit to allow addition to residence in conjunction with Palm Desert Com- munity Services District facilities located at 44-491 Portola Avenue. Mr. Crump explained that this item was postponed pending council ap- proval of the waiver of filing fees. V. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS - It was determined that election of of- ficers should be postponed until the next meeting in order to allow all members to be present. VI. ADJOURNMENT 5:00 P.M. TAN SAWA, Associate Planner