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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-25 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 25, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 P.M. after a 12 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Bernie Leung Vern Barton Eric Johnson STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Murrel Crump It was moved by Cook, seconded by Martin, that the minutes of September 11, 1979, be approved as written; carried 3-0-1 (COOK, JACKSON, MARTIN, with HOLDEN abstaining). II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session 187MF - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES - Approval of preliminary plans for three new model residences and a swimming pool in the Ironwood Country Club on the east side of Mariposa Drive south of Irontree Drive. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this item as submitted; carried 4-0 ( COOK, HOLDEN, JACKSON, MARTIN) III , CASES: Case No. 395SA - IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY FOR PALM DESERT PET HOSPITAL - Approval to erect 4' x 6' free standing sign for Pet hospital at 73-120 Highway 111; applicant was present. The newly proposed sign location would be adjacent to Highway 111 at the westerly property line. Applicant stated that he wish to move the proposal sign location back to the east side of the lot because of potential problems with the adjacent property to the west. Mr. Holden explained his concept of sign intergration with the main building. He felt that the proposed sign did not architecturally intergrate with the existing building. Mr. Cook indicated concurrence with Mr. Holden's statements. The Board then reviewed the originally submitted plan showing the sign along the easterly property line. It was determined that the sign should be lowered so that it appears to rest on the top of the existing 5' high block wall . On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board approved the sign subject to the following revisions: 1. That the sign be lowered in order to eliminate the space between the wall and bottom of sign. 2. That all of their existing identification signs with the exception of those automatically permitted by code, shall be removed. carried 4-0 (COOK, HOLDEN, JACKSON, MARTIN) 9 Minutes *Aar, Design Review Board September 25, 1979 Page Two Case No. 92C - BALLEW-MCFARLAND, Architects for Las Sombras Restuarant Park - Approval of final landscaping plan for a restuarant park excluding two restuarant sites at the north and south corners of the project; applicant was present. Staff discussed changes that were deemed desirable as a result of review by the Design Review Board. After discussion of the proposed changes, it was decided that with regard to sizes of trees, the applicant should revise the plans so that a minimum 60% of the trees within the interior parking lot area are 24" box size or larger at the time of installation with the remaining trees a minimum of 15 gallons size. Additionally, around the perimeter of the site a minimum of 75% of the trees shall be 24" box size or large at the time of installation with the remaining trees 15 gallon size. It was deemed desirable to mix tree sizes in order to provide a variety of heights. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this item subject to the revisions stated above which are to be checked for compliance by Staff; carried 4-0 (COOK, HOLDEN, JACKSON, MARTIN) Case No. 183MF - JAMES E. KAUL, DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - Approval of preliminary site, building, and landscaping plans for 36 unit condominium project on the south side of Counrty Club Drive between Monterey and Portola Avenues; applicant was present. Mr. Crump explained the concept of blowsand protection and its relation- ship to the proposed project. The applicant then reviewed the re- quested revisions of the last meeting. Applicant indicated that the perimeter wall would slump stone along the sides and rear with the front wall consisting of slumpstone columns with stucco between the columns, topped by red cap brick. A letter from Palm Desert Disposal Service was presented indicating that they would pick up individual trash cans front of the units. The applicant also presented a revised entrance detail as approved by the director of Public Works. With regard to architectural changes the applicant indicated that the overhang for the roof had been increased from 3' to 4' with other architectural changes completed as requested by the Board. The Board stated that they found the architectural design of the units was not compatible with the site and need restudy. Wind and blowsand protection was then thoroughly discussed with it ultimately being decided that with modification, blowsand protection along Country Club Drive could probably be provided. However, along the west property line it was determined that the unit locations would have to be shifted to the east in order to accomodate acceptable wind and blowsand protection. Additionally, it may be necessary to increase the landscape easements obtained from the adjacent property owner to the west. There was discussion also regarding the design of the entry area from Country Club Drive. It was a general concensus of the Board that the plan as approved by the Director of Public Works may need further redesign. It was deemed desirable to discuss the entry design with the Director of Public Works. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to continue this item in order to allow further restudy of the following items: 1. Blowsand protection along the north and west property lines. 2. Architectural design of the proposed dwelling unit. carried 4-0 (COOK, HOLDEN, JACKSON, MARTIN) Minutes Design Review Board September 25, 1979 Page Three IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: HAHN CONDITIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION. The Board reviewed the revised conditions which are to be incorporated into the Staff report f o r the Hahn Center. On page 4, Condition No. 7, the Board determined that in the third line the word "shall " should be changed to "should". Additionally, the Board felt Sandy's Restuarant should be contacted to inform them of Condition No. 12 on page three regarding a driveway access from Sandy's Restuarant to the parking lot of the shopping center. V. ADJOURNMENT: 4:45 P.M. S AN SAWA, Associate Planner