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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-12 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY - AUGUST 12, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. after a two hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charles Martin Acting Chairman Eric Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: Phyllis Jackson Al Cook STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Phil Drell On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Board approved the Minutes of the meeting of July 29, 1980, with a modification to Case No. 120 C. Carried 3-0-2 (Holden, Martin, Johnson, with Leung and Barton abstaining) . II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session : None. III . CASES Case No. 216 MF - SOUTHWESTERN ENTERPRISES, INC. and RONALD GREGORY, ARCHITECT - approval of perimeter walls for single-family subdivision (lot sales only) on the east side of Highway 74, south of Homestead Road; Ron Gregory and Ed Wright were present. Mr. Gregory made a presentation indicating the modifications they had done to the walls since the last review on July 29, 1980. He indicated that all stepping of the walls would occur at pilasters , with the pilasters approximately 30 feet on center. Mr. Wright also made a short presentation presenting background on the project. Extensive discussion followed on various landscaping concepts, subdivison grading and wall design. The Board generally felt that the wall along Highway 74 and the rear perimeter walls were acceptable. However, along Mesa View Drive, the Board felt some additional undulation or indentation was necessary to the perimeter walls. The applicant indicated that such a modification could be implemented for certain lots. After an extensive discussion, the Board felt that they might possibly approve all walls except those along Mesa View Drive. The Board felt some redesign along with a review of the landscaping plan was necessary for Mesa View Drive. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Barton, the Board moved to grant approval of the perimeter walls, except that portion along Mesa View Drive. Carried 5-0 (Barton, Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson) . Case No. 100 C - DUNHAM CONSTRUCTION - sign program for commercial complex (complex identity and directory signs) for property located at the southwest corner of San Luis Rey Avenue and E1 Paseo; Bob Sheriff was present. Staff noted that the proposed location was not appropriate because of the con- figuration of the building and length of the sign. The applicant presented an alternative location which would locate the sign parallel to El Paseo instead of perpendicular to the street. It was noted that the monument sign would have to be reduced in size to comply with the present ordinance. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Barton, the Board moved to grant this request, subject to the following revisions : e MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 12, 1980 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III . CASES (Continued) Case No. 100 C - DUNHAM CONSTRUCTION (Continued) 1. Complex identification sign (sign area plus supports) not to exceed 15 square feet maximum. 2. Sign location to be parallel to El Paseo; exact location to be subject to Staff approval . Carried 5-0 (Barton, Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson) . / Case No. 217 MF - INDIAN WELLS ASSOCIATES - preliminary approval of landscaping plan for entry to condominium project in Indian Wells, located on the south side of Fairway Drive at Cook Street; Tim. Wilson was present. Mr. Wilson made a presentation on the proposed entry design indicating the portion in Palm Desert would consist of landscaping and a portion of the drive- ways. It was noted that the Cook Street right of way would need to be vacated and will be considered by the City Council at their meeting of August 14, 1980. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Holden, the Board moved to grant approval of this request subject to the final landscaping plan being submitted to Staff and vacation of Cook Street by the City Council . Carried 4-0-1 (Barton, Holden, Leung, Martin, with Johnson abstaining) . Case No. 218 MF - L & L ENTERPRISES - preliminary and final approval of car- ports for existing residential development located at Shadow Mountain Resort on the east side of San Luis Rey Avenue at Juniper Circle; Tony Lennon was present. The Board reviewed the submitted exhibits for the carports which are required to allow the conversion to co-op ownership of the two structures. It was noted that end walls would have to be provided for all carports. The Board felt that a three-quarter wall should be provided at the westerly end of the carport near Fairway Drive for visibility. The Board indicated that a site plan for the area around the carports showing circulation should be submitted to Staff. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Holden, the Board moved to grant preliminary and final approval , subject to the following revisions: 1. Carport ends to be provided with solid wall , except for westerly wall of carport adjacent to Fairway Drive where three-quarter length wall should be provided for visibility. 2. Final working drawings to include site plan around both carports indicating circulation pattern (i .e. , backup aisles and driveway) . 3. End walls of carport to be square. Carried 5-0 (Barton, Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson) . IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Charles Martin presented a residential plan for a project on the north side of San Gorgonio Way between Los Flores Lane and Las Palmas Avenue. The Board reviewed the plan and offered comments. V. ADJOURNMENT: 4:30 p.m. uui� STAN SAWA, Associate Planner /dj