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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-09 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. after a 12 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton Al Cook Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Eric Johnson Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Ray Diaz Stan Sawa II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session: NONE. III. CASES Case No. 138 C - ROBERT MCLACHLAN AND KURT DONAT - Preliminary approval of plans for athletic club and 49 unit motel , located 900 feet east of Hwy 111, between Park View Drive and Cactus Drive; Kurt Donat was present. Mr. Diaz made a presentation indicating additional concerns of the Staff. These concerns pertained to the provision of turnarounds at the ends of the deadend aisle, reduction in length of the Cholla Drive hammerhead, relocation of the entry stairs, additional landscaping and gate on one way drive. It was noted that a one way drive had been provided on the east side of the athletic club. Drainage of the site was reviewed and it noted that the architect had stated at the Planning Commission meeting, because of the lay of the land, the site would drain to Park View Drive. Staff stated that the Planning Commission will review the circulation and drainage at the next Planning Commission meeting. The Board indicated that if the one way aisle is not approved, the aisle should be landscaped with the trellis structures provided as previously shown. In response to a question by the Board, the applicant's representative indicated the shutters used on the motel would be exterior mounted fixed shutters. The representative made a presentation and discussed proposed drainage of the site. The representative asked questions regarding signage provisions of the code. Staff responded to those questions. The Board also noted that difficulty in signing motel is due to design of project. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request, subject to the following revisions: 1. Circulation around the athletic club and on-site grading and drainage shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. 2. Prior to submission of final working drawings to Design Review Board, proof of compliance with special conditions Nos. 1, 2, 8, 11, and 12 of Resolution 647 to be presented to staff. 3. Wall screening parking area on Park View Drive, to be 3 feet 2 inches in height. 4. Submit sign color sampels for approval , with final working drawings. MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECEMBER 9, 1980 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. The lighting system shall be so designed to produce a minimum maintained average light level of one footcandle on the entire parking facility's horizontal surface. The lowest footcandle value at any point on the pavement shall not be less than one-fourth of the average illumination level . The illumination levels at exits, entrances, and collector lanes shall be not less than twice the average illumination of the adjacent parking area or the adjoining street, whichever is greater. Lighting Engineer to verify compliance with said condition. 6. Site plan to be modified as indicated on plans on file in Department of Environmental Services. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 220 MF - TAMARISK SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT CO. AND S. KASSOVIC, AIA - 7�p`proval of preliminary plans for two detached residences on one lot located on the north side of Alessandro Drive, approximately 140 feet east of Cabrillo Avenue; Diane Stadleman was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and indicated to the applicant that architectural treatment of the structures should be utilized on all sides. The alternative site and elevation plans were reviewed and it was noted that the alternate parking layout was desirable, with the backup area just north of the garage enlarged. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Barton, the Board moved to continue this item with the architecture restudied. Carried 5-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 100 C - BARCLAYS BANK AND C.G. DUNHAM - Request for approval of alternate bank drive-thru located at the southwest corner of E1 Paseo and San Luis Rey Avenue; Mike Hornick and Dave Hutchinson were present. The applicant made a presentation indicating the reasons for the change which was made, were: 1) to provide easy eye contact with the teller; 2) to ease access to the drive thru. The Board felt access as built was poor but the problem is primarily the responsibility of the bank. However, they also noted the City has a responsibility to balance aesthetics with function and safety. The Board felt it may not be fair to now require a major change to the drive thru. The Board felt the change from an aesthetic standpoint was acceptable. The Board also indicated that the possibility of restricting left turns from the drive thru should be studied by the City traffic committee. On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved the drive thru as built (from architectural standpoint). Carried 5-0-1 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin with Barton abstaining) Case No. 518 SA (Ref. 134 C) - DAN WAYNE LEE (TAI PING RESTAURANT) - Approval of business identification signs for restaurant at 45-299 Lupine Lane; Dan Lee was present. The Board reviewed the location of the freestanding sign. The Board felt landscaping should be used to frame the sign and the back of the sign should be painted. The applicant indicated the sign would be supported by two 6" x 6" posts. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Holden, the Board approved this request subject to the following condition: 1. Landscaping be used to frame sign. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) err' art' MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECEMBER 9, 1980 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ROMMITTI 'S WINE CELLAR - Approval of outdoor railing at restaurant at 73-640 E1 Paseo; no representative was present. Staff presented background on violations, one of which was installation of railing around outdoor seating area (also not approved) . The Board indicated that if the outdoor seating is not approved by the Planning Commission, the railing should be removed. If the outdoor seating is approved, the Board would like to see some permanent landscaping provided to screen legs, chairs, etc. , and soften the railing. It was noted by Staff that the applicant knows the awning has been denied and as such must be removed. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Johnson, the Board indicated their preference as noted above. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE V. ADJOURNMENT - 3:50 P.M. S N SAWA, Associate Planner