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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-24 a✓ MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY - JUNE 24, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:40 p.m. after a two hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton Al Cook Rick Holden Eric Johnson Charles Martin Chairperson Phyllis Jackson MEMBERS ABSENT: Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Murrel Crump (present during portion of meeting) On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to approve the Minutes of June 10, 1980, as written. Carried 5-0-1 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin, with Barton abstaining) . II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: None. III . CASES Case No. 125 C - HEATH AND COMPANY - Approval of sign for Safeway Market on the westerly side of Palms-to-Pines Shopping Center between El Paseo and Highway 111; E. Briesemeister was present. The Board reviewed sign request of the applicant. The applicant stated a desire for a larger sign and indicated that 130 square feet of sign area is permitted. Staff corrected the applicant indicating, per Municipal Code Requirements, 75 square feet of sign area is permitted. The Board reviewed the submitted sign color and possible alternatives. After discussion, the Board determined that the color, as submitted, was acceptable. The applicant requested signage for the rear of the building facing El Paseo. Staff informed the applicant that this would require approval of a Variance because the Market backs up to E1 Paseo and does not have any public entrances facing E1 Paseo. A relocation of "Foods" and "Drugs" was discussed with the Board determining that the location, with a minor modification, was acceptable. On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to approve this request subject to the following revisions: 1. Signage shall not exceed an output of 10 candlepower at ten feet per adopted Development Standards. 2. Two foot distance to be provided between "Safeway" and "Foods" and "Drugs". Carried 5-1 (Barton, Cook, Jackson, Johnson, Martin, with Holden voting NO) . Case No. 89 C - PLAZA DEL SOL c/o BOB COMPTON - Amendment to sign program for two-story commercial building at 74-399 Highway 111; Bob Compton was present. The Board discussed the request for the amended sign program. The Board indicated modifications they felt should be implemented to provide a good sign program which included maximum size signs and standard sign heights. The signs for the Real Estate Store were discussed with the applicant indica- ting desire for a larger sign on the west side. The applicant agreed to remove the rear door so that the only entry would be to the side property line. The Board stated that all signs should have rounded corners to provide compata- bility. The signs for the Desert Design Furniture and Commonwealth Bank were approved as submitted. On a motion by Barton, seconded by Cook, the Board approved an amended sign program subject to the following revisions: J MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JUNE 24, 1980 Page Two III . CASES (Continued) Case No. 89 C - PLAZA DEL SOL c/o BOB COMPTON (Continued) 1. Jason's Salon and adjacent business signs to be 18"x82' maximum subject to Municipal Code Requirements. 2. Other upstair tenant signs to be a maximum 18"x6' subject to Municipal Code Requirements. 3. Real Estate Store sign on west side of building to be 18"x12' , subject to removing rear door. 4. All signs to have rounded corners. 5. All main tenant signs to be ten feet apart minimum per Municipal Code Requirements. 6. Rental spaces occupied by more than one tenant to utilize one sign per Municipal Code Requirements. 7. Eighteen inch by twelve inch pedestrian signs to be permitted per Municipal Code Requirements. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . Case No. 170 MF - LEWIS HOMES - Amendment to final working drawings to allow modification of perimeter wall along Highway 74 and Haystack Road; Surinder Kahlon was present. The Board reviewed the request with the applicant indicating that they are requesting to delete the pilasters on Haystack Road as well as Highway 74. The Board indicated that they would like to see drawings for alternate treat- ment, particularly for the returns on the ends of the walls on Haystack Road. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Johnson, the Board moved to continue this item pending receipt of drawings showing an alternate treatment for the proposed wall along Haystack Road. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . Case No. 92 C - BALLEW-MCFARLAND (for ETIENNE RESTAURANT) - Amendment to final working drawings to allow exterior modification for restaurant near the northeast corner of Highway 111 and 44th Avenue; John Wilbanks was present. It was indicated that the stucco screen would be similar to the small screen which presently exists on the roof. The Board felt the stucco screen wall , as submitted, was acceptable. The Board questioned the window treatment facing the parking lot. The applicant indicated that the awnings would be made out of canvas. The Board stated that an alternative to canvas because of maintenance problems, should be investigated. The applicant indicated that he would investigate the possibility of utilizing an alternative and allow the Board to review it. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Johnson, the Board moved to approve this request as submitted. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . Case No. 212 MF - MJ LIMITED - Preliminary approval of plans for triplex apartment located on the south side of 44th Avenue approximately 430 feet west of San Pascual Avenue; Mathias Reis was present. The applicant reviewed the Staff Report questioning Staff Revision No. 3. The Board felt a salt-finish concrete of a neutral color would be acceptable. The Board felt some broad-leaf trees should be utilized on the site along with the palm trees. The construction of the trellis between dwellings and the carports was clarified. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Barton, the Board moved to grant preliminary approval subject to the following revisions : 1. Curb, gutter and tie-in paving shall be installed as a part of this project. 2. Driveway from street to parking area to be 24 feet in width. MINUTES *Awl *4w DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JUNE 24, 1980 Page Three III . CASES (Continued) Case No. 212 MF - MJ LIMITED (Continued) 3. Driveway from street property line to carports to be treated with a neutral color concrete with a salt-finish. 4. Palm trees to be minimum of eight feet in height with oleanders a minimum of five gallons in size. 5. Permanent planting and/or annual color shall be utilized within the landscape areas adjacent to dwelling units. 6. Concrete pad to be provided between storage areas shown on floor plans. 7. Construct trellis between easterly carport and adjacent unit and between single unit and duplex units. 8. Construct short stucco wall in carports to screen headlights. 9. Final landscaping plan to include additional broadleaf trees in front setback area and rear yard area (Brazilian Pepper and Carob Trees suggested as possible trees) ; trees to be minimum of 24" size. Carried 6-0 (Barton, Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) . Case No. 208 MF - DAVID HEUSINKVELD - Preliminary and final approval of plans to construct carports and new open parking spaces for residential project at 73-415 Shadow Mountain Drive; Harry Schmitt was present. Staff passed out the updated report for review. The applicant requested deleting Staff Recommendations Nos. 5 and 8. The applicant also requested final approval along with preliminary approval . Staff indicated that the plans are not final working drawings. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to grant prelimi- nary approval , subject to the following revisions : 1. Floors within carports to be concrete per Building Code Requirements. 2. New trash area to be designed so that it will be screened from adjacent properties and so that easy access is assured. 3. Carport ends to be enclosed with stucco walls per Municipal Code Requirements. 4. Carport covering to extend for a length of 20 feet. 5. All materials and finishes shall match existing colors and finishes. 6. Any landscaping removed shall be relocated onto the site with any new planters provided with appropriate landscaping; final working drawings to include revised landscaping plan for any modified areas. Carried 4-0 (Barton, Holden, Jackson, Martin, with Cook and Johnson leaving prior to this item) . IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS CITY PARKING LOT - Review of site plan for parking lot for area bounded by Highway 111 on the north, E1 Paseo on the south, Portola Avenue on the east, and Larkspur on the west; Les Pricer, Jerry Hendricks, Jerry Jensen, and Dana Selic were present. The consultants presented an alternate plan to the plan which was presented for this meeting. The newly submitted plan provides for 612 parking spaces with 15% landscaping and hardscape provided. The plan previously submitted for this meeting provided for 415 parking spaces with 15% of the parking lot area landscaped. The consultants indicated that an accurate estimate of the existing parking spaces would be 548. The Board indicated that the landscaping provided needed some restudy and presented revisions and ideas to the consultants. The Board also indicated that handicap requirements should be reviewed and that a definite policy should be adopted for any demolition and reconstruction for lots within the parking lot area. The Board discussed the various concepts and thoughts with the consultants and Redevelopment representative. The Board indicated that the design submitted on the day of the meeting appeared to be acceptable from a design and aethetic viewpoint. It was noted that the Planning Commision would also review the plan prior to Redevelopment Agency action. Y a MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JUNE 24, 1980 Page Four IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Continued) CITY ENTRY SIGN - Review of final plan for City Entry Sign at Rusty Pelican Restaurant on Highway 111. Staff presented the final drawings for the City Entry Sign. The Board indi- cated that the plans were acceptable with the exception that instead Verbena, Lantana should be utilized in front of the sign. Staff would also like to note that the sign should be constructed as soon as possible. COLUMBIA SAVINGS & LOAN LANDSCAPING PLAN - Review of revised landscape plan for Columbia Center at Highway 74 and Highway 111. Staff presented the revised landscape plan recently submitted. The Board indicated that they would like to review the shopping center identification sign along with the revised landscape plan before determining acceptability. V. ADJOURNMENT: 5: 15 p.m. STAN SAWA, ASSOCIATE PLANNER /dj