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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY - MAY 6, 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: Al Cook
Rick Holden
Phyllis Jackson
Eric Johnson
Charles Martin
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton
Bernie Leung
STAFF PRESENT: Paul Williams
Stan Sawa
On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Minutes of the meeting of
April 22, 1980, were approved, subject to three revisions.
Carried 3-0-2 (Holden, Jackson, Martin, with Cook and Johnson abstaining) .
II . Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: None.
III. CASES
Case No. 79 C - CURT DUNHAM - amendment to final plans to remodel the leased
space of an approved restaurant on the south side of E1 Paseo, between Lupine
Lane and San Pablo; Richard Ayres and Gary Lohman were present.
The Board discussed the revised entry design desired by the applicant. The
relationship of the entry to the brick pi1lars was discussed with it being
noted that a minimum five foot setback from the street property line is
required. Trash provisions were discussed with the applicant indicating that
pickup would be as needed. The Board felt that there was not adequate infor-
mation to grant preliminary and final approval of the plans. It was deemed
appropriate to consider preliminary approval with final approval to follow
with additional information. The provisions for outdoor seating were also
discussed with the Board indicating that final plans should indicate extent
of the outdoor eating area.
On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to grant preliminary
approval , subject to the following revisions:
1. Final plans to include the restaurant floor plan and relationship of
remodelled area to round brick pillars and street property 1ine.
2. Building setback from street property line is required to be a minimum
of five feet.
3. Final plans to show outdoor seating area and raised deck or other changes,
if any, for said outdoor area.
Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) .
Case No. 100 C - CURT DUNHAM - amend�ent to final approval of revised construc-
tion drawings for 30,828 square foot commercial complex at the southwest corner
of E1 Paseo and San Luis Rey Avenue; Gary Lohman was present.
The Board reviewed the exterior changes to the shopping center. It was noted
that window details, sizes and locations have been modified with glass areas
reduced in size. Additionally, it was noted that arch details had been modi-
fied.
On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to grant approval of
revised constructi�n plans as submitted.
Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) .
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III . CASES (Continued)
Case No. 113 C - ROBERT CLARK (previously BOB DOWNS) - preliminary and final
landscaping and parking lot layout plans for commercial building at 72-180
Highway 111; Jack fNewville, Engineer, and Scott McKee, Landscape Designer,
were present.
The revised plans were reviewed by the Board. It was noted that all parking
would now be located behind the building with the front portion of the build-
ing landscaped. It was suggested that the walkway leading to the front of
the building be stopped at the first door. Additionally, it was suggested
that a walkway be provided to the other door from the other side of the
building. It was noted that in addition to the landscaping being provided,
street improvements were required. The applicant indicated that street
improvement plans were being prepared and would be submitted to the Engineer-
ing Department shortly.
The landscaping plan was reviewed with it being deemed desirable to provide
additional trees on the north side of the building.
On a motion by Cook, seconded by Holden, the Board moved to grant preliminary
and final approval of this request, subject to the following revisions:
l. Additional trees shall be provided around the north side of the building.
2. Street improvements to be installed as required by the Department of
Public Works.
3. Parking spaces to be double striped per Municipal Code requirements.
4. Revised landscaping plans to be submitted to the Department of Environ-
mental Services showing all required changes including those changes
red-lined on submitted plans.
Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) .
Case Na. 92 C - BALLEW-MCFARLAND and WOODWARD DIKE - review of City of Palm
Desert entry sign adjacent to Ru�ty Pelican Restaurant and public drinking
fountain in parkr�ay along Highway 111 at the southwest corner of Painters
Path and Highway 111; John Wilbanks was present.
The Board reviewed the revised entry sign and drinking fountain for the
Restaurant Park location. It was deemed acceptable to provide a water fountain
in the parkway on Highway 111. With regard to the entry sign, the Board felt
that the sign, as submitted, did not to conform to their previous desires. The
Board, at their last review, had indicated what they felt m�terial , such as
round concrete pillars, should be utilized for a background for the sign.
Additionally, it was felt that additional badge locations should be provided
for future use. The Board indicated that because this would be the main entry
sign to the City, that a first quality design should be utilized. The Board
felt that there was not adequate detail and information in addition to the
design not being acceptable. The Board felt that with the entry sign, as sub-
mitted, there was a lack of compatibility between the rustic Rusty Pelican and
sandblasted entry sign. A number of concerns of the Board were discussed.
Staff did point out that the applicants may have been misinformed about the
design of the entry sign.
On a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Board moved to continue this
item with the following items being provided in a subsequent review:
1. Submit a rendering showing the sign, landscaping, flag poles, and Rusty
Pelican building to provide overall picture of what entry sign will look
like.
2. Site plan to also include landscaping behind and around the entry s�gn
(possibly the final landscaping plan could be used and modified to show
up-to-date design) . `
3. Study possibility of modifying wording to say "Welcome to the Citv of Palm
Desert" or possibly just saying "Palm Desert".
4. Redesign entry sign to utilize round concret� pillars or similar material
to provide better compatibility with Rusty Pelican Restaurant.
5. Provide room for at least nine badges.
6. Provide one additional flag pole for special events.
7. Provide night lighting for flag poles through the use of lights mounted
high enough onto the flag pole to eliminate vandalism.
Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) .
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IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Civic Cente r Complex - informal review of Civic Center plans for northeast
corner of San Pablo Avenue and 44th Avenue.
Mr. Williams provided a review of the preliminary Civic Center plans to the
Board members. Various items and concerns of the Board were informally
discussed.
V. ADJOURNMENT: 4:10 p.m.
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STAN SAWA, Associa e Planner
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