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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-25 a s v' MINUTES • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. after a 2-hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Eric Johnson Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Ray Diaz Stan Sawa On a motion by Holden, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved the Minutes of November 10, 1980, with the addition of the vote to Case No. 100 C on page 2. Carried 4-0-1 (Cook, Holden, Johnson, Martin, with Jackson abstaining) II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session - NONE III . CASES Case No. 497 SA - CROCKER BANK - Approval of canvas awning over front entry a-n�d amendment tto sign program at 73-833 Highway 111; Steve Shear was present. It was noted that the awning had already been put up prior to receiving City approval . The Board stated the potted trees shown in the submitted rendering should be provided as a condition of approval . Additionally, the awning should be maintained or repaired to keep it in an attractive condition. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Holden, the Board approved this request subject to the following conditions: 1. Six 3 to 4 foot high potted trees shall be provided around the entry and facing Highway 111. 2. Awning to be maintained. Case No. 545 SA - JET SPA AND JET COPY - Approval of identification signs for two businesses in commercial building at 73-430 Highway 111; Tom and Marty Wolper were present. Staff reviewed the Board's study session comments noting a reduction in sign size. The applicants noted a desire to keep the signs as submitted. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request, subject to the following conditions: 1. Height of letters to be 14" with length reduced proportionately. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 547 SA - DAN WAYNE LEE - Approval of signs for restaurant at 45-299 spine Lane; Dan Lee was present. The Board presented a number of concerns including alternate types of signs, colors, sign size and location of freestanding sign. The Board felt the freestanding sign should be restudied or changed to an alternate type to insure compatibility with the existing building. Landscaping should be considered in the location of the sign. On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Cook, the Board continued this request with the applicant to consider the following items: continued . . . vow "Ole MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NOVEMBER 25, 1980 Page Two Case No. 547 SA (continued) 1. Submit exact color samples of sign (red to match roof with subdued gold) . 2. Provide alternate location for freestanding sign. 3. Use landscaping to frame sign. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 159 MF - THE LEARNING TREE - Approval of identification sign for preschool at northwest corner of Cabrillo Avenue and Alessandro Drive; Angela and Drusilla Oliver were present. The applicants requested one change to their sign, that being that the letters be painted and not block letters. All other parts of the sign to be as submitted. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request as amended above. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 90 C - JANICE SCHOEN - Approval of final working drawings for commercial complex on the south side of E1 Paseo, west of Sage Lane; no representative was present. The Board reviewed the final drawings and felt they were acceptable with the changes as noted by Staff. Ms. Jackson felt they should consider some parking lot lights. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved this request subject to the following conditions: 1. Parking spaces to be double striped per Code requirements. 2. Existing overhead utilities must be undergrounded per Section 25.56. 110 of the Municipal Code. 3. Public sidewalk to be colored to match existing sidewalk to west. 4. Prior to final occupancy approval , easements for vehicular cross access over the parking area shall be granted to the City. 5. Main business identification signs to be 10 feet apart. 6. Designate landscaping material marked S-11. 7. Provide street tree at easterly end of sidewalk on landscaping plan; as shown on site plan. Carried 4-0-1 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Martin, with Johnson abstaining) Case No. 139 C - PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - Preliminary and finalapproval of plans for parking lot adjacent to clubhouse on east side of Sutters Mill Road, at Quicksilver Drive; Scott McKee was present. The Board reviewed this request and felt it was acceptable as submitted. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request as submitted. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) continued. . . rw' Not MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NOVEMBER 25, 1980 Page Three III. CASES (cont. ) Case No. TT 13915 - GEORGETOWN INDUSTRIAL PARK - Approval of landscaping plans for perimeter of Industrial park at the southwest corner of Cook Street and Hovley Lane; Fred Arbuckle and Pat Martin were present. The Board noted that Pinus Eldarica should be substituted for the Pinus Pinea. There was additional discussion pertaining to perimeter wall height, landscaping and when perimeter treatment is to be done. The possible use of drip irrigation was discussed and determined not feasible for this project. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Holden, the Board approved this request subject of the following conditions: 1. Pinus Pinea to be changed to 20" box size Pinus Eldarica. 2. Perimeter walls to be 6 feet in height, measured at rear of insert in wall ; top of wall height to be measured from finish pad at rear of wall insert. 3. Prior to recordation of final tract map, CC&R's shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental Services for approval , to insure compliance with all conditions of Resolution No. 78-172 and to insure that provisions are made for perpetual maintenance of private streets and perimeter landscaping. 4. Perimeter walls and landscaping to be completed prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for first building. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 138 C - ROBERT MCLACHLAN - Preliminary approval of plans for athletic club and 49 unit motel , 900 feet east of Hwy 111, between Park View Drive and Cactus Drive; Kurt Donat and Bill Fitch were present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and discussed concerns regarding shading of glass, landscaping, drainage, circulation, and trash pickup. It was determined that shading of glass on the south, east and west was inadequate. The applicant explained how they felt their project would help alleviate flooding of the adjacent neighborhood. It was noted that the applicant had previously stated to the Planning Commission that the site would drain to Park View Drive. With regard to circulation, the Board felt it may be advisable to provide turnarounds at the end of the parking lot and circulation around the athletic club. Also, the question of trash pickup was discussed. The applicant stated that the parking lot lights would be downshining black- box lights. The applicant was advised to use Hybrid Bermuda instead of Bluegrass, and Star Jasimine instead of Ivy. Also, Bottle Trees should be substituted for Eucalyptus. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board continued this request to December 9, with all the above items of concern to be studied prior to a reconsideration. Carried 5-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Martin) Case No. 531 SA - PRELUDE DEVELOPMENT CO. (MILTON'S) - Approval of amendment to sign program for restaurant at southwest corner of Hwy 74 and Hwy 111; Ernie Pasty was present. continued. . . MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NOVEMBER 25, 1980 Page Four * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. CASES (CONT. ) The Board reviewed a verbal request for approval of two internally lit signs. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Johnson, the Board approved this request as submitted, subject to the following conditions: 1. Plexiglass face to be No. 2157 with returns to be dark brown. Carried 3-1-1 (Jackson, Johnson, Martin, with Holden voting no and Cook abstaining) IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE V. ADJOURNMENT - 5:08 P.M. STAN SAWA, ASSOCIATE PLANNER /lr