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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-28 MINUTES ` DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 28, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHA4BERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 P.M. after a 12 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: AL COOK RICK HOLDEN BERNIE LEUNG PHYLLIS JACKSON CHARLES MARTIN ERIC JOHNSON MEMBERS ABSENT: VERN BARTON STAFF PRESENT: PHIL DRELL On a motion by Holden, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the minutes of October 7, 198U, as written. Carried 4-0-2 (Cook, Holden, Leung, Jackson, with Martin and Johnson abstain- ing) . II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at study session: None III. CASES: Case No. 132 C - BANK OF INDIO - Approval of final working drawings for Bank at 73-301 Highway III ; Ray Howard was present. The Hoard reviewed the submitted working drawings and felt they were acceptable. on a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to approve this request. Carried 6-0 (crook, Holden, Leung, Jackson, Martin, Johnson) Case No. 120 C - ERNEST W. HAHN, INC.- Approval of Final Mali Landscaping plans- and felt they were acceptable. Larry Moline was present. The Board reviewed the submitted Mall landscaping plans and felt they were accept- able. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Leung, the Board moved to approve this request as submitted. Carried 6-0 (Cook, Holden, Leung, Jackson, Martin, Johnson) Case No. 100 C - DUNHAM CONSTRUCTION c/o BOB SHERIFF- Approval of Sign Program for San Luis Rey commercial complex at Southwest corner of San Luis Rey and E1 Paseo; Bob Sheriff was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and found them to be insufficient. The applicant was directed to resubmit complete architectural elevations showing the location and size of each sign. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to continue this item at the next meeting on November 10, 1980. Carried 6-0 (Cook, Holden, Leung, Jackson, Martin, Johnson) Case No. 62 C - ROGER FULLER c/o BOB SHERIFF- Approval of Sign Program for a commercial complex at the southeast corner of Ocotillo Drive and E1 Paseo; Bob Sheriff was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and found them to be insufficient. The applicant was directed to resubmit complete architectural elevations showing the location and size of each sign. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to continue this matter to the next meeting of November 10, 1980. Carried 6-0 (Cook, Holden, Jackson, Leung, Martin, Johnson) DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ME!1 ING OCTOBER 28, 1980 Page Two Case No. 62 C- ROGLR FULLER- Amendment to Final Working Drawing to allow alternate parking lot lights; Gary Lohman and Mrs. Fuller were present. The Board reviewed the photographs of the ornate brass fixtures proposed as a substitute for the approved black box type mercury vapor lights. Staff explained that the Parking Ordinance required parking lot lights to be designed to confine direct light to the premises. The approved fixtures conformed to ordinance requirements. In the alternate tixtures , five 25 watt incandescent bulbs will emitt light in all directions. Although the alternate lights will produce more glare, there was a question as to whether the light would provide adequate parking lot illumination. Mrs. Fuller explained that the alternate lights are identical to the wall lights in the complex. If necessary, the height of the light standards can be lowered to reduce glare directed towards the adjacent apartment units. In addition, landscaping and a six (6) foot wall would screen the apart- ment units from glare. Kick Holden explained to the applicant that the Board cannot approve a request contrary to zoning ordinance standards. Such a request would require the approval of a variance by the Planning Commission. Mr. Holden also felt the approved lights should be used and the wall and landscaping would not be adequate. Bernard Leung felt that the alternate lights were not appropriate for a parking lot. Although preferring the alternate lights to the approved mercury vapor lamps , Phyllis Jackson agreed the alternate lights would require a variance. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Leung, the Board moved to deny the request. Carried 4-0-2 (Martin, Leung, Holden, Jackson, Johnson, Cook abstaining) Case No. 524 SA - BARCLAYS HANK c/o Tom Ryan, Creative Sign - Approval of a sign program for bank at the south corner of San Luis Rey and El Paseo; Gary Lohman was present. The Board reviewed the sign program submitted by the applicant. The applicant explained that the Bank wishes to change the location of the entrance sign on E1 Paseo and will submit a revised plan at the next meeting. At this time they are requesting approval of the size and location of the 6 inch letter size pedestrian sign, and the 14 inch letter sign on San Luis Rey. The color alternatives will also be submitted at the next meeting. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to approve the size and location of the pedestrian sign and the San Luis Rey sign. Carried 6-0 (Holden, Martin, Leung, Jackson, Cook, Johnson) Case No. 523 SA - MARGO'S HAIR DESIGN c/o ERNIE PASTY- Approval of amendment to sign program for a commercial building at 73-061 El Paseo, trnie Pasty was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans, and determined that the proposed sign k20 in. hight X 7 Ft. long) represented a significant deviation from the established sign program which calls for 1Z inch high signs of varying length. In addition the lettering on the sign was confusing. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Jackson, the board moved to approve a sign 7 ft. long, 12 in. high, with a design consistent with the existing sign program, the copy of which is to be approved by staff. Carried 6-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Jackson, Cook, Johnson) *AW -DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1980 Page Three Case No. 522 SA- JOHN HUWENSTINE for FARWEST SERVICES- Approval of Sign Program for restaurant at 72-291 Hwy. 111 ; Eric Strictland was present. The Board reviewed the plans for two 4 Ft. high 9 Ft. 6 in. long signs facing Highway 111 and 44th. Ave. The Board found the design of the sign acceptable but felt that the size should be scaled down to 3 Ft. high by 8 Ft. long. Also ground lighting should be kept to a minimum intensity. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Jackson, the Board moved to approve a 33ft. by 8 ft. sign with the design as submitted. Carried 4-2 (Leung, i1artin, Johnson, Jackson in favor, Cook u Holden against) . CASE No. 497 SA- CROCKER BANK c/o HOFFMAN BUILDERS- Approval of a canvas awning over the front entry, and amendment to sign program; applicant was not present. Bernard Leung expressed dissatisfaction with the entire concept of a canvas addition. Al Cook questioned how the awning would be architecturally integrated into the building. Phyllis Jackson felt that the entire building should be landscaped. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Jackson, the Board moved to continue this item and request the applicant to submit architectural elevations and a landscaping plan for all sides of the building, showing how awning is to be integrated into building design. Carried 6-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Jackson, Johnson, Cook) Case No. 214 MF - KAUFMAN & BROAD - Approval of Final Working Drawings for condo- minium project at the southwest corner of Hovley Lane and Portola Avenue. Ken Glant was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and found them acceptable. Eric Johnson made several recommendations for changes on the landscape plan. On a motion by Johnson, seconded by Jackson, the Board moved to approve the submit- ted plans subject to the following conditions: 1 . Alternate Eucalyptus Cameldulensis (15 Gal . ) with Pinus Elderica in blowsand treatment. 2. Increase level of screening on east side of Tennis Court, with additional Pinus Elderica; delete Sterculia uiversifolia. 3. Substitute Rhus Lancea for Callistemon Citrinus 4. Substitute for Abellia "Ed Goucher" and Arctotheca Calendula. 5. Sterculia to be 60% - 24 in. box, 40% - 15 gal . 6. Vinca Minor to be planted in shaded areas only. 7. Eucalyptus throughout interior to be mixed 5 gal . and 15 gal . Case No. 136 C - CLEVE LEONARD c/o WALLING AND MC CALLUM- Preliminary and Final Approval of working drawings for addition to restaurant at northeast corner of Palm Desert Drive and De Anza way; John Walling present. Staff described the proposal and the recommended conditions. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and found them to be acceptable. John Walling explained that the applicant no longer plans to change the west elevation, other than painting the stucco to match the addition. He also requested that the continuation of the Oleander hedge be removed from condition #1 . A dense DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING .UCTOBER 28, 1980 Page Four hedge can cause security problems. Otherwise he did not have any problems with the other conditions. The Board suggested that a short hedge or wall would satisfy screening requirements. Bernard Leung suggested that adequate parking lot lighting would solve some security problems. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to approve the submitted plans subject to the following conditions: 1 . 42" High wall or shrub hedge to be provided, to screen existing parking spaces along De Anza Way, with screening to commence twenty five feet north from the property line intersection of De Anza Way and Palm Desert Drive to a point twenty five feet south of the property line intersection of De Anza Way and Alessandro Drive. 2. All open parking stalls to be clearly marked with double lines. 3. A gate to be attached to the trash enclosure to screen the area from view. Screening for the outdoor service/storage area of the rear of the restaurant to also be provided. 4. A minimum six inch wide concrete curb shall surround the planting area surrounding the bar and parking expansion areas. 5. Ground cover, such as gazenias, to be planted in the planter area surrounding the bar expansion. 6. Existing Plaster Wall on west side of south elevation, to remain as is. 7. Parking Lot Lights to be provided with lights no higher than 10 ft. and down shining to minimize glare; Lighting type to be approved by Department of Environmental Services, prior to installation. Carried b-0 (Holden, Cook, Johnson, Martin, Jackson, Leung) IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Case No. TT1371b - GEORGETOWN INDSUTRIAL PARK - Discussion of preliminary landscaping plan for perimeter of Industrial Park; Fred Arbuckle was present. The applicant sought clarification of revisions previously requested by the Design Review Board. The Board reviewed the minutes from the meeting in question and offered the following suggestions: 1 . The applicant should submit a more detailed plan showing up- graded plant sizes, ground cover species , shrubs , etc. 2. Mondell Pine, Eucalyptus Rudis and Polyanthemos should be considered for use. Case No. 178 MF - TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Review of Energy Conservation Measures; Bill Lo was present. The board reviewed the plans and found them acceptable. Charles Martin suggested that additional insulation be used in walls and ceiling. Case No. CUP 15-80 - JIM SHARP- Discussion of 10 unit residential condo- minium project; Rick Holden was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans and found them to be acceptable. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING , OCTOBER 28, 1980 Page Five CHARLES MARTIN - Commercial Building on Highway ill ; Charles Martin was present. The Board reviewed the submitted plans. Some members questioned the compatibility of the architectural style with other Palm Desert Develop- ments. V. Consideration of change of November 11 , 1980 meeting to November 10, 1980, due to legal holiday. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board moved to change the November 11 , 1980 meeting to November 10, 1980, at 2:30 P.M. Carried 6-0 (Holden, Cook, Jackson, Leung, Martin and Johnson) VI. ADJOURNMENT- 4:45 P.M. Phil Drell , Asst. Planner