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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-09 vow MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:38 p.m. after a 12 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charles Martin Eric Johnson Phyllis Jackson MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton Al Cook STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Phil Drell On a motion by Barton, seconded by Leung, the Board approved the minutes of August 28, 1980, subject to revisions to Case Nos. 164 MF and 200 MF (Park Design). Carried 3-0-2 (Leung, Martin, Johnson, with Holden and Jackson Abstaining) II. Minutes Motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: Case No. 151 MF (Time Extension) - TOM TROLLOPE - Six month extension on approval of final plans for six unit residential project at northwest corner of Tumbleweed Lane and Sage Lane. On a motion by Martin, seconded by Holden, the Board moved to grant the requested six month time extension. Carried 5-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson, & Jackson) III. CASES Case No. 129 C - GERALD J. CHAZAN and ROBERT RICCIARDI - Final approval for plans for commercial building in new Safeway shopping center on the westerly side of Palms to Pines Shopping Center between El Paseo and Highway 111; Tony Araiza was present. The Board reviewed the final working drawings submitted by the applicant. It was noted that the pedestrian signs were not permitted in this situation and sign above the roof line is also not permitted. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Leung, the Board moved to grant approval of final working drawings subject to the pedestrian sign and sign above the roof being deleted. Carried 4-0-1 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Jackson, with Johnson Abstaining) . Case No. 497 SA - CROCKER BANK c/o COMMERCIAL SIGN AND LIGHTING, INC. - Approval of business identification signs for Crocker Bank at 73-833 Highway 111; Sharon Washbrook was present. The Board reviewed the submitted exhibits and indicated that they felt the main sign facing Highway 111 was not acceptable. The Board felt that indivi- dual letters, approx. 14" in height, was appropriate. The applicant stated that the bank wished to use this sign because of the temporary nature of the business at this location. The Board felt that the length of time in the building makes no difference in the sign design. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to continue this item in order for the applicant to submit a revised design for the sign facing Highway 111, utilizing the following criteria: 1. Letters to be a maximum of 14" in height. 2. Colors and lighting type to be submitted. Carried 5-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson and Jackson) . continued. . . ;ow Now MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Case No 111 C - WELLS FARGO BANK c/o COMMERCIAL SIGN AND LIGHTING, INC. - Approval of Logo on new Bank building at the southwest corner of Lantana Ave. and El Paseo; Sharon Washbrook was present. The applicant presented the actual logo which would be mounted in the stucco wall on the west side of the structure, adjacent to the entry. It was noted the logo size would be 1 sq.ft. with colors to be aluminum and black. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to grant approval of this request. Carried 5-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson and Jackson). Case No. 216 MF -SOUTHWESTERN ENTERPRISES, INC. and RONALD GREGORY - Approval of perimeter wall and landscaping plan along Mesa View Drive for single family subdivision on the east of Highway 74, south of Homestead Road; Ed Wright and Ronald Gregory were present. The applicants made a presentation explaining the landscaping concept. They stated that a letter should be or will soon be submitted to Staff indicating a desire to form a Homeowners Association to maintain the landscaping around the perimeter. They also presented an adendum to the landscaping plan which showed landscaping on the south side of Mesa View Drive, east of Prairie Drive. The Board indicated their concern regarding erosion of slope areas and in-filling behind the garden walls. The applicant indicated that they would provide slope planting and irrigation for any slope areas within the individual lots. They felt that this was a condition of the tract, but also indicated that they would provide it even if it was not a condition. It was noted that the wall design would have to be reviewed by the Flood Committee of the City. Staff noted that if any significant changes are required to the perimeter treatment that it would be returned to the Board for approval . On a motion by Holden, seconded by Martin, the Board moved to grant approval of this request, subject to the following revisions: 1. Planting at left-turn pockets to be reduced in height. 2. Slope protection of private lots shall be provided through planting and permanent irrigation (to be approved by the Design Review Board) . 3. Prior to any work on the perimeter treatment commencing, Flood Committee approval shall be obtained. Carried 5-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson, and Jackson) . Case No. 178 MF - TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. - Revised preliminary approval of 60 unit residential project at the northeast corner of Portola Avenue and Magnesia Drive; Bill Lo was present. The Board reviewed the exhibits submitted by the applicant. The Board felt the submittal was incomplete in that it did not contain roof plans and sections through the units. The Board noted a concern with regard to sun shading of the window areas. The Board felt that a minimum of 6 to 8 feet is necessary to provide pro er shading on the east and west elevations. An extensive discussion folMed regarding energy concerns of the Board and the community in general . It was noted that utility costs, especially electricity for summer cooling is on the rise and, therefore, architectural design should incorporate features to minimize energy usage. With regard to window shading, it was noted that the original approval did not require review until final working drawings are submitted. The Board stated that an interim review would be advantageous to both the Board and the applicant. The relationship of the property line to the bank of the wash was discussed continued. . . • ;� tire`` MIN6TES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * along with the alignment problem along Magnesia Falls Drive. The Board felt that the changes proposed by the applicant were acceptable. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Johnson, the Board moved to grant revised preliminary approval of this request. Carried 5-0 (Holden, Leung, Martin, Johnson, and Jackson) . IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Unity Church Worldwide - Exterior remodeling of building at 73-669 Highway 111; Rick Holden was present. The Applicant presented plans for an exterior remodel- ing and a small mechanical room addition for discussion. The Board presented the applicant with some guidance. V. ADJOURNMENT - 4:36 P.M. STAN SAWA, Associate Planner /lr