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Home My WebLink About1981-04-28 . � • `wrr '�� MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 28, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.��1. , after a 2 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: A1 Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden - Arrived at 2:45 P.M. Phyllis Jackson Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton Bernie Leung STAFF PRESEP�T: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved the minutes of April 7, 1981 , as written. Carried 3-0-1 (with Gregory abstaining). II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session: None III. CASES CASE N0. 619 SA - FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS - Approval of Sign Program for bank located at the northeast corner of Highway 74 and E1 Paseo; Bob Van Gerpen was present. Mr. Van Gerpen advised the Board that his client is agreeable to eliminating the east parking lot sign as requested in the staff report. The Chairman noted that the Board was of the opinion that the clock face should be redesigned to reflect a spanish theme. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request, subject to the following conditions: l . That the east parking lot sign be eliminated. 2. That the clock face be redesigned to reflect a Spanish theme and that said revision be approved by staff. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 CASE N0. 618 SA - ORTHO MATTRESS COMPANY - Approval of Sign Program for commercial business at 73-400 Palm Desert Drive; there was no one present on behalf of the applicant. It was the Board' s opinion that the proposed signs should be limited to lettering with a white background. Another concern involved the lack of coordination in sign style because the two business signs are round at the ends while the proposed pedestrian sign is square. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Holden, the Board approved in part (2 business can signs only) , this request, subject to the following conditions: l . That the proposed pedestrian sign be redesigned to be more compatible with the business identification signs and resubmitted to the Design Review Board for approval . 2. That the metal cans be blue. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 . � ' 'y�v �rr� hiINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING PAGE TWO * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. CASES (CONTINUED) CASE N0. 120 C - MAY COMPANY - Approval of revised preliminary site and elevation plans for commercial building at the northwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Highway 111 . Messrs. E.W. Hahn, Roy Tanaka, Larry Moline and Mark Pucci were present. Larry I�loline, Landscape Architect delineated for the Board the land- scaping materials to be installed and the sizes of the species. Upon a suggestion by ��1r. Gregory, it was agreed that the proposed Mexican Fan Palm tree could be replaced by a California Fan Palm, if they are available. In response to a question concerning a railing on the west elevation, the Board was advised that the Asparagus Sprengeri will be planted to drape over and hide the railing from view. In conclusion Mr. Moline said that the planting materials to be used will help to reduce the scale and soften the appearance of the proposed building. Mr. Roy Tanaka, Architect, highlighted the charges which had been incorporated into the plan since its previous review by the Board. More tile has been added and it has been lowered. Chairman Martin expressed concern with the roof equipment screens being quite large and prominent. Mr. Tanaka explained that the roof structures are some 10 feet high, however, there is a 4' high parapet wall around the perimeter of the building and the roof structure is set back a considerable distance from the edge of the building. These screens would not be visible from the parking lot. In addition a 5 foot high planted berm will be installed along the perimeter of the property which obscures any view of the roof structure from the adjacent streets. The Chairman inquired of Mr. Tanaka concerning the pitch of the tile roof over the entry areas. Mr. Tanaka advised that the roof pitch is lower than previously proposed and the pitches are the same on all sides of the building. Considerable discussion followed on various items. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved the revised preliminary site, elevation, and landscaping plans subject to the following condition: l . That the proposed Mexican Fan Palm trees be replaced by California Fan Palms if they are available. Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Cook abstaining) . CASE N0. 224 MF - TED PEARSON - Preliminary and final approval of plans for a duplex unit at the northeast corner of Driftwood and Sunset; Mr. Pearson was present. The Chairman indicated that the plans as submitted were essentiall,y acceptable to the Board. Mr. Gregory outlined some suggested revisions to the landscaping. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook the Board approved this request, subject to the following conditions: . . �, `�„ MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING PAGE THREE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. CASES (CONTINUED) 1 . That a patio cover should be installed over the south facing sliding glass door, in order to reduce direct sun infiltration. 2. That the 4 Pepper trees proposed in the yards adjacent to the streets should be specified as 2, with minimum 15 gallon size, and 2 with minimum 24" box. 3. That the names of all plants be delineated on the plan. 4. That construction plans be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All conditions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 5. That the revisions to the landscape plan as suggested by the Board and noted on the landscape plan, be implemented. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 CASE N0. 112 C (AMENDMENT) - CHARLES GIBBS - Preliminary and final approval to add mini storage building to existing facility at the north- east corner of 42nd Avenue and Ecletic Street (private) . P�1r. Sawa said that the applicant has requested that this matter be postponed indefinitely. The Board concurred with the requested postponement. CASE N0. 146 C - A-1 SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING - Preliminary approval for commercial building at 74-300 Highway 111 (north side of Highway 111 , west of Las Palmas) ; Charles Martin was present. Mr. Martin highlighted the proposed development and said that the required shading of the south facing glass would be further detailed in the working drawings. He concurred with the landscaping comment contained in the staff report. Mr. Cook noted that the handicap parking space may have to be relocated in order to conform with State requirements. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved this request subject to the following conditions: 1 . That adequate protection be provided for the glass area on the south side of the building. 2. That the landscaping plan be revised to specify 1 tree of minimum 36" box and the two other trees be minimum 24" box. 3. That construction plans be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All conditions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 4. That final construction drawings, including a final landscaping grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway layout, irrigation plans and sign program be submitted to the Design Review Board. No final inspection or occupancy permit shall be given by the Department of Environmental Services to this project until the afore- mentioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed. Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Martin abstaining) 1 1 � � MItVUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING PAGE FOUR * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * IV. DISCUSSIOfV ITEMS CASE N0. 622 SA - PRESIDENT'S PLAZA - Review of sign approved by City Council . The Board reviewed the proposed sign and felt it was acceptable. SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION: Mr. Sawa showed the Board some plans for the installation of solar panels on the roof of a single family residence. The Board felt that the plans as submitted were not adequate for review purposes. There was considerable discussion as to whether an ordinance should be prepared requiring certain mitigating features be installed on all solar panel construction, or whether detailed elevation and roof plans should be required and each project reviewed as to its own merits. Concern was expressed that requiring preparation of plans and construction of screen walls or other mitigating features would add substantially to the cost. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that in the case at hand detailed elevation and roof plans were necessary in order to properly evaluate the project. In addition it was agreed that the Board, through Staff, should seek the City Attorney's opinion regarding whether or not the City can require design plans on solar installation application. V. ADJOURNMENT: 3:47 P.M. TEPHE R. SMITH, Associate Planner