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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-08 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Vern Barton Ron Gregory Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Bernie Leung Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage On a motion by Rick Holden, seconded by Al Cook, the Minutes of the meeting of November 10, 1981, were approved with the correction that on Case No.226 MF a Condition be added requiring the applicant to present a letter from the Southern California Edison Company indicating that the easment could not be moved. Motion carried 5-0-2 (Vern Barton and Bernie Leung abstaining). II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session: None III. CASES Chairman Martin inquired as to Planning Commission's decision on Case Nos. 155 C, Bernie P. Solomon Development and 226 MF, CGO Enterprises. Mr. Diaz replied that on Case No. 155 C, the Planning Commission decided to have Kaiser screening put on windows on all elevations and regarding the aesthetic and architectural continuity of the building it was felt the landscaping would tie it all together. He indicated that on Case No. 226 MF, Commission continued the matter. Considering that the applicant requires both a Variance and Parcel Map approval which require a Public Hearing before Planning Commission, it was felt that approval of the preliminary plans by Planning Commission should be withheld pending the outcome of the hearing. 1. CASE NO: 687 SA - BANK OF INDIO - Mr. Smith reviewed the Staff Report indicating that the signs as proposed conform with the Sign Ordinance provisions and that it is Staff's recommendation that the identification and five directional signs as proposed be approved. Mr. Robert George of Imperial Sign Company was present and distributed a sample of the color to be used, he also distributed alternate color samples. He stated that the sign would later be changed to read "El Dorado Bank". On a motion by Al Cook, seconded by Phyllis Jacckson, the Board approved the internally illuminated identification and five directional signs, with the condition that the color on the sign be changed to No. 2325 Yellow. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. - 1 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1981 2. CASE NO: 227 MF - IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Mr. Smith reviewed the case indicating that the major addition would be the installation of a canopy roof extending across the full width of the two driveways. Mr. Frank Urrutia of Wexler-Urrutia was present on behalf of Ironwood Country Club. He indicated that the material of the roof structure would be sandblasted and it will be 416" high and would extend 92 feet across. Even with the wider planter area in front of the security hut, each of the driveways will be a minimum of 20 feet wide. This will allow residents to pass through even with another car in the driveway. A parking space will be provided adjacent to the driveways for security vehicles. On a motion by Phyllis Jackson seconded by Vern Barton, the Board granted preliminary approval of the new entrance design for Ironwood Country Club. 3. CASE NO: 158 C - KERNON OSTER Mr. Smith stated that the site plan submitted by the applicant was unacceptable and that Staff had prepared an alternate plan which was presented to the Board and recommended for approval. The applicant, Mr. Kernon Oster indicated that he felt the alternate plan presented by Staff was not acceptable because it did not provide enough floor area to make the development economically feasible. The Board reviewed both plans and it was the consensus that the plan and elevations submitted by the applicant were not acceptable and could not be approved. Staff indicated that an additional area may be added to the lot through a street vacation procedure. Upon hearing the Board's decision, Mr. Oster indicated that he was prepared to accept the plan as presented by Staff. Based on this agreement, the Board indicated it could grant approval of the concept for the parking scheme presented by Staff. On a motion by Phyllis Jackson, seconded by Ron Gregory, the Board granted approval in concept to the parking scheme presented by Staff. Motion carried unanimously 7-0. 3. CASE NO: 228 MF - AL JOHNSON Mr. Bernie Leung asked to be excused at this time. Mr. Smith indicated that this was an application for preliminary approval of plans for the construction of two duplex dwelling units on the south side of Verba Santa, east of Highway 74, that the site plan as submitted complies with the setbacks required in the zoning ordinance. He added that the landscape plan is preliminary and needs some work. Mr. Gregory stated that the landscape plan should be refined and improved, especially considering the Scenic Highway designation for Highway 74. The applicant Mr. Al Johnson replied that his landscape plan conforms to the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Al Cook stated that the Board is concerned that it be a good landscape plan because it is in the Scenic Preservation overlay area. The applicant replied that he would hire a Landscape Architect to improve the plan. On a motion by Vern Barton, seconded by Jackson, the Board approved the preliminary plans subject to the conditions included in the staff report. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Bernie Leung abstaining). - 2 - 1%ft DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1981 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. TOY STORE AWNING Mr. Holden indicated that he had been to the opening of the Toy Lab Store and had noticed that the sign on the awning was not the same as had been approved by the Design Review Board. Mr. Diaz indicated that he would have Staff check into the matter. BANK OF AMERICA SIGN The Board expressed concern with respect to the size of the recently constructed monument sign at Bank of America. Mr. Diaz responded that a letter had been sent to Bank of America to this effect. The sign structure should have been 58 square feet instead of 81 square feet. PAINTER'S PATH CENTER Ms. Jackson asked if anything was going to be done about the entrance to the center. Mr. Diaz replied that John Ballew of Ballew-McFarland would be doing some other plans. He indicated he had talked to Marian Henderson and she would be talking to the people at the Center. He had requested that she talk to them first and hopefully they will take out the poles. It would take a little longer than everybody had hoped. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Chairman Martin brought up the matter of the annual reorganization of the Board. There was some discussion among the Board members and it was their consensus that Chairman Martin should continue to serve as Chairman. V. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Phyllis Jackson, seconded by Al Cook, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. STEVE SMIT , Associate Planner /pa - 3 -