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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-24 ,.� ;�, ,,� .� MIPJUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PIEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I . The meeting was called to order at 2:30 P.M. after a 1 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charl es f�larti n h1EMBERS ABSENT: A1 Cook Phyllis Jackson STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa On a motion by Holden, seconded by Barton, the Board approved the minutes of February 10, 1981 , as written. Carried 3-0-1 (with Leung abstaining) . II . Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session: None. III. CASES Case No. 221 MF - CHACAHUALA, LTD. - Request for approval of preliminary plans for a 117 unit condominium project on the n�orth side of Mesa View Drive, between Alamo Drive and Arrow Trail ; Leonard Greenberg and Al Wilkes were present. The staff report was reviewed, noting revised plans had been submitted. Specific concerns were reviewed including the following: 1 . Bedroom No. 2 - Windows will be operable. 2, Clerestory windows will be recessed 18 inches and be solar bronze glass. 3. Supports for trellis at side and rear, will be stucco. 4. Wood for trellis to be resawn 4"x4" , with corners mitered where necessary. It was noted that the driveways as revised, were not acceptable. There would still be vehicular conflicts in tEieir use and the Board felt that t"�ey s�iould be re�esi�ne� or se�ara�ed for each unit providec. It was also noted that the orientation of the wood slats used in the trellis' would have to vary depending on orientation of the unit. Other discussion centered on the Flood Ordinance requirements and perimeter landscaping sizes and variety. On a h1otion by Holden, seconded by Leung, the Board approved this request subject to the following conditions: 1 . Driveways be redesigned to eliminate potential vehicular blocking, or separate driveways be provided; with turnarounds as noted on plot plan to be provided. 2. Perimeter landscaping to include trees in varying sizes and species. 3. Tennis court fencing adjacent to Alamo Drive shall be separated from 6 foot high perimeter wall by minimum 5 foot setback; setback to be landscaped to minimize impact of tennis court fencing. . � � � MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD P�EETING February 24, 1981 Page Two * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. Street entries to be provided with security gates, with Mesa View Drive entry designed to provide stacking for 4 vehicles and safe and easy turnaround for rejected vehicles; detailed plans to be submitted with final working drawings. 5. A11 cul-de-sacs to have a �"�0 ft. ra�i us as recui red i�y the Fi re �3arshal . 6. Southerly end of Grecko Path to be provided with cul-de-sac, or other turnaround provisions, clearly marked "no parking" . 7. 20 fo�t wide emergency access to Arrow Trail from Racer Trail to be designed as required by Fire Marshal , and detailed in final working drawings. 8. Garage sizes to be increased to be a minimum of 20 feet by 20 feet clear inside dimensions. 9. Nine foot high retaining wall along Arrow Trail to be modified to utilize maximum 5 foot high retaining walls, stepped back to provide landscape separation. 10. Minimum 2 foot landscape strip to be provided between north perimeter wall and adjacent driveway. 11 . Air conditioner pads to be located or screened so as not to be visible from street. 12. Plastered beam supported trellis' to be used over all rear south facing sliding glass doors with 4"x4" wood beams placed parallel to building wall . 13. Residential driveway to "exit only" driveway to Alamo Drive, to be relocated to Iguana Road. 14. Swimming pools to be provided with solar heating; with panels integrated into changing and/or equipment rooms. 15. Tennis court lighting to be down shining "black box" type with recessed _ light source and maximum 20 foot high light standards. 16. Final working drawings to include plans to show exact trellis orientation for each typical unit orientation. Carried unanimously. Case No. 143 C - SEIBU APARTMENTS - Request for approval of exterior remodel- ing of apartment complex at the northwest corner of San Carlos Avenue and De Anza Way; Charles Martin was present. The Board reviewed the remodeling plans and felt they were acceptable. It was also determined that curb, gutter and tie-in paving (concrete preferred, but asphalt acceptable) , be provided around the project site. Additionally, the Board felt landscaping should be provided around the peri- meter of the site. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Holden, the Board approved the request, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Asphalt curb, gutter and tie-in paving be provided around the entire street frontage, as required by the Director of Public Works. 2. New substantial landscaping bet�aeen cur� anU :Nall to be provided. Carried 3-0-1 (with Martin abstaining) . � � � �r MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD P1EETING February 24, 1981 Page Three * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. DISCUSSION ITEP1S - NONE V. ADJOURNMENT: 3:14 P.M. f STAN SAWA, Principal Pla ner