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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-07 K MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 7, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a 1 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Ron Gregory Vern Barton Rick Holden MEMBERS ABSENT: Phyllis Jackson Charles Martin Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Steve Smith On a motion by Holden, seconded by Barton, the Board approved the minutes of June 23, 1981, as written. Motion carried 2-0-2 (Cook & Gregory abstained) II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: NONE. CASES Case No. 178 MF - W.G. DEVELOPMENT CO. & TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORP - Final approval of landscape plan; Bruce Powers was present on behalf of the applicant. The Chairman said that the landscape plan had been reviewed during study session and found to be acceptable. It was suggested that a hedge or suitable landscape screen be installed to separate the parking area from the swimming pool . Mr. Powers concurred with the proposed addition. On a motion by Gregory, seconded by Holden, the Board approved the application for final landscape plan approval subject to the following condition: 1. That a suitable hedge or landscape screen be installed to separate the parking area from the swimming pool . Motion carried 4-0. Case No. 147 C - JACK WISE - Final approval of plans for a raquetball facility. John Walling was present. The Chairman advised the applicant that the plans had been reviewed in study session and found to be acceptable except for some species on the landscape plan. It was suggested that the street trees should be determined by the City, the jacaranda in the island planter should be 36 inch box, schimus terebinthifuus should be 24 inch box, chamaerops humilus should be 24 inch box and the quantity of San Jose junipers around it should be increased. Mr. Walling concurred with the proposed changes. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Cook, the Board approved the application for final plan approval subject to the following condition: 1. That the landscaping materials be increased in size as noted above. Motion carried 4-0. Y 4wo, 'Now MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JULY 7, 1981 Page Two III. CASES (cont. ) Case No. 225 MF- SAN CLEMENTE GROUP CORPORATION - Preliminary approval of plans for a 51 unit residential condominium project. Mr. Bill Crawford and Mr. Newville were present. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report. Due to significance of some of the changes it was suggested that the case should be referred back to the applicant for revisions prior to granting preliminary approval . The Chairman summarized the Board's concerns as follows: i) Canvas awnings are not suitable for solar protection due to the deterioration problem. A permanent for of solar protection integrated into the design of the building is required. ii) Board policy requires minimum 20 foot deep driveway aprons be provided whenever possible. iii) The design and color scheme as proposed does not compliment the desert environment. A more subtle color scheme would lend itself to the site location. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Gregory, the Board continued the application in order to allow the applicant to make the necessary revisions. Motion carried 4-0. Case No. 151 C & 642 SA - PALM DESERT NATIONAL BANK - Preliminary approval of installation of a factory manufactured temporary modular building for bank's temporary use. Mr. Smith advised the Board that the applicant had requested a continuance to permit revisions to the site plan to be made which would increase the amount of stocking available for the drive-up teller. Prior to agreeing to the granting of continuance the BoarH indicated that the applicant should be advised that the west side of the building should be provided with adequate solar protection. The Board then granted the requested continuance. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Sawa showed the Board a sketch of a proposed new store front for a portion of the Stewart building facing onto President's Plaza parking lot. After due consideration the Chairman summarized the Board's position as follows: i) The proposed banner should be located under the soffit to maintain 7 feet of clearance. ii) No lattic work should be located outside. iii ) The proposed landscape pot is acceptable. iv) It was suggested that a chocolate brown color would be appropriate and that a pink color was acceptable, however, it should not be a fluorescent pink. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. S E SMITH, O IATE PLANNER