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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-28 .s MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 28, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a 2 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden (Arrived 3:15) Charles Martin Bernie Leung MEMBERS ABSENT: Phyllis Jackson Vern Barton STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patty Armitage On a motion by Cook, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved the minutes of July 7, 1981 , as written. Motion carried 2-0-2 (Martin and Leung abstained) II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: NONE III. CASES Case No. 120 C - MAY COMPANY - Final approval of site, elevations and landscaping plans. Jim Horasz of the architectural firm of Abrahamian, Pagliassotti and Tanaka was present on behalf of the applicant. The Chairman told Mr. Horasz that the Board had reviewed the plans during study session and noted a discrepancy in the roof overhang and parapet over entrance number 3 as shown on detail 1 on page A-14. Mr. Tanaka previously had explained that the detail would be done in a different manner which would extend the overhang out further. Mr. Horasz indicated that the detail could be changed without affecting the rest of the plan. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved the application for final approval of site, elevations and landscaping for May Company, subject to the following condition: 1 . That the roof detail shown on page A-14 be modified in accordance with the Board requirements. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Cook Abstained) . The Chairman explained that required modification will not delay the plan check procedure and the revisions can be brought to the Board informally at staff level as soon as they are available. Case No. 153 C - SUNRISE COMPANY - Preliminary and final approval of site, elevations and landscaping plans for corporate office building. Robert Altevers was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report and indicated that staff had two concerns: MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 1981 PAGE TWO * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. CASES (CONTINUED) 1 . Skylights in the roof without solar protection. 2. Details on parking lot lighting had not been submitted. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Altevers said that the skylights were dual-paned. The Board agreed that the double paned skylights should be acceptable. The project's landscape architect was present and in response to a question, said that he was aware that some of the selected species may be susceptible to burning however, excellent maintenance should prevent this from happening. He concurred with the request that the Ligustrum Texanum be replaced with Lucidum. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Leung, the Board approved the application for preliminary and final plan approval subject to the following conditions: 1 . That parking lot lighting details be provided for review by staff. 2. That on the landscape plan the Ligustrum Texanum be replaced with Ligustrum Lucidum. 3. That construction plans be submitted for approval of 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. Motion carried 4-0. Case No. 152 C - MILLARD ARCHULETA/ROBERT RICCIARDI ASSOC.- Preliminary approval of an 18,000 square foot commercial building. Al Cook was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report. Mr. Cook advised the Board the windows in the roof area are recessed and provided with solar protection. The window area of the first floor is provided protection by a 4-6 foot roof overhang. In response to a question Mr. Cook advised that it may be possible to install a 3 foot high berm along the Highway 111 side of the building. On a motion by Gregory seconded by Leung, the Board approved the application for preliminary elevations and landscape plan subject to the following conditions: 1 . That a minimum 36" high berm be provided along the Highway 111 side of the building. 2. That the final plans provide a section view indicating how the proposed lake will be designed in relation to viewing from Highway 111 . Motion carried 3-0-1 (Cook Abstained) . o MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 1981 PAGE THREE III. CASES (CONTINUED) Case Nos. 151 C and 642 SA - PALM DESERT NATIONAL BANK - Preliminary plans for a temporary bank building. George Ritter was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report. One item of concern involved the lack of solar protection over the west facing window. Mr. Ritter advised the Board that due to the temporary nature of the building, the construction of solar protection features would cost more than would be saved in energy costs. Mr. Diaz expressed some concern with the site plan as presented. On a motion by Leung, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved the ap- plication for preliminary plan approval subject to the following conditions: 1 . Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal prior to issuance of build- ing permits. All conditions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 2. Final construction drawings, including a final landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway layout, irrigation plans and sign program shall 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 aforementioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed. 3. That additional information on the signs be provided (ie: details of directional signs, size of proposed logo, color of proposed business identification signs) . 4. That the access to the trash enclosure be redesigned to provide easy access. 5. That the site plan be revised and approved as required by the Director of Environmental Services. Motion carried 4-0. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Case No. 647 SA - "HOW SWEET IT IS" - Review of Sign Program for retail commercial business. Sandy O'Day and Nelda Bayha were present. The Board reviewed the proposed wall sign and the pedestrian sign to be put on the east end of the canopy. On a motion by Gregory, seconded by Cook, the Board granted ap- proval for the signs as presented. Motion carried 4-0. B. Sign Ordinance Amendments: The Board reviewed in detail the proposed Sign Ordinance amendments in study session. It was agreed that the Board members would meet with Staff and tour the City reviewing signs in an attempt to determine what size is appropriate to provide correct proportionality. Tuesday, August 4, 1981 , was the date set. MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 1981 PAGE FOUR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS (CONTINUED) C. Sign Amendments Palms To Pines West Shopping Center (Case No. DP 05-79) Mr. Smith indicated that he was in receipt of a letter requesing two amendments to the approved Sign Program for the above noted shopping center. 1 . Signs to be internally illuminated. 2. Sign width to be increased from 12 inches to 16 inches. It was the concensus of the Board that the requested amendments were acceptable. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 P.M. ST VE SMITH,-ASSOCIATE PLANNER