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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-09 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 9, 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 Phyllis Jackson (arrived at 3:20) Charles Martin Vern Barton Rick Holden MEMBERS ABSENT: Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Steve Smith On a motion by Barton, seconded by Cook, the Board approved the minutes of May 26, 1981 , as written. Motion carried 5-0. II. Minute Motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session: None. III. CASES CASE NO. 631 SA - SECURITY PACIFIC BANK c/o QRS CORPORATION - Approval of Sign Program for commercial office building at 74-303 Highway 111 . Bob Van Gerpen was present. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Gregory the Board approved the appli- cation. Motion carried 5-0. CASE NO. 149 C - RURAL STORES, INC. , c/o JOHN OUTCAULT - Preliminary approval of plans for a 7,150 square foot commercial building. John Outcault was present. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report and delineated the deficiencies in the proposed plan relative to parking stall size, landscaping, and the number of parking spaces to be provided. Mr. Outcault told the Board that it was his intention to develop the proposed building with all of the parking in front of it, where it would be most usable. Most of the other businesses in the area have their parking at the rear of the building which is not convenient for customers. The Chairman said that the Board may not grant preliminary approval to plans which require variances or adjustments to comply with the Municipal Code requirements. Even with the adjustment as requested by the applicant, the parking stall depth will still be below Municipal Code standards. It was the Board' s suggestion that the parking could be rearranged possibly with a row of 12 spaces across the rear of the lot with access from the ally. This would push the building forward and would partially block the view of the sides of the buildings on the adjacent lots. There was some discussion regard- ing the flat walls of the building and the lack of shade trees shown on the landscape plan. On a motion by Barton, seconded by Cook, the application for preliminary approval of plans for a 7,150 square foot commercial building was continued until such time as the necessary adjustments and variances have been obtained, or a revised plan is presented which does not require any adjustments or variances. [lotion carried 5-0. R � MINUTES PAGE TWO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 1981 III. CASES (Cont. ) CASE NO. 145 C - CROCKER NATIONAL BANK - Preliminary approval of revised Plans for a bank building. Mr. Don Forker and Mr. Don Wexler were present. Mr. Smith outlined the background and process which this application has followed. The plans have been referred back to the Design Review Board by the Planning Commission. It was the Planning Commission's position that either of the plans as presented would be acceptable to that body. Mr. Wexler showed the Board the revised plans, dated June 8, 1981 , and said the changes involve the relocation of the cooling tower to the area south of the mechanical room, the cooling tower has been reduced in height from 11 feet to 6 feet 8 inches and a planter area has been proposed around the perimeter of the mechanical room. These plans have been endorsed by the property owner as evidenced by his signature in the plans. Mr. Forker, representing Crocker Bank stated that the proposed plans were acceptable to his firm and he urged the Board to grant approval in order that further delays do not result. The Board reviewed the revised plans and felt that the revisions improved the plans. It was suggested that the plaster walls should be changed to a darker color. Mr. Wexler said that changing the color should not be a problem. On a motion by Barton, seconded by Holden, the Board approved the revised plans for a bank building on the understanding the final plans may indicate a darker color for the plaster areas. Motion carried 3-0-2 (Cook and Gregory abstaining) . IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS CASE NO. 147 C - JACK WISE and JOHN WALLING - Revisions to preliminary approval for a Racquet Club facility. John Walling was present. Mr. Smith advised the Board that the applicant is requesting some changes to the preliminary plans which had been approved by the Board. The applicants request permission to use either slumpstone or split face block on the east wall ; and to create an outdoor spa-sunning area to be enclosed by a 6' high wall . Mr. Walling told the Board that if additional parking is required as a result of creating the outdoor spa, it can be provided on the vacant portion of the property to the north. It was the concensus of the Board, that the requested changes were acceptable. Motion carried 5-0. CASE NO. 148 C - COOK STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK. Mr. Sawa told the Board that the applicant has decided to install retaining walls on certain areas of the property in order that additional usable area is created. The applicant is requesting that the required perimeter chain link fencing be waived by the Board. It was the opinion of the Board, that at some point in the future when adjacent lots are developed that the proposed fence may not be necessary. The perimeter fence could be waived now,however, in order that an unsafe condition is not created, a 42 inch high fence or suitable barrier should be installed on the top of the retaining wall . MINUTES PAGE THREE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 1981 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS CASE NO. 148 C (Cont. ) On a motion by Cook, seconded by Holden, the Board approved the requested waiver of the chain link fence on the property line, provided that a fence or other suitable barrier of minimum height of 42 inches is installed on the top of retaining wall . Motion carried 4-0-1 (Gregory abstaining). V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. zzz STEPH N Rf SMITH, Associate Planner