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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-12 � � � � f�1I NUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY MAY 12, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. , after a 1 hour study session. MEh1BERS PRESENT: Al Cook Ron Gregory Phyllis Jackson Charles Martin MEhiBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton Rick Holden Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith On a motion by Cook, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved the minutes of April 28, 1981 , as written. Carried 4-0 II. CASES CASE N0. 178 MF - TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIOiV - Approval of final working drawings for a 38 unit condominium development and preliminary landscape plans. Bill Lo was present. The Chairman advised Mr. Lo that the size of some of the landscaping materials should be increased. Specifically the Jacaranda Acutifolia to be increased to a 30" box, the Solix Babylonick to a 24" box, the Brachychiton Populneum to a 24" box, the Ceratonia Siliqua to a 42" box, the Schinus �lolle to a 24" , the Pinus Pinea to a 24" box and the Wheeler's Dwarf to 5 gallons, in addition the Olea Europaca should be field grown and have a minimum 18' diameter croadn, The Chairman also noted the Board's concern over the lack of shading of the window area, particularly on the east, west and south elevations. A1- though the Board had previously approved the passive solar features (ie: overhangs and patio covers) , the applicant was urged to increase the extent of window shading in order to further limit the amount of direct sun infiltration into the units. The Board felt that because the window shading features had been previously approved, that it would not be appropriate to require further revisions to the plan at this time. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request subject to the following condition: 1 . That the proposed landscape materials be increased in size as noted above. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. CASE N0. 140 C - FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS - A final approval of plans for Savings and Loan building in Hughes Investment Center. Bob La Fon was present. The Chairman explained that the Board was satisfied with the revisions which had been incorporated into the final plans, with the exception of the style of the clock face. ` ~ +�w` °i� MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING PAGE TWO MAY 12, 1981 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * II. CASES (CONTINUED) h1r.La Fon assured the Board that the boulders used in landscaping will be brown sun-varnished as previously requested. The clock face can be redesigned to encompass more of the available area and also provide a definite spanish theme. On a motion by Cook, seconded by Gregory, the Board approved this request subject to the following condition: l . That the clock face be redesigned and submitted to Staff for approval . CASE N0. 148 C - CLIFF SWANSON IPJDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION - Approval of final Tract landscaping plan and business park identification sign. Mr. Foster was present. Mr. Foster said that the landscaping along the front of the lot south of the entrance, had to be planned around the retention basin which was required to be provided for the site. The proposed 22.7 square foot sign is to be located on the �vall on each side of the entrance. Mr. Diaz said that the sign ordinance does not presently provide for industrial park identification signs. These signs could be approved as "For Sale Signs" at this time, with the understanding that the sign ordinance is currently under review and that Staff will recommend the addition of a section permitting industrial park identification signs. The Chairman said that the Board was concerned with whether or not a slumpblock wall should be required across the front of the lot and back along the north and south property lines for the front 50 feet. The design of the buildings proposed for the lots adjacent to Cook Street, will determine whether a slumpblock wall will be required to be installed. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Cook, the Board approved this request subject to the following condition: l . That the CC & R's of the Tract include a requirement that the owners of lots adjacent to Cook Street, being lots 1 and 2 on TT 13236, be advised that they may be required to install slumpblock walls adjacent to Cook Street and return slumpblock walls along the south and north tract property lines, depending on the acceptability of the buildings proposed on the lots. Motion carried 3-0-1 (with Gregory abstaining) . CASE N0. 145 C - CROCKER NATIONAL BANK - Revised preliminary plan approval for a bank. Mr. Wexler was present. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report and out- lined the differences between the present proposed plan and the plans which had been approved by the Board at its April 7, 1981 meeting. The Chairman outlined the Board's concerns with respect to the revised plan. The Board was concerned that pedestrians would have to cross four lanes of drive-thru tellers in order to enter the bank; that patrons entering the bank were being encouraged to enter from the rear and having to walk past the mechanical room; that the location of the auto tellers would not be visible enough and therefore could create a safety problem. f+1r. Wexler said that the proposed solar installation was being relocated into the roof area above the drive-thru canopy. A parapet wall will eliminate any view of the solar collectors. The present plan is a com- promised submission because the bank must also obtain the approval of the property owner in addition to the City's approval . . � �, � � � MINUTES UESIGN REVIEW BOARD f�EETING MAY 12, 1981 PAGE THREE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * II. CASES (CONTINUED) The Chairman summarized the Board's position by saying that the present plans were inferior to the plans approved by the Board at its April 7, 1981 meeting. On a motion by Jackson, seconded by Gregory, the Board reaffirmed its decision of April 7, 1981 approving the Crocker Bank plans dated March 30, 1981 and rejecting the revised plans dated May 5, 1981 for the following reason: 1 . In the opinion of the Board, to approve the revised plans would result in the construction of a distinctly inferior building when compared with the plans previously approved. Motion carried 3-0-1 with Cook abstaining. IV. DISCUSSION ITEM DRIVEWAY ON GRAPEVINE STREET - Mr. Sawa said that Staff was in receipt of a request to permit a crushed stone driveway. Past Department policy has been to require concrete driveways. The driveway in question will serve a residence on Grapevine Street and will be some 200 feet long. hlr. and Mrs. Collins, the owners of the subject lot, were present and told the Board it was their intention to create a desert form of land- scaping throughout the whole lot. A concrete driveway of 200 feet would be expensive and would not be in keeping with the character of the desert landscaping. It was the concensus of the Board, that the driveway need not be of con- crete. However, it was suggested that the driveway should be finished �vith Palm Springs gold rock or a similar material and receive regular maintenance. V. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:05 P.M. S HEN R. SMITH, Associate Planner