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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-10 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton (Excused Absence) Bernie Leung (Excused Absence) STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Cook, the minutes of the meeting of October 27, 1981 were approved as written. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Phyllis Jackson abstaining). II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: None III. CASES CASE NO: 226 MF - CGO ENTERPRISES - Preliminary approval of plans for a 10 unit apartment complex. John Cody, Architect was present. Mr. Smith reviewed the Staff Report indicating several of the negative aspects of this site plan and building plans. The common open space area and amenities were broken up and not distributed evenly. Of major concern was the impact the vehicles exiting from one driveway onto Driftwood Drive would have on the single family dwellings on the south side of the street. Mr. Smith added that the buildings had very little solar protection. Staff hoped the Board could give the applicant some direction as to how to improve this plan. Since Staff felt that the site plan as submitted was inadequate and that the architecture should be improved, it was recommended that the matter be referred back to the applicant for revisions. Mr. John Cody indicated that he felt that the plans as presented showed an effective architectural use of the property. There would be some treatment added for sun control on the east and west sides. There would be an arbor there in order to relieve the monotony of the building. He also stated that there is a 10 foot power easement across the east end of the property. The swimming pool is on one end and the other area is vacant but nothing can be done about this because of the easement.The vacant area could be used for a sports area. He added that there would be a low wall in front of the parking area. Chairman Martin asked if anything would be done for solar protection on the west elevation on the two story building. The applicant replied that nothing was being done. That the lower floor would have a trellis and the upper floor could be handled with some sort of awning. Mr. Gregory felt that the landscaping materials could be increased in size to provide a more effective, immediate buffer for the parking area. A letter from the Public Works Director was distributed which specified some conditions of approval. Mr. Diaz then reiterated that Staff recommends denial of this plot plan and building elevations. As it stands the site plan would have an undue traffic impact on the R-1 residences across the street. The building elevations, even though they Y MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1982 CGO ENTERPRISES (CONTINUED) presently exist at another location in the City should not be perpetuated at the new location. Also, it may be possible to relocate the easement. Mr. Holden indicated that if the easement could be moved, he felt the siting could be improved. He added that he didn't have any bad feelings over where it will be architecturally sited. In addition a study of the landscaping should be done which would include upgrading of the trees at the entrance. On a motion by Holden, seconded by Jackson, the preliminary plans for the 10 unit apartment complex were approved with the added conditions that if the easement can be relocated, that the site plan be revised with a view to improving the open space amenities and designing parking lots to have less impact on the single family dwellings on the south side of Driftwood Avenue. In addition, the trees at the entrance to the parking lot shall be increased in size. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Ron Gregory abstaining. Chairman Martin directed the applicant to provide a letter from Southern California Edison indicating that the easement could not be moved. CASE NO: 155 C - B.P.S. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY- Application for preliminary and final approval of revised plans for a 204 room hotel, restaurant and ancillary uses. Mr. Bernard Solomon was present. Mr. Diaz reviewed the Staff Report and indicated that this project had been continued in order that Staff could present to the Planning Commission a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to increase the height limit in the PC-4 zone from 30 feet to 35 feet. Planning Commission had recommended approval to City Council and Staff anticipates its approval. Staff is in receipt of a letter indicating the proposed measures for solar protection, which are felt to be acceptable. The elevations have been revised and are acceptable to Staff. Therefore Staff would recommend to the Board approval of preliminary and final plans subject to the height issue being resolved. The Board discussed at length the matter of solar protection for the buildings. The applicant's architect had suggested solar protection for only west facing window areas. It was the opinion of the Board that solar protection was also needed for the south and east facing windows. In all cases the solar protection proposed by the applicant's architect could be waived where the access walkways and roof overhang provides effective shading. Mr. Solomon indicated that the solar protection should only be placed on the west facing windons. Any problem on the south and east facing windows could be handled by interior black-out curtains. Some members of the Board said that the architecture for the hotel buildings and wings did not relate appropriately with the lobby and restaurant buildings. The only common feature is the red tile roof. Revisions could be made by the project architect which would make the buildings more aesthetically acceptable. Mr. Solomon disagreed with the criticism of the elevations and said that he was not prepared to have his architect make any further revisions. A motion of approval of the preliminary and final plans as submitted, with the recommended conditions of Staff and addition of solar protection on the easterly and southerly exposures, was moved by Jackson and seconded by Holden. The motion did not carry. Vote result was 2-2-1 (Gregory abstaining). Mr. Diaz explained that the application will be referred to Planning Commission for consideration at its November 18, 1981 meeting without a recommendation from the Design Review Board. r IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS NONE V. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Gregory, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. STEVE SMITH, A s ciate Planner