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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, 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: Vern Barton
Ron Gregory
Rick Holden
Bernie Leung
Charles Martin
Al Cook
MEMBERS ABSENT: Phyllis Jackson (Excused Absence)
STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz
Stan Sawa
Steve Smith
Patricia Armitage
On a motion by Barton seconded by Leung, the minutes of the meeting of October
6, 1981, were aproved as written.
Motion carried 5-0
II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session:
None
III. CASES
CASE NO: 145C - CROCKER BANK c/o WEXLER-URRUTIA - Application for
approval of a freestanding automated teller sign.
Mr. Smith said that he had spoken to Mr. Urrutia who requested that this matter be
withdrawn. Accordingly, no action was necessary.
CASE NO: 668 SA - HUGHES PALM DESERT, LTD. and JOHN HOWENSTINE, INC.
- Application for approval of two freestanding signs for center identification.
Mr. Smith reviewed the Staff Report. One concern of Staff involved the exact
location for the El Paseo sign.
Mr. Strickland of John Howenstine, Inc., was present and stated that the El Paseo
sign would be double-faced and located in front of the tree where the leasing sign
presently exists. It is to be externally lighted and made of ceramic tile.
The Board expressed concern over whether there would be a problem with
visibility. Mr. Strickland replied that the sign was lower than the existing leasing
sign and the light would extend out about 6 inches at the base. Mr. Sawa indicated
that its total height would be five feet.
On a motion by Mr. Leung, seconded by Mr. Holden, the application for the two
freestanding signs was approved. Motion carried 5-0.
CASE NO: 157 C - GERALD J. CHAZEN and ROBERT H. RICCIARDI - Application
for preliminary approval of plans for three retail commercial buildings in Palms to
Pines West, Phase II.
Mr. Cook declared a possible conflict and did not vote on this matter.
Mr. Smith reviewed the Staff Report and indicated different areas of concern.
There was considerable discussion regarding condition number 113". Mr. Sawa said
that Staff had inserted this condition to assure that there were no areas of
landscaping which were inadvertently omitted from the total development of the
site.
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OCTOBER 27, 1981
CASE NO. 157 C (CONTINUED)
Mr. Diaz added that the Municipal Code requires all parking areas to be screened.
It was also decided that Condition NO. 6 be added, to read:
"A three (3) to four (4) foot high wall or equivalent screening
to be measured from grade of parking lot, be built adjacent to
El Paseo, to screen the parking areas".
Mr. Cook asked if there was a requirement to turn out a final landscape plan for
the entire Phase II Development. Mr. Sawa replied that Staff should have a
landscape plan for the entire development in order that it may be properly
coordinated.
Mr. Cook asked that the Sign Criteria information which had been submitted be
withdrawn.
On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Leung, the application for preliminary
approval of retail buildings C, D and E, was approved subject to the conditions
contained in the Staff report dated October 27, 1981, as well as Condition "6"
delineated above. Motion carried 4-0 (Cook Abstaining).
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. TODAY MAGAZINE SIGN - Mr. Smith stated that since the applicant was
not present, he felt that the Board should reaffirm its position taken at its
October 6, 1981 meeting. The Board was in agreement and reaffirmed its
denial of the requested sign.
2. SAN CLEMENTE GROUP - 225 MF - Mr. Smith said that a Condition of the
preliminary approval required the applicant to submit a sample of the trim
color, a detail of the awning installation and a plan showing a second pool
location. The above noted items were circulated to the Board. It was the
concensus of the Board that the submitted details were acceptable. The
solar window protection is to be installed on all windows that are not
recessed at least 30 inches.
3. TOY STORE AWNING - Beatrice Pardo, designer for Reuben Klamer Studio
"K", was present. She indicated that this would be an experimental toy store
and demonstration store combined. The "Ball and Stick" would be their logo.
A "K" is to be etched on the door facing East, facing Cedar Creek Inn.
The applicant was instructed to take the plans to the Planning Staff, prior to
submitting them for a Building Permit.
The Board approved the awning, which would be orange with white lettering
on it. The "K" on the awning to be 2 feet by 2 feet.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
STE E SMITH, A sociate Planner
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