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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-08 i!^ r MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Phyllis Jackson Bernie Leung Charles Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Al Cook STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Patricia Armitage On a motion by Jackson seconded by Holden, the minutes of August 25, 1981 , were approved as written. Motion carried 4-0-2 (Leung and Barton abstained) II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session: None III. CASES CASE NO. 155C - BPS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Applicants - Preliminary approval of plans for a 204 room hotel , a restaurant and ancillary uses. Bernard Solomon was present. Mr. Diaz reviewed the report and indicated the project' s location. He mentioned that preliminary landscape plans would be submitted later. The Staff's concerns centered on the west, south and a portion of the north elevations. He recommended that plans be given a preliminary approval subject to the design being revised to resolve the areas of concern. Chairman Martin mentioned that the building height being above code was a major area of concern. Mr. Solomon indicated that landscape plans would be forthcoming. He indicated concern over the fact that he would have to keep 2/3rd' s of the Date Palm Trees, to which Mr. Diaz replied that this was incorrect. Commissioner Leung expressed concern over the glass exposure on the East, West and South sides of the building, indicating that he would prefer the sliding doors to be either recessed 12 to 18 inches or the walls brought out on the sides of the windows to resolve the problem and help the building aesthetically. Chairman Martin asked when they would have the working drawings; Mr. Solomon replied that it would be in 45 days. Commissioner Jackson indicated that the plans were not acceptable be- cause of the height limit and that it would be up to the proper Agency to grant the Variance. Mr. Diaz stated that the sliding door areas should be recessed about 18 inches, or that there should be some type of solar protection on the glass; Mr. Solomon replied that they would go "tinted double glass". Commissioner Leung felt this was insufficient. Commissioner Holden indicated that there was a section showing an overhang which might help. •t N MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 PAGE TWO * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. CASES (CONTINUED) In response to a remark by Mr. Solomon, Mr. Barton stated "This is not a matter of aesthetics but one of energy conservation, that this is a matter of the utmost importance". Mr. Diaz indicated that since the height limit is the major problem, that he would like to recommend that the Board continue this matter for two weeks to allow Staff and the applicant to resolve this and the other issues which had arisen. These two weeks would allow Staff an opportunity to approach the appropriate bodies and determine their receptiveness to an amendment to the height limit. Commissioner Jackson moved and Commissioner Barton seconded to continue this case to the meeting of September 22nd. Motion carried 6-0 CASE NO. 225MF - SAN CLEMENTE GROUP DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Applicants- Approval of preliminary plans for a 51 unit residential condominium project, BOB KROUSE of SAN CLEMENTE GROUP DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, WILLIAM CRAWFORD of VITO CETTA AND ASSOCIATES, JACK NEWVILLE of ENGINEERING SERVICES CORPORATION and ROGER PRESBURGER of PRESBURGER & ASSOCIATES were present at the meeting. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report and discussed the events that had taken place at the last meeting for the benefit of the Board members who were not present at the time. He indicated that Staff would recommend preliminary approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Chairman Martin asked what was planned for the entry. The applicant indicated that two entry gates were provided to facilitate circulation and avoid stacking and that crash gate details would be forthcoming. Commission expressed concern that only one pool was provided. Chairman Martin stated that since the project provided other amenities, that the applicant should be given the option of eliminating some recreation feature if another pool was required. Discussion ensued regarding the color scheme. The applicant indicated that only window trims would be a rust color; the Board then requested a sample. To concern over the proximity of the units along the creek, the applicant responded that they had attempted to line up the units to provide a view of green areas and assure privacy. Chairman Martin asked how the sun-shade awnings would be handled . The applicant replied that they would be metal with a fiberglass filling. Applicants were then asked if all the units would have covered patios, to which they replied that they all would. Commissioner Gregory moved and Commissioner Jackson seconded that Preliminary Plans be approved subject to a proper sample of the trim being presented along with a detail of the awning installation and an overlay showing the addition of a second pool, be submitted to Staff for discussion at the next Design Review Board Meeting and that the approval be subject to all Staff conditions except those relating to security (Nos. 5 and 6 in staff report dated September 18th, 1981 . ) Motion carried 6-0 �s r y., Wee MINUTES PAGE THREE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. SIGNS Commissioner Jackson indicated her concern over the sign which was approved for "Sheila's Clothing Store" on Prickly Pear Lane. She felt the sign did not conform with any of the signs of the building or any of the ones on El Paseo. Mr. Diaz replied that the size and colors were in keeping with the area, but that if it is indeed bad aesthetically, that it should not have been approved. He indicated that in future all signs would be coming to the Board for approval . B. BPS DEVELOPMENT Mr. Barton re-emphasized his concern about"Energy Conservation" for this hotel . V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. STAN SAWA, Principal Planer /pa