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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-10 MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - AUGUST 10, 1982 2:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. II. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Charlie Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Steve Smith Patricia Armitage III. On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Gregory the minutes of the July 13th, 1982 meeting were approved. Motion carried 3-0-3 (Mr. Barton, Mr. Cook and Mr. Martin abstained). On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Martin the minutes of the July 27th, 1982 meeting were approved. Motion carried 2-0-4 (Mr. Barton, Mr. Cook, Mr. Holden, and Ms. Jackson abstaining). Mr. Barton noted that he had arrived just as the meeting ended. IV. CASES: A. Final drawings or items not requiring planning commission confirmation: 1.CASE NO: 739 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, 16069 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos, CA and BERNARD LEUNG & ASSOCIATES, 73-960 El Paseo, Suite 4, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUHT: Sign approval for 7-ELEVEN and CHIEF AUTO PARTS. LOCATION: 73-800 Highway 111. ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith summarized the staff report indicating that the board had reviewed a sign proposal for this property at its meeting of July 13, 1982, at which time it had recommended that the base be redesigned and the colors be toned down. Staff felt it could not recommend approval of the sign base as redesigned and resubmitted. The board agreed with staff and recommended that instead of having a base, the sign should be placed directly on the wall with the portion of the wall where the sign would be placed being raised eighteen inches. Mr. John Wernig representing the 7-ELEVEN portion of the sign indicated that this would be acceptable. He added that he had originally recommended that the sign be integrated with the wall. The applicant had submitted three different color alternatives with alternative two and three being the most acceptable to staff. - 1 - l t DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1982 1.CASE NO. 739 SA (CONTINUED) Mr. Wernig stated that his first choice would be Alternative No. 1 which displays a red 7 and their second choice would be Alternative No. 2 showing the brown 7 with the word ELEVEN in red. The board felt that the color scheme in Alternative No. 2 (described below) would be acceptable with some modification. Mr. Cook asked what proportions were being used on the sign since the plans on the wall were not the same as the photograph he was handed. He was concerned that the 7 on the 7-ELEVEN side would be within one inch of the border. Mr. Cook felt the border around the 7 should be enlarged. Mr. Barton felt the sign was overstated and not in keeping with the intent of the city's sign ordinance and design review process. He felt it looked like a product of mass marketing. Mr. Wernig responded that a lot of things are mass produced and are attractive and used every day. Mr. Diaz felt the scale of the letters in the CHIEF AUTO PARTS section should be reduced so that it would be the same proportion as the 7 on the 7-ELEVEN side. Mr. James R. Tarantino representing the CHIEF AUTO PARTS section of the sign was present and indicated that although he could not commit himself, he felt the changes would be acceptable to his company. Mr. Charles Garland was present on behalf of the architect. As far as the proportions of the 7-ELEVEN portion were concerned, he had drawn the plans according to their registered trademark. He didn't feel they would want to change their logo. Mr. Diaz felt the sign should be approved based on Alternate Plan No. 2 (displayed on the wall) subject to the conditions recommended by the board. On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Cook, the sign was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the color scheme presented in Alternate Plan No. 2 of the plans submitted be utilized. The brown 7 with the word ELEVEN in red for the 7-ELEVEN portion and the red background for the CHIEF AUTO PARTS portion being red with brown or rust plexiglass in back. This brown or rust plexiglass would also be placed in back of the ELEVEN. 2. That the 7 in the 7-ELEVEN sign have a minimum border top and bottom of 6 inches. 3. That the "CHIEF AUTO PARTS" letters be scaled down to be compatible with the 7 of the 7-ELEVEN portion of the sign and provide an identical border. 4. That the sign be placed on that portion of the wall that is raised eighteen inches above the main wall for the width of the sign. The applicants agreed to resubmit the plans showing these changes to staff. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. - 2 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1982 B. Preliminary plans requiring planning commission confirmation at its meeting of August 17, 1982: 1.CASE NO: 174 C APPLICANT/ADDRESS: J.P. CONSTRUCTION, INC., 74-831 Velie Way, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for the first of three warehouse buildings. LOCATION: Cook Street Industrial Park, east of Cook Street on the north side of Mayfair Drive. ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report. He indicated that the planning commission would be reviewing a report to reduce the required rear yard in the S.I. zone in the near future and that if the rear yard setback is changed by the planning commission and city council, then staff feels the site plan as submitted would be acceptable. After reviewing the site plan and elevations, the board felt they were acceptable and should be granted preliminary approval. Mr. Gregory reviewed the landscape plan and felt it could be improved as indicated in the motion. On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Cook, the preliminary plans were approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the city fire marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All conditions shall be made a part of constuction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 2. Final construction drawings, including a final landscaping, grading, lighting, trash storage, walkway layout, irrigation plans and sign program shall be submitted to the design review board. No final inspection or occupancy permit shall be given by the department of environmental services to this project until the aforementioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed. 3. That a building permit not be issued until and unless the rear yard setback requirement is amended to make this proposal conform. 4. That the landscape plan be redrawn showing proper scale of planting material with plant material being redistributed as necessary. 5. That the materials on the west side of the building be re-evaluated. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0. - 3 - ey "f. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1982 3.CASE NO: 239 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SUNRISE COMPANY, 41-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval of architectural plans and elevations for Lakes Country Club. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street. ZONE: PR-4. S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that the board had reviewed the applicant's site plan at its meeting of June 8, 1982, in order that one of the conditions of the tentative map approval could be fulfilled at which time it granted a preliminary approval. Detailed plans have since been submitted for the tennis clubhouse, golf clubhouse, maintenance building, gatehouse, sales office and model units. The architectural theme of the project would be "ranch style" with extensive use of wood siding trim, stone veneer, stucco and "rustic shake" roofs will be used. Mr. Smith indicated that the elevation plans are acceptable and that the site plan layout provides a considerable amount of solar protection for most of the units. Staff felt the plans should be granted preliminary approval and that final approval be granted when the necessary landscape plans are submitted. Mr. Phil Smith was present on behalf of Sunrise Company. He asked if he could get into plan check before getting final plan approval. It was his understanding that he would be granted preliminary and final approval for the architectural plans and the landscape plans could be submitted later. Mr. Diaz indicated that he would have no problems in allowing the applicant to proceed in plan check and that prior to issuance of a building permit a landscape plan would have to be submitted and approved. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Barton the plans were given preliminary and final approval subject to the landscape plans being submitted and approved prior to issuance of a building permit. Motion carried unanimously. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS TROVE - 73-700 El Paseo The board reviewed and approved the applicant's request to install mirrors around the entry of the store and revise the existing landscape planter.- V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Ste e S ith, A oc ate Planner /pa - 4 -