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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-23 , � � MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 1982 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � * � � � * � * -� � � � � � � � * � -� � � � * � � � � * * � -� � � * � � � * -� � �- -� � � I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a 1 hour study session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton Ron Gregory Rick Holden Charlie Martin EXCUSED ABSENCE: A1 Cook Phyllis Jackson (Ms. Jackson was present at the study session). Bernie Leung STAFF PRESENT: Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage On a motion by Mr. Gregory seconded by Mr. Holden, the Minutes of February 9, 1982, were approved on a 3-0-1 vote (Mr. Barton abstaining). II. CASES l. CASE NO. 154 C - SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, 16,069 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90801 and BERNARD LEUNG, 73-960 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Mr. Charles Garland was present. Approval Sought and Location: Final approval of plans for a 4,800 square foot retail commercial building located at the northeast corner of Palm Desert Drive and San Luis Rey. Mr. Smith indicated that there had been some discussion at the Design Review Board Meeting of August 11, 1981, regarding a monument sign that the applicant wanted to install at the southwest corner of the property; he informed the Board that this had since been deleted from the proposal. He also stated that the final plans were substantially the same as those given preliminary approval, with one change involving the location of a door on the north elevation. The Municipal Code requires the proposed retaining wall at the northwest corner of the property be a minimum of 25 feet back from the intersection in order to provide visibility. A condition to this effect was advised. On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Gregory, the final approval of the plans was granted subject to the condition listed in the staff report and with an added condition that a landscape plan be submitted and approved by the Board prior to issuance of any Building Permit. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 2. CASE NO. 232 MF - MICHAEL GILANO, 2772 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92714 and ADAMS, STREETER & WOOLSEY, CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. 17981 Skypark Circle, Ste. M, Irvine, CA 92714 - Mr. Thomas Maurer, Architect was present. Approval Sought and Location: Preliminary approval of plans for 13 residential condominium units and recreational facilities located at Ryway Place, 250 feet north of Grapevine Street. - 1 - ti � � DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1982 2. CASE NO. 232 MF - MICHAEL GILANO (Continued) Mr. Sawa expressed concern over the retaining walls in the areas adjacent to the south property lines on both sides of Ryway Place. He felt that since these walls were near a public street a minimum 36 ineh high decorative guardrail should be provided for safety, regardless of whether they were required by Building Codes. Mr. Maurer replied that a guardrail will be provided. After some discussion it was decided to remove the condition regarding solar protection over the south facing windows. Mr. Maurer said he concurred with the condition requiring a six foot overhang over the sliding glass doors. He added that dual glazed glass will be placed on the skylights. Mr. Sawa indicated that one of the garages was too short and would have to be modified a little. Regarding the landscaping, the major concern was that the mounding and landscaping adjacent to the street be adequate to screen the view of the majority of the garage level. Staff included this as one of the conditions. Mr. Gregory reviewed the landscape plans and felt that the African Sumacs should be increased in size. On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Barton, the Board approved the preliminary plans subject to conditions listed in the staff report and with the deletion of condition No. 8 which states that "Additional solar protection shall be provided as directed by the Design Review Board", in its place, condition No. 8 shall read "That the five African Sumacs shall be increased from 15 to a 24 inch box size." Motion carried unanimously on a 4-0 vote. 3. CASE NO. 231 MF - MIKE SUKO, MIKE'S CONSTRUCTION, P.O. Box 1668, Palm Desert, CA 92261. Mr. Suko and Mr. Wayne Ritchie, Building Designer were present. Approval Sought and Location: Preliminary and final approval of plans for a 4 unit apartment complex located at the north side of Royal Palm, 170 feet west of San Pablo. Mr. Smith indicated that this application had been before the Board at its January 26th and February 9th, 1982, Design Review Board Meetings and that the applicant had since addressed Board's concerns over solar protection and elevations. He added that the most dramatic change involved the roof treatment although it was still a tile roof and that across the front elevation planter ledges had been provided in a dark brown color. "fhe Board was in agreement that the changes submitted were an improvement. Mr. Gregory felt that he couldn't approve the landscape plan as submitted. He stated that each plant on the south side would not survive the heat. He indicated that the entrance would be greatly improved with a little more landscaping. On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Barton, the architectural plans were approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the end roof projections on the south elevation be increased in mass (ie: that the roof structure be extended to the north by at least four more feet) - 2 - `'n�r' "� DESIGN REVIEVf/ BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1982 3. CONDI"fIONS FOR CASE NO. 231 MIKE SUKO (CONTINUED) 2. 'fhat the proposed dropped soffit areas over the west facing windows be cut off in a straight line. 3. That an improved landscape plan indicating species which will survive a south exposure be submitted and approved, with proper attention being given to the entry area. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 4. CASE NO. 229 MF - HOFFMAN BUILDERS, INC, 766 Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 and CHARLES MARTIN, 73-700 Highway 111, Ste. 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Mr. Martin was present and turned the gavel over to Board Member Barton for the handling of this application. Approval Sought and Location: Preliminary and final approval of plans for a ten unit residential condominium complex, located at the southeast corner of Parkview and Fairhaven. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report. He indicated that there would be no direct access to this development from Fairhaven or Parkview and that access to all units will be by means of a private driveway off of Fairhaven. He added that the grading should be reduced by two feet. Mr. Gregory suggested that the Eucalyptus trees be substituted by Bottle Brush Trees; that benderboard and ground cover be provided in between the shrubs; the Jacaranda and Olive trees should not be planted together. The tree sizes should be changed; the Olive trees should be medium sized; the Jacarandas and ficus trees should be 24 inch box size and the shrubs should be 5 gallon size. The wall planting on the east and west sides should be broken up a little with some additional trees. On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Gregory, the preliminary plans were approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and that condition No. 3 be amended to read that "The grading plan shall be revised so that the garage pad is at least four feet below adjacent existing grade as required by Code, or that the applicant obtain a favorable interpretation from I.C.B.O. regarding the definition of inezanine" and subject to the landscape being improved as noted above. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Chairman Martin abstained). III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. CASE NO. 230 MF - SKYWARD PLACE - Ballew-Arbuckle and Martin, applicants. Mr. Martin presented a recently revised landscape plan for the above noted application. Mr. Gregory reviewed the resubmitted landscape plan and felt that the revisions had addressed some of the issues. However, Jacaranda and Silk tree were still proposed at the entrance area and extensive areas of ground cover involving only one planting material, ie: Rosemary, were indicated in the perimeter landscaping strips. It was felt that a mix of ground cover would be more suitable. - 3 - e . "il�� }� DESIGN REVIEW BOARD flVIINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1982 2. PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER Board member Barton requested an opportunity to endorse the comments of the Board which were contained in the Minutes of the February 9, 1982 meeting. Specifically, the concerns involved the fact the Board had not had an opportunity to review the plans for the proposed Civic Center project. IV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Gregory seconded by Mr. Holden, the Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ��- STE E SMIT'H, Associate Planner /pa - 4 -