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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-12 a � � MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING "fUESDAY JANUARY 12, 1982 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS � * * � � * � � � � � � � � -� � -� � -� * * � � � � � � * � * � � � � � * * � -� -� � � � � I. T'he 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 STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage On a motion by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Holden, the Minutes of the meeting of December 8, 1982, were approved. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the Study Session: None III. CASES: 1. CASE NO. 160C - MILLARD, ARCHULETA ASSOCIATES on behalf of "BONWIT TELLER" - Mr. Robert Ricciardi was present. Mr. Cook asked to be excused from voting on this case. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report indicating that Staff had no objections to the preliminary plans as submitted and would recommend approval of same subject to conditions. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Ricciardi replied that the roof overhang would be about three or four feet, the recess of the masonry in the arches would be equal to the width of the columns. The mechanical equipment would be hidden in that it will not extend above the tile roof line. Mr. Gregory asked if more detailed landscape plans would be presented to the Board in the future. Mr. Smith replied that they would be, this was included in the conditions. � Ms. Jackson moved and Mr. Gregory seconded that the preliminary plans as submitted be approved subject to conditions in the staff report and subject to the mechanical equipment being hidden from view and being no higher than the top of the mansard roof. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mr. Cook abstained). 2. CASE NO. 159 C - T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - The representative was present. Mr. Smith reviewed the report indicating that the plans were for a restaurant building and that Staff felt that the elevations submitted were acceptable subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Gregory asked if the landscaping was part of the overall site plan. Mr. Smith replied that a requirement for a landscaping plan was contained in Condition No. 2. - 1 - , , � � DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1982 2. CASE NO. 159 C - T.G.I. FRIDAY'S (CONTINUED) Mr. Gregory asked the representative if he had a preliminary landscape plan with him. The representative indicated that there was some confusion as to what is available for him to landscape. More complete plans will be presented to the Board in the future. Ms. Jackson expressed concern over the awning material, she indicated that she had never seen it used before and asked the representative if he had had any experience in this climate with that type of fabric. He replied that he had not, but that the designers had assured him that the awnings would resist yellowing and that they would retain their brightness. Ms. Jackson added that they were more attractive than the canvas ones and indicated that she liked their color. Mr. Sawa indicated that Staff was concerned over the amount of blue tile being used under the windows. The applicant replied that the rendering was done with the idea that it was necessary to keep it this color in order to maintain the restaurant's identity. He added that the tile would be about two feet in height and would be set well below the windows. He was not sure what the architectural material would be. Mr. Holden moved and Ms. Jackson seconded to approve the preliminary plans subject to the conditions contained in the staff report and subject to the applicant submitting a sample of the blue material to be used under the windows and subject to a landscape plan being submitted. Motion carried 5-0. 3. CASE NO. 112 (AMENDMENT) - CHARLES GIBBS - The preliminary and final approval of plans to add a mini storage building to an existing facility were continued. IV. DISCUSSION I'TEMS: "TRI-ENGINEERED HOUSING" (Geodesic Homes) - Ms. Monica M. Moore, Mr. Steve Foster and Mr. Stephen Compass were present to discuss the concept of "Tri- Engineered Housing". iVls. Moore indicated that she was presenting this concept because she felt that it would address the increasing need in the City for energy efficient and low cost housing. Mr. Steve Foster a local resident for the past twenty years, indicated that he felt there was a need throughout the Coachella Valley for affordable housing. He reviewed the costruction techniques and distributed a brochure to the Board. Mr. Stephen Compass stated that this kind of housing would result in the conservation of natural resources and would afford the maximum land use. He felt that since inflation affects us all, geodesic structures would be the homes of the future. The economy will demand them and people will need them. Ms. Jackson indicated that she had been given to understand that this type of housing was not as cost effective as indicated by the time all factors are included. Mr. Compass replied that it is a proven fact that these structures are about 30 to 50% more energy efficient than a conventional home. Ms. Jackson felt that due to the cost of land in Palm Desert, selling these houses as "low cost dwellings" was a misnomer. They should be selling them as a unique concept. She felt that a standard well equipped house could be built for the same kind of money or less. She indicated opposition to this kind of housing in Palm Desert. - 2 - ► � >� DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1982 Mr. Cook felt that the appropriateness of a dome house in a traditionally built neighborhood would come into quite a bit of scrutiny. He didn't feel the people would accept this concept. Chairman Martin didn't feel that it would be economically feasible to build this type of development, but he indicated that if there is a place for it and it is addressed as uniquely as it looks and is energy efficient, he would consider it. He was in agreement with other Board Members that the concept should not be presented as low cost housing. Mr. Gregory agreed with the other Board Members regarding the low cost housing issue but indicated that he would be interested in seeing it tried in the proper setting. Mr. Holden indicated that he would not necessarilly be against this type of development, but he would expect the uniqueness of the concept to be equalled by the site plan, landscaping and other necessary items. Chairman Martin thanked Ms. Moore, Mr. Foster and Mr. Compass for the presentation. V. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Holden moved and Ms. Jackson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. �,.�'��'� -:��,c��i �teve Smrth,-Associate Planner /pa - 3 -