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Home My WebLink About1982-06-22 i`r 'rrrl MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING JUNE 22, 1982 2:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a two 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 On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Barton, the minutes of the June 8, 1982, meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). III. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session. None. IV. CASES: A. Final drawings or items not requiring Planning Commission confirmation: 1. CASE NO: 160 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MILLARD, ARCHULETA ASSOCIATES, 7440 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90041. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for the Bonwit Teller department store. LOCATION: Part of Palm Desert Town Center ZONE: PC-3 S.P. The board reviewed the final plans and found them acceptable with revisions to the landscape plan suggested by Mr. Gregory. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Holden, the final plans for the Bonwit Teller department store were approved subject to the following revisions being encompassed in the landscape plan: I. Small canopy trees or accent shrubs to be added to the porte cochere planters (i.e. medium fan palms or yuccas). 2. Replace Crape Myrtle with evergreen trees. 3. Add more shrubs below Brazilian Pepper. 4. Replace Baccharis with other groundcover. 5. Increase box size of Brazilian Pepper to minimum 54" box. - 1 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 22, 1982 1• CONDITIONS FOR CASE NO. 160 C (CONTINUED) 6. Add two more 5 gallon Doxantha. 7. Add trees to the northeast planter (minimum 30" box). 8. Revise planting in planter on the northwest corner of the building. 9. Do not plant Broadmoor Junipers as goundcover with Pyracantha and Rosemary growing through. If Broadmoor Junipers are used as a groundcover, the Pyracantha and Rosemary should be replaced. Motion carried 5-0-1 (Mr. Cook abstained) 2. CASE NO: 737 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ELDORADO BANK, 73-301 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 and IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a freestanding double-faced illuminated identifcation sign. LOCATION: 73-301 Highway 111, Palm Desert. ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report indicating that the sign would be located in a planter area on the east side of the entrance from the Frontage Road. Its total height including the planter above existing grade would be 12 feet. The board felt the design should be simplified by reducing the number of elements to only those used on the bank building. Ms. Jackson asked if it would be possible to eliminate the logo from the top of the sign and place it where the time and temperature section is, thereby reducing the height of the sign. Mr. Robert George of Imperial Sign Company, said that the height of the sign conforms with the ordinance. There are cars parked along the frontage road and for this reason the height of the sign must be maintained. In all the bank's other signs, the logo is located above the name of the bank. To incorporate the logo into the same can as the bank name would increase the overall size of the sign. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Cook, the proposed sign was rejected and the applicant was requested to revise it showing a more simplified design (i.e. number of elements). Further, that the applicant provide a site plan of the planter area. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. - 2 - �nr 14 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 22, 1982 3. CASE NO: 734 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHAZAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 431 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 92201 and IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a single- faced freestanding monument style, illuminated sign. LOCATION: Highway III entrance to Safeway Center. ZONE: PC-3, S.P. Mr. Robert George of Imperial Sign Company was present on behalf of the applicant. The board reviewed the plan for the single-faced freestanding monument illuminated sign and found it acceptable. On a motion by Mr. Cook seconded by Mr. Holden, the board unanimously approved the plans for the sign. Motion carried 6-0. 4. CASE NO.237 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MC LAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 1,470 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of building elevations for two unit types. LOCATION: Within Silver Sands Racquet Club (Phase II), southeast corner of Country Club and Portola. ZONE: PR-4 Mr. Stan Rossi, Mr. Don Gilmore and Mr. Dave Smalley were present to represent this case. Mr. Rossi distributed the "Silver Sands Racquet Club Solar Shading Study" to the board. They reviewed it and questioned the methodology of the report. Mr. Gilmore responded to the board's questions. After further discussion, on a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Cook, the board approved the plans as submitted with double glazed tinted windows and with the stipulation that when the plans for the next phase come in, that they show some kind of permanent protection, i.e. overhangs over the clear glass. Motion carried 5-1 (Ms. Jackson voting against). Mr. Holden left the council chambers at this point (2:45 p.m.) - 3 - NOW DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 22, 1982 5. CASE NO. 161 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THE FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED OF THE DESERT, c/o Mr. Owen McCook, 74-020 Chicory, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for an 11,600 square foot institutional facility. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Country Club and Sagewood. ZONE: P Mr. Smith gave an oral report on this case. He indicated that the applicant had not yet submitted a final landscape plan but staff would recommend final approval subject to the applicant submitting one and it being approved prior to the framing inspection. Mr. Gary Knudsen was present and informed the board that he would be submitting the landscape plans in the future. There were minor corrections to be made. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Barton the final plans for the 11,600 square foot institutional facility were approved subject to a landscape plan being submitted and approved prior to the framing inspection. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Holden was not present to vote on this case. Mr. Holden returned at this point. B. Preliminary plans (NOTE: Preliminary plan approval requires Planning Commission confirmation at its meeting of July 6, 1982): I. CASE NO: 171 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CARL COX, 81-713 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201 and PALM DESERT FLORIST, ATTN. MR. ALLAN WILLARD, 74-115 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans to remodel an existing building. LOCATION: 73-847 Highway 111. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and indicated that the only change to the site plan was to create a driveway entrance directly from the driveway in the Presidents Plaza parking lot. It was staff's feeling that if this driveway is allowed it could be a potential traffic hazard. Mr. Carl Cox was present and indicated that the matter had been discussed with Mr. Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works and he had indicated that the driveway could be installed. Mr. Willard, owner, explained his need for the driveway. He indicated that if it wasn't approved, he would be forced to leave his vans in the loading zone and they would interfere with traffic circulation. - 4 - *4 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 22, 1982 1. CASE NO. 171 C (CONTINUED) The board was in agreement that some landscaping would improve the building. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, the board approved the preliminary plans subject to a landscaping plan being submitted for the west wall of the building and south wall of the patio prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit; if the trash container is to remain, that it meet code requirements and that the issue of the proposed driveway access to parking lot "B" be continued to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: I. CASE NO. 129 C- GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS SIGN Mr. Diaz indicated that the applicant had resubmitted a six square foot deputy teller sign and if the board determined that it could be considered a pedestrian sign, then it could be approved, if it is not approved then they would have to apply for a variance. It was the concensus of the board that it could not be considered a pedestrian sign since there was no sidewalk along Highway 111. V. AJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. S ITH, As ociate Planner - 5 -