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Home My WebLink About1982-03-09 i ` �� ,� MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 9, 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 A1 Cook Ron Gregory Phyllis Jackson Bernie Leung Charlie Martin EXCUSED ABSENCE: Rick Holden STAFF PRESENT: Ramon Diaz Stan Sawa Patricia Armitage On a motion by Mr. Barton seconded by Mr. Gregory, the Minutes of the February 23, 1982, meeting were approved subject to the second paragraph of Case No. 229 MF, Hoffman Builders, Inc., being amended to read: "Preliminary and final approval of plans for a ten unit residential condominium complex located at the southeast corner of Parkview and Fairhaven" and that on Case No. 230 MF, Skyward Place, the name "Silk Oak " be changed to "Silk Tree". Motion carried 3-0-3 (Mr. Cook, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Leung abstained). II. CASES 1. CASE NO: 154 C - SOUTHLAND CORPORATION , 16,069 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90701 and BERNARD LEUNG, 73-960 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Mr. Leung was present to represent this case and indicated that he would abstain from voting. Approval Sought and Location: Request for approval of landscape plans for a previously approved 4,800 square foot retail commercial building. Mr. Sawa indicated that the final building plans for this case were reviewed and approved by the Board at its February 23, 1982, meeting and that the applicant had since submitted a landscape plan which was reviewed during the Design Review Board study session. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Barton, the landscape plan was approved subject to the following conditions being addressed with Conditions Nos. 2, 3 and 4 being reviewed informally by Mr. Gregory when the changes are brought about: 1. That the retaining wall proposed for the northwest corner of the property be redesigned and/or relocated in compliance with Municipal Code 25.56.200. 2. That the parking stall at the east of Frontage Road entry be shaded with a planter containing material that is colorful and of a high-growing nature. 3. That the rear driveway shall be reduced to a 35' maximum width. - 1 - � � � DESIGN REVIEVU BOARD MINUTES MARCH 9, 1982 1. CASE NO: 154 C (CONTINUED) 4. 'That the trees and shrubs be replaced with a different variety and that their location will not infringe on the corner visibility. Motion carried 5-0-1. Mr. Leung abstained. 2. CASE NO: 232 MF - MICHAEL GILANO - 2772 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92714, THOMAS MAURER, A.I.A., 206 W. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92632 and ADAMS, STREETER � WOOLSEY, CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC., 17981 Skypark Circle, Suite M, Irvine, CA 92714. Mr. Thomas Maurer was present to represent the applicant. Approval Sought/Location: Final approval of plans for 13 unit residential condominiums and recreational facilities located at Ryway Place, 250 Feet north of Grapevine Street. Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report indicating that the Board had granted preliminary approval to this application at its February 23rd, 1982, meeting subject to a series of conditions contained in the staff report dated February 23, 1982. He added that Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8; 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15 had been fulfilled but that Conditions 5, 6, 14 and 16 had not yet been addressed on the plans. Mr. Maurer presented Staff and the Board with a letter indicating that they would install a wrought iron fence on top of the retaining wall adjacent to the south property line where the wall will exceed 30" in height (Condition 6) and that they would color the north side of the northern perimeter wall to match the exterior color of the property owners homes (Condition 14). The applicant indicated that he had with him the plans from the Sanitation District (Condition 5). Mr. Maurer felt that skylights with a mirror finish would be obtrusive, that if possible he would like them to be dual glazed with the outer surface being solar bronze. He added that solar bronze would be used on the windows on the west side too. On a motion by Mr. Barton, seconded by Ms. Jackson, the Board granted final approval of the plans subject to Condition No. 16 being changed to show the skylights as being "Solar Bronze" instead of "Mirror Finish". Motion carried unanimously 6-0. 3. CA5E NO: 165 C - BRAX"fON, DENNIS - CREATIVE DESIGNS, 21,855 South Avalon, Suite 8, Carson, CA 90745. Approval Sought/Location: Preliminary and final approval of plans for a two story office/retail building at the southeast corner of Shadow Hills Road and Frontage Road. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report indicating that in terms of the plot plan, Staff was concerned with the parking layout to the rear. That the property line to the south requires a 10 foot wide landscape buffer area and that the southernly parking aisle is a dead-end parking area which could cause a problem, this could be resolved by moving the entire building to face north. He indicated that Staff had completed another plot plan for submittal utilizing the building and placing it at the corner of the property which would be able to attend the 31 parking spaces as desired and which would eliminate the dead-end parking situation. He added that this plan would call for some redesign of the building in terms of the elevations. Ms. Jackson felt that if the building were turned around it would create solar problems which would call for redesign of the building. - 2 - • � � DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 9, 1982 3. CASE NO. 165 C (CONTINUED) On a motion by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Barton, this case was continued in order that the applicant may address the following concerns: 1. That the design of the buildings and materials used reflect the type of image which Palm Desert desires. 2. That the circulation system in the back be worked out and the dead-end parking situation be eliminated. 3. That solar protection be provided if the buildings are turned facing north. Staff was further instructed to indicate to the applicant that the Board would not be able to approve the submittal as presented because of those concerns. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. 4. CASE NO. 164C - ROY CARVER - 110 West Las Tunas, San Gabriel, CA 91776 and BERNIE LEUNG, 73-960 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Approval Sought/Location: Approval of preliminary landscaping and elevation plans for a commercial shopping center at the southeast corner �of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue. Mr. Leung asked to be excused from voting but indicated that he would represent this case. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and indicated that staff was not overly concerned that tree wells were not proposed within the parking rows along the common center line of each row of parking (Condition No. 3 ). After some discussion, the Board decided to delete this Condition. Mr. Cook questioned the fact that a blow-sand buffer had not been required. Mr. Diaz replied that if they were required to put up an eight foot high wall the commercial area would not be seen. On a motion by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Barton, the preliminary landscaping and elevation plans were approved subject to the conditions listed below and subject to Condition No. 3 of the staff report dated March 9, 1982, being deleted. 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 construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 2. Final construction drawings, including a final landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, 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. Motion carried 4-0-2. Mr. Leung and Mr. Gregory abstained. - 3 - M � �� DESIGN REVIEVf/ BOARD MINUTES MARCH 9, 1982 III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. CASE NO. 221 MF - CHACAHUALA LTD, 10677 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064. Mr. Leonard Greenberg, applicant was not present. Approval Sought/Location: Request for a time extension of previously approved preliminary plans for a 117 unit condominium project on the north side of Mesa View Drive, between Alamo Drive and Arrow Trail. Mr. Sawa indicated that the applicant was seeking a time extension for preliminary plans which were approved by the Design Review Board at their meeting of March 1, 1981 and approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of March 3, 1981. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Ms. Jackson, the Board moved to grant a time extension for this case. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. 2. PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER Mr. Sawa reviewed this case indicating that it was before the Board for final approval of landscape plans. The Board reviewed the plans and felt they were adequate. On a motion by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Barton, the Board instructed Staff to compare the final working drawings with the preliminary plan and continue this case to the next meeting. Motion carried 5-0-1. Mr. Cook abstained. IV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Barton, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. � _/ - �'�-----�— : � ,;c_. �R ON A. DIAZ, Secretary /pa - 4 -