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Home My WebLink About1982-03-23 ti � + � � MINUTES DESIGN REVIEVf/ BOARD MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 23, 1982 CI1'1' 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 (Mr. Cook left the meeting at 2:45) Ron Gregory Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Bernie Leung Charlie Martin STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage On a motion by Mr. Barton seconded by Mr. Cook, the Minutes of the March 9 19g2, meeting were a Discussion Items No. 2 P Palm pe ert Towns Cen er P be n g amended age 4, .under Board reviewed the plans and felt they were inadequate". to read. The Motion carried 6-0-1. Mr. Holden abstained. II• Minute motion a pproving cases found acceptable at the study session: None jIi• CASES A• Final drawings or items not requiring Pianning Commission confirmation: 1• CASE NO: 120C Applicant/Address: E.W. HAHN, INC., Mr. Jay Tarenton 200 Continental Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 and LAWRENCE MOLINE, Landscape Architect, 1119 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402, Attn: Mr. Brandt Maughan. Nature of Project/Approval Sought: Final approval of parking lot landcaping for Palm Desert Town Center. Location: Northwest corner of Highway 111 and Monterey. Zone: PC-3 S.P. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report indicating the various concerns voiced during the Study Session regarding the landscape plan for the Town Center and it was recommended that in order to avoid delays, Mr. Larry Moline, Landscape Architect and Design Review Board Member Ron Gregory leave the meeting to discuss the concerns for this case and for Case No. 167C (J.C.Penney Company) and then return to the Board Meeting with the necessary revisions. Upon their return, Mr. Gregory summarized their discussion and presented the Board with the revisions. Mr. Leung indicated his concern over the fact that Eucalyptus trees would still be used in the parking area. He felt they were too messy and that a tree that would need less maintenance was preferred. - 1 - : � , � �w+�' DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 23, 1982 1. CASE NO. 120C (CONTINUED) Mr. Moline replied that all the trees in the Center would require some form of maintenance regardless of the type of tree. On a motion by Mr. Barton seconded by Ms. Jackson, the parking lot landscaping was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That there be a mixture of Canary Island Pine and Mondale Pine, with final locations and mix to be reviewed by Staff with input from the Board. 2. That the applicant will seek a tree with the same property as Eucalyptus Rudis. If such tree is not available, applicant may utilize Eucalyptus Rudis. 3. In linear planter islands, Bottle Tree shall replace Eucalyptus Rudis. 4. Eucalyptus Rudis shall be retained in rows of parking tree wells. 5. Planter islands in end rows shall contain 15 gallon African Sumacs, with their final location and mix to be reviewed by Staff with input from the Board. 6. Modesto Ash shall be changed to Shamel Ash and will be reduced in size from 34" box to 24" box. 7. Groundcover shall consist of a mixture of Gold Rush Gazania and Hybrid Yellow Gazania, with the location of the mix to be reviewed by Staff with input from the Board. 8. Star Jasmine if used as groundcover, will be planted from 1 gallon containers rather than flats. Motion carried 5-1 (Mr. Leung voted nay) and Mr. Cook was absent the second time this case was voted on. B. Preliminary plans (NOTE: Preliminary plan approval requires Planning Commission confirmation at its meeting of April 6, 1982): 1. CASE NO: 166 C Applicant/Address: ARCHITECTS PACIFICA, LTD., 180 Newport Center Drive, Suite 110, Newport Beach, CA 92260 (on behalf of Bullock's Department Stores, Seventh and Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90014). Nature of Project/Approval Sought: Approval of preliminary building and landscape plans for a 115,000 square foot department store. Location: 72-810 Highway 111 (Palm Desert Town Center) Zone: PC-3 (Regional Commercial) S.P. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report indicating that the main entries facing southwest and southeast would be treated with a tan textured concrete paving. He added that the building itself is proposed to be a heavy textured "Aspen White Plaster" and the roof treatment would be brick red with a blue glaze grouted tile. - 2 - � i �"�'+ `'� DESIGN REVIEVf/ BOARD MINUTES MARCH 23, 1982 1. CASE NO. 166 C(CONTINUED) Chairman Martin asked just how much blue there would be in the tile. Mr. LeNev of Architects Pacifica showed a sample and distributed some pictures. Mr. Cook inquired as to what the design on the tile was. Mr. LeNev replied that it was an "Indian Motif". Mr. Leung asked if they had a sample of the overall texture of the building. Mr. Millard Archuleta, Architect for the Palm Desert Town Center showed a sample of the color of the building and texture. The Board was in agreement that the Design of the building was aesthetically suitable. It was decided that Mr. LeNev would discuss the landscape plans with Board Member Gregory after the meeting. On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Cook, the preliminary building plans were approved and the preliminary landscape plans were approved subject to any conditions deemed necessary by Mr. Gregory. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Gregory was not present at the time this was voted on). 2. CASE NO: 167 C Applicant/Address: J.C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC., 6131 Orangethorpe Avenue, at Valley View, Buena Park, CA 90624, c/o George MacNevin. Nature of Project/Approval Sought: Approval of preliminary building and landscape plans for an approximately 90,000 square foot department store. Location: 72-900 Highway 111 (Palm DesertTown Center). Zone: PC-3 (Regional Commercial) S.P. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report indicating that the building would be Aspen White slumpstone with raised landscaped areas which would include trees and vine material to break up the exterior walls. He added that the loading area facing Monterey Avenue would be screened from view by an extensively landscaped area and a wall which would be completed by the T'own Center. Mr. George MacNevin of J.C. Penney Company was present to answer any questions the Board might have concerning this case. Mr. Leung asked the dimensions of the Porte Cochere on the east elevation over the entrance. After revieweing the plans, Mr. MacNevin replied that they were about 9 to 10 feet in width. Mr. Millard Archuleta, Architect for the Palm Desert Town Center indicated that the landscaping would be further accentuated for the J.C. Penney Building, that the renderings did not reflect this. He added that the building would be the same color as the mall. Mr. Archuleta indicated that Bonwit Teller would be of the same family of design with the addition of the Porte Cochere treatment. - 3 - .. .. e `+�rr� "�' DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 23, 1982 2. CASE NO. 167 C (CON1'INUED) Mr. Archuleta informed the Board that the ice rink was back on the plans with only a few minor changes but the original concept was retained. He felt that the integration of the plan had been maintained and that everybody was abiding with the materials with the exception of the "Indian Motif" on the Bullocks building, which he felt was an enhancement. Chairman Martin inquired as to the height of the ceiling above the rink. Mr. Archuleta replied that it would be 18 to 22 feet in height adding that this would be the highest part of the Palm Desert Town Center. He indicated that there would be another restaurant facility in one of the areas surrounding the rink. Mr. Archuleta mentioned that formal bids are being taken for the Mall buildings and that the construction document phaze on Bullocks and J.C. Penney was ready to begin. He also stated that Phaze 2 of the mall building would begin in a few months. Chairman Martin inquired as to the gas station proceedings. Mr. Diaz replied that this was not part of the project but that the City is presently negotiating the extension of Monterey, that it is in the process of acquiring the fifty feet. Mr. Moline and Board Member Gregory returned at this point with their revisions. Mr. Leung felt that the building plans were aesthetically acceptable although Chairman Martin and Mr. Barton were not in agreement. On a motion by Ms. Jackson seconded by Mr. Leung, the preliminary building and landscape plans were approved subject to the Mondale Pines on the landscape plans being replaced by Canary Island Pines. Motion carried 4-2 (Mr. Martin and Mr. Barton voting nay and Mr. Cook abstaining. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS NONE ' V. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Holden seconded by Mr. Leung, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. , � - � � "� . +�`J i' �(�`�"1�s'"i^ ja ;..�-C�".�, RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret /pa - 4 -