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PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 9, 1982
2:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session.
II. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook
Ron Gregory
Rick Holden
Phyllis Jackson
Bernie Leung
Charles Martin
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton (excused)
STAFF PRESENT: Ramon Diaz
Stan Sawa
Steve Smith
Linda Russell
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Holden, the minutes of October 26,
1982, were approved as written. Motion carried 6-0.
IV. CASES:
A. Final drawings or items not requiring planning commission confirmation:
1. CASE NO: 167 C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): J.C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC., C/O
McCLELLAN, CRUZ AND GAYLORD, 3452 E. Foothill Blvd.,
Pasadena, CA 91107.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of sign
program.
LOCATION: 72-900 Highway I I I (PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER).
ZONE: PC-3 (Regional Commercial), S.P.
Mr. Smith reviewed the proposed sign program with the board during study session.
He pointed out the locations of the signs and described the signs as individual white
letters with bronze bordering.
On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, the sign program for J.C.
Penney Company be approved. Carried unanimously 6-0.
B. Preliminary plans requiring planning commission confirmation at its meeting
of November 16, 1982:
1. CASE NO: 169 MF
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DAME HOMES, CHAPARRAL
COUNTRY CLUB, 100 Chaparral Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of two new
unit types.
LOCATION: Chaparral Country Club.
ZONE: PR-5
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Mr. Smith presented the staff report during study session and indicated that the
proposed units would be a continuation of the existing style of architecture.
On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, to approve two new unit types
for Chaparral Country Club. Carried unanimously 6-0.
2. CASE NO: 177 C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DENNY'S, INC., 16700 Valley View,
La Mirada, CA 90637.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval
to remodel an existing restaurant and repair the parking lot.
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Highway I I I and Monterey.
ZONE: C-1 S.P.
Mr. Smith presented the staff report and reviewed the changes that were being
proposed. He indicated that because of the widening to Monterey, the existing on-street
parking adjacent to Monterey would be eliminated. Mr. Smith noted that the existing
Sandy's pole sign will be removed and a new sign program will be submitted. In regards to
landscaping, a plan had not been submitted but a condition requiring that the applicant
submit a landscape plan was recommended. Some of staff's concerns included the number
of parking spaces and their location relative to the entrance to the restaurant.
The board was concerned with the landscaping and entrance location. They felt
that a landscape plan should be submitted to show proper landscaping in front and rear of
the restaurant.
MR. FRANK GHALILI, representative of Denny's, stated that they are proposing
their remodeling to match the Palm Desert Town Center. He indicated that if they were
to be required to relocate the entrance to the restaurant they would have to redesign the
structure, which they do not want to do.
Mr. Leung suggested that the entrance which is located on the south side of the
building with the doors facing east, be changed to have the doors face west. He felt this
would not change the structure but would make the entry closer to the parking area. Mr.
Ghalili stated that this would still require redesigning of the structure.
The board expressed concern for the need of a planter area along the north wall.
The existing walkway in the rear could be replaced with a planter area.
Because of these concerns the board felt that a restudy should be made to address
the concerns outlined in the staff report as well as the redesign of the front entrance and
the redesign of the north elevation and/or installation of landscape planter adjacent to the
north wall.
Motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, instructing applicant to restudy plans
to meet concerns expressed by board. Carried unanimously 6-0.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
At this time, on behalf of the board, Mr. Diaz presented a Resolution of
Commendation to Ms. Phyllis Jackson for her services as a Design Review Board Member.
She was congratulated and wished much success by the board.
Ms. Jackson expressed her gratitude and thanked everyone.
On a motion by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Cook, the meeting was adjourned at
2:45 p.m.
ST E 5MITH, As o iate Planner
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