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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-23 %Wf MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 23, 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: Vern Barton Al Cook Ron Gregory Bernie Leung MEMBERS ABSENT: Rick Holden Charles Martin STAFF PRESENT: Ramon Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Cook, the minutes were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. IV. CASES: A. Final drawings or items not requiring planning commission confirmation: None B. Preliminary plans requiring planning commission confirmation at its meeting of December 7, 1982: 1. CASE NO: 165 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CREATIVE DESIGNS, 21-855 South Avalon, Suite 8, Carson, CA 90745. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a two story office commercial building. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Shadow Hills Road and Frontage Road. ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report indicating that this case was before the board in March, at which time it was returned to the applicant with concerns regarding the design of the building and materials used, the circulation system in the parking lot and the provision of solar protection. He indicated that the site plan as presently submitted had resolved the dead-end parking aisle problem, but felt the matter of building elevations and landscape design should be reviewed by the board to determine acceptability. The board reviewed the building elevations and felt that they lacked consistency in that there were several architectural styles evident. - 1 - lqwe DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1982 1. CASE NO. 165 C (CONTINUED) Mr. Gregory commented on the landscaping as follows: 1. Fountain grass grows to four feet in height, is quite invasive and could result in problems in this area. 2. The layout of other materials lacked imagination. 3. Spanish broom and common wormwood are not used often in the desert. 4. If the landscaping is to be drought tolerant then a drip irrigation system would be adequate. 5. If a conventional irrigation system is to be used then it should be down-sized from 1'/2" to approximately 3/4 inches and the "pop-up" heads replaced with "bubbler" type heads. In conclusion it was felt that a redesign of the landscape plan and irrigation plan would be appropriate. On a motion by Mr. Leung, seconded by Mr. Gregory, the application was referred back to the applicant for a restudy of the building elevations and resubmittal of the revised landscape and irrigation plans. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. CASE NO: 154 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): 7-ELEVEN STORE NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for approval of a roof over the storage area. LOCATION: 73-800 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith indicated that the storage section at the rear of the building is enclosed on the top by a chain link fence. They are requesting that they be allowed to build a roof over that area to keep the rain out. Mr. Gregory asked if this change would affect the parking requirements. Mr. Sawa replied that they would still have enough parking to meet the code requirements. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Cook, the board granted approval of the roof installation subject to the top of the new roof being no higher than the existing enclosure walls. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Mr. Leung abstained). - 2 - fir° DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1982 2. CASE NO: 62 C APPLICANT: THE GALLERIA BUILDING NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Further revisions to an existing building. LOCATION: El Paseo ZONE: C-1 A discussion took place regarding the modification of the exterior of one of the units for the Galleria building. The board felt it was necessary to have a rendering and complete presentation to show how the alterations would be compatible with the remainder of the building. Mr. Ross Patterson indicated a desire to proceed with interior changes and wiring. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Leung, the board continued this application to the meeting of December 14, 1982, at which time Mr. Patterson will have elevations and a rendering available for review and instructed staff to contact the building department so that the applicant can go through with the interior modifications. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 3. CASE NO: 770 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BRITE LITE NEON CORPORATION, 7052 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91609. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a sign for the LIQUOR BARN. LOCATION: 72-815 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Mr. Smith indicated that the applicant was seeking approval of one single- faced illuminated sign measuring 316" x 20'0" to be placed at the front of the old Safeway building. He indicated that it would be mounted on the fascia and would extend three inches above it. The board felt it should be lowered so that the fascia could be seen. Mr. Barton asked what would be done with the rest of the building. Mr. Diaz indicated that they were planning on dividing the inside and sharing it with a major sporting goods store. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Leung, the board approved the sign subject to it being lowered to clear the fascia. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. - 3 - Nome DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1982 4. HAYSTACK LINEAR PARK Mr. Smith indicated that this park was at the corner of Haystack and Alamo and was before the board for them to review the landscape plan. The board reviewed the landscape plan and felt it was acceptable. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Leung, the landscape plans were approved. Motion carried unanimously 3-0-1 (Mr. Gregory abstained). IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. AL STEVE SMITH Associate Planner /pa - 4 -