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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-26 141010 MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - OCTOBER 26, 1982 2:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. after a one hour and five minute study session. II. MEMBERS PRESENT: Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Phyllis Jackson Bernie Leung Charlie Martin MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Barton (excused absence) STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage III. On a motion by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Holden, the minutes of the October 12, 1982, meeting were approved as written. Motion carried 4-0-2 (Mr. Leung and Mr. Cook abstaining). IV. CASES: A. Final drawings or items not requiring planning commission confirmation: 1. CASE NO: 763 SA APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ONTARIO NEON COMPANY, 303 West Main Street, Ontario, CA 91761. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Sign program for a new business - Oak Design Showroom. LOCATION: 73-547 and 73-551 Highway 111, Palm Desert ZONE: C-1 - S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that this case was before the board for approval of a sign program for a new business called the Oak Design Showroom. The signs proposed conformed to the provisions of the ordinance relating to size but the board should review the proposed colors. Ms. Jackson felt that a brown color would be more appropriate for the words "OAK FURNITURE" instead of orange. Mr. Smith suggested that the sign have an ivory background and rust letters for the words "OAK FURNITURE" Mr. Leung asked if the edging would be another color. Mr. Bob Hardy representing Ontario Neon Sign Company was present and indicated that the sign would have a reversed colored panel with letters mounted on top of the plexiglass and showing through would be a panel with white letters. - 1 - Nale DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1992 1. CASE NO: 763 SA - ONTARIO NEON COMPANY CONTINUED) Chairman Martin asked Mr. Hardy if he felt staff's suggestion would be acceptable. Mr. Hardy replied that he didn't think the owners would oppose the changes. On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Cook, the sign program was approved subject to the sign having an ivory background with the use of dark blue letters No. 2050 with the words "OAK FURNITURE" being in rust No. 2380. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. B. Preliminary plans requiring planning commission confirmation at its meeting of November 2, 1982. 1. CASE NO: 176 C APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: PALM DESERT BOARD OF REALTORS, 73-647 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260; and WILLIAM SEXTON, 71-537 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for an office building. LOCATION: West side of Monterey Avenue, opposite the west end of Guadalupe Avenue. ZONE: R-2 - S.P. Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report indicating that the Palm Desert Board of Realtors had received planning commission approval of a conditional use permit in May of 1982, to locate the office building in an R-2 zone. The project would be a one story 5250 square foot building which would be used for office functions as well as for meetings. He added that there would be sufficient parking with access provided to Monterey Avenue through a 27 foot wide driveway. The board reviewed the plans for the proposed development and was concerned over the location of the building on the site plan relative to residentially zoned property to the west; the access to the site following the widening of Monterey Avenue and the elevational treatments proposed. Mr. Sexton, architect representing the applicant indicated that the location of the building was the one preferred by the owners. Basically, they wanted it to relate as much as possible to the Hahn Center but this was before they knew there would be a six foot wall and a berm along the south property line. He recognized that the access would be restricted by the center median and agreed that the location of the building could be moved to the southerly portion of the lot closest to Monterey. Ms. Jackson asked why the building was 20 feet high. Mr. Sexton replied that there would be a 25 x 70 square foot wide meeting room and they were trying to get enough ceiling height to make it acceptable. - 2 - `14W DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1982 1. CASE NO: 176 C (CONTINUED) On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, the preliminary plans were referred back to the architect to be restudied in order that he may address the following concerns: 1. That the building and parking locations be reversed. 2. That the building be set back a minimum of 40 feet from the west property line. 3. That the building be reduced in height to 18' to conform to the R-2 zoning provisions. 4. That the west and south elevations be restudied. Motion carried 6-0-1 with Ms. Jackson abstaining. 2. CASE NO: 173 C APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: MILLARD ARCHULETA/ROBERT RICCIARDI ASSOCIATES, 42-600 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 and LYNDALE MANOR 45-474 Garden Square, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a 2780 square foot commercial building. LOCATION: Northwest corner of the north frontage road and San Carlos Drive. ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith summarized the staff report indicating staff's concerns, the first being relative to the setbacks. The building would have to be moved back on the lot or sections of the building would have to be reduced in order to meet the five foot required setbacks adjacent to the streets. If this were done, the building would line up with the existing buildings to the west. Mr. Gregory felt the north elevation was weak and could be improved by landscaping it with some small planters against the wall. It was Ms. Jackson's feeling that a little more ingenuity could be used to enhance the building but felt that if the plans complied she wouldn't ask for any changes. Mr. Leung felt that the building was too big for the site, it needed more undulation to make it more interesting and some tree elements could be added. Chairman Martin felt that the parking requirements for a lot of this size really hurt the building. Mr. Gregory asked if the city and client could compromise. He felt that if the owner were willing to give up a little of the building area and the city could give up a couple of parking spaces, the building could be greatly improved. - 3 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1982 2. CASE NO: 173 C (CONTINUED) Mr. Diaz replied that the city had already compromised by allowing them to modify the parking requirement by 10 percent through an adjustment procedure. Chairman Martin asked if the owner could apply for a variance. Mr. Diaz replied that they could apply for one but staff would recommend denial because the required findings could not be made. Chairman Martin asked if the city council had ever allowed parking on the streets to be used towards the square footage requirement of the building. Mr. Diaz replied that it had not. Street parking could not be counted particulary in this case because the frontage road could quite possibly go back to a two way traffic system which would eliminate the street parking. Ms. Jackson asked if anyone had considered the possibility of relocating the building to the west side of the lot facing east. Mr. Diaz replied that it had been considered but the owner would have to get a tenant who would not need visibility from Highway 111. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Ms. Jackson, the plans were referred back to the architect in order that the following concerns could be addressed: 1. That the building be recessed from the streets in order that it conform to the setback requirements. 2. That the elevations on the north and south sides be improved. 3. That landscaping be added on the north side. Motion carried 5-0-1 with Mr. Cook abstaining. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. CASE NO: 174 C APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: J. P. CONSTRUCTION, INC., 74-831 Velie Way, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of sign program. LOCATION: Cook Street Industrial Park, east of Cook Street on the north side of Mayfair Drive. ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith indicated that the board had granted final approval to the development and they have since had a sign program submitted which conforms to the code. The sign is approximately a foot high and the length will vary according to the copy. The letters will be 8 inches high and the signs will be located as shown on the final plans. - 4 - ``✓' DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1982 1. CASE NO: 174 C (CONTINUED) The board felt the sign was acceptable. On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, the sign program was approved. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. 2. 7- ELEVEN STORE - Located at 73-800 Highway 111 Mr. Smith indicated that this case was withdrawn from the agenda pending submittal of plans for approval of a roof over the storage area at the rear of the building. 3. CASE NO: 152 C - COAST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN -Located at the northwest corner of Palms to Pines West - Phase II Mr. Smith indicated that this application was for approval of a landscape plan for the Coast Federal Savings and Loan building. Mr. Gregory reviewed the plans and noted the necessary revisions on the plans. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Holden, the landscape plans were approved with revisions as noted on the plans on file with the environmental services department. Motion carried 5-0-1 with Mr. Cook abstaining. 4. CASE NO: 62 C - THE GALLERIA BUILDING - Located on El Paseo Mr. Smith stated that this was a request for approval of revisions to the Galleria plans on El Paseo. He added that the owner wished to tile all of the sidewalk areas and the two water fountains would be removed. Mr. Holden asked if the median would also be tiled. Mr. Smith replied that they eventually intend to do so. Tiling the public sidewalk and median is being reviewed by public works at this time. The board felt that the request was acceptable. VI. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Cook, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 P.M. S*TtVE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER /pa - 5 -