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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-08 �..___ _: � � MINUTES PALM DESERT DESIGN REVIEVf/ BOARD MEETING TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 8, 1983 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. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Barton A1 Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden STAFF PRESENT: Ramon A. Diaz Stan Sawa Steve Smith Patricia Armitage On a motion by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Holden, the minutes of the January 25, 1983, meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. II. CASES: Final drawings or items not requiring planning commission confirmation: The following cases were approved by minute motion: 1. CASE NO: 792 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ACME-WILEY CORPORATION, 5405 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for approval to remove an existing nonconforming sign and replace same with new sign. LOCATION: 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. ZONE: C-1, S.P. 2. CASE NO: 147 C (Amendment ��1) APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JACK WISE, 45-675 William Road, Indian Wells, CA and WALLING McCALLUM, 45-260 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA. NATURE OF PROJEC'f/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of plan for addition to racquetball facility. LOCATION: Northeast corner of San Carlos and Alessandro Drive. ZONE: R-3 (4) Mr. Holden moved and Mr. Cook seconded to approve both cases. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. - 1 - , � � � DESIGN REVIEVf/ BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1983 3. CASE NO: 159 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, INC., P.O. Box 400329, Dallas, Texas, 75240; the JERDE PARTNERSHIP, 2798 Sunset Blvd., L.A. CA 90026. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a restaurant. LOCATION: Palms to Pines West, Phase 2 ZONE: PC(3) S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that the board had granted a preliminary approval for the restaurant to be located on the adjacent pad to the west; since then, the location has been changed to the east corner pad adjacent to the existing Safeway Center. He outlined staff's two concerns involving the landscaping and the signs proposed which exceed the allowable area. Mr. John Blocker representing T.G.I. Friday's, Mr. Alan D. Sclater, A.I.A., and Mr. Hal Richardson of the Jerde Partnership were present. The board was concerned that the odor emanating from the trash enclosure at the rear of the restaurant would be noticeable on the pedestrian walkway of the adjacent businesses. Responding to the board's concern, the applicant stated that all organic materials would be disposed of in a sealed trash compactor and the trash bin would be cleaned and deodorized daily. Other concerns encompassed the lack of awning details on the plans; screening of the rooftop equipment and whether the lamps as shown on the plans would be used since they were not shown on the model. Mr. Hal Richardson of the Jerde Partnership indicated that he would submit plans showing the awning details; the roof-top equipment would be screened and the lamps shown on the plans would not be used. On a motion by Mr. Holden, seconded by Mr. Gregory, the final plans were approved subject to the following Conditions Nos. 1 and 2 as listed in the staff report and added Conditions 3, 4 and 5 also listed below: l. That the applicant submit to the board for review and receive approval of a landscape plan for the planting areas irnmediately adjacent to the building prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. That a separate sign program application be submitted and approved. 3. Awning detail shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. 4. All roof-top equipment will not exceed the height of the parapet wall. 5. Lamps shown on the plans shall not be installed. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. - 2 - �,` �"'� DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1983 Preliminary plans requiring planning commission confirmation at its meeting of February 15, 1983: 1. CASE NO: 157 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT LTD., 431 N. Brand Avenue, Glendale, and the JERDE PART'NERSHIP, INC., 2798 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT': Preliminary approval of revised plans for a retail building at Palms to Pines West, Phase II. LOCATION: Palms to Pines West, Phase II ZONE: PC(3) S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that there had been a substantial change from the plans submitted at the meeting of October 27, 1981. As stated in the previous report, T.G.I. Friday's has been moved from building pad "B" to the pad to the east, pad "C" and former pads "B", "D" and "E" are now proposed to be combined to provide two buildings all under one roof. The board was concerned over the height of the parapets and the window treatments and arches as presented. Mr. Hal Richardson of the Jerde Partnership indicated that the parapets will be a minimum of two feet high and would then slope to follow the drainage of the roof to a maximum of six feet high, he added that it was their intention to screen all the mechanical equipment. The arches would have open screening or a trellised opening and the window treatments would have a painted wood lattice. The building walls and the trim would be a "sand finish" with the walls painted Navajo white and the trim painted China pink. The roof tile would be terra cotta and not concrete tile as noted on the plans. Mr. Cook asked if the signs would be placed on the awnings and if so, would the center have control of their usage. Mr. Richardson replied that the awnings would be a fortrel polyester fabric on aluminum frames, the color being terra cotta and blue. The tenant signs would be 1' - O" x 8' - 0" and would require approval by the board. The applicant responding to a question regarding the location of the trash bins, indicated that there are two trash enclosures shown on the site plan. Mr. Gregory reviewed the landscape plans and recommended the following changes: On El Paseo Parkway: 1. Substitute bottle trees for floss silk. 2. Substitute dwarf oleander "petite pink" for oleander. 3. Substitute a more sun resistant plant for the mock orange. 4. Substitute another groundcover for star jasmine. 5. Substitute another vine for Ficus repens. - 3 - �wr�' '""�` DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1983 CASE NO. 157 C (CONTINUED) Parking Lot: 1. Enlarge Schinus molle from 15 gallon to 24" box. (They may be planted a little farther apart) Proposed Restaurant Retail: 1. No Phoenix dactylifera on the west or south side of the buildings. 2. Enlarge the olive trees from 24" to 48" box size. Highway 111: 1. Delete floss silk tree from Highway 111 landscaping. 2. A more imaginative groundcover layout is needed. 3. Addition of shrub planting. Miscellaneous: 1. The trees should be a minimum size of 24" box size with the exception that if bottle trees are planted in lieu of floss silk that they be 15 gallon (up to 50%). On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Cook, the preliminary plans were approved subject to the following Conditions, Nos 1 and 2 as listed in the staff report and added conditions 3 and 4. 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. 3. The final landscape plan shall reflect the recommendations of the board outlined in the minutes. 4. Details of the window arches, awnings and screening of the roof equipment shall be shown on the plans. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. - 4 - � � DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1983 III. ADDENDUMS TO THE MEETING: 1. CASE NO: 241 MF REQUEST: Approval of landscape plan. LOCATION: Southwest corner of San Pablo and Royal Palm. APPLICANT: JAMES SATTLEY Mr. Smith indicated that this case had been before the board at its meeting of January 25, 1983, at which time the board had requested that Mr. Sattley resubmit his landscape plans. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Cook, the plans were approved subject to the oleanders being moved adjacent to the building on the south side or adjacent to the fence and their being increased by 150%. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 2. CASE NO: 797 SA REQUEST: Approval of a freestanding identification sign at Palms to Pines East. LOCATION: 72-811 Highway 111 APPLICANT: CaL AMERICAN PROPERTY Mr. Smith stated that the proposed sign will be located in the existing landscaped area off of Plaza Way between the Interstate Bank and the Chevron Station. Chairman Barton asked if the sign would be illuminated. Mr. Robert George and Mr. Jack Brand of Imperial Sign Company were present and Mr. George responded that it would be internally illuminated. Mr. Cook felt the application of tile would hide the sign. Mr. Robert George indicated that tile was used in the area. The plans had been prepared for another center with a Spanish mission look and his customer had liked it. On a motion by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Holden, the sign was approved subject to the tile being used on all four (4) sides of the sign. Motion carried 4-0. 3. CASE NO: 686 SF REQUEST': Appeal by the Palm Desert Property Owners' Association of a staff approval of a single family residence. LOCATION: 73-071 Grapevine APPLICANT: SUSAN SMI"fH LORIGAN Mr. Smith advised the board that in accordance with city code staff had reviewed and approved plans for the construction of a dwelling at 73-071 Grapevine. The Palm Desert Property Owners' Association then filed this appeal to the city staff approval for the reasons set forth in the letter which - 5 - , . � �. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY $, 1983 CASE NO. 686 SF (CONTINUED) was read to the board. As a result of the appeal, staff re-examined the plans in question and determined that the plans under consideration at this time are not the same as the plans approved by staff on December 15, 1982. The difference involves the location of the finished floor. On the first plan the finished floor was shown at a level equal to the northeast corner of the lot. On the grading plan submitted to the engineering department on January 5, 1983, the finished floor is shown at 4 1/2 feet higher than the northeast corner of the lot. In order to comply with city code requirements the floor will have to be lowered as was shown in the original submitted plan. Even with this change the plans would not comply with the 15' height limit of the Palm Desert Property Owners' Association. Mr. George Griffen the applicant, was present. T'he board reviewed the plans and stated that due to the difference in the development requirements of the city and the Palm Desert Property Owners' Association, it would be difficult to please both parties. The board serves at the pleasure of the city council and is required to implement city zoning requirements. The appeal by the Palm Desert Property Owners' Association asking the board to implement its (Palm Desert Property Owners' Association) provisions (i.e. 15' height limit and guest house setbacks) is not a matter which could be adjudicated by the design review board. Mr. Holden moved and Mr. Gregory seconded to refuse the appeal for the reasons stated above and that staff be directed to review the plans to assure compliance with city code. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Mr. Cook abstained). 4. CASE NO: 531 SA Amendment No. 1 REQUEST: Additional business signage. LOCATION: 73-030 El Paseo, Southwest corner of Highway 74 and Highway 111. APPLICANT': MILTON'S RESTAURANT The board did not feel the sign plan as presented was acceptable and instructed the applicant to resubmit the sign plan drawn to scale and with accurate lettering. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. � . ,l�C G'�': v2.-c.,�'�' S VE SMIT'H, Associate Planner /pa - 6 -