HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA DESIGN REVIEW 09-19-83DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
September 19, 1983
RF 'VELOPMEN? AGENCY
No. 6
9-19-83
Inter-Corn
Honorable Chairman & Redevelopment Agency Members
Community Development Department
Design Review: Motel on Laguna Road
Applicant:
Location:
Zoning:
Richard Pierce
Laguna Road at Orange Avenue
C-1
BACKGROUND
At the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on September 6, 1983,
the Agency tabled an action on the proposed motel and recommended certain
alterations. These included access, security and architectural design.
DISCUSSION
Staff has submitted a set of revised drawings to the School District for
their review and input. If they have any comments, they will be given to
the Agency at Monday's meeting. Staff will present their concerns as a
part of the presentation.
The applicant submits the following changes:
The access into the motel has been reduced to one controlled point. In
addition, a 3-1/2' masonry wall, with decorative wrought iron will be
constructed along the front. In effect, the project will be isolated
from the surrounding environment.
In contrast, the Six Pence Inn is two separate complexes with one
office, with a total of five access points, of which only one is
marginally controlled. There is no fence to control access.
e
Four units have been altered into two large suites. All of the
remaining units have been enlarged. There are interior access doors
between units in order that units can be further enlarged or turned into
suites if market demand increases.
e
The applicant's designer re-examined the architecture of the project and
added some embellishments to the structure. While not a significant
departure from the original design, the changes do make an honest
attempt to beautify the structure, especially in those elevations that
are along a property line. Although not specifically shown, staff
assumes that the two side elevations on a property line will be similar
to the freeway view elevation, which is a definite improvement over a
blank wall. The Community Development Department is satisfied with the
alterations as shown.
Design Review: Motel on Laguna Road
September 19, 1983
Page 2
RECOtq#E#DATION
The pleasure of the Redevelopment Agency with regard to review and input
for the proposed project.
Associate Planner