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Home My WebLink About2019-02-26 ', . � {' � , ' _ i �� . E' ' 1 � � Y � `� . � . .. . . � _� . � \ ' T . CITY OF PALM DESERT . . , . _ , , � , � � � _ , , ' � ARCHIT�CTURAL REVIEW,COMMISSION . ., . . , '�• MINUT��S . • • � . � � � , FEBRUARI( 26, 2�019 . _ . ,� . � City Clerk, Rachelle Kiassen swore in the new Commissioner, Jim Schmid, rior to the �,, p � start of the meeting. � � � � � � I. CALL TO ORDER � � The meeting;was called to o�rder at 12:30 p.m. , � . . � � II. ROLL CALL � - . Comm;issioners � �Current Meeting Year to Date - - Present Absent , Present Absent � Chris Van Vliet, Chair X . 4 Karel Lambeil, Vice Chair �X � � 4 � � � � Allan Levin - � X _ 4 - _ � �Michael McAuliffe ,, X � 4 � - �Jim Mclntosh, . � � X 3 1 � Jim Schmid X , l � 1 ., ' John Vuksic - X 4� � . r. - � � � Als�o Present � � � ' � - � � Ryan Stendell, Director, Community Development , \ , Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner - � , � Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner ;� � Janine Judy, Recordin�g. Secretary � � Cancelled meeting: " , � � � . ' . � III. � ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � None � � � . . � , �IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February` 12, 2019 � � ` � � , Action: , � , ., Commissioner Levin moved to a rove the ��e�brua � 12 2019 meetin . , , pp �/ , g Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by a 6-0-1 � � � � vote, with Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet, and Vuksic voting � YES and Schmid abstaining. , . �� . , , ,, . � , , . , r� . . �. , , .. - , �� . i f � _. ' } . �^' a ARCHiTECTURAL RE'�.___ _'�W COMMISSIOIV ,- t �� MINUTES ; � - ` � � . � , February 26, 2019 . , -� V. CAS,ES: � . � � J A. Final Drawrngs: _ . , � . / � 1. CASE NO: MISC 19-4007 � � � . � � . � � . APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: BOTTEGA VENETA 58 ' ' � , , 58 Wilshire Bivd:�#200, Los Angeles, CA 90036 ` , � � , � � , � NAl'URE OF PROJECT/APPROV�AL SOUGHT: Consideration of - - approving�-exterior fa�ade modification� for• Botte a Veneta. , � � , , . g .LOCATI�IV: 75-585 EI Paseo � � � �� ZONE: D.4. � ' � Mr.�Kevin Swartz, :Associate Planner, presented an exterior fa ade �, . . . , � _ ' modification for Bottega Veneta in The Gardens on EI Paseo. He , _ , . �presented the site plan for the new exterior modifications alon with . . . . g �- � � a color board to, include the metal treatment around the door, stone, . and awning frames. He presented a slideshow of the.site elevations � an�d described the changes. He stated that si na e,will be a se a , , g g p rate submittal and reviewed and approved at staff level. Staff recommen�ds approval. . � � , _ � � � . , ' MS. ELIZABETH VALERIO, Architect, said Bottega V,eneta will take ` � over two stores; Tevana and Francisca and combine into o►ne ' � reta i I _ store with 1,500 square feet ;of space.� This will become three. 3 , . . . � � ) �, storefronts r�vhich would �be the north, southeast, and,-east��facades. They are reframing the glazing�storefront.with anodized aluminum � � . _ but the main material will be limestone that will clad -all three 3 . , � ) storefronts. The color they are proposing over the existing columns J and the area above the storefronts will be ' ' ' � a beige color. This is the . only major �work they are d;oing to the storefront, as well as new . . . � signage. � , . . .� Commissioner Vuksic and the architect discussed the recess on the doors.�After reviewing the plans, MS. VALERIO said the lans w . . p ere drawn incorrectly and said the rec�ess jog° in a little over 6" from the �, �neutral,pier, the glazing is flush all the wa and the ent door shal � , Y ry I _ be flush to that. Commissioner Lambell asked for an u dated floor . . . p plan to reflect the corrections. � , ; , � , . 4 / � � % , ` l G:\Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\1Minutes�2019\190226min.do�X Page 2 of 15 � � ` � . ' C ' � . � . — _\ , . s �1 � AR`CHITECTURAL RE�, ,�:IIV COMMISSIOIV ,__�� ` _ . � MINUTES � February 26, 2019 - , � � . ` . . -- , � � . , Commissioner Mclntosh and the architect reviewed and discussed . . -� � � the material board and the stone sample with a chiseled face. % � Commissioner Mclntosh said the stone sample is nice with the , inclusions and the little fosses, but the material board shows a � completely different,material. MS. VALERIO said they were not able � to get the exact sample. However, the one shown on the board is the � same material, same color and is chipped. C.ommissioner Mclntosh ; �asked staff if they will coordinate all these variables and Mr. Swar�z suggested that �as part of the ;motion the Commission can call out ' � � � what�type of finish is recommended. Commissioner Mclntosh asked � � , . the applicant if�they �iould be able to get that chiseled surface on a � big forma# as shown on the elevations because if not it would take � on a whole different character if the were made smaller. MS. Y � VALERIO said itwill bethe largeformat. ComrnissionerVuksic asked for the relationship to the surface of the stone to the storefront in � � � � terms of offset. MS. VALERIO said the chiseled stone is flush with � � the aluminum storefront and offset about 6 to 8" from th.,e existin . ; _ g �. frame. Commissioner Vuksic asked if� it would be better if the - � storefront was� set in a.little from that rough stone surface. MS. , ., .� � VALERIO said at the time of final approval she can present to staff a �v , detailed sketch on the storefront and give an�overla on how it is , p . � � connected. � � . ,, . , �� Commissioner�Mclntosh said #he flushed detail will work if the sta . Y Y . with the o.rigin.al honed�material but with,the irregular surface it may look funny to try and make it flush. He asked what the would do if Y . they couldn't.find .this material. MS. VALERIO said the sample they . submitted has been cut�to the exact size, thickness, width and hei ht . g , � and customized to the storefront, however�it is a little rougher th�an . what they are proposing. Commissioner Mclntosh stated that she wasn't describing the sample that was submitted. MS. VALERIO said � , . . � , r it is the same material, however the smoothness is a little different. � , - , Commissioner.Mclntosh didn't ag�ree. Commissioner Vuksic said b . Y � � . smoothing this stone out i# would end up looking like stucco as � �� oppose�d to what Iooks Iike stone on the elevation. Commissioner - Mclntosh expressed to the applicant that she may be confused with , the sample because the two do not look the same and it doesn't have � � the inclusions in it. He agrees that if the hone it down it will look like Y . � � . stucco. MSo VALERIO said it's the same material with a different � � � texture of finish. She will sub)mit a sam� le as close to the smoothness . p . of what they are proposing and submit to staff for review. � . , � �, , I � ' _.� G:\Planning\Janine Judy�+►RC\1Minutes�2019\190226min.docx Page 3 of 15 � � � � � - , J � � . � , r . ARCHITECTURAL RE��,_:._-W COMMISSION �_ ' � . _ � ' ��j` MINUTES � � � . . � February 26, 2019 , , � � � , __, t Commissioner McAuliffe referred to the lazin on the � g . g east fa�ade � and asked how many pieces of glass that will be. MS. VALERIO said � they haven't worked out the details quite yet but in the ast the have � p Y used one whole piece of glass in �that same sizes Commissioner . � , McAuliffe said if the intent is to have one iece that is ood but i ' ' . p g , f it s � going to be sub-divided they will have to show the Corr�mission how � that will be doneo � ACTI O N: . � � � Commissioner Vuksic moved to a rove s ' -� • ' •' � , � . pp ub�ect to. 1) submit details to show how stone meets storefront frame; 2) submit actual stone sam le• . . , -, p , 3) submit revised floor plan to match elevations; 4 verif that the store fro � � . . . ) Y nt � window on east side can be done with one piece of lass• if not staff to . . , � g � , . �work with applicant_ on solution; ar�d 5) project shall be reviewed an , d . approved by staffe Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAu�liff and carried by-a 7-0 vote, with Lambell, Levin, �McAuliffe Mclntosh Sch ' � _ . , , mid, � V.uksic, and Van Uliet voting YES. , � . � . 2. �CASE NO: MISC 19-0004 � � � � APPLICANT AND A-DDRE • � - SS. AVENIDA PARTN,ERS, LLC, 130 _ . Newport Center Drive, Suite 220, Ne-wport Beach, CA 92660 � . ,, NATURE OF� PROJECT/APPROVAL S4UGHT: Con�ideration of ., approving construction plans of a new inde endent senior� liv' . . . , , , p ing facility; Aven�da Senior L�ving. � _ - . . _ , . � LOCATION: SWC Country Club and Portola Avenue . . ZONE: P.R.-5 . Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, ,.presented final a roval of . . . , . . pp � construction drawings for Avenida Senior Living. � , . MR. KEITH MCCLOSKE�Y, KTGY Architects, resented a slideshow p . , on the changes made since last year. He pointed out� further , development to the int�erior spaces and � court ard amenities � . . Y . , - modified �storage, and reworking of the entry to get ADA . arkin . . , . . . p g closer to the building. The architect also addressed the cano � . . , . , pY � change in the porte-cochere and said it will .be lifted,to 13'-6" as recommended by the Fire Department. , . � � . , � �� , G:\PlanninglJanineJudyla4RC\1Minutes�2019\190226min.docx Page 4 of 15 � � . � � . � / e ( � � •� �� ARCHITECTURAL R W COMMISSION : � � MINUTES � � �ebruar 26 2019 J , Y f �; The Commission -reviewed the construction drawin s�and the roof - _ � g p1an. MR. IVICCLOSKEY pointed out the locations of the 10-pack . � clusters of split HVAC'�condensers. He said depending on�the roof � � '� slope the curbs are about 8 to 12" and set,back at the midpoint of the � � , wing and approximately 30 to 35'.in firom the ed e. He said the to s � e . g p . of the units are screened from the perimeter_all the way around. ' - � . Cornmissioner Vuksic asked the architect to submit�a cut sheet to - . � staff of the condensin.g units to confirm they will not be above the � parapet heights. - � � � � ,,, � � , - � Corr�missioner Vuksic.refer.red�to the stone forms mentioned at the� � - � last�meeting and said now that they have lowered the roof pitch the.y � need to lower the stone forms so it won't look disportionatly�tall. M R. � . . MCCLOSKE�( said they. will check �he dimensions and make � adjustments. Commissioner Vuksic also said the stone forms should � �� go a little further back on the roof instead of linin u with the back g p . � of the mansardC Commissioner Mclntosh said given' the heights of these buildings and line-of-sight he thinks the won't ever see that Y relationsliip. - � ,, , ; . : ACTI O N:� � �� . _ . .. . , � � � Commissioner Vuksic moved to a rove sub'ect to: 1 the lowered stone � pp, J ) �towers shall have the same relationship to the 3/12 pitch roof; an�d 2) � � applicant s'ha�-I.submit cut sheets of the condensing units to staff to confirm they will not be above the parapet heights. Motion was seconded b . � . . . , . Y Commissioner Mclntosh and carried by a 7-0 vote, with Lambell, Levin, � . _ McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Schmid, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES. �� r -� � .3. ,CASE N0: SARC 19-�004� � APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: MELISSA MORGAIV FINE ART 73- . , 600 EI Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 � ' , , . , . , , ,� NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SDUGHT: Consideration to � �� , � approve new wall signs and a neon sign; Melissa Morga�n Fine Art. � . ,- J LOCATION: 73-660 EI Paseo _,, . . . , r � \/ . ZONE■ D��.e . . , . , � , Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, stated that Melissa,Morgan Fine Art (Melissa Morgan) on the corner of Montere Avenue and EI � Y . , � ; . � . . � � � Y . , � _ � , . . � . � � G:\Planning\JanineJudyWRC\1Minutes�2019\190226min.do�X Page 5 of 15 � . � � _, � � � ARCHITECTUR�AL RE's__ ---' � ' � ` _ _ ___�W COMMISSION _ �- MINUTES � � � � . �ebruary 26, 2019 � � � . Paseo will now be a restaurant called Eddie V's. Melissa Mor gan , . , � as relocated to a new location on EI Paseo near Larks ur��Lane and . . p � �s lookrng for approval of fa�ade r�odificat�ions. He described the fa�ade modifications and said they will paint the bu�ldin a ra color . . 9 g Y � and paint the tile area �on the .front elevation. He said art of this . . . p approval is two (2) wall signs and a neon sign that was on� the previous building. They are-askin f�or a roval to . , g pp place the s-ame . srgn on the new location. The neon sign will be on a dimmer so if � , complaints are received becau�e of the brightness the a licant can . pp dim it downa He stated that the signage meets the si n�area as stated � . g . in the code and the only exception would�be the neon art iece. �� . p MR. EVAN MCCANCE, Signarama, passed around the color board . � for the Commission's reviewm MR. A�LEC, Melissa Mor an said the .� . g , ob�ective for the gray was to go for the contem� ora dark ra that p rY g Y � a Iot of the mid-century houses use. However, he doesn't think the �� Y � picked the right color and will re-submit another sam le that is closer . p to what they are�looking for. , . � , � � Commissioner Schmid asked if there are oth -' er neon signs on E�I Paseo. Mr. Ryan Stendell, Director, Communit Develo ment said Y p , . . . there� are a few and expl�ained that past Councils have had an r ' apprehension towards neon and bri ht si na e. However \ - � . . g g g , there have been several instances of neon,used in creative wa s. � , , Y � - , Chair Van Vliet and �the a licant discussed the ' , , pp size of the area where the neon sign will be placed and pointed out that the scale of the si n wasn't correct on the drawi � � ' ' g , ngs and the circle will look much bigger-�than the neon portion. , , Chair Van Vliet asked about �paintin the tile on the front verti - g , . cal � �� = elements arid wanted to know what kind of tile it was and would it � look good painted�. .MR. ALEC wasn't exactl sure what t ' ' . . y ype of trle it � was but felt it is orous enou� h and their ai ' � . p g p nters say this can be done. Comm�i�ssioner Lambell believes the will have trouble aintin y p g a ceramic tile because it will chip and break down prett fast. She . Y . . asked what their Plan B was. MR. ALE�said they witl consider doin . b ' � g lack granite thaf would complement the gray color of the buildin . . . g , Commissioner Lambell suggested that t�he applicant submit a sam le . . . . , p � of the tile vvhen it is painted along with a sample of the actual ra . - • . . . , g Y � stone. MR. ALEC said they will have the�r painters paint a few for the ` . J ' � �J . / • : G:\Planning\JanineJudyWRC\1Minutes�2019\190226min.do�X � . Page 6 of 15 . . I, I , . \ � { • ` -� J � I . � v`�� ARCHITECTURAL RE'�t: _-`W COMMISSlON � �____-� . MINUTES , February 26, 2019 , , � . - Commission. Mr. Swartz said staff will do a site visit to see how this �� Iooks and if it doesn't work the a licant can o to Plan B. � p�p g � � � Chair Van Vliet questioned the amount of signage on the rear elevation that�faces President's Plaza. .Mr. Swartz said there is a �� . tenant on the interior of the buildin and their si n will a ear in the . g g pp middle of the Melissa Morgan signs�because of,the way the building � � is designede He said, there is also the possibility of a third tenant , , � �� coming in who will also �require signage. � � � . � � . , . ACTI O N: � ;�� ,��- Commissioner Lambell moved to approve subject to: 1) paint a portion of � the existin' tile and have s#aff review the color and a lication in the field• . g pp , . 2) if staff deter�mines that tli�e application of the painted tile will not hold up, then the applicant shall submit a new tile sample for staff's approval; and 3 . . , ) . , � submit sample of�gray color chip. -Motion was seconded by Commissioner � Levin and carried by a 7-0 vote, with �ambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh . , '} Schmid, Vuksic,�and Van Vliet votin YES. � .� . g , 4. ,CASE NO: SARC 19-0005 � . � APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: DR. FREEZE, 16490 Bake Parkway � #12,0, Irvine, CA 92618 � ' � � , . � . � NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: -Consi�deration of approving an amendment to the sign program to allow illuminated signs; Business Park of the Desert. , � . � LOCATIDN: 41-990 Cook Street #B � ; . , , � . . . . - � . �� ZONE: O.P. � � � , , � � . . Comr�nissioner Vuksic recused�himself from this project and left the conference room. He left for the day at 2:10 p.m. , . � , , ' Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a proposal to amend , � � � the si n ro ram ro ram for the Business Park of th � � . g p g (p g ) e Desert to � allow illuminated signs. He described the location fronting Cook Street � � (Cook) and stated that the current program ca�l.ls� out non-illuminated � letters and letters 29 in height. The applicant is ro osin two 2 p p g � ) signs; Dr. Freeze and Dr. Vein. These letters are illuminated and are � larger than what ,is allowed and approval toda would be an � Y ,, , , . . , . � G:\Planning\Janine JudyWRC\iMinutes12019\190226mi�.do�X Page 7 of 15 ' � . ` l - • ` _` > s- ARCHITECTIJRAL RE'�,_ .. =�W COMIUIISSION � � � � a �- - , MINUTES � � Februar 2 . y 6, 2019 . : � ., amendment to the program. He gave a brief back round on-the office , g � complex and said the HOA chose not to go with illuminated letters on the progran�. He pointed out that most office com lexes in the Cit , p y does not have illuminated fetters. The applicant contacted some of � � , the other ovvners within the HOA who submitted letters to show their . � support of iiluminated signs and would consider modif in their si ns Y g g ' � . in the futuree The applicant submitted a three 3 a e letter ' . . , ( ) p g and will present his case on the need for illuminated letters. � ' � ~ � .� , , , , . � � � . � MR. RAIHAN HAQUE, chief marketin officer ' ' � �- - , g /medical director, understands�that they are allowed to use colors and fonts consistent , � � with th�eir re istered trademark. . He � g was concerned because the �buildings have a light fa�ade with light aluminum letters,�and the � � � readabili�ty is compromised in certain areas in the office ark. In askin � . . . . . p g - for an exc,eption he is asking for�an increase from 12" to 15" in onl Y four letters, the D and the V, because the brand calls for a distinction �, � � for readability between the capital letters versus the remainin � � , . . . . . , 9 characters. With regard to illuminated lighting, he said these two 2 . . , . � ), _ specialties are a one-time treatment and 80 to 90% of their atient \ . , , p flow are coming to the practice��for the first time and are not recurrin • • • . . . . � g . , appointments like,an internal medicine physician. In orderto fa�cilitate � � � the demand they often have patients comin after work and the . . g buildings are not adequately lit. He presented pictures� of his two 2 � � . � ) � � � offices with the current brushed aluminum silver si n and white • . . . .g . , background along with pictures of the building's white and brown . . stucco. He pointed �out that the signs are mo_re appropriate on the � � darker surface not on th�e lighter surface. He said if patients are not � \� able to locate�his office buildings, this would be a ma'or loss to his . . , . , 1 . � business and said the�purpose of signage is to be readable. He has � received feedback from 90% of the owners in the office com I p ex that _ _ have similar complaints and are in-line with his concerns and have � signe-d a petition in favor of ill�uminated si na e and lar er lette � , , g g g rs. � . - . _ � � Commissioner Lambell asked the a licant 'if he was lookin ` pp g for � illuminated signage on Cook-and in th�e parking lot. MR. HAQUE said .he is asking for both because as people turn into the arkin lot the, . .- . . . p , g ;Y are again�searching for the offices. He also pointed out that the _ \� parking lot lighting is poor and�illuminated signage would also serve . ., as security. � - � � f � � � � � . . , ; . . � Co�mmissioner Schmid pointed out that the back side of the arkin . . . . p g� � � lot is residential-and�was concerned with how the lightin will affect� � g � � _ �, �. _ , . . � C � � � G:\Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\iMinutes12019\190226min.docx Page 8 of 15 � � � . � , _ . � � ..,�'; I � ' . ' _ --_- • J y �� :j� • ARCHITECTURAL RE'�� ,�:W COMMISSION `�__,_>>� � . . ` . ._ � MINUTES Februar 26, 2019 Y . the �neighborhood. Mr. Swartz said if the signage backs �u to p . , residential areas it has to be on a dimmer or non-illuminated per code. MR. HAQUE said he would be open to having a dimmer. , ` . Commissioner Levin asked ifthe overail size of�the sign complies with � - the sign ord,inance. Mr. Swartz said it does not comply and will have . to be reduced and is an exception irrespective of the sign program. Commissioner Mclntosh and the< applicant discussed the size and � � �- � propor�ion of the letters. MR. HAQUE said the sign ro ram calls for � p g , a.certain maximum height and width within the sign envelope which hi� two signs do. � � , ��, � . . , . , �. _ Commissioner Lambell understands why the applicant is asking for' more signage and said this,Commission spends a great dea�l of time � - � coming to a conclusion about a sign prog.ram so that it is fair�and e ual � � a � to everyone. She thinks these letters are too big and to ask for them � to be illuminated on the,interior is a mistake because of the residential neighborhood. She suggested the ap licant work with Si nrama and p g � ;, have them show the applicant what the sign will look Iike within the � � sign envelope that already exists. . � ,- � , , MR. H�AQUE believes he . can reduce the D and the F and the V and . the D t`o 12'9 so they are uniform with the rest of the characters to � match the sign criteria even though it goes a ainst the trademark. He � g is also okay with the push back with the non-illuminated sign on the � �interior of the office complex. However, he reminded the Commission of th.e loss to his business� if they didn't have readabilit and � . . . . . , y. . illumination at nighttime on Cook. He-requested that if the total size of � � the signage fits .within the envelope, the Commission will allow them to separate them. He said other tenants have done it in the office park and said there is a� great degree of non-compliance with the sign � pro.gram. Commissioner Lambell said if the other tenants hav � ea � problem, they need to request a new sign program. . � Commissioner� Mclntosh asked 'staff �if there have been com laints � p �� about the sign program over the last ten (10) ears. Mr. Swartz said Y . they have not� �heard of any complaints. Commissioner Mclntosh � -, suggested the tenants organize as an as�sociation. MR. HAQIJE �said they have an association: Commissioner Mclntosh said that is who � , needs to make these amendments.� _ � . � , � v . . � . 1 � � G:\Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\1 Minutes�2019\190226min.do�X Pag e 9 of 15 � � . � , � � � � , . - � ��_� . . • � ARCHITECTUF�iAL RE�,,__--��°�W C�OMMISSION - � � � � ., Y , MINUTES � - � . � ' February 26, 2019 � . � , � �� Commissioner Levin asked if this�is a change in the si n ro ram not < g p g . an exception to the sign program, shouldn't the center be the ones � presenting�an amendment to the sign ro ram. Mr: Stendell said frorr� � . . . , .p g , - the perspective of illumination alone it would be reasonable because , they would probably be comin back vvith a recommendation to � g allow �� illumin�ation on Co�ok and Hovley Lane East. Staff has rocessed �� . . . , p minor amendments .I�ke this but he agrees where they are goin . If . . . . , g . you want to� talk�about illumination or envelope size that sho�uld be a . more comprehensive update to the si n ro ram. , . g p g , , � � MR. �HAQUE discussed.reducin the size of the lower letters an . i . - g . d requesting an exception from �the licensure on the trademarks. Commissioner Lambell su ested that the a licant wor ' � gg pp k with � Signarama and come up with what will work in the office ark and be . . p , . agreeable with the licensure. � - � . . Commissioner Lambell made a motion to conti � ' ' nue and resubmit with � proper documentation. Second by Commissioner Mclntosh. Mr. . � Swartz added t�hat the applicant should go back to the ro ert1 owner p p Y � , a,nd if �they want to allow illuminated signs they need to re uest a � . . . , ,. , . , a � modification to the sign program. Co�mmissioner Mclntosh su ested � . . . gg , they also do some site lighting. , � � L Chair Van Vliet suggested that the applicant reduce it down to fit the _ �sign prograrr� in terms of size and sticking to the�sign pro rarn to et . g g it all the way dovvn. He stated that he was opposed to-illumination on � J � Cook. � . , ,, , � J _ ACTI O N: ` � `- , _ Commissi�oner Lambell moved to continue MISC 19-0005 sub'ect to . . 1 re�submitting proper � documentation.� Motion was seconded b . . • • . . . Y Commissioner Mclntosh� and carried by a 7-0 vote, with Lambell, Levin, , , Mc Au li f fe,,��Mc lntos h, Schrriid, and Van Vliet votin YES and Vuksic , . . . g abstaining. . , � �._ , . .� . , � , - �� ,� - � , " G:\PlanninglJanine Judy�ARC\1 Minutes12019\190226min.do�X � Pag e 10 of.15 , � � , � . . 1 ...-«� � _ �_ � � . w�% �� ARCHITECTURAL R W COMMISSION > � � �MI N UTES� . _ � . , Februar 26 2019 � _ . Y �� . . . . r , � , . . , , � Commissioner McAuliffe left at 2:10. � � � . , � _ B. Preliminary Plans: - � � � . 1. CASE NO: PP 19-OQ01 . � � � APPLICANT AND ADDRES�: PALM DESERT WAVE HOUSE c/o , Teri Fox Stayner & Gilbert A. Stayner, 3908 Dixie Canyon Avenue, � � � � Sherman Daks, CA 90026 � .� . . , . . NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to � � , , , approve building design. and wall exception; Palm Desert'Wave House. � � ,� � �� 9 � LOCATION: 73-697 Santa �Rosa Way � � , . � . �� . . ,� � � � : � � ZO,NE: R-2 � � . � - . � .Mr. Nick Melloni, Assistant Pla.nner, presented the Miles C. Bates � � House on Santa R�osa Wa . The ro'ect ro oses to restor y p ) p p e the Miles C. Bates house and create a recreational event ,space with incidental overnight stay. The home itself will under o a restoration g to the o;riginal design intent. The applicant will` construct two (2) � - dwelling units for overnight stay, and one (1) pool house totalin t g 1.,712 square-feet. The event space area is centered on a proposed � � . , pool area with extensive landsca in . To facilitate the desi n of the , ,p g g �� _ event space, the applicant is requesting three (3)� exceptions: a . - . � ,� reduction of th�e rear setback for the placement of one (1) casita; an � _, �4 � � exception to a City requirement that residential parkin be�covered; � g �� and a wall height exception to allow a 6'-10" block wall�along the side and rear areas of the event space�for sound miti ation. The buildin _ . . .� g - g � . architecture, for the additions, was approved by ,the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee in con'unction with the site's 1 � . . Mills Act Contract. The additional dwellings and pool house are � designed in the mid-century modern.st le to com lement the existin �� Y p g � Wave House. They are characterized by limited ornamentation, shed . roofs, large overhangs, and significant fenestration which creates a , ' . "light-weight",,quality for the structures. The dwellin s are located , g . towards the rear of the property so as not to overtake the Wave .House as the primary site feature. All utilities, includin HVAC and g . , pool equiprnent, will be located behind a full height wall and screened ��,v so it is not visible from the inte'rior of the proposal and ad'acent , J . � � � � _ , � � . , � � , ,� _, . . � � . � . � � � G:\PlanninglJanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes�2019\190226min.do�X Page 11 of 15 � � � . � . . � . , . � � . . -, .. . . � *� 7 � ' a `. � AI�CHITECTUR�4L RE;_.____�W COMMISSION � � � � �� MINUTES � ' � February 26, 2019 ^ ; . properties. Staff recommends approval of the proposed architecture . � as shown. � � . ,. � � The project requests an exce tion to the Palm Dese ' ' p rt Municipal . , Code (PDIVIC)section 25.46.030 (D)to allowthree 3 on-site arkin � ) p g � spaces to remain uncovered. In lieu of a garage or car ort the , . . p , . spaces will �nstead be shaded with desert native trees. Staff supports � � _ the exception as #h'e parking area will utilize a gravel pave desi n � . . . . , . . g . infi�lled ,with decomposed granite to retain a period a ro riate pp p � , app�earances The .project �also requests the Architectural Review Commission _(ARC) make a wall hei ht exce tion to allow : '- " . g p a 6 10 b�lock wall along the sides and rear of the propert . The code ermits Y p the interior property walls at��a maximurr� height of 6'-0". The ARC � may grant this -exception based on findings provid�d in PDMC , . section 25.4�.080 (E)�. The additional hei ht is ro osed as a noise � g p p mitig�ation measure; the additional height will reduce direct sounds ,� . � pathways between the event areas and nei hborin ro erties and g gp p . absor.b sound travel. The additional wall height��.is not anticipated to . block views of neighboring residences. Staff recommends the ARC .� �. � . preliminarily approve the design of the hei ht exce tion and . g p , . . � recommend approval�to the Planning Commission. . , , Overall, staff supports the proposed additions and use of the facilit . . Y . and event space and recommends the ARC provide prelimina � , � , r�/ � approval of the applicant's request�and allow the project to move . forward to a hearing with the Planning Commission. Final drawin s � . , . g � and details as requested will return to the ARC for final approval: � I ` MR. � GILBERT A. STAYNER, architect/owner, said the are � � . . . . y . renovating the house,to its original design. There was a tri-plex in the . , . back and an addition in the front that was hideous and� both are � � . � entirely gone now. The ba�ck wall will close them off from the vacant lot and the two (2) side yards that ha en to back u to arkin � _ pp , p p g � . structures �on an. adjacent�proper�y. MR. CHRISTIAN STA �NER � _ , architect, said the height of the wall was�measured to m�atch up with � � the historical height of the wall so that it didn't jog back down � _ irregularly. � - ; . - � � . . ,- � MR. C. STAYNER said in the process of acquirir�g.the pro ert from � . . p Y - the City they, have been approached by. a number of different , � : , organizations. He is working with the planning department in order �-- for organizations�like Desert X, Modernisr�n Week, the Josl n Center � , , Y . � . ,� G:\Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\1 Minutes�2019\190226min,docx � Page 12 of 15 . �.� . , � ' M _ � . , , �, , ,, - ��j � . ARCHIT�CTURAL RE;�� _=W COMMISSIDN � �� _� � � � MINUTES �� Februar`� 26, 2019 v � . , \ ; . . .. and 'a number of other nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the � area are able to.utili�ze the property. They are trying to create a place ��, , , �� for corporate meetings, galas, and weddin s. There is a tremendous g � � amount of interest in this very tiny house in terms of the importance � . � and 'alue that it has for Palr��Deser�. . , . Commissioner Levin asked if there are plans for anyone to live at the � � Wave Hous�e. MR. C. STAYNER said the neuv and existing b�uildings � . are being set-up #o be�stand�alone dwelling units. At this time, the Y � . are not anticipating anyone to live there full-time, however that may ; be an option. MR. G. STAYNER said there is hope there would be � . small�weddings and small cultural events. They own the property but , �' � it will be-a community resource. The-�interest in this house is mind � - � �. boggling with hundreds of people interested in this tiny little building. , � , � This will make it possible for them to financially kee this ro ert p p p Y , � ��, and a way�.for them and other people to spend a few nights there. , , , . � ; �� Commissioner Schmid referred to the landsca e lan and said, he � � , . . , p p . � . �> . would like to see a fully developed plan..He likes the concept of the � , tree shaded parking stalls but �suggested they specify the species � � and varieties of�the trees and plan,ts and their relationship to the front � � of the home. There is potential �that these could full or artiall Y p � Y obscure views of the roofline when traveling from west to east. He is � �� , also concerned that the plantings ma onl et a slice of sunli ht for . _ _ Y Yg g .about 30 minutes a day due to the adjoining property's parking � � cano , wall hei ht and buildin roofline. . MR. C. STAYNER pY g g . , � ` discussed the plant choice for the front yard and said' the are , . Y � working with the Cactus Store who specializes in Coachella Valley , specimens and will submit an updated landscape plan for the _ Commission. � , - � � � � , . . - , Chair Van Vliet asked the Commission for their comments on the � , � � architecture of the new buildings. Corr�missioner Lambell said they , are low profile and won't take away� from the Wave. Commissioner� '� � _ � �,,�� _ - � + Mclntosh vvas grateful to the architects�fo.r takin on this ro'ect with � g p 1 , � such a passion. Commissioner. Levin asked if the kitchen and pool house were allowed. Mr. Stendell said it is allowed by a Conditional � � Use Permit (CUP).�Commissioner Levin asked why they had a crawl � space under the pool house. .MR. C. STAYNER said`the want to , . . + . y . keep as much of the utilities and HVAC equipment from eating up � �� the site or being located or� roofs.,.Commi�ssioner Levin ex ressed � . � . � .� -� . p his concern about the pool equipment and the confined space � , , � , . , , „ � � � , , , . . G:1Planning\Janine JudyWRC\tMinutes�2019\190226min.docx Page 13 of 15 � , �� ; , �-. . h �r . � , t ARCHITECTURAL RE��_..,_�-,W,COMMtSS�ION � - �� l' � b�� . _�_w _, MINUTES � � � � . �February 26, 2019 � � . ��, ' � ' ` ' _ . , _ regulations. MR. G. STAYNER said they have, ut in an inordinate . . , p amount of time�discussing that concern and there are other areas for � the equipment. . , � � � , . . � � Commissioner Schmid referred to the arkin and said it fee.ls ti , p g ght. He said the stails are 16'-6" deep and backi,ng out there is onl 9' of . - ' ° � � � . � space b-ehind you. Mr. Melloni said it meets the dimensional , , �� requirements with 169-6" allowed with a 2' ov ' ' � . erhang„which is what � � the applicant is doing. !n terms of�the back out� he believe � . , , s that � because tfiis isn't backing into a heavily traversed drive aisle ou . Y. � would still be able to maneuver the vehicle out whilermaintainin an . , g appropriate front yard landscape area. MR. C. STAYNER said the . . , . . . . Y use software to determine th�e turning radius. Mr. Melloni ointed out . . . , , p _ . _ that add�tional parking won t be accommodaied on the streets. The ;�� applicant v�rill work with either the City or th.e Joslyn Center�to use . existing parking �areas-and shuttle guests in conjunction� with the larger events. � � �� ., . � � The Commission and the�a licant discus ' . pp sed the location of the AC . units for the two (2) dwelling units. MR�. C. STAYNE�R said the are � . . . Y � located in the side yards with the proper setbacks and,the -will be Y , . screened by.a wall. They are looking at variable flow units with�onl � . . . Y � one exterior unit� that will supply the�three (3) new buildings. The . � � original house will have one stand:-alone condenser. . , , , ACTI O N: - � , , . � � Chair Van V�liet moved to a rove.desi n sub'ect to A ' ' . pp g � RC review of final landscape plan�in conjunction with-final construction drawin s. Motion was � .. , g seconded by Commissioner Mclntosh.and carried by� a 5-0-2 vote with � , � Lambell,.Levin, Mclntosh, Schmid and Van Vliet��votin YES and McAuliffe . g and Vuksic absent. � ; � . . . . , Commissioner Schmid left at 2:35. � � . . , - � , � . C. � Miscellaneous�Items: � � � ' - J � None�- � _ VI: COMMENTS. � � � �� . -, � None . - � � , _ ; , �� . , ; . r _ � _ � - G:\PlanninglJanine Judy�ARC\1Allinutes�2019\190226min.docx Page 14 of 15 � ; . � _ , , � . ARCHITECTURAL RE.._W COMMISSION MINUTES February 26, 2019 VII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lambell moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 2:40 p.m. �� KEVIN SWARTZ ASSOCIATE PLANNER SECRETARY �� :� J I E JU ?( RDIN� SECRETARY �:�aia�m�yWam�e��aYwac��m��as�zo�sysozzsm��.ao�. Page 15 of 15