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Home My WebLink About2019-01-22 \ \ ! . ' _" " T . � . . CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMIUIISSION� � , . . ��• � � M I IV UTES . . , , , _ � � � JANUARY 22, 2019 � . � i I ' I • ', . � � . � � 1 . ' �� . � I. CALL TO ORDER . � � � . � , -. The meeting was calied to order at 12:30 p.m. r , . . � . ,, � It.� ROLL CALL . � � � � Commissioners , ' Current Meetin � Year to Date �� . g . ' � � Present Absent � Present Absent � Chris Van Vliet, Chai�r . X � � � 2 . . Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X � . , r�2 �� . � Allan Levin � �� X . � � � . . . 2 . Michael McAuliffe � � X 2 � , Jim Mclntosh , ; X �- , 2 � John Vuksic - y, X � 1 � 1 � Open Position � , � _, . . Also Present . _ � � � � �� Ryan Stendell, Director, Comrnunit Develo ment � . . . .. y p �- Eric Ce�a, Principal Planner � �_. � � , Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner - - Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner . � � ' � � Pedro Rodriguez, Supeivisor, Code Com liance '� � � � - . p , Russell Grance, Director, Building &�Safety ,, � _ � � � - Deborah Glickman, Economic Develo ment � p � Janine Judy, Recording Secretary � . . � � Cancelled meeting: � , , , . III. ORAL COMMUNI.CATIONS � -' � , . Comm�issioner Lambell �said a few- words regarding the- recent assin of Robert , . . . . . , , .p .g Ricciardi, a local architect in the Valley. She said he has had quite an im act in the , • . . . , . p City with several of the buildings he has designed. . . , , . ,, . � - . . - � � . � . ' r � ARCHITECTURAL RE'�,_, _.�_�IN C�MM�ISSION - � MiNUTES � � , � �+�� . . , January 22, 2019 IV. APPRO�/AL.4F MINUTES: Janua 8 2019 rY , � , Action: � � �� . � � Chair Van Vliet moved.to approve, the Januar 8- 2019 meeti� ° ' , , y , ng minutes with minor changes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried b Y a 6-0 vote, with Lambell, Levin, IVIcAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet, and Vuksic voting YES. � � , � � .� i . . V. C�4SES: `� � � � � . A. Final Drawin s: � � _ g , � � . ,; 1. CAS E N O: C lJ P 17-0023 � , , , � � APPLICANT� AND ADDRESS : THE LEAF AT 7374 , •, LLC, 72G50 � Fred Waring Drive #202, Palm Desert, CA 92260 � - � � ' , � � . NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: , Consideration to . , approve f inal drawings; The Leaf. '' � LOCATION: 73740 EI Paseo � � ZONE: D � � .� r . � � - . � Mr. Eric Ceja, Principal �Plann�er, presented the final construction I�ans . � , for � p The Leaf on EI Paseo and went through the items ad�d�ressed at a _ previous meeting on November 27, 2018. The�Commission asked t�he � � � � � applicant to identify cornice details�and to ensure that the front e�ntran � �, ce of the building was pulled back eno�ugh to reta�in the orbs,�benches, and � � u�mbrellas as part of the �pl�ans along EI��Paseo. He pointed ,out t�hat the � � �- � applicant has been able to do that and to rneet ADA re uirernents. T h ey . . . . , a � ,, also placed dimmer switches at the front of the elevation so the li hts . . 9 .can be dimmed in the future as needed._ The Commission reviewed and discussed the lans and made a motion p for approval. , � ACTI O N: � � � � Commissioner Vuksic moved to a rove as resented. Motion was pp p seconded � by Commissioner Lam`bell and carried by a .6-0 vote, with Lambell, Levin � , , McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vli�et voting YES. - � , , ...�r�:. � , . G:\PlanninglJanineJudylARC�lMinutes�2019\190122min.do�X Page 2�of 9 � � ,, . , . . . 1 � _'_' = ` � ' . ARCHITECTURAL RE':; �W COMMISSION � � ��__ : --- MINUTES . Januar 22 2019 � Y � � ,- ; . , ; � ' 2. CASE NO: SARC 19-0002 � � �� , . APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS):�BEST°SIGNS, 1550 S. Gene Aut , . rY , _ Trail, Palm Spr-ings, CA 92264 . � � NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT:. Consideration to amend existing sign program; University Centre Retaii Plaza. � . LOC/-1TION: 75-048 Gerald Ford Drive - � � . .. - � ZONE: P.C.(2) FCOZ . �� . Mr. Kevin �Swartz, Associate Planner, resented ��.a si n ro ram . - � . p g p g , - amendment for three`(3} buildings on the,northeast side of Gerald Ford , � . Drive and Cook Street. The applicant is pro osin a chan e to the.si n , p g g g . program to add an additional.sign location over the main entryway and , , , _the backside of Building A. He stated that the text, type of letters and - , sizes will remain the same as the original�approved si n ro ram. ` . 9 p g . �� . - � The Commission reviewed and discussed the changes and made a _ �motion to approve. . . � � � � ACTION: � . Commissioner Lambell moved to a rove as resented. Motion was seconded pp p by Commissioner Levin �and ,carried .by a 6-0 vote, with Lambell, ,Levin, � McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES. , �- , , � 3. CASE NO: SARC 19-0001 � � � � APRLICANT=(AND ADDRESS): AB01/E ALL AWNINGS 73-700 . . , , Dinah Shore Drive, Suite�205, Palm Deser�, CA 92211 , � NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT:.�Consideration to approve a new awning; Raymond James. � � 1' , � .� . LOCATION: 74-399 Highway �11 � � � . ZONE: DO - ; � . � Mr. Kevin Suvartz, Associate Planner9 presented a ro osal for a new � p p � awning over the main entryway for Raymond James, which is the only . tenant in this building�. He presented�the construction details and said the fabric will be Sunbrella.with either iron-on vinyl or ainted-on acr lic _ p y � � letters. � _ � . . , � G:\Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\i Minutes�2019\190122min.do�X � Page 3 of 9 � , 1 _ ; , " ; ARCHITECTURAL RE��,__ ___�W COMMISSION � � . ' MINIJTES � � s- - - January 22, 2019 _ ; � . , , _ � Commissioner Levin asked if this buildin has ' g a sign program and MR. . JAMES AUDERBACK, Above All Awnings, said yes and stated there vvas an" awning in this location pr�viously�and the � are 'ust basicall • . _, Y 1 y , putting the same thing back up and in the�same location. MS. MARSHA , BLOEMENDAAL, Raymond James, presented a � icture of the� ' ' . . , , p original, awning which they will duplicate. � . . � Commissioner Vuksic asked about the handles o ' n the sides of the , awning that go all the way back to the� building. MRo AUDERBACK said the wings or fiandles, once the are mounted on the awn' ' , o . , Y, ing, will be , � right under it and will go,all the way back to finish it off. Commissioner _ Vuksic� questioned a couple of li ht rectan les that lo ' � g g . oked like an extension of the awning.� MR. AUDERBACK said those are��used as . support. Commissioner Mclntosh asked if the awnin was retractable � . g � as stated on the plans. MR. AUDERBACK responded that it was fixed � and said he will have the plans corrected. � � � , Commissioner Vuksic was concerned that dust and debris from the roof - � will run off onto�the black awnin when rainin . M g , g S. BLOEMENDAAL . said this building has a shake �roof and� believes it has utters. She g . wasn't sure if`the roof comes out farther than the_buildin . Mr. R ,� . . g yan � Stendell, Director Community Develo ment said if there . . � p � a re � maintenance issues, Code Compliance�will go out to inspect. MR. BILL . LYNCH; Raymond James, said they have a weekl exterior Y � `� maintenance crew who will kee the�awnin � - _ p g clean. � , . 1"he Commission and th�,e applicant discussed the s ace between the , p . letters at the top and bottom of the awning. Commissioner Vuksic said ' ,_ they normally require a little breathin � room, but in this case th ' g ere is �� something ab�out this that is so sim �� le that he feels ettin it ' ' . p g g a little tight will be okay. . � � � _ _ - ACTI�N:� � � � � � " � . � � Comrr�issioner �Mclntosh moved to a rove as �subm' � ' pp . itted. Motion was . � seconded by Commissioner Lambell�a�nd carri�ed by a 6-0 vote, with Lambell � Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh,�Vu�ksic, and Van Vliet votin YES. � _ . g . � „ . �, , G:\PlanningWanine Judy�ARC\1Minutes�2019\190122min.docx Page 4 of 9 , . - . , f ' . 1 . •�h ' . . .ARCHITECTURAL RE1�, .,�N COMMISSION �. _r� . - , MINUTES � � � � � � ,Janua�ry 22�, 201.9 � , � � � � � 4. ��CASE NO: SA�RC 18-0010 � � APPLICANT (AND ADD�R.ESS): ARCHITE�CTURAL DES�IGIV & � � � � � � S1GNS, INCs, 1160 Railroad Street, Corona, CA 92282 1 • �� NATURE OF PROJ.ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT:. Consideration to � � approve comprehensive sign program for commerciai cen#er; Palm � . � Village. � � . I �- . � LOCATIONe SWC Avenu�e�of the States and Washington Stree# � . , . . . � ZONE: P.C.-(2) : � �, � Mr. Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner, presented a. comprehensive si n g program for the Palm Village commercial center located on,.�the � � . southwest corner of Avenue of the States and Washington Street � (Washington). This center was app_roved October 23, 2018 by the � Architectural Review Commission (ARC) and approved, at the Plannin � g , , Commission on November 20, 2018. The Munici al code re uires that p q . � � � �any new developr�nent with greater than three (3) tenants come back for - � � approval of a sign prog�ram. This requirement was also a condition of approval on the Planning Commission Resolution. He said this si n g � � program contains�standards for basic construction, maximum allowable � signage, and outlines prohibited signag�. , . . . , Mr. Melloni said the proposed tenant wall signage is consistent with what is allovved by the Municipal Sign Ordinance in that it allows a 1:1 , ratio of square feet per linear frontage for�the f irst 50' and everything � � , , exceeding that is a half square-foot per foot up to a maximum of 75 . , square feet. The sign program specifically allows either�a throu h-lit or _ , , . . . , g halo-lit wall sign style and includes a provision to allow a portion of the . sign to be a cabinet sign, which is specifically what the Denn 's tenant . Y ' has in mind because Denny's uses a registered trademark logo. . . ; , , , . �, � - Mr. Melloni referred to#he plans and pointed out the elevations of where , signage would�be allowed, which .is consistent with the conce tual �� . � p - elevations #hat were reviewed under the Preci�se Plan. Referring bacl� � to the plans he said this gives a general overview of the location of wall signs on-each�of�the pads. Each tenant�will�be�allowed one (1) sign er : p . frontage on frontages that face a parking lot or public right-of�way. No . � - signs,will be permitted on elevations' that directly front the residential . � properties such as the western elevation on Pad C. Pad B also has signage facing the residential properties to the west but the are over a� . . . - . y � minimum of 350 Iineal feet away�and staff is not as concerned for the '- , � ;,,, G:\PlanningWanine Judy�4RC\1 Minutes�2019\190122min.do�X� � � Pag e 5 of 9 , � � . ., . �� ARCHITECTURAL RE�,� ��W COMMISSI� � � � � _ ON ,__ . � MINU1'ES � � . . Jan uary 22, 2019 � ` � placement of the wall �signs. The si n ro��ram also has stand g p g ard . , � language on prohibited signs which is consistent with what is allowed or , prohibited by the code; no banners or fla s.� He stated that b g , anners - would have to come�,back for staff review and approval. He�mentioned that the tenant wants some f lexibility to allow'si �ns that incor orate . . g p mixed media. One possibility would,�be to use exposed tubin or an LED � . � , g �� ; , that would replicate a neon style tube. This would be an exce tion to : � . . p . - � n the code.since the code general.ly prohibits neon si na e, however in � g g � � this instance it would be limited to a small portion of the total allowed �� - signage. He said this woul�d allow a � licants who want to urs ' pp , p ue this . �type of signag�e construction, to come in with a�n over-the-counter review � as opposed to coming back through ARC. � Mr. Melloni presented the site lan for two 2 monu ' p , ( ) ment signs proposed along each of the street frontages, vvhich is allowed b the . -- Y code. The signs are located_completely�on the propert and will not� . Y � . require an encroachment permit. They are not located in a manner that � . wi�ll impact�turn movements or cause obstruction for line-of-si ht on , , , g Avenue of the States. The monument sign being proposed is 8' tall and � uses a Chevron reminiscent of the architectural element used on the north elevation for Denny's. The maximum height allowed b �the code • • � � . . y . for monumer�t signs_is 6 so#his would require an exception to allow the � . height increase to 8'. However, t�he additional hei ht is due in� � , , . g part to the addition.of the Chevron at t�e top as, an architectural embellishment. � Staff feels comfortable allow�ing them the extra hei ht for the a \� , , e , g dded design element. He pointed out that this type of signa e has been . 9 approved in the past and referenced the 8 to 10' tall monument si n for � EI P - • - g aseo Square: The Chevron will be constructed from a painted aluminum cabinet with routed-out channel�letters featurin th „ g enameof the center. The�actual monument panels will follow the same t e of - . . . . �p construction and will be limited to four (4) total panels. Other than that, � � � this meets the al�lowed maximum area re uirements outlined in th ' , , , , q . e sign ordinance. He mentioned that this does, show some design merit , includin�g the� Chevron. Staff would feel comfortable recommendin g approval of this design as presented. He added that for vacan� tenants a panel be put in place so that the lighting wouldn't be ex osed. p . Commissioner Levin referre,d to Pad B on the north corner and wondered if the sign would be; visible from b.ehind the other buil ' . , , ding .. since it doesn't have street frontage or parking. IVIr. Melloni said , . because of the orientation of-that buildin the a� licant wanted to take g pp _ . advantage� of visibility �on Washington although a portion of it will be � � obscured by Pad A. Commissioner Levin asked if it counts as two 2 . . . . o � ) � signs �since they have a Denny's sign, as well as the America's Diner � . ' Page6of9 G:1Planning\Janine JudyWRC\1 Minutes12019\190122min.docx � , ' r _ ."-} + � ARCHITECTUF�AL RE��_,, �;�N COMMISSION � :_, , � MINUTES � Januar 22 2019 v , � , . . � _ , ; - � , sign. Mr. Melloni said since it wasn't an illurr�inated sign it would�n't count �� as�two. � � � � � Commissioner IVlclntosh said all the �si �ns tie into �t�he buildi�n rett . g � gp Y . v�rell, however he was concerned that the rr�onument�sign doesn't have „1 �enough archi�tectural�� merit to�� allow for �a he�ight exception. He � . � � .. -understands the Chevron shape at the top, b�ut the s�ign in tfie cent�er is � � � �� rectangle and doesn't relate to the sign. This takes arrvay from the whole � � Chevron image� and ends up reading �as a big rectangle rr�onument. , � Going�back to the Denny's ,elevation, he said thi�s sign lives in kind of � � . that same� vertex of �the C�hevron, however the Denny's si �,n has s�ome g . � � � � parallel lines that work together in a similar geometry versus just the , . � rectangular. As an overall composition, he feels this is a little weak. Corrimissioner McAuliffe asked if the panels will allow for logos and � . trademarks. MR. GARRISON said the font will �change with each tenant, the color will all be the same, and-logos are �not proposed in.the , . . . sign program. . � � MR. GARRISON agreed that #he rnonument sign could have a Uittle � , more design so it isn't so square and thinks it would have more , ; � architectural merit if�they created the Chevron using the same shape as Denny's. He also asked if it would benefit the sign if the Chevron . � . extended out beyond. the� dimension �of. the width about 6 to 8". � .Commissioner Vuksic said that may be a possibility and suggested the , . . "Palm Village" sign not be rectangle. He said they shouldn't create a . . monument sign that looks like a miniature of the building; it just needs � � to,compliment it. � - � . � Gommissioner Vuksic expressed �concern over the ca;binet signs. Mr. � - Melloni referred.to the code that stated that the panel or cabinet shall - � not exceed 50% of_the total sign area: Commissioner Vuksic said that , � is fair but suggested this should be reviewed b� staff.� . � Y �, .� � Commissioner Vuksic referred to the section on ch�'annel letterin . Mr. - - . . . . � . . , g , . Melloni said th�s .sign program takes into account face-lit and th�ru-lit � , channel letters and will ensure that if there is channel letters it will be , consistent and compatible with the overall center. � � Commissioner Vuksic was concerned with the 5" depth of the si ns and . . . . g � thinks some of tfiese signs will not have letters that large or thick. Mr. � � Eric Ceja, Principal Planner, said he thinks the 5" is an "u to" amount p � _ and said most of the signs staff sees over the,counter are from 3 to 5" � in depth. Commissioner Vuksic discussed sizes of si ns and where th�e � . g Y � are located on the buildings and asked if there can�be some flexibility � � �G:1Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\1 Minutes12019\190122min.do�X Pag e 7 of 9 � _ ,---�> _ ARCHITEC°TURAL-R�E��,� �==�;W COIVIMISSI�N , � � ��.__<� � � MINUTES � � � � � � � � ,- January 22, 2019 ,, , . there. Mr. IVlelloni said they can� add a note in the plans that it be � _ dependent on letter height which may �impact the thickness. - . Commissioner Lambell suggested they ens�ure that the letters are u to p � 5" in depth and tfie second line of co�py shall�be proportional to the first � line of copyand staff will have the discretion to a rove or return to ARC � r �� , pp on a case by case basis. Mr. Ceja said they could �specificall call out . . , , Y � � � � secondary signs and then:write in separate standards for�#�hose. ACTI O N: � : � �� . _ . � Comrr�issioner Larr�be�ll moved to continue Case No. SA � ' RC 18-0010 sub�ect to � revising language of wall sign design guideline.s�and modif in desi n of the� Y g g � � monumenf sign.�Moti,on was seconded by Corr�missioner Levin and carried b a 6-0 vote with La ' ' •� � • y . . , , mbell, �Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet � . � voting YES. � � - � � w .. � B. Preliminary�Plans: � � � � � . . None � , � � � C. Miscellaneous Items: � None � . � _� ' ... , � � � VI. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IJPDATE — Commissioner Vuksi — � c 12/14/18 . Commissioner Vuksic presented an update on AI PP. The Cit is artnerin with artis � _ , Y p g t, , lek, to create a temporary rnural in April made from yarn and installed on the Cit � . Y � Hall building facing Fred Waring �Drive for a maximum,of 60 to 90 da s. Olek has Y . . ch,osen to honor, Minerva Harr�ilton Hoyt, an environmentalist known as The A ostle � p of the Cacti who was instrumental� in conservation efforts for Joshua Tree National . Monument, Death Valley National Park and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park• three , new murals have been cornpl�eted at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center; the EI Paseo � � Sculpture Exhibition has been installed on the�median with an artist dedication takin , � tace on Tuesda Janu � • � . • g p y, ary 29 at 10.30 a.m. at The Gardens on EI Paseo, the first � docent art tour for th.e new.El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition was held on Saturda Y� � _ January 5, 2019, as part of the City's First Weekend programmin ; the Palm�Desert . . , g Art Gallery presents, Sun City Pr�ntmakers currently on display; the Palm Dese.rt Sister Cities Foundation brou.ght a traveling exhibit� called, The Sister Cities -Inter ' national tYoung Artist and Author Showcase, to the Palm Desert Libra ' ' ' � ry. This exhibit had .approximately-3-7 to�39 pieces of art, photography, and oet � that was submitted from p , rY . � youth around the world; the 2019 documentary film series will run from Janua � ' through April at the UCR Palm Desert Auditorium; the Desert X Exhibition will run from � . February 9 to April 21, 2�019 and held at various locations throu �hout the Valle . g y � , . o � � , . . . . G:\Planning\Janine Judy�ARC\1 Minutes12019\190122mif�.docx � � Pag e 8 of 9 � , � , . � ARCHITECTURAL RE'. ._W COMMISSION MINUTES January 22, 2019 VII. COMMENTS The Commission and staff discussed the EI Paseo Hotel, Springfield Suites by Marriott, the unpermitted fence on Fairway Drive, apartments on Hovley Lane, Palm Desert Country Club Executive Course, Carmax, Monterey Shores, San Pablo renovation, and modifications to Alessandro Alley. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lambell moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 1:50 p.m. ��. 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