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ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Van Vliet called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date
Present Absent Present Absent
Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 5
Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 4 1
Allan Levin X 5
Michael McAuliffe X 5
Jim Mclntosh X 4 1
John Vuksic X 4 1
Also Present:
Eric Ceja, Deputy Director of Development Services
Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner
Nick Melloni, Associate Planner
Christina Canales, Land Development Technician
Melinda Gonzalez, Management Specialist I
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Director of Development Services, Eric Ceja, advised the Commission there
were no comments or inquiries received by emaii or voicemail prior to the meeting.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MINUTES of the Architectural Review Commission meeting of April 27, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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Upon a motion by Commissioner Levin, seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe, and
a 5-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, the minutes were approved with
corrections. (AYES: Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, and Van Vliet; NOES: None;
ABSENT: Vuksic).
V. CASES
It should be noted, discussion on the following item can be viewed through audio or
video by visiting the Architectural Review Commission Information Center website at,
httqs:%/www.citvofpalmdesert.orG our-citV�committees-and-commissions/architectural-
review-commission-information-center.
A. FINAL DRAWINGS
None
B. PRELIMINARY PLANS
1. CASE NO: PP 21-0004
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of a
recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval of PP 21-0004 for a
269 unit apartment project.
APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Pacific West Communities, Inc.. Eagle, ID.
LOCATION: APN 694-310-006, Southwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and
Rembrandt Parkway
ZONE: PR-20
Associate Planner, Nick Melloni, presented the item. Mr. Melloni noted this item
was brought before the Commission at the Architectural Review Commission
meeting held April 27, 2021. He stated staff recommends approval of the
project with comments from the Commission being added as conditions of
approval. Mr. Melloni introduced the applicant who provided a detailed
presentation on the revisions to the project. Discussion on the item ensued with
Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project.
Upon a motion by Commissioner McAuliffe, seconded by Commissioner
Levin, and a 3-2 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. PP
21-0004, was approved subject to the following: 1) The building entrance
elements for all two and three-story buildings should be differentiated from the
balcony elements; 2) The hours of operation for the dog park should be
restricted to prevent adverse impacts to adjacent apartment units; 3) Colors A
(SW 7138 "Lavender Wisp°) and E (SW 6479 "Drizzle") of the color palette shall
be revisited to better align with the desert color palette; 4) Applicant should be
attentive as to how the color patterns are distributed throughout the project site;
5) All downspouts for roof element drainage shall be concealed within the
building and not exposed; 6) The detail of the drip edge at the apartment
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balconies shall be carefully considered to prevent drainage overrun over the
building's vertical surfaces; 7) The final location of all fire risers and utility
connections shall be coordinated so that it is concealed from direct view and
conform to Fire Department requirements. Conceal all fire risers indicated to
be located within the stairwelis. (AYES: Levin, McAuliffe, Van Vliet; NOES:
Lambell, Mcintosh; ABSENT; Vuksic).
C. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None
VI. COMMENTS
Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, advised the Commission as of the current meeting
and moving forward, minutes will be completed in action minute format, noting this
change was approved by City Council in November 2020.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
With the Architectural Review Commission concurrence, Chair Van Vliet adjourned
the meeting at 1:55 p.m.
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Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secr ry
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