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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-10 ARC Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 — 12:30 P.M. ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Van Vliet called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Current Meeting Year to Date Commissioners Present Absent Present Absent Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 3 0 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 3 0 Nicholas Latkovic X 3 0 Michael McAuliffe X 3 0 Jim McIntosh X 3 0 Juan Mireles X 3 0 John Vuksic joined the meeting at 12:35 p.m. X 3 0 Also Present: Eric Ceja, Deputy Director of Development Services Rosie Lua, Senior Planner Nick Melloni, Associate Planner Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary Wayne Olson, Senior Development Analyst III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Senior Planner, Rosie Lua, invited comments from attendees on items not on the Agenda, to which there were none. Ms. Lua advised the Commission there were no comments or inquiries received prior to the meeting. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the Architectural Review Commission meeting of July 27, 2021. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 2021 Upon a motion by Commissioner McAuliffe, seconded by Commissioner Mireles, and a 7-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, the minutes for July 27, 2021 were approved with minor corrections. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Mireles, Van Vliet and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: None). V. CASES It should be noted, associated staff reports, memos, attachments and discussion on the following items can be viewed by visiting the Architectural Review Commission Information Center website at, httrs://www.citvofpalmdesert.ora/our-citv/committees- and-commissions/architectural-review-commission-information-center. A. FINAL DRAWINGS 1. CASE NO: MISC 21-0022 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a request for a wall height and setback exception to the City of Palm Desert Fence and Wall Ordinance, to construct a 5-foot tall decorative block wall with breeze block accents at a setback of ten feet from the face of curb in the front yard. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Loranger Residence, Palm Desert, CA 92260 LOCATION: 74550 Candlewood Street ZONE: R-2 Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, presented the item. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Upon a motion by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Vice Chair Lambell, and a 7-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. MISC 21- 0022, was approved subject to the following: 1) The use of corrugated metal or block wall material may be used for the east and west sides of the property's fence; and 2) The portion of the neighboring property's existing wood fence which projects from the furthest pilaster of the angled block wall toward the curb should be removed, provided the neighbor is amenable. Should the neighbor be unwillingly, future replacement of the aforementioned segment (furthest pilaster of the angled block wall toward the curb) will no longer be permitted. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Mireles, Van Vliet and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: None). 2. CASE NO: MISC 21-0019 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a request for architectural elevations and a landscape plan for 196 units; 64 duplex units, 84 cluster units, 48 single-family homes, and a recreation building. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Lennar Homes, Corona, CA 92879 LOCATION: University Park TTM 36342 ZONE: PR-18 2 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 2021 Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, presented the item. Mr. Swartz turned the presentation over to the applicant, Lennar, whose team provided a detailed presentation on revisions to the project. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Upon a motion by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe, and a 7-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. MISC 21-0019, was continued subject to the following: 1) Windows should be further recessed a minimum of six (6) inches on exposed elevations; 2) Further enhancements should be made to rear and side elevations as discussed; 3) Consider a change in plane for a thicker base and color scheme revision to the Desert Prairie Plan; 4) Elevations should include the design and locations of proposed gutters or downspouts; and 5) Revisit proportions for second story column detail on Duets, Desert Prairie Plan. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Mireles, Van Vliet and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: None). B. PRELIMINARY PLANS None C. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS None VI. COMMENTS Commissioner Vuksic inquired about whether roll call on a motion which has a unanimous vote is needed. Staff advised clarification would be sought from City Clerk to determine if it is necessary. Commissioner Vuksic provided the Commission with an update on the Art and Public Places Commission. He shared they have narrowed it down to two submissions for the art sculpture to be placed on the San Pablo roundabout. The final two submissions will be presented to City Council for selection of the winner. Vice Chair Lambell inquired about the Chandi Project on San Pablo and Fred Waring. Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, advised the applicant submitted their construction drawings which has gone through its first round of review and was returned to the applicant. The applicant is still working on modifications for their second submittal. The applicant has not submitted engineering documents, but is working on them. Vice Chair Lambell inquired about the Abronia Trail 4-plex. Mr. Swartz reported the applicant appealed the ARC's denial and is scheduled to go before City Council on August 26, 2021. Vice Chair Lambell requested staff provide an update to the Commission on this matter. Upon inquiry, Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, stated Avenida Palm Desert, recently submitted renderings for the screening of the roof top equipment. Based on the renderings the applicant was advised they would need to go to the ARC for approval. 3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 2021 The applicant is preparing a packet and anticipates going before the ARC in September. In response to inquiry by Chair Van Vliet, Mr. Swartz reported staff has been in contact with the previous landscape designer for Sinclair and are working on getting Sinclair to provide a submittal for their landscaping plan for staff review. Upon request by Commissioner Latkovic, Mr. Swartz provided an update on the DSRT Surf project. VII. ADJOURNMENT With Architectural Review Commission concurrence, Chair Van Vliet adjourned the meeting at 2:56 p.m. Rosie Lu-Se'cretary 4,"(1,i el airkz_2_19-7 Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 4