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CITY OF PALM DESERT
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
AGENDA
JULY 14, 2020
(ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING)
12:30 P.M.
City of Palm Desert, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 23, 2020
Note: In consideration of the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic and pursuant to the
Governor’s Executive Orders, Commissioners may participate via teleconference/Virtual
Meeting.
Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda has the following
options for public participation:
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minutes in length.
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time they are received. If the sender so requests, they may also be saved and played at
the appropriate point in the live meeting not to exceed three (3) minutes in length.
Voicemail: 760-776-6409
Because the Brown Act does not allow the Architectural Review Commission to take
action on items not on the Agenda, members may briefly respond or instead refer the
matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future Architectural Review
Commission meeting.
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V. CASES:
A. Final Drawings
None
B. Preliminary Plans
1. CASE NO: SARC 19-0010
APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: SIGN-A-RAMA, 41-945 Boardwalk
#L, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to
approve an amendment to existing sign program for: Waring
Medical Plaza.
LOCATION: 72650 Fred Waring Drive 110B
ZONE: P.C.-(3), S.P.
2. CASE NO: PP/CUP 20-0003
APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: CHANDI ENTERPRISES LLC,
42270 Spectrum Street, Indio, CA 92203
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to
approve a mixed-use project consisting of approximately 16,500
square feet of retail/office uses on the ground floor, and 60
residential units (1-3 bedrooms) on the second and third floors;
Chandi Mixed-Use Project.
LOCATION: SEC Fred Waring Drive & San Pablo Avenue
ZONE: DE
C. Miscellaneous Items
None
VI. COMMENTS
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available
for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260,
760/346-0611.
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Please contact the Department of Community Development, 760/346-0611, for ADA assistance the Monday prior to the meeting.
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Declaration of Posting
I, Janine Judy, Management Specialist I for the Department of Community Development of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby declare that the foregoing
agenda for the ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION meeting of Tuesday, July 14, 2020 was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to
the Council Chamber, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on Friday, July 10, 2020.
Date: July 10, 2020 Janine Judy
Recording Secretary
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
MINUTES
JUNE 23, 2020
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date
Present Absent Present Absent
Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 8 1
Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 8 1
Allan Levin X 9
Michael McAuliffe X 8 1
Jim McIntosh X 8 1
Jim Schmid X 8 1
John Vuksic X 8 1
Also Present
Ryan Stendell, Director Community Development
Eric Ceja, Principal Planner
Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner
Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner
Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meeting: 12/24/19, 3/10/20, 3/24/20, 4/14/20
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 9, 2020
Action:
Commissioner Levin moved to approve the June 9, 2020 meeting minutes.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambell and carried by a 7-0 vote,
with Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh Schmid, Van Vliet, and Vuksic
voting YES.
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V. CASES:
A. Final Drawings:
1. CASE NO: SARC 20-0005
APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: SHORT STOP CORPORATION, 74-
478 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to
convert the Chevron gas station to a Sinclair gas station. The project
includes a new wall sign, re-facing two (2) existing monument signs,
painting the canopy green and adding signage, and adding a
decorative dinosaur along Deep Canyon Road within the
landscaping area.
LOCATION: 74-478 Highway 111
ZONE: DE
Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a request to convert
a former Chevron gas station to a Sinclair gas station on the corner
of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. The applicant is requesting
to switch out logo information on two (2) monument signs along
Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road. For the monument sign on
Highway 111, they are proposing to increase the height from 6’ to 9’.
He informed the Commission that monument signs are 6’ up to 10’
in height, however anything above 6’ has to have architectural merit,
which this sign does not have. It is basically a rectangle sign. He
referred to the canopy and said Sinclair wants to paint the canopy
green below the cornice only. Staff thought this looked unfinished
and asked the Commission for their comments and suggestions. The
other items that will be changing is the logo information, trash cans,
towel containers, and gas pumps. Staff is okay with the proposed
“Dino Mart” signage on the side of the store that will fit within a
rectangular area. He pointed out the location of the proposed
dinosaur art feature on the corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon
that will be submitted under a separate permit. The applicant may
possibly work with the Art in Public Places Commission on this
submittal. In closing, he said staff is recommending keeping the
existing base in place on both signs, switch out the pricing, and
discuss the color green on the cornice.
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The Commission asked if the dinosaur (dino) on the canopy was
illuminated or painted on and if the sign directly in front of the store,
“Short Stop”, will remain. MR. KEVIN O’HARE, Sign Development,
said the dino logo is actually a formed dino that is 3-dimensional that
will illuminate at night. He explained that the canopy will not be
painted but will be an aluminum composite material which is a metal,
and the green color is a factory baked finish, as well as the white that
won’t fade in the desert. He also said the “Short Stop” sign will remain
in the front of the store.
Commissioner Vuksic pointed out a small detail on the bottom of the
canopy where a small amount of the green could be applied and
wrap it around the sides to give the canopy splashes of that color
with the green dino logo above it.
Commissioner McAuliffe referred to a notation made on the drawings
about adding a channel below the canopy to increase the face of the
signage area. MR. O’HARE said the gutters are intended to be
covered so they can extend the fascia to meet the minimum 24” letter
height requirements of Sinclair. Commissioner Vuksic was
concerned that to have a primary green color on such a wide band
all the way around seems a little much.
Commissioner McAuliffe suggested the canopy take on the flavor of
the gas pumps where the Sinclair signage is in red, the intense green
is minimized and the balance of the canopy would be substantially
white with the more muted green. The Commission continued to
discuss the shades of green and discussed the applicant’s reasoning
for increasing the fascia to accommodate letter sizes. MR. O’HARE
said Sinclair wouldn’t allow the green unless it was 24”. Mr. Swartz
said staff is concerned with how the canopy will look after modifying
it. Commissioner Vuksic pointed out that the canopy looks better with
the detail line than without it.
Commissioner Levin asked the applicant if it were possible to do that
sort of blended dark green fading to the lighter green on the canopy.
MR. O’HARE said Sinclair will not allow them to do it on the lower
trim which is like a gutter. He would have to review it to see if they
can go to the solid green strip on the 6 or 8” band and get approval
from Sinclair and the owner. Commissioner McAuliffe said he’d be
okay with the green on the canopy if it took more of the proportions
and character of the gas pump canopy where it is substantially white
with the most intense saturated greens as an accent and then the
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balance of the canopy more of the pale color. He thinks two-thirds
white one-third green would feel pretty balanced. The way the
green/white split is right now on the canopy feels like it’s in the middle
of no-man’s land.
Commissioner Levin and MR. O’HARE discussed the proposed
height of 9’ for the monument sign on Highway 111. MR. O’HARE
said this is required for visibility purposes but understands that if the
ARC doesn’t agree with the height increase they will have to leave it
as is. Commissioner Lambell said this is a highly visible corner and
doesn’t think a 9’ high sign is appropriate for that neighborhood.
Commissioner Schmid pointed out the three stores with the green
tile and the red lettering and the Short Stop sign and said it is all very
consistent. He said it seems odd that the applicant is proposing to
leave up the Short Stop sign and sticking the proposed Dino Mart
sign on the east facing as well.
Chair Van Vliet referred back to the canopy and said how it looks on
a very visible corner of the City is important. He is also opposed to
the green band and agrees that the lower section with the little insert
on the canopy would be better for the green color. He stated there
used to be a number of trees in the front that helped to screen the
canopy and felt it would be important to include some landscaping at
the corner without blocking everything.
Commissioner Lambell asked what the significance was for the
Cam’s Corner sign on the corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon.
Mr. Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development, said there
is some historic significance to Cam’s Corner and asked staff to
check old entitlements to see if it is still required to be there. MR.
CAMERON NEVINS, owner, said Short Stop is the name of the
corporation and the company they started when this was first built
and it is still being referred to as Cam’s Corner. He said the existing
convenience store will be remodeled to look like other Sinclair Dino
Mart convenience stores. Commissioner Lambell suggested they
clarify the need for the Short Stop wall sign versus the Dino Mart
sign, as well as the Cam’s Corner wall sign. MR. O’HARE said they
will review this with corporate and move forward.
Commissioner McAuliffe referred back to lightening up the green for
the canopy color and suggested they also wrap the corners.
Commissioner Vuksic said this needs to be designed as a 3-
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dimensional element with how the colors are applied. He also stated
that he understands this is something that corporate is not willing to
do. MR. O’HARE said they could probably show an elevation that
shows the short end and the long end on the photos but corporate
will not let us modify the colors or the look. Commissioner Vuksic
stated that this would then be a deal breaker for the Commission.
ACTION:
Commissioner Lambell moved to continue Case No. SARC 20-0005 subject
to: 1) The proposed green on the canopy must be minimal. Consider just
applying it to the small detail on the bottom of the canopy; 2) When applying
the green to the canopy, the same color must wrap around the sides of the
canopy; 3) design canopy as a 3-dimensional element to better illustrate the
proposal; 4) submit dimensions of the dinosaur art feature at the corner of
the property; 5) leave the current bases as is for the monument signs and
just reface the two signs; 6) clarify the need for the Short Stop wall sign
versus the Dino Mart wall sign, and the Cam’s Corner wall sign; 7) addition
of landscape on the corner; and 8) gas pump designs were acceptable.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0 vote,
with Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Schmid, Van Vliet, and Vuksic
voting YES.
2. CASE NO: MISC 20-0005
APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: 72221 HIGHWAY 111, LLC, Attn:
Adam Gilbert, 2496 E. Santa Ynez, Palm Springs, CA 92264
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to
approve façade remodel for an existing multi-tenant retail building
within the Las Sombras Center: Bump and Grind Plaza.
LOCATION: 72-221 Highway 111
ZONE: P.C.-4
Mr. Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner, reminded the Architectural
Review Commission (ARC) this appeared before them on May 23,
2020. At that meeting, some of the Commission’s comments focused
on the compatibility of certain design elements on the Highway 111
façade regarding landscaping, the new elements transitioning into
the building to appear as four-sided, as well as the color of the
building. To address the Commission's comments the applicant has
revised the design of the dining patios by using a contemporary style
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railing. These new railings better match the contemporary character
of the new façade. The applicant has redesigned Highway 111
elevation by changing the previously traditional cornices to a more
contemporary rectangular form. Additionally, the vertical forms
(pilasters) have been elongated slightly to appear more substantial.
The applicant has also modified the landscape design
by incorporating more colorful shrubs and flowers. The massing of
the elements have not changed just the cornice. The color has
remained the same and the roof plan is largely the same as the
previous submittal. Staff is recommending approval subject to
construction drawings returning to the ARC for final review and
approval.
MR. ADAM GILBERT, applicant, said they have implemented a
majority of the comments suggested at the previous meeting and
thanked the Commission as he believes they have a better project.
The cornices are much more contemporary and fit with the overall
style of the façade they are proposing. In addition, they have
changed the roof from black to a lighter gray that will fit with the
overall color scheme of the building and not be so hot or dirty. He
feels the project looks good and they are excited to move forward.
Commissioner Vuksic liked the changes that have been made and
said it helps a lot. He referred to the big barn-like roofs and said it
was unfortunate they are working with them. On Highway 111, they
are not that noticeable but it is more noticeable on the south
elevation. His main concern were the angled tops which look good
in some shots, however in other shots it doesn’t look so good. With
the angles, you are able to see the tops of the parapets and the backs
of some parapets which is a problem. He and MR. GABRIEL LUHAN,
designer, discussed how the massing returns. Commissioner Vuksic
said the concept is good and it’s just a matter of refining these angles
and view lines. He suggested they study the view angles of parapets
to ensure the rear of parapets are not visible from the street or
parking areas.
Commissioner Vuksic and the designer discussed the four (4)
monolithic forms on the south elevation, as well as the three (3) on
the Highway 111 elevation that were done a little differently.
Commissioner Vuksic suggested they decrease the spacing
between pilasters on the Highway 111 elevation to more closely
match pilaster elements on the southern elevation to continue back
and die into the roof. Commissioner McAuliffe said what is appealing
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about the south elevation is the tighter spacing. They read more of a
collective object having four of them together a little tighter where on
the Highway 111 elevation they are more spaced out and they aren’t
creating an element. He also thinks they actually read stronger
perched on the roof rather than returning them all the way back.
The Commission discussed the 4 x 4 squares, an architectural detail,
on the Highway 111 elevation. Commissioner Vuksic was concerned
these squares will interfere with signage locations. MR. GILBERT
said they will remove the squares where signage will be located.
Commissioner Lambell asked if they had a color board. Mr. Melloni
stated they did not have a physical color board at this time and said
staff will deliver one to the Commissioners for their review.
Commissioner Lambell felt it was important to see the relationship
between the white walls and the new gray tile paint.
Commissioner McAuliffe asked about the grade changes on the
south elevation and the ADA path of travel. MR. LUHAN said they
will bring in civil engineers to review thet grade. Commissioner
McAuliffe said they will have to introduce hand rails in those locations
and suggested they mimic the enhancements made to the outdoor
patio railing. He then referred to the dormers that is a part of the
carry over elements and said one of things they may consider doing
is looking at the colors of the inset just to tie in with what’s going on
elsewhere with the improvements.
ACTION:
Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve subject to: 1) study view angles of
parapets to ensure rear of parapets are not visible from street or parking
areas; 2) decrease spacing between pilasters on the Highway 111
elevation to more closely match pilaster elements on the southern elevation;
3) ensure the placement of wall signage does not conflict with architectural
details; 4) deliver color board to the Commission for review prior to
submitting final construction drawings for final approval; 5) consider using
decorative railing, similar to what is used for the patio enclosures, for
the ADA hand rails; and 6) consider using the gray color on the dormers
to tie in with colors on the building. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Levin and carried by a 7-0 vote, with Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh,
Schmid, Van Vliet, and Vuksic voting YES.
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B. Preliminary Plans:
None
C. Miscellaneous Items:
None
VI. COMMENTS
Commission and staff discussed the completion of the San Pablo street project,
the Avenida Senior Living roof ladders, visible roof-top equipment, and stone
veneer, the status of the project on the corner of Fred Waring Drive and San
Pablo Avenue, and opening City Hall to staff and the public.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Levin moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission
meeting at 2:00 p.m.
ERIC CEJA
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SECRETARY
JANINE JUDY
RECORDING SECRETARY
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2020
PREPARED BY: Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner
REQUEST: Consideration of a recommendation to the Planning Commission for
approval of Precise Plan 19-0010 to construct a new two-story 18,434-
square-foot, multi-tenant light industrial building at 73-725 Dinah Shore
Drive.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve a recommendation to the Planning Commission (PC) for
the approval of preliminary design and site layout for the proposed light-industrial
building.
Background
A. Property Description
The project site is an 1.214-acre vacant lot located on the south side of Dinah Shore
Drive (Dinah Shore). The lot slopes gradually from a high of 208’ at the southern lot
boundary to a low of 199’ at the northern street frontage. There are partial frontage
improvements including curb and gutter and half of a shared drive approach shared
with the neighboring development lot to the west. Existing developments in the
immediate vicinity are light industrial in nature and consist of a mix of businesses
including professional offices, manufacturers and auto-repair.
B. Zoning and General Plan Land Use Designation:
Zone: Service Industrial (SI)
General Plan: Employment
C. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North: SI / Personal storage facility, multi-tenant business center
South: SI / Multi-tenant light industrial center
East: SI / Vacant pad, multi-tenant office center
West: SI / Light-industrial building
July 14, 2020 – Staff Report
Case No. PP 19-0010 – Alpha Holdings Building
Page 2 of 3
Project Description
The project applicant, DMA on behalf of the property owner Alpha Holdings LLC., is
requesting approval to construct a two-story 18,434-square-foot light-industrial building.
The building will feature suites for up to three tenants. At this time, Ben Clymer’s The
Body Shop, a Palm Desert based business located at 73-760 Spyder Circle (Spyder), is
the primary tenant; other tenants may include light-industrial businesses permitted for the
SI zone.
Site Plan
The development will be accessible from two points of access on Dinah Shore. The
western access will be a shared drive with the neighboring development located at 34-
550 Spyder. The drive aisle and parking spaces will encircle the building on the western,
southern and eastern sides. The majority of parking spaces are concentrated towards the
rear of the property where it is screened from street view by the building.
Building and Architecture
The building architecture is characterized by simple rectangular massing and forms,
which are consistent with the intended industrial nature of future building tenants. Primary
entrances to the respective suites are oriented towards Dinah Shore. Each of these
entrances is highlighted by a covered entry projecting outwards from the primary mass of
the main building. The side and rear elevations feature limited articulation, with the rear
featuring industrial style roll-up doors. The exterior finish palette consists of various
shades of gray and stacked stone veneer.
Screening
The building design screens roof-mounted equipment and exhaust vents with a
continuous six-foot parapet wall. Electrical equipment and fire risers will be located within
a room towards the rear of the building. Roof drains and gutters will be located within the
walls of the building.
Landscaping
The majority of site landscaping is concentrated along the street frontage within the
proposed retention basis. The landscape palette consists of a mix of desert-native shrubs,
and accent plants including various agave and yucca. Trees, including Blue Palo Verde
and Chitalpa Pink Dawn will be placed within the parking areas and around the rear and
side perimeter of the development.
July 14, 2020 – Staff Report
Case No. PP 19-0010 – Alpha Holdings Building
Page 3 of 3
Analysis
Per Section 25.68.020 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC), the Architectural
Review Commission (ARC) is required to review the design of all Precise Plans for
compliance with design objectives contained in the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan
and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. This decision is based on the
findings listed in Section 25.62.040 of the PDMC.
The project generally complies with the development standards for the SI zone, with the
exception of the landscape coverage requirement. The table below summarizes the
project’s conformance with development standards:
Overall, staff supports the proposed construction and recommends that the ARC provide
preliminary approval of the applicant’s request, and allow the project to move forward to a
public hearing with the Planning Commission. Final drawings and details as requested will
return to the ARC for final approval.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW CITY MANAGER
N/A
Robert W. Hargreaves
City Attorney
Eric Ceja
Principal Planner
N/A
Janet Moore
Director of Finance
N/A
Lauri Aylaian
City Manager
APPLICANT: DMA
35493 Veranda Avenue
Wildomar, CA 92595
ATTACHMENT: 1. Exhibits
STANDARD SI ZONE* PROJECT CONFORMS
Floor Area Ratio 0.75 .15 Yes
Height 40’-0” 29’-0” N/A
Front Setback 20’-0” 26’-4” Yes
Rear Setback 0’-0” 52’-0” N/A
Interior Side Setback 0’-0” 37’-0” Yes
Street Side Setback 10’-0” N/A N/A
Parking 29 spaces 31 spaces Yes
Landscaping - 14.5% Yes
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Palm Desert, California
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Commission
From: Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner
Date: July 14, 2020
Subject: PP/CUP 20-0003 – Chandi Mixed-Use Building
Project Summary
The project is a mixed-use three-story building located on the southeast corner of Fred Waring
Drive and San Pablo Avenue. The project includes approximately 16,500 square feet of
commercial space on the ground floor, and 60 residential apartment units on the second and third
floors. The 60 residential units range from one to three bedroom units ranging in size from 711 to
1,369 square feet. The project includes an open plaza area at the corner to alleviate building
massing and to create outdoor open space for restaurant patios. The building also incorporates
residential patios to break-up the large building, and to provide an active open space use for the
residents.
The building features a contemporary design characterized by desert appropriate colors, stone
veneer finishes, and the use of metal louvers. The project includes a desert landscape plan that
will blend in with the newly landscaped design along San Pablo Avenue.
The three-story building varies in height with the tallest element at 48 feet in height. All roof-top
equipment will be adequately screened.
Zoning Ordinance Summary
The property is zoned Downtown Edge (DE), which allows for mixed-use developments subject
to a Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit. The DE zone allows for a maximum building height
of three-stories at 40 feet, with up to 12 additional feet for architectural projections. The parking
standards are 1.25 parking spaces for one-bedroom units, and 2 parking spaces for two plus
bedroom units. The project as designed complies with the development standards including the
building height and parking.
Staff Recommendation
The project is in the early entitlement process and still being reviewed by staff and outside
agencies. Although additional modifications may be required, because of the scope and
complexity of the building architecture, staff is seeking comments from the Architectural Review
Commission at this time. This will allow the project to transition more smoothly through the
entitlement process.
Attachment: Project Plans (grading plan, landscape plan, and elevations including 3D)
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City of Palm Desert / Department of Community Development
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
73-510 Fred Waring Drive a Palm Desert* California. 92260 9 17601 346-0611 a Fax (760) 776-6417
Applicant:
Chandi Enterprises LLC Telephone: 760-396-9260
Mailing Address: 42270 Spectrum Street
City: Indio
Fax number: 760-396-5245
State: CA Zip: 92203 Email: c/o: tmerrihew@chandigroupusa.com
Property Owner:
(future) Chandi Enterprises LLC Telephone: 760-396-9260
Mailing Address: 42270 Spectrum Street Fax number: 760-396-5245
City: Indio State: CA Zip: 92203 Email: nsc@chandigroupusa.com
Representative:
Andy C. philter/ Black Gold Engineering, Inc. Telephone: 760.625-3378
Mailing Address: same as above Fax number: 760-396-5245
City: State: Zip: Email: andy@blackgoldbg.com
Please send correspondence to (check one): Applicant Property Owner _x Representative
Project Address(s): SEC of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue
Assessor Parcel Number(s): 627-101-033, 627-101-062
Existing Zoning: D-Tdo-Ed" General Plan Designation; Mixedune
Project Request (describe specific nature of approval requested):
Mixed -Use project, conslating of approximately 14,000 Sr- 0mund Moor retell, and 2nd 8 3rd story mull -family maldentisd of approxlmatery slxly (60) units or mixed 1- 3 bedrooms.
Property Owner Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described and
herein give authorization for the filing of the application,
Signature Print Name Date
Applicant! Representative Signature: By signing this application I certify that the information provided is accurate. I
understand that the City might not approve what I am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval.
PROJECT NO: CUP DATE:
ACCEPTED BY:
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
PROJECT INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARCHITECTURAL
A-1 PROJECT INFORMATION
A-1.1 PROJECT SUMMARIES
A-2 CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
A-3 LEVEL 1 BUILDING PLAN
A-4 LEVEL 2 BUILDING PLAN
A-5 LEVEL 3 BUILDING PLAN
A-6 LEVEL 4 BUILDING PLAN
A-7 ROOF PLAN
A-8 SECTIONS
A-9 SECTIONS
A-10 ELEVATIONS
A-11 ELEVATIONS
A-12 RENDERING VIEW
A-13 RENDERING VIEW
A-14 RENDERING VIEW
A-15 RENDERING VIEW
A-16 COLOR & MATERIALS
LANDSCAPE
L1.0 1ST FLOOR PLANTING
L1.1 2ND FLOOR PLANTING
L1.2 3RD FLOOR PLANTING
L2.0 1ST FLOOR PLANT MATERIAL TREES & ACCENTS
L2.1 1ST FLOOR PLANT MATERIAL SHRUBS
L2.2 2ND FLOOR PLANT MATERIAL ACCENTS
L2.3 3RD FLOOR PLANT MATERIAL TREES & SHRUBS
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SITE
OWNER:
Chandi Group USA
42270 Spectrum Street, Suite A
Indio, CA 92203
Project Contact:
Toni Merrihew
tmerihew@chandigroupusa.com
ARCHITECT:
Danielian Associates
60 Corporate Park,
Irvine, CA 92606
Project Contact:
Michael Boyd, AIA
mboyd@danielian.com
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
Hermann Design Group
77-899 Wolf Road, Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Project Contact:
Christopher Hermann., ASLA
chris@hdg-inc.com
CIVIL ENGINEER:
Black Gold Engineering
Chandi Group, USA
42270 Spectrum Street
Indio, CA 92203
Project Contact:
Mark Chappell, PE
mc@chandigroupusa.com
PROJECT TEAM
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
PROJECT SUMMARIES
A-1.1
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
A-2
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CITY HALL
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
LEVEL 1
A-3
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
LEVEL 2
A-4
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
LEVEL 3
A-5
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
LEVEL 4
A-6
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
ROOF PLAN
A-7
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
SECTIONS
A-8
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
SECTIONS
A-9
ELEVATIONSPALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL A-10
ELEVATIONSPALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL A-11
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
RENDERING VIEW
A-12
VIEW 1
FRED WARING DRIVE AND SAN PABLO AVENUE
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
RENDERING VIEW
A-13
VIEW 2
FRED WARING DRIVE AND SAN PABLO AVENUE
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
RENDERING VIEW
A-14
VIEW 3
FRED WARING DRIVE AND SAN PABLO AVENUE
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
RENDERING VIEW
A-15
VIEW 4
SAN PABLO AVENUE AND SANTA ROSA WAY
PALM DESERT MIXED USE
PALM DESERT, CA
DANIELIAN
A S S O C I A T E S
a r c h i t e c t s p l a n n e r s
www.danielian.com
18144.00
CHANDI GROUP
949.474.6030
JUNE 08, 2020ENTITLEMENT SUBMITTAL
COLORS & MATERIALS
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