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Home My WebLink About2022-01-25 ARC Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 — 12:30 P.M. ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING CITY OF PALM DESERT, CA 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 12 0 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 12 0 Nicholas Latkovic X 12 0 Michael McAuliffe X 12 0 Jim McIntosh X 12 0 Juan Mireles (Resigned) 8 1 John Vuksic X 11 1 Also Present: Martin Alvarez, Director of Development Services Jason Finley, Chief Building Officer Rosie Lua, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Nick Melloni, Associate Planner Deborah Glickman, Business Advocate Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 11 t��1:T:Lid�L�i hri D1►1 [9a� i [�] � F� Principal Planner, Rosie Lua, read aloud oral communications advising the public of their opportunity to speak on items not on the agenda at this time in the meeting. No public comments were provided. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION January 25, 2022 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the Architectural Review Commission meeting of January 11, 2022. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon a motion by Commissioner McAuliffe, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, and a 6-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, the minutes for January 11, 2022, were approved as presented. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, 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, https://www.citVofpalmdesert.org/our-city/committees- and-commissions/architectural-review-commission-information-center. A. FINAL DRAWINGS 1. CASE NO: SARC 22-0001 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a comprehensive sign program for an existing office building located at 74399 Highway 111. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Jack Rivers, Cathedral City, CA, 92234 LOCATION: 74399 Highway 111 ZONE: D Associate Planner, Nick Melloni, presented the item. Mr. Melloni shared views of the buildings current condition and pointed out the areas designated for the additional signs in the proposed sign program. Staff is recommending approval of the item based on the findings with three recommended conditions to the approval. Mr. Melloni turned the presentation over to the applicant, Jack Rivers, and owner, Adam Gilbert, who answered questions from the Commission and provided additional details on the proposed sign program. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Principal Planner, Rosie Lua, invited comments from the public. The building owner, Adam Gilbert, spoke. No other comments were made by the public. Upon a motion by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe, and a 6-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. SARC 22-0001, was approved subject to the following: 1) Include signage criteria for the building identification signage proposed on the awning and specifications for the awning materials for future removal and replacement; 2) Include a floor plan in the document which clearly shows the location and suite number of all tenant spaces in the building; 3) Amend the signage exhibit on 2 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION January 25, 2022 sheet 2 to indicate the allowance of signage area location pertaining to each tenant; 4) Show illustration of raceway placement including upper and lower elevations; 5) Revise the cross-section for raceway cabinet to accurately depict dimensions of the raceway as well as additional details including the mounting to the beam; 6) Revise sign program, page four, to clearly identify maximum heights for logos are 18 inches and text is 10 inches, allowance for ascenders and descenders, and deviations to these dimensions will require staff approval; 7) Paint raceway to match the color of the beam to minimize visibility; and 8) Ensure the raceway placement is screened by the beam and mounted so the base of the raceway is recessed from the base of the beam. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Vuksic and Van Vliet; NOES: None; ABSENT: None). B. PRELIMINARY PLANS None C. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 1. CASE NO: Viridian NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary review and discussion to provide architectural comments on a conceptual residential project called Viridian on Lot C at Desert Willow. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Family Development, Palm Desert, CA 92260 LOCATION: Lot C at Desert Willow ZONE: PR-10 Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, presented the item. Mr. Swartz noted the applicant has not submitted a formal application but has met with staff numerous times regarding the project. Mr. Swartz turned the presentation over to the applicant, Vince with Family Development, and their architect team, Danielian and Associates, who provided a more detailed presentation on the proposed project. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Comments and concerns provided during the discussion include, but are not limited to: Revisit facades and parapets to ensure masses and returns have the proper depth for three -dimensionality and full formation. Provide a site plan, include additional information such as elevation changes and proposed screening and placement for mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment should be fully screened, avoid the use of landscape as screening. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION January 25, 2022 • Provide information/details for the transitions and offsets between the different materials and plane changes. • Provide potential placement for solar. • Revisit material details. Illustrate and provide dimensions for material transitions and terminations. Avoid using strips of material or odd offsets. • Include details for drip edge for window eyebrows, avoid the use of visible flashing. • Revisit left elevation for single-family product and any product elevations which are street exposed and add articulation or change of plane to break up large mass. • Consider using a 3-D model at the next presentation to allow a clearer picture of proposal. No formal action was taken on this item as it was brought forth solely for commissioner's comments to the applicant. VI. COMMENTS Principal Planner, Rosie Lua, invited comments from Commissioners. Commissioner Latkovic requested an update on DSRT SURF. Ms. Lua advised DSRT SURF will go before City Council on January 27, 2022. Staff will provide the Commission with an update at the next ARC meeting. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Latkovic, Commissioner Vuksic stated the Cultural Arts Committee held a special meeting regarding the San Pablo roundabout, however, he was unable to attend. Ms. Lua advised she would follow up with Special Programs Manager, Amy Lawrence, to find out what transpired at the meeting. Commissioner McAuliffe provided an update regarding the Lupine Plaza subcommittee. He reported a zoom meeting was held mid -January and the design team continues to develop three different design concepts. The designs are modified to consider the allowance of through traffic, limited traffic, or no traffic. There was community outreach in December which brought in a lot of feedback including ideas for site amenities. They are also considering how to accommodate existing businesses with access. Commissioner McAuliffe stated he would provide additional updates as they become available. In reply to inquiry, Mr. Swartz reported staff continues to work with Avenida Palm Desert on their roof screening options. The architect anticipates providing a concept to staff within the week. Once staff receives the concepts they will be shared with the subcommittee, Commissioners Vuksic and McAuliffe, for review. In response to inquiry by Commissioner McIntosh, Associate Planner, Nick Melloni, advised the property owner for the Bump and Grind Plaza decided to scale back his plans and did not to proceed with the fagade modifications. The owner has chosen to withdraw his application and only paint the building. The owner is still working on a sign program for the building. 4 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION January 25, 2022 Commissioner Vuksic asked about the Lincoln Elementary School's new exterior paint color. Staff advised schools are not subject to review by the City. Commissioner Vuksic mentioned there was an upcoming ethics training opportunity. Ms. Lua confirmed the date of the training and added that it is being conducted by the City attorney's office. Ms. Lua advised she would follow up on providing the link to this training to Commissioners. Vice Chair Lambell stated she drove by Martello Jewelers and viewed the completed artwork on the fagade. She commented that she felt it turned out better than expected and was pleasantly surprised. Vice Chair Lambell inquired as to whether there has been any feedback from the community. Commissioner Vuksic remarked he has had a member of the public question him regarding the artwork. VII. ADJOURNMENT With Architectural Review Commission concurrence, Chair Van Vliet adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. C Rosie Lua, Secretary Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Se etary