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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-12 ARC Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 — 12:30 P.M. ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING CITY OF PALM DESERT, CA I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Lambell called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 15 1 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 15 1 Nicholas Latkovic X 16 0 Michael McAuliffe X 16 0 Jim McIntosh (Left the meeting at 3:55 p.m.) X 16 0 Juan Mireles (Resigned) 8 1 John Vuksic (Joined the meeting at 12.42 p.m.) X 15 1 Also Present: Martin Alvarez, Director of Development Services Rosie Lua, Planning Manager Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Nick Melloni, Associate Planner Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Planning Manager, 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. 1v�-' ]9:Tiym_ti]3],II;Dji*1 A. MINUTES of the Architectural Review Commission meeting of March 22, 2022. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12. 2022 Upon a motion by Commissioner Latkovic, seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe, and a 5-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, the minutes for March 22, 2022, were approved as presented. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: Van Vliet). 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, httos://www.cityofoalmdesert.org/our-citv/committees- and-comm issions/architectu ral-review-comm ission-i nformation-center. A. FINAL DRAWINGS 1. CASE NO: SARC 20-0004 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a master sign program for Bump and Grind Plaza located at 72221 Highway 111. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Canyon Print & Signs, Cathedral City, CA 92234 LOCATION: 72221 Highway 111 ZONE: PC-4 Associate Planner, Nick Melloni, presented the item. Mr. Melloni advised this item was brought before the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) in 2021. The presentation was turned over to the owner, Adam Gilbert, and applicant Canyon Print & Signs who answered questions from the Commission. Discussion ensued with commissioners providing comments and concerns on the item. Planning Manager, Rosie Lua, invited comments from the public, to which there were none. Upon a motion by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Latkovic, and a 5-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. SARC20- 0004 was approved subject to the following: 1) Signs which include both upper and lower-case letters may not exceed 17 inches in height; 2) Signs which feature all capitalized letters may not exceed a maximum height of 15 inches; 3) Revise the "Maximum signage Area" shown on the elevations on Sheets 14 and 15 to match the maximum allowed letter height; 4) Provide standards for the logo designs so that internally illuminated cabinets are prohibited, except for registered logos and trademarks; 5) Revise sign program to identify maximum allowance for ascenders and descenders, deviations to these dimensions would require staff approval; 6) Applicant will re-examine the building name signage proportions and consider enhanced design for the letter for a more distinctive center identity; and 7) Project revisions will be reviewed by staff and return to the ARC should there be any items that cannot be resolved with Applicant. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: Van Vliet). 2 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of a recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval of a Precise Plan and a Notice of Exemption to construct five (5) new residential units (1,600 square feet) and a 1,935 square -foot addition to the existing residential home to operate a group home for a maximum of 38 people located at 44525 Santa Margarita Avenue. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: HEARTBEAT at 22, Palm Desert, CA 92261 LOCATION: 44525 Santa Margarita Avenue ZONE: R-2 Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, presented the item. Mr. Swartz advised the Commission this item has been reviewed by ARC previously and provided some details on the revisions made by the applicant in response to comments previously provided. Mr. Swartz turned the presentation over to the owner, Jan Lupia, and the architect, Tom Howell, who provided more details on the proposed project and answered questions from the Commission. Discussion on the item ensued with commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Planning Manager, Rosie Lua, invited comments from the public, to which there were none. Upon a motion by Commissioner McAuliffe, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, and a 5-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. PP21-0010 was approved subject to the following: 1) Applicant will contact the Fire Department and determine if there is an option to lower the height and potentially scale back the carport; 2) Explore options for thickening roof gable ends located on north and south corners of the buildings; 3) Ensure existing and newly installed roof tiles match in material and color; 4) Consider consolidating multiple utility wells and roof access locations into one; 5) Update renderings to accurately reflect carport positioning and height; 6) ARC recommends the Planning Commission approve the proposed perimeter wall height of 8 feet; and 7) Project revisions will be reviewed by staff and return to the ARC should there be any items that cannot be resolved with Applicant. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: Van Vliet). 3. CASE NO: PP/CUP 22-0002 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a request for a recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval of a Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration to construct a 176-unit multi -family (affordable housing) residential community consisting of four (4) three-story apartment buildings, five (5) two-story apartment buildings, a single -story clubhouse, pool area, and private outdoor recreation areas on an 11-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive and Dick Kelly Drive and west of Cortesia Way. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: UHC 00357 Palm Desert, L.P. a California Limited Partnership, Santa Ana, CA 92705 LOCATION: APNs: 694-130-017 and 018 ZONE: PR-22 Commissioner McAuliffe advised the Commission his place of residence is adjacent to the proposed project. Commissioner McAuliffe recused himself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest. Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, presented the item including highlights of revisions made to the project in response to commissioner's comments from the prior ARC meeting held March 22, 2022. The request is to develop a 176- unit multi -family affordable housing residential community. Mr. Swartz turned the presentation over to the applicant, Urban Housing Communities (UHC) and their architect, Keith Labus, with KTGY Group Inc., who provided additional details on the proposed revisions made to the project and answered questions from the Commission. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Planning Manager, Rosie Lua, invited comments from the public, to which there were none. Upon a motion by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner McIntosh, and a 4-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. PP/CUP22-0002 was approved subject to the following: 1) Explore options for thickening base element an additional 2 inches using band accent as a cap element on base; 2) Windows should be attached to 2x4 nailers to allow a minimum of 2-inch recesses (not including the trim), upper -level windows should be recessed as well; and 3) Project revisions will be reviewed by staff and return to the ARC should there be any items that cannot be resolved with Applicant. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McIntosh, and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: McAuliffe, Van Vliet). 4. CASE NO: PP/CUP 22-0004 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of a recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval of a Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and a Notice of Exemption to construct a 150-unit multi -family (affordable housing) residential community consisting of eight (8) three-story apartment buildings, a single -story clubhouse, and private outdoor recreation areas on an 6.8-acre parcel adjacent to Spanish Walk along the east side of Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank Sinatra Drive, and south of the I- 10/Railroad. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Western National Group, Irvine, CA 92614 LOCATION: 75580 Gerald Ford Drive ZONE: PR-19 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 Commissioner McAuliffe rejoined the meeting. Associate Planner, Kevin Swartz, presented the item including highlights of revisions made to the project in response to commissioner's comments given during a preliminary discussion on this item at the ARC meeting held March 22, 2022. The request is a proposed 150-unit affordable apartment community. Mr. Swartz turned the presentation over to the applicant, and their architect team, TCA Architects, who provided a more detailed presentation on the revisions made to the proposed project and answered questions from the Commission. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Planning Manager, Rosie Lua, invited comments from the public, to which there were none. Upon a motion by Commissioner McAuliffe, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, and a 5-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. PP/CUP22-0004 was approved subject to the following: 1) Revisit parapets to ensure all ends are concealed and/or returned inward enough to provide the appearance of a three-dimensional mass; 2) Revisit typical parapet detail and refine the design to demonstrate concealed detail edges; 3) Staff will confirm flashing details are concealed against clean edges and is included in construction documents; 4) Landscaping should have provisions in place which ensure it is well maintained and watered properly; 5) Applicant will be mindful of the need for noise mitigation measures; 6) Applicant shall call for a planning inspection during framing to ensure parapets are built and concealed as approved and utility equipment is screened appropriately; and 7) Project revisions will be reviewed by staff and return to the ARC should there be any items that cannot be resolved with Applicant. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, McIntosh, and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: Van Vliet). NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of a recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval of a Precise Plan, Tentative Parcel Map, and Environmental Assessment to develop a 241-unit multi -family residential apartment community including 10 three-story apartment buildings, a two-story clubhouse, private outdoor recreation areas, and related off -site improvements on a 10.49-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Palm Communities, Irvine, CA, 92618 LOCATION: NW Corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive ZONE: Millennium Specific Plan Area 8, PR-22 Associate Planner, Nick Melloni, presented the item including highlights of revisions made to the project in response to commissioner's comments given during a preliminary discussion on this item at an ARC meeting held in November 2021. The applicant is proposing an affordable housing 5 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 development including 241-units as a two phased project. Mr. Melloni turned the presentation over to the applicant and their architect, Bill Atkins, who provided a more detailed presentation on revisions to the proposed project. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns for the project. Planning Manager, Rosie Lua, invited comments from the public, to which there were none. Due to a conflicting obligation Commissioner McIntosh left the meeting at 3:55 p.m. Upon a motion by Vice Chair Lambell, seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe, and a 4-0 vote of the Architectural Review Commission, Case No. PP22-0003 was approved subject to the following: 1) Carry tan color transitions on third -story balcony columns into interior column areas; 2) Extend tan color at building entries further back from the front elevation; 3) Ensure extensions on window trims remain and are not squared off; 4) Add trim around windows through the use of 2X4 nailers to increase window recessing where no recess is proposed; 5) Add a color change between the first floor and upper -floors where building is one solid color; 6) Incorporate flat arch balcony design in addition to the corbeled rectangle arch on residential buildings; 7) Thicken the column on the second level balcony area located on the community building, (Right Side Elevation); 8) Revise the exposed wood truss eave tails and explore other options for design which includes the use of non -warping material; 9) Remove Washingtonia Robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) from the proposed landscape palette and use Washingtonia Filifera (California Fan Palm) or another similar palm; 10) Applicant shall utilize single -trunk shade tree specimens which are resistant to high winds common in the area. The applicant shall add a note of this condition on the landscape plans; 11) Provide an updated landscape palette which identifies quantities for proposed shrubs, groundcovers, and accents; 12) Provide enhanced pedestrian entry gates for a pedestrian connection directly to the sidewalk along Gerald Ford Drive and to the future park site; and 13) Project revisions will be reviewed by staff and return to the ARC should there be any items that cannot be resolved with Applicant. (AYES: Lambell, Latkovic, McAuliffe, and Vuksic; NOES: None; ABSENT: McIntosh, Van Vliet). B. PRELIMINARY PLANS None C. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS None VI. COMMENTS Planning Manager, Rosie Lua, informed the Commission staff had no comments to provide and invited comments from commissioners, to which there were none. 2 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 VII. ADJOURNMENT With Architectural Review Commission concurrence, Vice Chair Lambell adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m. Rosie Lua, Secretary Melinda Gonzalez, Recording lecretary