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Home My WebLink About2023-07-11 ARC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet City of Palm Desert Page 1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall, Council Chamber Conference Room 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. • To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83648797515, Zoom Webinar ID: 836 4879 7515. • To participate by telephone call (213) 338-8477 or (669) 219-2599, Zoom Webinar ID: 836 4879 7515. To provide a public comment please press *9 to raise your hand. • Written public comment may also be submitted to planning@palmdesert.gov. Emails received by 9:30 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Commission. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Architectural Review Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by Commissioners for a separate discussion. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Architectural Review Commission Regular Meeting minutes of June 13, 2023. Tuesday July 11, 2023 12:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Architectural Review Commission Agenda July 11, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered at this time. 5. ACTION CALENDAR A. FINAL DRAWINGS 1. CASE NO: MISC23-0034 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a Design Review for a front yard fence height and material exception for a single-family residence located at 45639 Abronia Trail (Assessor’s Parcel Number 625-193-004). APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Jason Teague, Malibu, CA 90265 LOCATION: 45639 Abronia Trail ZONE: Mixed Residential (R-2) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Staff recommends the ARC continue the design review of the subject fence height and material exception to a date uncertain, to allow City staff additional time to work with the Applicant on providing additional information and design details. 6. NON-ACTION ITEMS None 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS B. CITY STAFF C. ATTENDANCE REPORT 8. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on July 25, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Agenda July 11, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Architectural Review Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Melinda Gonzalez Recording Secretary PUBLIC NOTICES Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Development Services Department, City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. City of Palm Desert Page 1 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES (HYBRID MEETING) Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) was called to order by Chair Vuksic on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 12:35 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Dean Wallace Colvard, Michael McAuliffe, Vice Chair Jim McIntosh, Francisco Sanchez, and Chair John Vuksic. Absent: Commissioner Nicholas Latkovic City Staff Present: Richard Cannone, Director of Development Services; Nick Melloni, Principal Planner; Carlos Flores, Senior Planner; Anna Dan, Assistant Planner; Jason Finley, Chief Building Official; Community Services Manager, Shawn Muir; and Recording Secretary, Melinda Gonzalez, were present at Roll Call. 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Vuksic opened and closed the non-agenda public comment period. No public comments were provided. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Associated documents on the following item can be viewed on the Architectural Review Commission Information webpage at, https://www.palmdesert.gov/our-city/committees-and- commissions/commission-information. Chair Vuksic opened and closed the public comment period for the Consent Calendar. No public comments were provided. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR MCINTOSH, CARRIED 5-0; (COMMISSIONER LATKOVIC ABSENT); to approve the consent calendar. Tuesday June 13, 2023 12:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Architectural Review Commission Minutes June 13, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR MCINTOSH, CARRIED 5-0; (COMMISSIONER LATKOVIC ABSENT); to approve the Architectural Review Commission Regular Meeting minutes of May 9, 2023. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 5. ACTION CALENDAR Associated documents on the following item can be viewed on the Architectural Review Commission Information webpage at, https://www.palmdesert.gov/our-city/committees-and- commissions/commission-information. A. FINAL DRAWINGS 1. CASE NO: MISC23-0035 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a Design Review for a building height exception for a new single-family residence located at 77645 Robin Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 637-320-030). APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: James McIntosh, Palm Desert, CA 92241 LOCATION: 77645 Robin Road ZONE: Residential Estate (RE) Vice Chair McIntosh announced his recusal due to a conflict of interest as his architectural firm has been retained for this project and left the conference room. Assistant Planner, Anna Dan, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to Commission inquiries. Ryan Arias, Applicant Representative, was present and answered questions from the Commission. Chair Vuksic opened and closed the public comment period. No public comments were provided. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments for the project. Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COLVARD, CARRIED 4-0, (COMMISSIONER LATKOVIC ABSENT, VICE CHAIR MCINTOSH RECUSED); to approve Case No. MISC23-0035 as presented. 6. NON-ACTION ITEMS Community Services Manager, Shawn Muir, addressed the Commission and explained staff is currently working on two new parks in North Palm Desert, the first of which is located off Dinah Shore Drive. To date, two community engagement meetings have been conducted at the Palm Desert iHub to engage the community and gather feedback on needed amenities for the new parks. Manager Muir, shared staff has been working with a consultant to develop a Architectural Review Commission Minutes June 13, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES conceptual design for the first park and introduced, Gianno Feoli, from Interwest. Mr. Feoli provided a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation of their conceptual design for the North Palm Desert Community Park. The presentation included an overview of community feedback, park amenities, park programming, breakdown of park segments, and overall design for the community park. 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS None B. CITY STAFF Recording Secretary, Melinda Gonzalez, acknowledged the memo provided by the City Clerk for appointed Body Members regarding commissioner absences from commission meetings. Secretary Gonzalez provided a brief oral summary of the memo. Principal Planner Melloni reported the City’s Object Design Standards consultant, JKA, will be hosting a Community Outreach Open House Meeting at the Palm Desert iHub, on June 19, 2023. Principal Planner Melloni encouraged commissioners to attend and asked interested commissioners to RSVP with their anticipated time of arrival to ensure no Brown Act violations. A study session will be held on June 20, 2023, with the Planning Commission and subsequent study sessions will be held with ARC on July 11, 2023, and August 8, 2023. Principal Planner Melloni formally introduced the Planning division’s newest member, Senior Planner, Carlos Flores. C. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission took no action on this matter. 8. ADJOURNMENT The Architectural Review Commission adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melinda Gonzalez, Senior Administrative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: Nick Melloni, Principal Planner Secretary APPROVED BY ARC: __/__/2023 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Commission From: Audrey Nickerson, Associate Planner II Date: July 11, 2023 Case No(s): MISC23-0034 Subject: Consideration to approve a Design Review for a front yard fence height and material exception for a single-family residence located at 45639 Abronia Trail (Assessor’s Parcel Number 625-193-004). PROJECT SUMMARY The Project Applicant, Jason Teague, is requesting an exception to the fence material and setback requirements of the Palm Desert Fence and Wall Ordinance, Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 25.40.080. The Applicant is proposing to construct a six-foot (6’) tall, corrugated metal fence with a twelve-foot (12’-0”) setback from the face of curb at 45639 Abronia Trail. This proposal is requesting an exception to the minimum setback of twenty-feet (20’-0”) from face of curb for walls taller than five feet (5’-0”). The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) may grant exceptions for wall setbacks and material based on procedures set by the PDMC. BACKGROUND In May 2023, the Applicant submitted an application requesting an exception to the fence material and front yard setback requirements for their home. A decision by the ARC is required to approve the requested exceptions. Staff mailed a public notice of the ARC meeting to property owners within 300 feet of the project site on June 30, 2023. Following distribution of the notices, staff requested additional information and plan revisions from the applicant to support findings for the exceptions. The Applicant was unable to adequately address all revisions and requested information prior to posting the ARC agenda. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the ARC continue the design review of the subject fence height and material exception to a date uncertain, to allow City staff additional time to work with the Applicant on providing additional information and design details. Attachment: Application Notice dated June 30, 2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION CITY OF PALM DESERT CASE NO. MISC 23-0034 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Development Services Department has received a request for a setback and materials exception to the City of Palm Desert’s Fence and Wall Standards to allow a six- foot (6’) tall, corrugated metal fence at a setback of twelve feet (12’) from the face of curb in the front yard of a single-family residence located at 45639 Abronia Trail. The City’s Fence and Wall Standards are provided under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.40.080. At a setback of 12’-0”, the Code limits all fences to a maximum height of three feet, six inches (3’-6”). The Code also requires all walls and fences visible from the public right-of-way to be constructed of decorative block, stucco, or wrought iron. However, exceptions to these standards may be approved by the City’s Architectural Review Commission. This notice is being sent to you based on your property’s proximity to the proposed exception location. The proposed fence exception is scheduled for consideration before the Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom meeting or in-person in the Development Services Conference Room at Palm Desert City Hall, 73510 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda for this meeting is available on the City of Palm Desert website at: https://www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/committees-and- commissions/architectural-review-commission-information-center Should you have any questions or comments please contact Ms. Audrey Nickerson, Associate Planner II, by July 10, 2023, at (760) 776-6444, or via email at anickerson@palmdesert.gov between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. June 30, 2023 Nick Melloni Principal Planner CITY OF PALM DESERTATTENDANCE REPORTAdvisory Body: Architectural Review CommissionPrepared By:YearMonthDate 10-Jan 24-Jan 14-Feb 28-Feb 14-Mar 28-Mar 11-Apr 25-Apr 9-May 23-May 13-Jun 27-Jun 12-Jul 26-Jul 9-Aug 23-Aug 13-Sep 27-Sep 11-Oct 25-Oct 8-Nov22-Nov 13-Dec 27-DecColvard, Dean WallacePP-PP PP- P - P- PPPPPP A P -11Latkovic, NicholasPP-APPP-P -A----PPPPPPPP-22McAuliffe, MichaelPP-PPPP-P -P----PAPPPPPP-11McIntosh, JamesPP-PPPP-P -P----PPAPPAAP-33Sanchez, FranciscoPP-PP PP- P - P- PPPPP P P -00Vuksic, JohnPA-PPPP-P -P----PPPPPPPA-22Vacancy00Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010:2023202220232023Total AbsencesOct Nov Dec2022 2022 202220232023M. Gonzalez2023 2022Twice Monthly: Six unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet twice monthly.Total Unexcused AbsencesJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep2022