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Home My WebLink About2024-02-27 ARC Regular Meeting Minutes City of Palm Desert Page 1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall, Development Services Conference Room 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, February 27, 2024, at 12:30p.m. in the Development Services Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Dean Wallace Colvard, Nicholas Latkovic, Michael McAuliffe, Vice Chair Jim McIntosh, and Chair John Vuksic. Absent: Commissioners James Edward Blakeley and Francisco Sanchez. City Staff Present: Richard Cannone, Development Services Director; Carlos Flores, Principal Planner; Kenny Taylor, Associate Planner; and Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary, 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 documentation and video 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COLVARD, CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONERS BLAKELEY and SANCHEZ ABSENT), to approve the Architectural Review Commission Regular Meeting minutes of February 13, 2024. Tuesday February 27, 2024 12:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Architectural Review Commission Minutes February 27, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 2 CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 5. ACTION CALENDAR Associated documentation and video on the following items 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: SARC23-0011 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a Sign Design Review for improvements to an existing façade to the Carl’s Jr’s restaurant located at 36879 Cook Street. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Anthony Santistevan, Chino, CA 91710 LOCATION: 36879 Cook Street ZONE: Regional Commercial Center, Scenic Preservation (P.C.-3) Associate Planner, Kenny Taylor, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to Commission inquiries. Steve Rosenbloom, Applicant Representative, was present in-person. Chair Vuksic opened the public comment period and invited the applicant to speak. Steve Rosenbloom, Applicant Representative, introduced himself and answered questions from the Commission. With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Chair Vuksic closed the public comment period. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments for the project. Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COLVARD, CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONERS BLAKELEY and SANCHEZ ABSENT); to approve Case No. SARC23-0011 as presented with the following conditions: 1. The lighting on the band shall remain solid and white, as shown on the approved plans. 2. Any change to the trim band, including, but not limited to, color, design, thickness, and installation, shall be reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission. 2. CASE NO: MISC23-0049 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a Design Review to modify the approved architecture associated with a Precise Plan to develop a 120-unit residential detached development within University Park APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Toll West Coast, LLC, Irvine, CA 92602 Architectural Review Commission Minutes February 27, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 3 LOCATION: Planning Area 3 of the University Park Master Plan (within the University Neighborhood Specific Plan) ZONE: Planned Residential – 18 (PR-18) Principal Planner, Carlos Flores, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to Commission inquiries. Bill and David Yrigoyen, Applicant Representatives, were present in-person. Chair Vuksic opened the public comment period and invited the applicant to speak. Bill Hezmalhalch and David Yrigoyen, Applicant Representatives, introduced themselves, provided additional information for the project, and answered questions from the Commission. With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Chair Vuksic closed the public comment period. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments for the project. Following discussion, MOTION BY CHAIR VUKSIC, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR MCINTOSH, CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONERS BLAKELEY and SANCHEZ ABSENT); to continue Case No. MISC23-0049 with the following comments: 1. Front elevations should be further enhanced, specifically by thickening the walls so windows are recessed no less than 12 inches. 2. Homes which have exposed sides should be enhanced with architectural elements and/or layering. 3. Revisit Spanish plan side elevations where there is zero overhang for alternative design. 4. The two-story plan elevations, window should be centered to gable. 3. CASE NO: PP23-0008 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a Design Review related to a Precise Plan (PP) to construct a duplex development; near the northwest corner of Alessandro Drive and San Jacinto (Assessor’s Parcel Number 627-182-010). APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: Nader Iskander, Whittier, CA 90603 LOCATION: Near the Northwest corner of Alessandro Drive and San Jacinto (Assessor’s Parcel Number 627-182-010). ZONE: Residential - 2 (R-2) Principal Planner, Carlos Flores, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to Commission inquiries. Nader Iskander, Applicant, was present via Zoom. Chair Vuksic opened the public comment period and invited the applicant to speak. Nader Iskander, Applicant, introduced himself, provided additional details for the project, and answered questions from the Commission. With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Chair Vuksic closed the public comment period. Discussion on the item ensued with Commissioners providing comments for the project. Architectural Review Commission Minutes February 27, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 4 Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LATKOVIC, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COLVARD, CARRIED 4-0 (COMMISSIONERS BLAKELEY, MCINTOSH, and SANCHEZ ABSENT); to continue Case No. PP23-0008 with the following comments: 1. Garage doors should reflect the contemporary building design. 2. Presentation improvements should be added to the south elevation, including moving the vent to a different location and increasing the front entrance height. 3. Add enhancement to the south elevation by thickening walls at least 18 inches. 6. NON-ACTION ITEMS None 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Colvard provided an update on the Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) reporting the CAC approved a proposed 160ft mural by Robert “Trinity” Rivard, that is a nod to City field workers and shared a picture of the proposed mural located at 74705 42nd Avenue. B. CITY STAFF Director Cannone provided the following updates: The Objective Design Standards is scheduled to go before the City Council at their next meeting on March 14, 2024. Staff is working on separate objective design standards that will apply to the downtown designations. Additionally, staff will be reviewing downtown zones to consider consolidation of the various overlays, address non-conformities, view sheds, view corridors, heights, and related items to update. Staff are working with the City attorney to update the City’s municipal code for chapters which address Subdivisions and Grading. A brief discussion amongst the Commission and staff was held regarding solar on projects and the possibility of potentially requiring applicants to show proposed placement of solar on their projects to allow for the ARC to review its impact on design. It was mentioned that the news featured a report called “Walk and Roll” on the City of Palm Desert’s continued efforts to create pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians. Principal Planner Flores noted the City’s efforts are in collaboration with CVAG’s larger goal to provide bicycle and pedestrian connections valley wide. C. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission took no action on this matter. Architectural Review Commission Minutes February 27, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 5 8. ADJOURNMENT The Architectural Review Commission adjourned at 2:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melinda Gonzalez Melinda Gonzalez, Executive Administrative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: Carlos Flores Carlos Flores, Principal Planner Secretary APPROVED BY ARC: 3/12/2024