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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-12 ARC Regular Meeting Minutes City of Palm Desert Page 1 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, March 12, 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, James Edward Blakeley, Dean Wallace Colvard, Nicholas Latkovic, Michael McAuliffe, Vice Chair Jim McIntosh, Francisco Sanchez, and Chair John Vuksic. Absent: None City Staff Present: Richard Cannone, Development Services Director; Carlos Flores, Principal Planner; Nick Melloni, 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 LATKOVIC, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Architectural Review Commission Regular Meeting minutes of February 27, 2024. Tuesday March 12, 2024 12:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Architectural Review Commission Minutes March 12, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 2 CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: None 5. ACTION 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. FINAL DRAWINGS 1. CASE NO: MISC24-0002 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration for approval of a façade renovation and architectural improvements for a new jewelry store Hope Diamonds & Company at 72990 Highway 111. APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: German Santamaria Design, Palm Desert, CA 92211 LOCATION: 72990 Highway 111 ZONE: Regional Commercial Center (PC-3) Associate Planner, Kenny Taylor, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to Commission inquiries. Jimmy Ozasi, Business Owner, was present in- person. Chair Vuksic opened the public comment period and invited the applicant to speak. Jimmy Ozasi, Business Owner, 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 VICE CHAIR MCINTOSH, CARRIED 7-0; to continue Case No. MISC24-0002 as presented with the following comments: 1. The A/C units should be adequately screened pursuant to the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 2. Roof plan and drawings should be updated and coordinated to match the actual construction intended. 3. Revisit the proposed height of sconces located on the north elevation. 4. Material located on the two title planes should be carried onto the rear side of this element. 5. Provide details for proposed horizontal band that is identified as a vent. 6. Provide a physical sample of materials and colors including the proposed gold paint. 7. Floor plan should reflect proposed shadow boxes on south elevation. 6. NON-ACTION ITEMS None Architectural Review Commission Minutes March 12, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 3 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Colvard provided an update on the Cultural Arts Committee reporting Committee Members are reviewing sculptures which will be part of this year’s sculpture event. B. CITY STAFF Director Cannone reported the Objective Design Standards will go before the City Council at their next meeting on March 14, 2024. 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 1:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melinda Gonzalez Melinda Gonzalez, Executive Administrative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: Carlos Flores Carlos Flores, Principal Planner Secretary APPROVED BY ARC: 4/9/2024