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Home My WebLink About2024-10-08 ARC Regular Meeeting Agenda Packet ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:30 p.m. Development Services Conference Room, City Hall 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, and up to two Commissioners may attend remotely. To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83648797515 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4879 7515 • Written public comment may also be submitted to planning@palmdesert.gov. E-mails 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. • Pages 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. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Architectural Review 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 Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Architectural Review Commission for a separate discussion. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the consent calendar as presented. 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024. 5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 6.ACTION CALENDAR The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. 6.a CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MULTITENANT MONUMENT SIGN FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 44795 SAN PABLO AVENUE (CONTINUED FROM JULY 23, 2024) 9 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Architectural Review Commission determines that the requirements of the findings have been met based on the analysis and approves the Design Review as proposed. 7.REPORTS & REMARKS 7.a ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS 7.b CITY STAFF 7.c ATTENDANCE REPORT 27 8.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on October 22, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Meeting 2 9.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 Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, 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. 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. /S/ Melinda Gonzalez Executive Administrative Assistant Architectural Review Commission Meeting 3 4 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 24, 2024, 12:30 p.m. Present: Commissioner James Blakeley, Commissioner Nicholas Latkovic, Commissioner Michael McAuliffe, Commissioner James McIntosh, Chair John Vuksic Absent: Commissioner Dean Wallace Colvard, Commissioner Francisco Sanchez Staff Present: Principal Planner Carlos Flores, Principal Planner Nick Melloni, Recording Secretary Melinda Gonzalez 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission was called to order by Chair Vuksic on September 24, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in the Development Services Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Vuksic opened and closed the public comment period for Non-Agenda public comment. No public comments were provided. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved as presented. Motion by: Commissioner Latkovic Seconded by: Commissioner McAuliffe Motion Carried (5 to 0) 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Architectural Review Commission regular meeting minutes of August 27, 2024, were approved as presented. Motion by: Commissioner Latkovic Seconded by: Commissioner McAuliffe Motion Carried 5 Architectural Review Commission Minutes September 24, 2024 2 5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 6. ACTION CALENDAR 6.a CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FAÇADE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING SPA BUILDING FOR THE BIGHORN DEVELOPMENT AT 256 PALOWET DRIVE Principal Planner, Carlos Flores, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to Commission inquiries. Paul Flotterud, Applicant, was present. Chair Vuksic opened the public comment period and invited the applicant to speak. Paul Flotterud, Applicant, stated he had no additional comments to provide to staff's presentation 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. Motion by: Commissioner McIntosh Seconded by: Commissioner McAuliffe Following discussion, motion carried to approve Case No. DR24-0008 as presented. Motion Carried (5 to 0) 7. REPORTS & REMARKS 7.a ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS None 7.b CITY STAFF Principal Planner Melloni reported interviews were conducted for the Unified Development code update which yielded helpful feedback. The process is now moving into phase two for initial stakeholder’s meetings which will allow for additional interviews to obtain more feedback on the matter. Staff will compile all the feedback and findings into an assessment report to take to City Council in December 2024 or January 2025 to receive direction. Commissioners were asked to please complete the survey they received on this subject if they had not already done so. Upon inquiry, Principal Planner Melloni advised this update is anticipated to take eighteen months to two years to complete, and will include additional meetings, study sessions, and a comment period for the draft document. 6 Architectural Review Commission Minutes September 24, 2024 3 7.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 1:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________________ Melinda Gonzalez, Executive Administrative Assistant Recording Secretary ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Carlos Flores, Principal Planner Secretary APPROVED BY ARC: __/__/2024 7 8 Page 1 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: October 8, 2024 PREPARED BY: Carlos Flores, AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MULTITENANT MONUMENT SIGN FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 44795 SAN PABLO AVENUE RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Architectural Review Commission determines that the requirements of the findings have been met based on the analysis and approves the Design Review as proposed. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Executive Summary: The Applicant, Signarama, is requesting approval of a new multi -tenant monument sign for an existing commercial building located at 44795 San Pablo Ave. The monument sign will be installed in a landscaped area behind the sidewalk fronting San Pablo Ave., approximately 181 feet south of San Gorgonio Way.  Case No.: SARC24-0006 Project Summary: The Applicant is requesting approval for a new, illuminated, multi-tenant monument sign (Sign) with two (2) panels to identify two (2) existing businesses located on San Pablo Ave. Architectural Review Commission (ARC): The ARC considered the project request at its meeting on July 23, 2024, and f ollowing discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LATKOVIC, CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONER BLAKELEY ABSENT; CHAIR VUKSIC RECUSED); to continue Case No. SARC24-0006 with the following condition: 1. Revisit the signs architectural design so that it picks up more of the existing architecture of the buildings behind it, with consideration to its shape and the color of the awnings for the sign’s cabinet. The Applicant has submitted a revised design, shown in Attachment 1 and Exhibit 1 below. The updated design provides a new feature on the top of the sign reading “Plaza S an Pablo” with black text and utilizes a black semi-gloss frame and back on the sign. The incorporation of the black to the frame and text is meant to emulate the black awnings of the building. 9 Architectural Review Commission City of Palm Desert SARC24-0006 Page 2 of 6 Exhibit 1 – Updated Plan Drawings A. Property Description The Sign will be located in a landscaped area behind the sidewalk fronting the west side of San Pablo Ave., south of San Gorgonio Way. The Sign will identify an existing multi-tenant commercial building (Building) at 44795 San Pablo Avenue, located on an 0.45-acre parcel. The Building currently has two tenants, “Mi Cultura” restaurant and “The Real Italian Deli and Bakery”. The project site is fully developed with sidewalk, parking, and landscaping. The Sign is proposed to be located on an approximately 321 square foot (sf) landscape island. B. Zoning, General Plan and Adjacent Uses Table 1 – Land Use Designations and Uses Existing Uses General Plan Zoning Project Site Existing Multi-tenant Commercial Building Downtown Downtown Core Overlay (D-O) North Existing Commercial Building Downtown Downtown Core Overlay (D-O) South Existing Multi-tenant Commercial Building Downtown Downtown Core Overlay (D-O) East Existing Multi-tenant Commercial Building Downtown Downtown Core Overlay (D-O) West Existing Apartments Downtown Downtown C. Project Description The Applicant is requesting approval for a new, illuminated, single-sided, multi-tenant monument sign with two (2) panels to identify two (2) existing businesses (“Mi Cultura” and “The Real Italian Deli and Bakery”) located on San Pablo Ave. Approval of the design review would provide the 10 Architectural Review Commission City of Palm Desert SARC24-0006 Page 3 of 6 sign criteria and guidelines for the Sign, including dimensions, location, illumination, and construction. Site Plan The sign is proposed within an approximately 321 square foot landscaped island, adjacent to existing parking. As shown on the site plan below, the sign is proposed 35 feet from the face of the curb fronting San Pablo Ave. and approximately 181 feet south of San Gorgonio Way. Exhibit 2 – Site Plan Architecture The Sign proposed is an internally illuminated, single-sided monument sign, with two panels, an aluminum skin and frame, and 3/8” clear acrylic push thru panel, as shown in Exhibit 1 above. The Sign will be framed with a 2’ x 2” x 1/8” aluminum frame bordering each sign and placed on top of an aluminum base measuring 6” in height and 104” in length. The Sign will be installed with an 18” x 96” concrete footing. The Sign frame will be a black semi-gloss color and the aluminum base a ”Tawny Amber” color with a semi-gloss finish, both intended to match the existing building. The Sign will measure a total of 6’ in height, approximately 8.5’ in length, and 18” in depth, with a 6” tall base and 12” tall cap measuring approximately 8.5’ in length. Landscaping No new landscaping is proposed as part of this project as the proposed location is fully landscaped with decomposed granite (DG), two (2) short trees, and shrubs, as shown in 11 Architectural Review Commission City of Palm Desert SARC24-0006 Page 4 of 6 Attachment 2. None of the landscaping would be removed as part of this project and is located within City right of way. Zoning Ordinance Summary: Pursuant to Section 25.68.050 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC), all freestanding signs (monument signs) require Architectural Review Commission (ARC) review and approval. The standards for permanent identification signs are listed under Section 25.56.070 (D) and Section 25.56.080 (B)(2) of the Sign Ordinance. Compliance with the PDMC is summarized below on Table 2. Table 2 – Monument Sign Conformance Determination Standard Ordinance Project Conformance Determination Sign Area 50 sf 49 sf Yes Sign Height 6 feet 6 feet Yes Number per Frontage 1 1 Yes Illumination Yes Yes Yes Landscape Area Location 24 sf 321 sf Yes Per PDMC 25.56.030 (E), when approving or rejecting a sign permit application, the ARC shall consider the design review criteria provided below and shall make the following findings: 1. That the sign is necessary for the applicant’s enjoyment of substantial trade and property rights. The Sign is necessary to provide adequate identification to the multitenant building's customers and employees. It is located on a street with multiple multitenant commercial buildings and will provide identification for the two (2) existing restaurants. 2. That the sign is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter and title. The Sign is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Sign Ordinance as the Sign is designed in harmony with the existing building and complies with all applicable development standards, as identified in the staff report and Table 2. 3. That the sign does not constitute a detriment to public health, safety, and welfare. The design of the sign does not constitute a detriment to public health, safety, and welfare, as it does not incorporate elements that are distracting or intrusive to motorists or pedestrians. The placement of the sign is not anticipated to create sight obstructions to motorists or pedestrians, as it is setback away from any line of site areas, adjacent streets, and drive aisles. The proposed sign is setback 35 feet from the face of the street curb. 12 Architectural Review Commission City of Palm Desert SARC24-0006 Page 5 of 6 4. That the size, shape, color, height, and placement of the sign is compatible with and will have a harmonious relationship with the building it identifies, the surrounding neighborhoods, and other signs in the area. The size of the sign complies with the development standards established in the City's Sign Ordinance, as shown in Table 2 of the report. The sign's location in the landscaped area within the parking lot is typical of other monument signs. The Sign incorporates a black semi-gloss” and a “Tawny Amber” color that match the existing building it identifies. The proposed signage materials, logo, paint color, and illumination will provide a high - quality visual appearance that identifies the existing building and restaurants. 5. That both the location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements (lettering, words, figures, colors, decorative motifs, spacing, and proportions) are legible under normal viewing conditions prevailing where the sign is to be located. The Sign is oriented to be visible to pedestrians and motorists traveling along San Pablo Ave. The Sign text and logos are contrasted on a white background to provide legible text and visuals in normal viewing conditions. The Sign is also internally illuminated to allow for visibility in non-daylight hours. 6. That the location, height, and design of the proposed sign does not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing or adjacent signs and does not in any way compromise the health or safety of any person(s). As proposed, the maximum height of 6 feet conforms to the Ordinance and is setback 35 feet from the face of the San Pablo Ave. curb. The Sign’s proposed location, height, and design does not obscure the view or unduly detract from any existing signs in the vicinity, and it does not adversely affect public health, safety, or welfare. 7. That the location and design of the proposed sign and its size, shape, illumination, and color are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding area so as not to detract from or cause depreciation of the value of adjacent developed properties. The Sign is compatible with the design of the building and meets the requirements established in Table 25.56-2 for commercial signage, so it will not adversely impact characteristics of the surrounding area, nor generate bright or direct lighting which would impact adjacent residential uses. The Sign would feature internally illuminated panels. 8. That the location and design of a proposed sign in close proximity to a residential district does not adversely affect the value or character of the adjacent residential uses. The Sign is located within the Downtown zoning district and as identified in Table 1, is surrounded by Downtown district zoning designations. To the west there is an existing Apartment complex, within the Downtown district; the sign is not visible to the Apartment Complex. 13 Architectural Review Commission City of Palm Desert SARC24-0006 Page 6 of 6 9. That any neon tubing used in conjunction with any sign is incorporated as an integral part of the sign design with careful attention to color, intensity of light, and the use of colors that are not overly bright. Neon tubing is not proposed as part of the monument sign. The sign will be internally illuminated by light emitting diodes (LED) in a manner that complies with the Sign Ordinance requirements for cabinet signs. 10. That the quantity of information displayed in the sign does not cause visual clutter. The text displayed on the sign will be limited to identifying the plaza name and two (2) existing businesses which will only include business names and logos. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Updated Project Plans 2. Site Photographs 14 East ELEVATION The Real Italian Deli 44795 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 604-290-8867 760-xxx-xxxx Same 830131 C45, C61/D42 97005491 Total Signage 48 S.F. Total Building Frontage 120 L.F. 1938807 Salesperson: 41945 BOARDWALK, SUITE L PALM DESERT, CA 92211 PH 760.776.9907 / FX 760.776.9844 A1 119604 8 08/08/2024 JT GD East Elevation Routed Aluminum Face Painted Semi-Gloss White 3/8” Acrylic Push-Thru Printed Permagloss Face DE5214 Tawny Amber Semi Gloss Black Semi Gloss Side View Internally Illuminated Single Side Monument Aluminum Skin & Frame 3/8” Clear Acrylic Push-Thru Printed Vinyl Faces & Oracal 8300 Series 031 Red Oracal 8300 Series060 Dark Green Cabinet Color to Match Existing Building L.E.D. Color: White 7000K Side ViewWest Elevation Routed Aluminum Face Painted Semi-Gloss White 3/8” Acrylic Push-Thru Day / Night Vinyl Face 15 East ELEVATION The Real Italian Deli 44795 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 604-290-8867 760-xxx-xxxx Same 830131 C45, C61/D42 97005491 Total Signage 48 S.F. Total Building Frontage 120 L.F. 1938807 Salesperson: 41945 BOARDWALK, SUITE L PALM DESERT, CA 92211 PH 760.776.9907 / FX 760.776.9844 A2 119604 8 08/08/2024 JT GD 16 East ELEVATION The Real Italian Deli 44795 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 604-290-8867 760-xxx-xxxx Same 830131 C45, C61/D42 97005491 Total Signage 48 S.F. Total Building Frontage 120 L.F. 1938807 Salesperson: 41945 BOARDWALK, SUITE L PALM DESERT, CA 92211 PH 760.776.9907 / FX 760.776.9844 A3 119604 8 08/08/2024 JT GD 17 East ELEVATION The Real Italian Deli 44795 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 604-290-8867 760-xxx-xxxx Same 830131 C45, C61/D42 97005491 1938807 Salesperson: 41945 BOARDWALK, SUITE L PALM DESERT, CA 92211 PH 760.776.9907 / FX 760.776.9844 A4 119604 8 08/08/2024 JT GD 12 VOLT L.E.D. DRIVER DISCONNECT SWITCH HOUSE POWER 18”18” .040 ALUMINUM RETURNS 2” ALUMINUM RETAINER L.E.D. MODULE ROUTED .080” ALUMINUM FACES 3/8” PUSH-THRU ACRYLIC VINYL FACE #8 SHEET METAL SCREW LOW VOLTAGE WIRE WIRE NUTS SINGLE SIDED MONUMENT SECTION INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED L.E.D. 18 S N W E East ELEVATION The Real Italian Deli 44795 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 604-290-8867 760-xxx-xxxx Same 830131 C45, C61/D42 97005491 1938807 Salesperson: 41945 BOARDWALK, SUITE L PALM DESERT, CA 92211 PH 760.776.9907 / FX 760.776.9844 A5 119604 8 08/08/2024 JT GD 35’-0”FROM FACE OF CURB SAN PABLOMONUMENTLOCATION 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SARC24-0006 44795 SAN PABLO MONUMENT SIGN PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 8, 2024 10-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A 1 Project Request Project Applicant: The Applicant, Signarama, is requesting approval of a new multi-tenant monument sign for an existing commercial building located at 44795 San Pablo. The monument sign will be installed in a landscaped area behind the sidewalk fronting San Pablo, approximately 181 feet south of San Gorgonio Way. The Applicant is requesting approval for a new, illuminated, multi-tenant monument sign with two (2) panels to identify two (2) existing businesses (Mi Cultura and The Real Italian Deli and Bakery) located on San Pablo. The ARC considered the project request at its meeting on July 23, 2024, and following discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCAULIFFE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LATKOVIC, CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONER BLAKELEY ABSENT; CHAIR VUKSIC RECUSED); to continue Case No. SARC24-0006 with the following condition: 1. Revisit the signs architectural design so that it picks up more of the existing architecture of the buildings behind it, with consideration to its shape and the color of the awnings for the sign’s cabinet. 210-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A Vicinity Map 310-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A 410-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A 10-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A 5 10-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A 6 710-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A Recommendation Staff recommends the ARC determines that the requirements of the findings have been met based on the analysis and approves the Design Review 810-8/2024 AGENDA ITEM 6.A CITY OF PALM DESERTATTENDANCE REPORTAdvisory Body: Architectural Review CommissionPrepared By:Year2023 2023MonthDate 9-Jan 24-Jan 13-Feb 27-Feb 12-Mar 26-Mar 9-Apr 23-Apr 14-May 28-May 11-Jun 25-Jun 9-Jul 23-Jul 13-Aug 27-Aug 10-Sep 24-Sep 10-Oct 24-Oct 14-Nov28-Nov 12-Dec 28-DecBlakeley, James EdwardEEEEP - PPE P PP-E - P -PEPP - P -70Colvard, Dean WallacePPPPP - PE P P PP-P - P -EPEE - P -40Latkovic, NicholasPPPPP - PP P P PP-P - P -PPPP - E -10McAuliffe, MichaelPPPPP - PP P P PE-P - P -PPPP - P -10McIntosh, JamesEPPPP - PE P E PP-P - A -PPPP - P -41Sanchez, FranciscoPPPE P - PP P P PP-P - P -EPPP - P -20Vuksic, JohnPPPPP - PP P P PP-P - E -PPEP - P -20Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010:P PresentA AbsentE Excused- No meeting2024 2024 2024Total AbsencesOct Nov Dec202320232024 2024M. GonzalezTwice 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 Sep2024 2024 2024 202427