HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-08 ARC Regular Meeting MinutesARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission was called to o rder by
Commissioner McAuliffe, on April 8, 2025, at 12:31 p.m. in the Development Services
Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner McAuliffe 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 Sanchez
Seconded by: Commissioner Blakeley
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Commissioner Sanchez
Seconded by: Commissioner Blakeley
The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) regular meeting minutes of March
25, 2025, were approved as presented.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
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5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.a CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A HEIGHT,
SETBACK, AND LANDSCAPE EXCEPTION FOR A PROPOSED WALL ON A
VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77620 MOUNTAIN VIEW
Planning Technician, Niko Romaidis, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the
item and responded to Commission inquiries. City staff, Senior Project Manager,
Ryan Lamb, was present in person for the item.
Commissioner McAuliffe opened the public comment period and invited the
applicant to speak. Senior Project Manage r, Ryan Lamb provided a brief
overview of the project and answered questions from the Commission.
With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Commissioner
McAuliffe closed the public comment period. Discussion on the item ensued with
Commissioners providing comments on the project.
Motion by: Commissioner McAuliffe
Seconded by: Commissioner Sanchez
Motion carried to approve Case No. MISC25-0009 as presented with the
following conditions:
1. The boulder material, wall, pilasters, caps, and fence mat erial shall be a
natural desert tone color palette; to be reviewed by staff.
2. The project shall incorporate five (5) to seven (7) boulders to further
naturalize the rocked landscape area.
Motion Carried (4 to 0)
7. REPORTS & REMARKS
7.a ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner McAuliffe announced he will not reapply to be a Commissioner;
noting he has been an ARC commissioner for twelve (12) years and is ready to
explore other opportunities.
7.b CITY STAFF
Principal Planner Flores provided the following updates:
The City hired a consultant to complete an historical context statement
and survey for the City. Commissioners were encouraged to read the
document which provides a comprehensive analysis of historical aspects
of the City including its architectural movements over the years. Once the
document is approved by City Council it will be uploaded to the City's
website.
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At the upcoming City Council meeting a study session will be held and
Principal Planner Nick Melloni and the consultant hired f or the Unified
Development Code will present their initial findings and assessment report
to City Council.
7.c ATTENDANCE REPORT
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Commission
took no action on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Architectural Review Commission adjourned at 12:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Gonzalez
Melinda Gonzalez, Executive Administrative Assistant
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Carlos Flores
Carlos Flores, Principal Planner
Secretary
APPROVED BY ARC: 5/13/2025