HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-27 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 order by Vice
Chair McIntosh on May 27, 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
Vice Chair McIntosh opened and closed the public comment period for Non -Agenda
public comment. No public comments were provided.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Commissioner McAuliffe
Seconded by: Commissioner Sanchez
The Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Commissioner McAuliffe
Seconded by: Commissioner Sanchez
The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) regular meeting minutes of May 13,
2025, were approved as presented.
Motion Carried (6 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 7,583 SQUARE
FOOT CLUBHOUSE FOR STONE EAGLE DEVELOPMENT AT 72425 STONE
EAGLE DRIVE
Deputy Director Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and
responded to Commission inquiries. Steve Platt, Applicant and Architect, was
present via Zoom.
Vice Chair McIntosh opened the public comment period and invited the applicant
to speak. Steve Platt, Applicant and Architect, introduced himself and answered
questions from the Commission.
With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Vice Chair McIntosh
closed the public comment period. Discussion on the item ensued with
Commissioners providing comments on the project.
Motion by: Commissioner McIntosh
Seconded by: Commissioner Latkovic
Motion carried to approve Case No. MISC25-0007, as presented.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
6.b CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR
72750 DINAH SHORE DRIVE, UNIT 107 FOR PALM SPRINGS
MOTORSPORTS
Deputy Director Flores narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the item and
responded to Commission inquiries. Jeff Grady with Signarama, Applicant, was
present in person and Paul Antle, Business Owner, was present via Zoom.
Vice Chair McIntosh opened the public comment period and invited the applicant
to speak. Jeff Grady with Signarama, Applicant, and Paul Antle, Business Owner,
introduced themselves and answered questions from the Commission.
With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Vice Chair McIn tosh
closed the public comment period. Discussion on the item ensued with
Commissioners providing comments on the project.
Motion by: Commissioner Latkovic
Seconded by: Commissioner Blakeley
Motion carried to approve Case No. SARC25-0001, as presented with the
following conditions:
1. The signage approved herein is only for “Palm Springs Motorsports”. If a
new business moves into the tenant space and proposes new signage, it
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would have to comply with the Palm Desert Municipal Code and would not
be allowed the number, location, or square footage of signs approved
through SARC25-0001.
2. The “Suzuki” sign may be moved to the east of the Yamaha sign on the
northeast elevation; to be reviewed by staff.
3. The “Palm Springs Motorsports” signs may be increased; to be revie wed
by staff review.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
6.c CONSIDERATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A 4,944 SQUARE FOOT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT 73815 SHADOW
MOUNTAIN DRIVE
Commissioner McAuliffe advised the Commission that Vice Chair McIntosh had
left for the remainder of the meeting because he needed to recuse himself for
this item due to proximity to the project.
Assistant Planner, Kayleen Aguirre, narrated a PowerPoint presentation on the
item and responded to Commission inquiries. Octavio Rocha with O2 Architects,
Applicant Representative, and Robert Johnson, Applicant and Owner, were
present in person.
Commissioner McAuliffe opened the public comment period and invited the
applicant to speak. Octavio Rocha with O2 Architects, Applicant Repres entative,
and Robert Johnson, Applicant and Owner, introduced themselves 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 Latkovic
Seconded by: Commissioner McAuliffe
Motion carried to approve Case No. PP/CUP/EA23 -0009, as presented with the
following conditions:
1. Applicant shall place a block wall between the pool area and the dining
section for the northeast unit to create privacy.
2. Applicant shall provide identification signage for the rear units.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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7. REPORTS & REMARKS
7.a ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS
None
7.b CITY STAFF
Deputy Director Flores provided the following updates:
At the last City Council meeting, the proposed new City wayfinding signs
which the ARC previously provided input on were approved.
Staff will provide updates during upcoming ARC meetings regarding City
CIP projects reviewed by ARC including the library and three Fire
Stations.
Upon inquiry, Deputy Director Flores advised he would be posting the
City's Historical Survey document to the City's website.
A new Commissioner has been selected by City Council for the ARC to fill
the one vacancy, effective July 1, 2025.
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 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Gonzalez
Melinda Gonzalez, Executive Administrative Assistant
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Carlos Flores
Carlos Flores, Interim Deputy Director of Development Services
Secretary
APPROVED BY ARC: 6/24/2025