HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-25 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
Acting Chairman Wallace Colvard on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 12:37 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Commissioner Gregory
Seconded by: Commissioner Vuksic
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Commissioner Gregory
Seconded by: Commissioner Vuksic
Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2025.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE-STORY INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING
WITH A TOTAL AREA OF 9,756 SQUARE FEET ON A 25,264 SQUARE FOOT
LOT LOCATED AT 34501 SPYDER CIRCLE
Rich Malacoff, Consulting Principal Planner, narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to Commission inquiries.
Chris Sanders, applicant, briefly outlined the project’s design intent, noting that
the building was planned to be energy-efficient, disaster-resilient, and
constructed with non-combustible materials; clarified that the upper wall panels
will be dull galvanized metal and the lower walls will use Corten steel to achieve
an industrial, mining-inspired appearance consistent with the project’s theme;
responded to Commission inquiries.
Motion by: Commissioner Latkovic
Seconded by: Commissioner Gregory
To continue to a date uncertain, with the following direction to the applicant:
1. Reevaluate the proposed metal building design and incorporate additional
architectural depth to better complement the surrounding area.
2. Adjust landscaping and/or relocate building signage to ensure the sign is
not obstructed by existing or proposed trees.
3. Replace the proposed Desert Museum Palo Verde with a tree species
capable of withstanding strong winds.
4. Relocate the roof ladder to the interior of the building.
5. Ensure roof drains are located inside the building.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7.a COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
7.a.1 Cultural Arts Committee
Commissioner Colvard provided a verbal update; no action was taken.
7.a.2 ARC Subcommittee
Siji Fernandez, Senior Planner, reported the subcommittee established
during the previous meeting would be scheduled to meet during the first
week of December; no action was taken.
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7.b CITY STAFF
None.
7.c ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided in agenda packet; no action was taken.
8. REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Commissioner Colvard announced his resignation, effective immediately, and conveyed
his appreciation to staff and fellow commissioners.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Architectural Review Commission adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
10. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk
Recording Secretary
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Carlos Flores, Deputy Director of Development Services
Staff Liaison
APPROVED: 12/09/2025
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