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Home My WebLink About1989-12-12 ARC Regular Meeting Agenda AGENDA PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TUESDAY - DEC EMBER BER 12, 1989 12:00 P.M. - ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARM DRIVE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * STUDY SESSION WILL SIN AT 12:00 NOON * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. Approval of minutes of the November 14, 1989 and November 29, 1989 meetings. II. Minute motion approving cases found acceptable at the study session. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda may address the commission at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the commission. 2. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-hearing agenda items. It should be noted that at commission discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the commission. IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: 1616 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRED FERN, 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 205, Palm Desert,CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument sign LOCATION: North side El Paseo, 200 feet east of Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 2. CASE NO: W.E. 1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JOHN MOCK, 44-555 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SCUP: Approval to install a six (6) foot high block wall, 12 feet fran the curb ftrietirrr� AGENDA ARCHITECTURAL CXI+USSION DECEMBER 12, 1989 LOCATION: 44-555 Deep Canyon Road ZONE: R-1 3. CASE NO: 1673 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): IMPERIAL SIGN (for Maurie Symonds), 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201;MAURIE SYMONDS, 73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of internally illuminated business identification sign LOCATION: 73-640 El Paseo ZONE: Cl 4. CASE NO: 1677 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT PEOPLE, 73-405 El Paseo, Palm Desert, Ca 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Awning sign LOCATION: 73-405 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 5. CASE NO: 1644 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RON NILES, 73-703 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Exposed white neon sign on Presidents Plaza parking lot side of building LOCATION: 73-703 Highway 111 ZONE: Cl 6. CASE NO: PP 89-15 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): HARVEY MILLER, 74-818 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of landscaping and monument sign 2 Now AGENDA ARCHITECTURAL cfl.t.iISSION DECKER 12, 1989 LOCATION: Southeast of Cook Street and Sheryl Avenue ZONE: S.I. 7. CASE ND.: 1679 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BIGALOW'S RESTAURANT, 73-071 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROOELT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign and graphic display LCXATION: 73-671 Highway 111 ZONE: Cl 8. CASE ND.: 350 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BRANDON WOOD, Post Office Box 6000-171, Palm Desert,CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPAL SOUGHT: Storefront remodel IACATIC N: 73-930 El Paseo ZONE: Cl B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE ND: PP 89-33 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SENECA DEVELOPMENT CX)RPORATION, 42-200A Beacon Hill Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval for 18,036 sq. ft. office warehouse LOCATION: 42-600 Melanie Place ZONE: S.I. 3 lase AGENDA ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 1989 C. Miscellaneous: 1. CASE NO: APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): KEN CROOK, 74-383 Myrsine Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUC3HP: Six foot block wall at five feet from curb LOCATION: 74-383 Myrsine Avenue ZONE: R-1 V. : 4 AGENDA ITEM NO.: IV-A-1 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CASE NO.: 1616 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRED FERN, 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument sign LOCATION: North side of El Paseo, 200 feet east of Highway 74 ZONE: C-1 This item had been submitted previously and continued when it was discovered that the width of the sign monument exceeded the existing median width. The monument width has been reduced from 5' to 3'9", and the height fran 5' to 4' . The design will be a stepped planter with a glass tile monument and bronzed stainless steel letters. Lighting will be designed to illuminate the tiles, back lighting the letters. RECOMMENDATION: Approval PD/db AGENDA ITEM NO.: IV-A-2 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CASE NO.: W.E. 1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): John Mock, 44-555 Deep Canyon Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to install a six (6) foot high block wall, 12' from the curb LOCATION: 44-555 Deep Canyon Road ZONE: R-1 The applicant wishes to install a six (6) foot precision block wall on the front property line (12' from curb) whereas Ordinance 557 requires a minimum setback of 15' fium the curb for a 6' wall. The applicant intends to construct a circular driveway which should delete the problem of backing onto Deep Canyon and having vision obstructed by the 6' high block wall. The original request had been at 7' from the curb; however, public works advises that the property line is 12' from the curb, and therefore the closest the wall may be is 12' from the curb (i.e. on the property line) and not on public right of way. Pursuant to the ordinance, the adjacent property owners were notified by mail of the meeting. REQOTENIDATION: That the commission review the request by John Mock and determine the appropriateness of same. SS/db %tow Norge AGENDA ITEM Ni: IV-A-3 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION IISSION CASE Ni: 1673 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): IMPERIAL SIGN (for Maurie Symonds), 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201; MAURIE SYMONDS, 73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of internally illuminated business identification sign LOCATION: 73-640 El Paseo ZONE: Cl The proposal is to install a wall mounted single face internally illuminated cabinet sign beneath the existing drop awning, facing El Paseo. Said sign is to be 10 feet by 2'4" and to have rust background with ivory copy reading "Maurie Symonds Fine Art Gallery". The cabinet is to be painted to match the building. The business has 65 feet of frontage on El Paseo, and accordingly may be permitted up to 57-1/2 square feet of signage. The business has an existing drop awning with the business name in eight inch letters (terra cotta background and white copy). This sign is extremely legible. The total signage for this business will be below the maximum permitted by code, however, staff feels that the additional sign is unnecessary and will detract from the appearance of the building. If it is the owner's desire to have an illuminated sign, then it is suggested that back lighting of the awning and installation of a bottom panel is preferable to installing an internally illuminated can sign. REOCMIEN ATICN: That pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.68.120 "Permitted Signs- Purpose", the request by Maurie Symonds, Case No. 1673 SA for approval of an internally illuminated can sign be denied for the following reasons: i) Installation of the additional sign will not enhance the overall appearance of the subject property ii) Installation of the additional sign will not further the goal of "minimizing visual pollution" iii) The business is presently identified by a very effective awning sign which could be illuminated in a desirable fashion r AGENDA ITEM NO.: IV-A-5 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW C 141ISSION CASE NC).: 1644 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RON NILES, 73-503 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Exposed white neon sign facing President's Plaza LOCATION: 73-703 Highway 111 ZONE: Cl On November 14, 1989, catmission approved an exposed white neon sign facing Highway 111 at this location. The applicant now seeks approval of a smaller white neon sign to be installed facing President's Plaza parking lot. REO N U1DATION: That the commission approve the request for an exposed white neon sign for RON'S facing President's parking lot. SS/db Now, 44.11100- AGENDA ITEM NO.: IV-A-7 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CASE NO.: 1679 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BIGALOW'S RESTAURANT, 73-071 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign and graphic display LOCATION: 73-671 Highway 111 ZONE: Cl The applicant occupies a corner unit in the 111 Center and has frontage facing Highway 111. The request is to install a wall mounted painted wood sign 4 feet by 5 feet. The business has 37 feet of frontage and hence the sign complies with the size limit. The sign requested has the word "Bigalow's" across the bottom in approximately 10 inch letters. The remainder of the sign is a graphic of a hamburger and a pair of laced shoes. The hamburger speaks "you called?" The basic sign is green, black background and there are splashes of red and orange in the hamburger. REC g3VDATITICZ : That commission review Cage No. 1679 SA and determine its acceptability. SS/db Nvetto AGENDA ITEM NO.: IV-A-8 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CASE NO.: 350 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BRANDON WOOD, Post Office Box 6000-171, Palm Desert, Ca 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Storefront remodel LOCATION: 73-930 El Paseo ZONE: Cl Remodel storefront and rear with more contemporary style by increasing height and depth of wing walls. REOCMENDATIONi: That commission review the request and determine acceptability. SS/db fir°' AGENDA ITEM NO.: IV-B-1 DATE: December 12, 1989 ARCHITECIURAL REVIEW CXMIISSION CASE NO.: PP 89-33 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SENECA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 42-200A Beacon Hill Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPR+CNAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval for 18,306 sq. ft. office warehouse LOCATION: 42-600 Melanie Place ZONE: S.I. Project consists of three two-story contemporary flat roofed buildings arranged around a parking area. A conceptual desert landscape plan is proposed. The plan meets the basic standards of the S.I. zone. It is unclear whether the parapet walls are sufficient to screen the roof equipment. R TI(1J: Grant preliminary approval with requirement that mechanical equipment be shown on final drawings. PD/db