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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-08 `,ow MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 8, 1983 2:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I. The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M. after a one hour and ten minute study session. Members Present: Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charlie Martin Staff Present: Ramon A. Diaz Steve Smith Patricia Armitage Upon motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Leung, the minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Holden abstained. II. It was moved by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commissioner Martin, to approve the following case by minute motion: 2. CASE NO: 203 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GREGORY OFFICE BUILDING -STEVEN H. SULLIVAN, ARCHITECT, P.O. BOX 398, 73-730 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for an office building. LOCATION: North side of Alessandro, east of Portola (74-058 Alessandro). ZONE: R-3 The motion carried 4-0-1, Chairman Gregory abstained. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: None B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: 247 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): J & J INVESTORS, 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite F-200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary architectural approval of plans for a five unit residential condominium project. - 1 - ARCHITECURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1983 CASE NO 247 MF (CONTINUED): LOCATION: East side of San Rafael, south of Catalina. ZONE: R-2 Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report and the revised plans submitted by the applicant and referred to a letter which addressed the concerns raised at the meeting of October 11, 1983 at which time the applicant had been requested to restudy the elevations, solar protection and landscaping. The commissioners were in agreement that the landscaping would not be sufficient to screen the car stalls from the street; therefore, they recommended that there should be some form of architectural barrier between the street and the three open car stalls. Mr. James N. Ewart, 5873 Vista Del Fuente, Indian Wells, CA, indicated that he had originally planned to put in a block wall but was told a five foot wall would not be possible. Mr. Smith indicated that the wall could go to five feet if it were set back 15 feet from the driveway to provide adequate visibility. Chairman Gregory felt the planter could be incorporated on the west end of the carport walls so that vines could be used to soften the view from the street. The dwarf oleanders on the north street side should be raised to a five gallon size instead of one gallon. Mr. Ewart felt these changes would be acceptable. On a motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Leung, the preliminary plans were approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Uncovered car stalls shall be visually screened from street view utilizing a 36 to 42 inch masonry wall on the property line. 2. Dwarf oleander shall be increased in size from one to five gallon. 3. A planter (minimum two feet in depth) shall be added at the base of the end wall of the carport structures to permit vine material to be used to screen the carport walls. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Holden voting nay. 3. CASE NO: 157 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT LTD., 431 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 101, Glendale, CA 91203; CRAIG COMBS ASSOCIATES, 1535 Monrovia Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for three retail commercial buildings. LOCATION: Palms to Pines West, Phase II. ZONE: PC-3, S.P. - 2 - vrs ARCHITECURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER S, 1993 CASE NO. 157 C (CONTINUED): Mr. Smith indicated that the plans for the same building had been before the commission on two previous occasions. The buildings in question will be located west and south of T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant. The proposal at this time would be to approve the elevations for this building. The commissioners were concerned that a landscape plan for the courtyard area was not provided. Mr. Craig Combs, architect for the building assured the commission one would be provided shortly. The commission was also concerned relative to the length of the building and its apparent lack of undulation, i.e. roof support columns in same plane. It was also felt that the twelve foot wide passageway between Buildings B & C could be an opportunity to provide an architectural statement which could possibly alter the roof design. Mr. Combs thanked the commission for their constructive comments. Chairman Gregory was concerned that in front of Buildings A, B and C where people park at a 900 angle they would have to traverse a seven foot planting area before getting to the sidewalk. The planter should be redesigned so that it could be traversed without damaging the plantings. On a motion by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Martin the preliminary plans were approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the city fire marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All conditions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 2. Final construction drawings, including a final landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway layout, irrigation plans and sign program shall be submitted to the architectural review commission. No final inspection or occupancy permit shall be given by the department of environmental services to this project until the aforementioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed. 3. That the landscape plan address the central courtyard area as well as perimeter parking lot planters between the parking lot and the buildings. 4. That the revised plans address the commission's concerns regarding the relative length of the building, apparent lack of undulation and the opportunity to create a statement in the area of the twelve foot wide passageway between buildings "B" and "C". Mr. Combs was cautioned that he may wish to return with his revisions prior to commencing preparation of the working drawings. This would be an option open to him although not a requirement. Motion carried 5-0. - 3 - ARCHITECURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1983 4.CASE NO: 202 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): COLLINS FOODS FOR SIZZLER, Ned Nelson, Architect, 410 Bellevue Way Southeast, Suite 301, Bellevue, WA 98004. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a 7500 square foot restaurant. LOCATION: Palm Desert Town Center, west of Denny's. ZONE: PC (3), S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that this was an application for a 7500 square foot "Sizzler Restaurant" located on the Palm Desert Town Center site immediately west of the Denny's location with the access being through the town center parking lot. The commission was advised that Ernest Hahn, Inc. owner of the center had not yet approved the plans as presented; therefore, staff advised the commission to hold the matter in abeyance pending the owners' approval. Mr. Nelson recognized that he did not have the necessary approvals; however, he asked for some general comments on the plans. Some members of the commission were of the opinion that a building which would be a twin to the adjacent Denny's would not be acceptable. The commission also indicated that it would not approve used brick elevations because it would not complement the desert architecture. Larry Lovelace, representing Sizzler International, indicated that the company was aware of the Hahn Company's requirement that the buildings be white slumpstone, light laced stucco and terra cotta tile and indicated that his company would be receptive to staying with this image in this particular case although they would prefer to stay with the design presented by Mr. Nelson. Commissioner Leung recommended that if they have to accept the Hahn Company design then they might want to change the orientation of the building. Mr. Nelson indicated that this would not be possible since the curbs and paving were already in. Chairman Gregory asked about their landscape plan. Mr. Lovelace indicated that the landscaping would conform to the rest of the landscaping in the center. Upon motion by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commissioner Holden, the preliminary plans were referred back to the applicant to permit him to secure approval of his design from the owner and for resubmittal. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Cook abstaining. - 4 - �rrr° ARCHITECURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1983 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Case No. 159 C - T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant Awnings: Commissioner Holden asked that staff find out why the T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant awnings were not enclosed on the ends as required. Mr. Diaz replied that staff would look into the matter and it would be corrected. 2. Case No. 194 C - Dunham Remodel: Commissioner Holden was concerned with the wagon wheel molding on the fascia. He indicated that it was supposed to allow light through the sidewalk below and it is merely a molded pattern. Mr. Diaz indicated that staff would look into this matter. 3. Case No. 166 C - Bullocks Department Store: Commissioner Holden asked if the commission had approved the aqua colored sign and asked why they had not placed the Indian motif usually used on the Bullocks store. Mr. Diaz indicated that it was Bullock's decision to delete the Indian motif and staff felt it was a minor modification and approved it. 4. City Information Center Building: Mr. Diaz reviewed the revised plans with the commissioners and it was the concensus that the entire building should be resubmitted because of the major changes involved. V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M. STEVE SMITH, Associate Planner /pa V. ADJOURNMENT - 5 -