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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-22 *400e MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 1983 2:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. after a one hour and five minute study session. Members Present: Al Cook Rick Holden Charlie Martin Members Absent: Ron Gregory Bernie Leung Staff Present: Ramon A. Diaz Steve Smith Patricia Armitage Upon motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Holden, the minutes of the November 8, 1983 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously 3-0. II. It was moved by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the following cases by minute motion: 1. CASE NO: 192 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHESTER DORN, 73-242 Joshua Tree, Palm Desert, CA 92260 and J.P. CONSTRUCTION, INC., 74-831 Velie Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a retail commercial hardware building. LOCATION: Both sides of Alessandro, 300 feet east of Portola. ZONE: C-1, S.P. and R-3 (4). Final approval of plans for the retail commercial hardware building was granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That a separate sign approval by the commission shall be obtained prior to installation of signs. 2. That the storage area shall be screened by a six foot masonry or concrete wall. 3. Windows shall be placed to line up with the band. 2. CASE NO: 882 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT NATIONAL BANK, 73-745 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a sign program for a new bank location. - 1 - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1983 CASE NO. 882 SA (CONTINUED) LOCATION: Former Barclay's Bank, southwest corner of El Paseo and San Luis Rey. ZONE: C-1, S.P. The sign program was approved as submitted. 3. CASE NO: 206 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIGNATURES, 73-912 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for approval of awning extension from building face to curbline to also include signage. LOCATION: 73-912 El Paseo, North side of El Paseo. ZONE: C-1, S.P. The awning extension from the building face to the curbline including the signage -vdcre approved as submitted. 4. CASE NO: 204 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RUSSELL AND KOENEN TRUST, P.O. Box 2056, Palm Desert, CA 92261. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a 7830 square foot multitenant industrial building. LOCATION: East side of Beacon Hill in Palm Desert Business Park. ZONE: S.I. The preliminary plans were granted approval subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report: 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. - 2 - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1983 5. CASE NO: 205 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RUSSELL AND KOENEN TRUST, P.O. Box 2056, Palm Desert, CA 92261. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a multitenant industrial building. LOCATION: South side of Seco Lane in Palm Desert Business Park. ZONE: S.I. The preliminary plans for a multitenant industrial building were approved subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report and added Condition No. 3: 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. Total driveway width to be constructed at this time. The minute motion on all of the cases listed above carried unanimously 3-0. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: 159 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, P.O. Box 400329 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75240. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a freestanding monument sign. LOCATION: Palms to Pines West, Phase II ZONE: PC(3), S.P. On a motion by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the request for approval of a freestanding monument sign was continued. Motion carried unanimously 3-0. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: 240 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BILL ROSSWORN, 73-941 Highway 111, Suite 5, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a triplex. - 3 - `*w✓ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1983 CASE NO. 240 MF (CONTINUED) LOCATION: North side of Santa Rosa Way, 2nd lot east of San Pascual Avenue. ZONE: R-2 Mr. Smith indicated that the plans before the commission have been revised to address the commission's concern at the meeting of October 25, 1983 that "the building be redesigned to unify the elements of the entire structure". The commissioners were concerned with the front setback of the carport structure. Mr. Diaz indicated that the plan had been approved by the planning commission and all the setback requirements had been met and were in conformance with city code. Mr. Bill Rossworn, the applicant, replied that a grading plan was being prepared which would identify the exact location of the building. Acting Chairman Martin indicated that the building had been greatly improved. He then asked if the trellis areas had been deleted. Mr. Rossworn replied that they had been. Commissioner Holden indicated the plan was acceptable although he would like to see the landscape plan improved. He noted that the trees in each of the yard areas as noted in the original plans should not be deleted from the revised plans. On a motion by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the preliminary plans were approved subject to the following conditions as listed in the October 25, 1983 staff report: 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 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. Landscaping shall be revised to show that the trees are placed in each of the yard areas as reflected on the original submittal of July 19, 1983. Motion carried unanimously 3-0. 2. CASE NO: 195 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, BOB RICCIARDI, A.I.A., 73-725 El Paseo, Ste. 21 C, Palm Desert, CA 92260. - 4 - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1983 CASE NO. 195 C (CONTINUED) NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised plans for the Chamber of Commerce building. LOCATION: Northwest corner of Hwy. 111 and Monterey. Mr. Diaz indicated that the initial plans that were approved came in higher than the originally anticipated budget; therefore, the plans before the commission were revised to meet the budget. Mr. Bob Ricciardi, architect was present. On a motion by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the revised preliminary plans were approved. Motion carried unanimously 3-0. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Case No. 194 C - Dunham Remodel: Mr. Diaz indicated that a letter would be mailed to Mr. Dunham requesting that he uphold the commission's conditions in the future. 2. Sign Committee Mr. Diaz requested two volunteers for a new sign ordinance review committee. Commissioner Cook and Commissioner Leung were selected. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 P.M. STE E SMITH, Associate Planner /pa - 5 -