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Home My WebLink About1984-04-24 4 Y�IY° ` i � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - APRIL 24, 1984 2:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * * * * * * * � a� � � * * * * * * * � * * * � * � � * * * * * * * � * * � * * * * � � � I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. Members Present: Ron Gregory Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charlie Martin Members Absent: Al Cook Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Tonya Monroe Moved by Commissioner Holden, Seconded by Chairman Martin, to approve the minutes for the meeting of March 27, 1984, as submitted. Carried unanimously 2-0-2 (Commissioner Leung and Chairman Gregory abstained). II. Moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Leung, to approve the following cases by minute motion. 1. CASE NO: 921 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ARROWHEAD PACIFIC SAVINGS BANK, P.O. Box 1641, Palm Desert, CA 92261. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL S�UGHT: New Sign Program at Savings Bank. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Highway 111 and Portola. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Approval is subject to the following color scheme changes: 1. Red 2662 be changed to Rust 2380. 2. Yellow 2465 be changed to Yellow 2325. 2. CASE NO: 215 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WILLIAM D. WILSON, 72-047 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, GARY KNUTSON, A.I.A., P.O. Drawer 00, Cathedral City, CA 92234. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a 10598 square foot building. LOCATION: Lots 35 and 36, Tract 13915 ZONE: S-1, S.P. -1- . �` ``+�'' PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 10, 1984 The minute motion on these cases was approved 4-0. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: l. CASE NO: 930 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MAT-COT SIGNS & LIGHTING, 13784 Monte Vista, Chino, CA 91710. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a wall sign for Velvet T'urtle Restaurant. LOCATION: Granada Royale Hometel (Highway 111, East of Deep Canyon . ZONE: P.C. 4, S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that during study session the commission had expressed 3 main concerns. 1. Code requires that wall signs are not to exceed 20 feet above ground level. 2. Colors were not specif.ied. 3. The use of a raceway on which to mount the sign. Mr. Joseph Zago of Mat-Cot Signs and Lighting indicated that the color of the sign would be green Acrylite 534 and inquired about the wall height. Staff indicated that the applicant would have to apply to the planning commission for a variance to have a wall mounted sign in excess of 20 f eet in height. Mr. Zago indicated to the commission that the lack of access left behind the wall was the reason for the use of a raceway. After e�ctensive discussion, commission agreed that a raceway could be used if the applicant increased the size of the raceway to correspond to the letter size and covered the raceway in plaster to match the building. Motion by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve a wall sign for Velvet Turtle Restaurant, subject to the applicant obtaining approval from the planning commission of a variance for the sign height. Raceway to be increased in size and plastered to match the existing building. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: 263 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RALPH SANTOPIETRO, P.O. Box 1166, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE OF i'ROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval of plans for a fourplex. LOCATION: East side of San Rafael Avenue. ZONE: R-3 _2_ 4 � � FALM DESER7 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 10, 1984 Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points from the staff report and indicated that the commission had expressed concerns regarding the lack of solar protection on the south and west elevations and suggested the use of a trellis. The applicant, Mr. Ralph Santopietro, indicated that he would be glad to add the use of a trellis on the south and west elevations to provide solar protection on these windows. The commission also recommended the following changes be made to the landscape plans: 1. Replace trees with trees other than accacia and increase the size to 24" box. 2. Use other shrubs besides bougainvellea. 3. Add 5 gallon shade plants. T'he commission expressed concern regarding the site plan. Commission, considering that two variances are required, decided after extensive discussion to review plans after they have gone to planning commission for precise plan and variance review. Motion by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commission Holden, to continue the case until after the May 15 planning commission meeting. Carried unanimously 4-0. 2. CASE NO: 261 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): STEVE KAPOROS, 5003 La Madera, El iVlonte, CA 91732. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a duplex. LOCATION: South side of Candlewood, 150 feet west of Quailbrush. ZONE: R-3 (3) Commission reviewed the request for preliminary approval of plans for a duplex. Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Leung, to grant preliminary approval to the applicant, Case 261 MF, subject to the following conditions: 1. Final construction drawings be submitted indicating the following: Palm sizes shown by height and common names for all plants. 2. Building be moved back 5 feet from the street. 3. Prior to filing final approval, the Property Owners Association approval must also be given. 4. 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. 5. 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 -3- _ � � � PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 10, 1984 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. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Commissioner Martin indicated that the commission should hear cases requiring planning commission approval after said approval has been obtained. After extensive discussion, the commission indicated that all future cases would be heard after approval from the planning commission. Commission directed staff to implement. V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:42 p.m. , � _��: .�. STEV SMITH, Associate Pl nner /tm -4-