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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-14 C MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - AUGUST 14, 1984 2:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I. The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. after a one hour study session. Members Present: Al Cook Bernie Leung Members Absent: Ron Gregory Rick Holden Charlie Martin Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Stan Sawa Tonya Monroe Moved by Commissioner Cook, Seconded by Acting Chairman Leung, to approve the minutes for the meeting of August 14, 1984, as amended for Case 164 C, condition 2. Carried 2-0. H. Moved by Commissioner Cook, Seconded by Acting Chairman Leung, to approve the following cases by minute motion: 1. CASE NO: 216 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BOB SANDIFER, 45-120 San Pablo, Suite 2D, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a two story 8500 square foot industrial building. LOCATION: Southwest corner of Beacon Hill and Mediterranean ZONE: S.I. 2. CASE NO: 228 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MR. & MRS. VICTOR MIHAJSON, 45-325 Sage Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260; ANTON BERKET, 38-201 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City, CA 92234. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a 4000 square foot furniture store. LOCATION: North side of Highway 111 (Frontage Road) 80 feet west of Las Palmas Drive. ZONE: C-1, S.P. 3. CASE NO: 229 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): M. EARL MORLEY, 1 Lafayette Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. wM" MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 1984 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary plans for a single story 5,180 square foot office building. LOCATION: East side of Las Palmas ZONE: R-3 Approval is subject to the following condition: 1. 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. 4. CASE NO: 236 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MR. JOHN ARGYROS, 2398 Spring Street, Signal Hill, CA 90804; MR. FRANK URRUTIA, 69-730 Highway III, Suite 107, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval of a 2880 square foot coffee shop. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Palm Desert Drive and Shadow Hills. ZONE: C-1 5. CASE NO: 235 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., 1201 S. Beach Boulevard, La Habra, CA 91355. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of installation of an 84 square foot kiosk between pump islands at existing Chevron station. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Highway I I I and Plaza Way. ZONE: PC (3) S.P. 6. CASE NO: 237 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): HILLIS FURS, 148 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval of plans for renovation to front of existing commercial building. LOCATION: 73-956 E1 Paseo. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Approval is subject to the following condition: 1. Provide new screen around air conditioning unit on roof. The minute motion on these cases was approved 2-0. - 2 - MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 1984 III. CASES: B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: 231 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MR. & MRS. ROBERT PICKING, P.O. Box 3234, Palm Desert, CA 92260; MR. DANIEL BEEN, A.I.A., 1500 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs, CA 92262. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval for a 4000 square foot commercial building. LOCATION: El Paseo, 180 feet west of Sage. ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report and explained to Mr. Been, the respresentative, that the commission could grant preliminary approval with the condition that the applicant receives final approval from the Homeowners' Association and the planning commission, and submit revised landscape plans. Mr. Been concurred. Moved by Acting Chairman Leung, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to approve the preliminary plans, subject to conditions. Carried 2-0. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant receive final approval from the Palm Desert Homeowners Association and the City Planning Commission. 2. That the landscaping be restudied with a view to upgrading some and improving landscape area at front of building. 2. CASE NO: 127 MF (Amendment) APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRANZ TIRRE, 46-333 Burro Weed Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of changes to a previously approved 10 unit development. LOCATION: Southeast corner of San Gorgonio and,Las Palmas Avenue. ZONE: R-3 Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report. Commissioner Cook explained to the applicant that the commission was concerned about the north wall. Commission felt that it should be pulled out approximately two feet, and an overhang added. In addition, a 36 inch high screen wall should be installed to screen the open parking spaces from the streets. Commission also felt that additional detailing on the end walls should be added and restudy on the landscape plan was needed (i.e. number and location of citrus; washingtonia palms need to be described in height). It was suggested that the applicant decrease the number of plants and increase the size. - 3 - MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 1984 Motion by Acting Chairman Leung, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to approve the preliminary plans subject to conditions. Carried 2-0. A. Pull out north wall two feet and add overhang. B. Add detailing on the end walls. C. Restudy and revise landscape plan with specific detail given to the quantity and upsizing of plant material. D. Add wall to screen open parking spaces adjacent to streets. 3. CASE NO: 233 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WESTAR ASSOCIATES, 4425 Jamboree Road, #130, Newport Beach, CA 92660; McClellan/Cruz/Gaylord and Associates, 1151 Dove Street, #260, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attn. John Baker. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a commercial shopping center. LOCATION: Between Painters Path and Highway III and El Paseo and the Palm Valley Storm Channel. ZONE: PR-6 S.P. (Change of zone to PC (3) S.P. pending) Mr. Sawa reviewed the staff report. Acting Chairman Leung explained that during study session, the commission expressed concern regarding the severity of the Mervyn's building. The commission would like to see the shop architecture integrated into the Mervyns store. Also, the buildings adjacent to Painters Path needs to have a tile roof element to continue the design of the roof around the entire building because of the residential across the street. Peter Koetting, Westar, explained that the wall will be screened by the landscaping and felt that wrapping was not necessary all the way around. He explained that the section plan was not to scale; the building is set down approximately five feet with street level. The actual building height is 16 feet high, so with the five foot drop and the five foot landscape berm very little of the wall will be visible. Acting Chairman Leung replied that some treatment was still needed, and that a band might help. Mr. Bob Chase, architect representing Mervyns, explained that Mervyns differs with tile materials, and that he would like the commission to give him some direction. Mr. Chase presented an alternate elevation plan for Mervyns, utilizing fluted horizontal banding at the same height as the tile roofing of the shops and tile roofing at the main entrances. He indicated they had not yet addressed exterior colors, but exterior materials would be fluted block and slumpstone block. The fluted band would extend around the building, but it was indicated that fluting need not extend around the channel side. Mr. Paul Bosman, representing Mervyns, spoke regarding the back of the shops tying in with Mervyns. Acting Chairman Leung was concerned regarding the bands matching. - 4 - MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 1984 Mr. Rick Manners, McClelland/Gaylord/Cruz, explained that canopy and large fascia bands were used to add design and said that the tile was a flat Italian pan. He provided a review of the architecture for the entire project and how it related. Mr. Koetting indicated they would wrap the tile roof partially around the back of the shop facing Painters Path and continue a horizontal band across the balance of the back. Commissioner Cook said that he liked the use of a returning roof, but wanted to know why the building sticks up above the fascia at the corners. Mr. Manners replied that this was a different type of design. He said that the corner of the box is flush with the fascia at various points. Mr. Manners indicated that the corner could be brought back and the tile could meet, thereby softening the corner. Mr. Koetting said that the height of the pads move up and down to show some variation. Acting Chairman Leung suggested breaking up the blankness of the front of Mervyns with raised planters. It was indicated that revised plans could be reviewed at the Architectural Commission meetin gof August 28, if plans are submitted by early next week. Moved by Acting Chairman Leung, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to approve the preliminary plans in concept. Carried 2-0. 1. Provide a type of planter for the front of the center. 2. Bring the corner back and carry the tile around it. 3. Integrate the shop architecture into the Mervyn's building. 4. Tie in south elevation of tile roof and continue it around the building approximately 20-25 feet. 5. Carry band effect totally around shop building facing Painters Path. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. V. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 2-0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. STEVE SMITH, As ociate Planner Am - 5 -