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Home My WebLink About1984-02-14 � � � r MiNurEs PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 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 an hour and a half study session. Members Present:Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charlie Martin Staff Present: Ramon A. Diaz Steve Smith Tonya Monroe Upon motion by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the minutes of the January 24, 1984 meeting were approved. Motion carried 4-1 (Commissioner Holden abstaining due to absence from last meeting) II. Upon motion by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the following cases were approved by minute motion: 1. CASE NO: 197 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): TEMPLE SINAI OF THE DESERT, c/o ELIAS GOLD, 73-778 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California, 92260, and DANIEL K. THORNBURY, 38-725 Adams Street, Bermuda Dunes, California, 92201. NATURE OF PROJECT/APP�tOVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a religious facility. LOCATION: West side of Monterey Avenue, 350 feet north of Parkview. ZONE: PR-7, S.P. Approval is based upon the following conditions: 1. That shrubs be planted along the front perimeter of the building. 2. That the grouping of trees should all be one variety of plant within each group. 3. Brazilian Peppers should not be planted adjacent to asphalt areas. 2. CASE NO: 908 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ONTARIO NEON CO. INC., 303 W. Main Street, Ontario, California, 91761 for The Beer Hunter. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of single faced internally illuminated cabinet sign over breezeway. LOCATION: Jensen's Center, 73-579 Highway 111. ZONE: C-1, S.P. 3. CASE NO: 907 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ONTARIO NEON CO. INC., 303 W. Main Street, Ontario, California, 91761 for 1 Hour Cleaners. -1- � � � . PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1984 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of single faced internally illuminated cabinet sign over breezeway. LOCATION: Jensen's Center, 73-579 Highway 111. ZONE: C-1, S.P. 4. CASE NO: SAT' ANT ��2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JIM LEWIS, P.O. BOX 3009, Palm Desert, California, 92261. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of installation of satellite dish antenna on roof. LOCATION: Jensen's Center, 73-579 Highway 111. ZONE: C-1, S.P. 5. CASE NO: 911 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GRANADA ROYALE HOMETEL, 74-700 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a free-standing monument sign. LOCATION: 74-200 Highway 111. ZONE: PC (4), S.P. Approval was based upon the following condition: l. That the sign be set back a total of 12 ft. from the curbline. 6. CASE NO: 910 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): IMPERIAL SIGN CO., 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, California, 92201 for Chiropractic Center. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of signs. LOCATION: 73-290 El Paseo. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Approval is based upon the following condition: l. That the sign be set back 2 inches from the fascia. 7. CASE NO: 909 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): IMPERIAL SIGN CO., 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, California, 92201 for Palm Desert Learning Tree. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wall signs for pre- school. -2- � � PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1984 LOCATION: 44-911 Cabrillo. ZONE: R-3 (4) 8. CASE NO: 201 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER ASSOCIATES, 3666 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123. NATURE OF PROJECTJAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval uf plans for a Goodyear Tire Store. LOCATION: Northwest corner of the town center site near the Palm Desert Town Center Car Wash. ZONE: PC-3, S.P. Approval is based upon the following conditions: 1. The plaster band over the overhead doors to be reinstated as previously submitted. 2. Air conditioners are not to extend above the height of the parapet. 3. Landscape plans to be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 9. CASE NO: 248 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MILLARD -ARCHULETTA ASSOCIATES, 46-200 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 415, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270. NATURE OF PROJECI'IAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for final approval of plans for a 12 unit condominium development. LOCATION: East end of Monterey Country Club adjacent to Portola. ZONE: PR-5 !0. CASE NO: 215 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WILLIAM D. WILSON, 72-047 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270, GARY KNUTSON, A.I.A., P.O. Drawer 00, Cathedral City, California, 92234. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a 10598 square foot building. LOCATION: Lots 35 and 36, Tract 13915 ZONE: S.I., S.P. 11. CASE NO: 216 C APPLICAN? (AND ADDRESS): BOB SANDIFER, 45-120 San Pablo, Sui.te D, Palm Desert, California, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for an 8500 square foot two story industrial building. LOCATION: Lot 11, Tract 13915, Palm Desert Business Center. -3- � � � PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1984 ZONE: S.I., S.P. Approval is based upon the following condition: 1. That the trash receptacle be relocated. (Commissioners Gregory and Cook abstained on Case No. 248 MF.) III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: 149 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHARLES RILEY, 44-795 San Pablo, Palm Desert, California, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request to install chain link fence on side property line. LOCATION: 44-795 San Pablo ZONE: C-1 The commission decided that a chain linked fence was not appropriate for this area and suggested to the applicant a continuation of the presently existing slumpblock wall. Motion was made by Commission Holden, seconded by Commissioner Leung, to deny the applicant's wish for a chain linked fence. Carried unanimously 5-0. 2. CASE NO: 912 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MICHAEL E. ASCANI, 74-868 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identi- fication sign. LOCATION: 73-460 Highway 111, west half of former Village Market. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Mr. Smith explained from his report that the applicant wishes to utilize the former Village Market sign. The wings on either side of the central part of the sign have been removed, which makes the sign 35 square feet, and the applicant is proposing to replace the flashing bulbs in the sign's perimeter with non-flashing bulbs. It was explained that the sign was not what commission would normally approve on a building because it extends above the fascia. The applicant, MICHAEL ASCANI, told the commission that he was trying to use the existing sign with improvements. By removing the wings and replacing the flashing bulbs, he thought it should be acceptable. Commissioners Cook and Leung were concerned with the history of the sign because it had been installed without benefit of permit and had never been removed. -4- °,�'' � PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1984 Commissioner Gregory wanted to know if the sign conformed to code. Mr. Smith explained that the removal of the wings made the sign 35 square feet, the code maximum allowing up to 36 square feet. The sign conforms to code. Commission suggested that the applicant follow the sign program initiated by Sunshine Do-It-Yourself Center, using a rectangular sign centered on the fascia, utilizing ivory as a background and brown lettering. Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Leung to deny the applicant's request for this particular sign. Motion passed with a vote of 4- 0-1 (Commissioner Holden abstained.) IV. DISCUS5ION ITEMS: l. CASE NO: 901 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): W. HEATH AND CO., 3225 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, 90031. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a monument sign at commercial location. LOCATION: 73-220 Highway 111, Northeast corner of Frontage Road & San Marcos. ZONE: C-1, S.P. At it's January 24, 1984 meeting, commission approved a monument sign with the condition that prior to installation, landscape plans be submitted and approved. Staff received landscape plans and has brought them to commission for approval. Commission reviewed the plans and suggested the following changes to be made: l. To improve the groundcover by providing full coverage. 2. Utilize drought-tolerant materials at the base of the sign, covering a minimum area of 24 square feet. V. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commission Martin, seconded by Commissioner Leung, to adjourn the meeting. Carried unanimously 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M. S SMITH, Associate Planner /tm -5-