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Home My WebLink About1984-02-28 t G `nlni � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEVfi COMMISSION TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 28, 1984 2:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED VNARING DRIVE * � � * � -� * * * * * * � * * � * � * � * * * � � * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * � � � � I. The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. after a one hour study session. Members Present: A1 Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Bernie Leung Members Absent: Charlie Martin Staff Present: Steve Smith Tonya Monroe Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the minutes for the meeting of 7anuary 24, 1984, as submitted. Carried unanimously 4- 0-1. II. Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to approve the following cases by minute motion. 1. CASE NO: 191 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JAMES E. RODGERS, 17802 Sky Park Circle, Suite 104, Irvine, CA 92714, PATRICK SHEEHY, 74-215 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT'/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans to construct two 2 multi-tenant industrial buildings. LOCATION: East side of Boardwalk opposite end of St. James Place. ZONE: S.I., S.P. Approval was granted subject to the following condition: 1. Appropriate screening of evaporative coolers or air conditioning units on the roof shall be provided. 2. CASE NO: 178 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT' EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 73-730 Highway ].11, Palm Desert, CA 92260, THAYER & CANDY, 23276 South Pointe Drive, Suite 208, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, and PAUL ASH CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES, 71-537 Highway 111, Suite A, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final plans for Desert Evangelical Free Church. LOCATION: South side of Hovley Lane between Monterey and Portola. ZONE: PR-5 Approval does not include the following: -1- � � PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 1984 1. The installation of the cross. 2. Signage. Said approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Required landscape revisions to be completed and returned to this commission for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. Adequate screening of roof equipment must be provided. 3. CASE NO: 157 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT' LT'D., 431 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 101, Glendale, CA 91203; CRAIG COMBS ASSOCIATES, 1535 Monrovia Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for three retail commercial buildings. LOCATION: Palms to Pines West, Phase II. ZONE: PC-3, S.P. 4. CASE NO: 244 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SAN PABLO PROPERTIES, LTD., c/o M.B. JOHNSON PROPERTIES, 400 West Tustin Avenue, Suite 231, Santa Ana, CA 92703. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a 442 unit residential development. LOCATION: Northwest corner of San Pascual and Fred Waring Drive. ZONE: PR-7, S.P. The minute motion on these cases was approved unanimously 4-0. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: l. CASE NO: 912 SA APPLICANI' (AND ADDRESS): MICHAEL E. ASCANI, 74-868 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign. LOCATION: 73-460 Highway 111, west half of former Village Market. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Commission decided to hold this case for later in the meeting. Applicant was not present at this time. 2. CASE NO: 920 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHARLES E. GRAHAM, 73-458 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. -2- � � PALM DESERT ARCHITEC?URAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 1984 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of sign for new lock and door store. LOCATION: 73-458 Highway 111, west end of former Village Market. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Mr. Smith explained that during study session commission expressed concern regarding the use of a yellow background and blue lettering. Commission felt that Sunshine Do-It-Yourself Center had set a sign program . T7�e proposed sign dimensions are to be 10 feet by 15 inches. The applicant, CHARLES GRAHAM, indicated to commission that he had the sign made, because they were the same colors as the sign next door to him to the west. Commissioner Holden was concerned about the present sign program. The program establishes the size as well as the color. Mr. Smith showed the commission color chips for the sign background yellow (2325) and blue (2114) for the lettering. Following extensive discussion, it was the concensus that the colors proposed were not inappropriate. Commission did feel that the sign size and dimensions should be more in keeping with the one at "Sunshine," notwithstanding that this sign is limited to 15 square feet due to the unit size. Mr. Graham indicated that he would be willing to add on to the height of the sign by adding background top and bottom. Commission indicated that this would be acceptable and that a drawing would be required to be reviewed and approved before the sign is actually installed. Commission suggested a temporary banner until this sign could be approved. Moved by Commissioner Leung, second by commissioner Cook, to refer this case back to the applicant for restudy to increase the height of the sign. Carried unanimously 4-0. 3. CASE NO: 856 SA (Amendment ��l) APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): COMET SIGNS, 611 Rock Springs Road, Escondido, CA 92025. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Additional sign at Cinema 7, Palm Desert Town Center. LOCATION: Northwest facing wall of theatres. ZONE: P.C. (3), S.P. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient points of the staff report. Commissioners Holden and Leung expressed concern regarding the the establishing of a precedent by allowing this type of directional signage this far from the theatre entrance. MR. �ACK BEISER, consultant, indicated that the mall is very tough on signs and that he had the approval of Ernest Hahn. Patrons had expressecl difficulty in locating the entrance of the cinema, thus the reason for this additional signage. -3- . �,rr `� PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 1984 A monument sign was suggested, but staff explained that this may create problems with traffic. Mr. Beiser indicated that because the sign was on their own building, he thought the sign would be acceptable. Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Chairman Gregory to approve the additional signage at Cinema 7. Vote was 2-2. (Commissioners Holden and Leung voting against it.) Commissioner Cook withdrew his motion and Chairman Gregory his second. Mr. Smith recommended that a decision on the case be deferred to the next meeting when all members of the commission are present. Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Chairman Gregory to defer action on this case to the meeting of March 13, 1984. Carried unanimously 4-0. 4. CASE NO: 217 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WARREN HICKEY, 73-920 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request to install canvas awning on business front. LOCATION: 73-920 El Paseo. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Mr. Smith explained that the applicant wishes to install a 31 inch high awning across the front of the building housing Hale's Men's Wear and Richard Dunskin Galleries. The awning would extend the full width between the brick columns. The color would be rust with brown vertical trim and sand colored lettering. Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Holden to approve the canvas awning on the condition that there be a skirt on each end. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. 5. CASE NO: 204 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RUSSELL AND KOENEN T'RUST, P.O. Box 2056, Palm Desert, CA 92261. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a 7830 square foot multi-tenant industrial building. LOCATION: East side of Beacon Hill in Palm Desert Business Park. ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith highlighted the salient facts from the staff report and indicated that the only concern staff has at the present time involves the roof-mounted equipment. There is some confusion as to where the evaporative coolers and air conditioners are to be located. Commissioner Cook indicated that the air conditioners and evaporative coolers should be placed as they are on the architectural plans. -4- �' „'�` PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 1984 Motion by Commissioner Holden, second by Commissioner Cook to approve the final plans subject to adequate screening of these units. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. (Item 1 of Section III A continued ) CASE NO: 912 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MICHAEL E. ASCANI, 74-868 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECI'/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign. LOCATION: 73-460 Highway 111, west half of former Village Market. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Applicant was not present. Mr. Smith informed the commission that the applicant is proposing a 4' x 8' painted plywood sign. Mr. Smith indicated that the sign has been installed under a temporary permit. This sign utilizes a sandstone background with an orange border and orange and brown lettering. Commission expressed its concern about the sign program established by Sunshine Do-It-Yourself Center and indicated that there should be conformity. Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Leung to deny applicant's request for approval of business identification sign. Motion carried 3-0-1. Commissioner Holden abstaining. B. Pr eliminary Plans: l. CASE NO: 258 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BALLEW AND ASSOCIATES, INC., 18025 Skypark East, Suite K, Irvine, CA 92714. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of plans for a golf course club house. LOCATION: Desert Falls Country Club, northeast corner of Cook and Country Club. ZONE: PR-3, S.P. Mr. Smith informed the commission that the proposed club house will be a full service facility including locker rooms, pro shop, dining room and restaurant. Proposed is a 50 foot tower which conforms with code. Maximum tower height is 55 feet. Notwithstanding the compliance with code by the tower, staff has some concern with a 50 foot tower and its necessity. -5- ' � � �' PALM DESER'f ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 1984 Commission indicated its concern with the location of the tower in reference to Cook Street and Country Club. The applicant, MR. JIM CANNON and associate, explained that the tower would be approximately 1200 feet from the nearest street. They felt that they needed a focal point and that the tower is in harmony with the rest of the building as well as having identification purposes. Commissioner Leung agreed that it needed something; the architectural design wasn't exciting. Motion by Commissioner Leung, second by Commissioner Holden to grant preliminary approval of the plans as submitted. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: l. CASE NO: 210 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRANK R. GOODMAN & ASSOCIAT'ES, 77-900 Avenue of the States, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a 5000 square foot commercial building. LOCATION: North side of Highway 111, 200 feet ea.st of Cabrillo. ZONE: C-1, S.P. MR. GOODMAN addressed the commission at this time and requested final approval of his plans. "fhis case passed preliminary approval at the December 27, 1983 meeting, 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. A minimum six foot overhang shall he provided on the front to shade the windows. 3. The signs shall be reduced to 8' x 24". 4. The parapet shall be the sam e height on all elevations. Commission determined that the conditions had been met. Motion by Commissioner Leung, second by Commissioner Cook, to grant final approval of the plans. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. -6- , . ' ' "w„�" �> PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 1984 V. AD70URNMENT: Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Chairman Gregory to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m. _ ., STEV SMITH, Associate Planner /tm -7-