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PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 10, 1985
2:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm after a one hour study session.
Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Date(9/10,/85)
Present Absent Present Absent
Ron Gregory, Chairman X 6 1
Al Cook X 5 2
Rick Holden X 6 1
Bernie Leung X 5 2
Charlie Martin X 5 2
Staff Present: Steve Smith
Stan Sawa
Phil Drell
Donna Gomez
It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Leung to
approve the minutes of November 26, 1985 as written.
11. Moved by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve
the following cases by minute motion. Carried 4-0 (Chairman Gregory
abstained from Case No. 253 C)
1. CASE NO: 239 C Amendment
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, 46-120 Calhoun
Street, Indio, CA 92201 , for Vacation Inn.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wall mounted business
identification sign for hotel .
LOCATION: South side of Highway III east of Shadow Hills Road.
ZONE: PC (4) S.P.
2. CASE NO: 1030 SA Amendment
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, 46-120 Calhoun
Street, Indio, CA 92201 , for Continental Inn.
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NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wall mounted
business identification sign for hotel .
LOCATION: South side of Highway III east of Shadow Hills Road.
ZONE: PC (4) S.P.
3. CASE NO: 253 C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BERNIE SOLOMON, 74-700 Highway 111 , Palm
Desert, CA 92260.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final plans approval of two
industrial buildings.
LOCATION: West side of Corporate Way, south of Hovley Lane.
ZONE: S. I . S.P.
4. CASE NO: 1064 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WHOLESALE FURNITURE DISTRIBUTORS, 44-850
San Pablo, Palm Desert, CA 92260; GOLDEN STATE SIGN SYSTEMS, 11I1
B. Montalvo Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identifi-
cation sign.
LOCATION: Northwest corner San Pablo and Alessandro.
ZONE: C-1
Subject to the top of the sign being level to the soffit around the
corner to the south.
5. CASE NO:
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : NEIL'S APPAREL, 73-790 E1 Paseo, Palm
Desert, CA 92260.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage.
LOCATION: 73-790 El Paseo _
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6. CASE NO: 1070 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THE CHILDREN SHOP/BLACK & WHITE, 73-730 El
Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260; PORTALS, 73-280 El Paseo #j6, Palm
Desert, CA 92260.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning to occupy two
businesses.
LOCATION: 73-730 El Paseo
III. CASES:
A. Final Drawings:
1. CASE NO: 1067 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY for Desert Empire
Golf Center, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 .
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning.
LOCATION: 74-121 Highway III
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Smith indicated that at study session the commission was opposed
to allowing signage on the sides of the awning.
Therefore , it was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Leung to deny the request for signage on the sides of
the awning. Carried 4-0.
2. CASE NO:
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THE GOLD SHOP, 72-320 E1 Paseo, 'aim
Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage.
LOCATION: 72-320 E1 Paseo
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Mr. Smith explained that the commission, at study session, felt that
there should be some redesigning done on the awning so that it would
continue to the soffit over the door so that it looks connected to
the building.
Moved by Commission Cook, seconded by Commissioner Leung to refer
this case back to the applicant for restudy. Carried 4-0
3. CASE NO: 280 C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): I . HAROLD HOUSLEY, 74-091 Larrea Street,
Palm Desert, CA 92260; HOLDEN & JOHNSON, 73-330 E1 Paseo, Suite B,
Palm Desert, CA 92260.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for final plan approval .
LOCATION: West side of Monterey, 90 feet south of Sonora Drive.
ZONE: OP S.P.
Commissioner Martin suggested that the copper remain on the building
and indicated that he had no problems with the proposal .
Moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commission Leung to grant
final approval . Carried 4-0.
4. CASE NO: 878 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RUSTY PELICAN, 2862 McGan Avenue, Irvine,
CA 92714; JOHN HOWENSTINE, INC. , 3188 J Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa,
CA 92626.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of second sign.
LOCATION: Northwest corner Highway III and Painters Path.
ZONE:
The applicant was requesting approval for the second existing sign.
Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin to
approve this case subject to the existing signs being removed.
Carried 4-0
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APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT FALLS GOLF COURSE
NATURE OF PROJECTAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Architectural approval of a
temporary business identification sign.
North aide of Country Club oast of Cook Street.
ZONE: PR-3
Mr. Smith indicated that city council had approved a temporary sign
through April 15, 1986 for the golf course.
Moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
approved the sign as submitted. Carried 4-0
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APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : 6lGNTEC1-1, 4520 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA
92102 for Cinema 10.
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of two additional signs
and a change to one existing sign.
Palm Desert Town Center'
The applicant was requesting to replace the existing Cinema 7 sign
with o Cinema }U sign, adding a marque sign over the entry of the
new theaters and adding a freestanding monument aign at the north
entrance of Monterey Avenue,
Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Leung to
approve the signs as submitted. Carried 4-0
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
t. Q @ A SHADE COMPANY for M. Framma Jewelers - Awning
Mr. Droll indicated that he would suggest that the proposed awning
be extended to cover the corner of the bui )ding. Not be two separate
awnings.
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Commissioner Cook agreed with the staff recommendation to close in
the end of the awning to make it one piece.
2. FISH AND CHIPS BUILDING
Mr, Smith explained that Ken Ekine of the code compliance department
was informed of this situation and was going to abate the sign,
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The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
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