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Home My WebLink About1985-01-08 � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - JANUARY 8, 1985 2:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE * � * �c- � �- �c- * � � � -x- � -x- �c- j c- �c- � � � � � � � � �- -� � � � � * -� �- � * -� � -�c- �- -� � � I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. Members Preseret: Al Cook Ron Gregory Rick Holden Bernie Leung Charlie Martin Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Stan Sawa Donna Gomez Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Leung to approve the minutes of November 27, 1984 as written. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Holden abstaining). Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Gregory to approve the minutes of the December 11, 1984 meeting. Carried 2-0-3 (Commissioners' Martin, Leung and Cook abstaining). II. Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve the following cases by minute motion. Carried 5-0 (Commissioner Leung abstaining from case 164 C and Commissioner Gregory abstaining from cases 164 C, 174 C, 226 C and 227 C). 1. CASE NO: 269 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RICHARD YERGER, 73-909 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260; CHUCK GARLAND, 33-163 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a duplex. LOCATION: West side of Portola at Chicory. ZONE: R-2 2. CASE NO: 939 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIZZLER; Chief Sign Crafts, 85-591 Highway 111, Coachella, CA. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of sign program for Sizzler restaurant. LOCATION: Palm Desert Town Center. ZONE: PC (3) S.P. Subject to the following conditions: 1. The sign facing east will have to be c�eleted because it is not permitted by code. 2. The sign facing north will have to be reduced to 62z feet in order to meet code requirements. -1- 'Y,�,' �r„I�► MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1985 3. CASE NO: SAT ANT 7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): A.T.H. COMMUNICATIONS, 73-754 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval��of installation of a six foot diameter microwave antenna. LOCATION: North side of Highway 111, west of General Telephone. ZONE: C-1 S.P. Commissioner Holden expressed opposition. 4. CASE NO: 174 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LAKESIDE PROPERTIES, INC. 9950 Toluca Lake Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91602; JP PROPERTIES, 74-831 Velie Way ��1, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval for phase II landscaping plan for building consisting of 11,800 square feet of floor area. LOCATION: North side of Mayfair, east of Green Way. ZONE: S.I. 5. CASE LVO: 226 C APPLICANT' (AND ADDRESS): EUGENE DOMS, 23276 S. Pointe Dr. ��204, Laguna Hills, CA 92653; ARC-ID, 18002 Skypark Circle, Irvine, CA 92714. NATURE OF PRO�ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for 6,000 square foot industrial building. LOCATION: South side of Mediterranean, just east of Boardwalk. ZONE: SI S.P. Subject to the following condition: 1. Landscape plan to be resubmitted and approved at staff level. 6. CASE NO: 227 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DON BROWN, 2621 Vista Ornad, Newport Beach, CA 92�60; ARC-ID, 18002 Skypark Circle, Irvine, Ca 92714. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for a 6,000 square foot industrial building. LOCATION: South side of Mediterranean at Boardwalk. ZONE: S.I. S.P. Subject to the following condition: 1. Landscape plan to be resubmitted and approved at staff level. -2- � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1985 7. CASE NO: 164 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ROY CARVER, 110 W. Las Tunas, San Gabriel, CA 91776; RONALD GREGORY ASSOCIATES. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised pre- liminary landscaping plans for a commercial shopping center. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue. ZONE: P.C. (2) Subject to the following condition: 1. That a row of shrubs be added at the top of the berm so that the effective height of the berm is at least 36 inches. 8. CASE NO: 268 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): URRUTIA ARCHITECTS, 69-730 Highway 111, ��107 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final architectural approval of plans for a 10,000 square foot office building. LOCATION: Northwest corner De Anza and Alessandro. ZONE: R-3 Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the building height shall not exceed 30 feet. 2. That a lighting plan be submitted providing for compliance with city policies relating to intensity of lighting in parking lots. 9. CASE NO: 224 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): COLUMBIA CENTER, R.H. RICCIARDI, 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Deesrt, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of landscape plans. LOCATION: West side of Highway 74, between Highway 111 and El Paseo. ZONE: P.C. 3 S.P. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That one other type of ground cover be used. 2. That the boulders be changed from 2-3 foot in diameter to a minimurr� of 4 foot. Also, that the boulders be grouped together where possible. -3- MINUTES � � PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1985 i 0. CASE NO: 246 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MONTEREY PARTNERSHIP, 64 San Sebastian, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270; CHARLES MARTIN, 73-725 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PRO�ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final landscape plan approv��l. LOCATION: Southeast corner Monterey and Fred Waring. ZONE: Office Professional 11. CASE NO: 178 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT EVANGILICAL FREE CHURCH, 73-730 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PRO7ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised elevations. LOCATION: South side of Hovley Lane between Monterey and Portola. ZONE: PR-5 III. CASES: 1. CASE P�>O. 239 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GARY LEEDS, 591 Camino De La Reina ��1001, San Diego, CA 92108; JOSEPH PISCOTTA, 4470 Park Blvd. ��103 San Diego, C!� 92116. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of landscape plans for a 128 room hotel. LOCATION: South side Highway 111, approx. 680 feet east of Shadow Hills. ZONE: PC (4) S.P. Commission noted that the landscaping plan did noi indicate sizes. Gommissioner Gregory noted that the minimum size of landscaping should be 15 gallon with the 15 gallon material should not exceed 1/3 of total trees installed. Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve Case No. 239 C subject to the following condition: 1. That landscaping should be a minimum of 15 gallon material with the 15 gallon material should not exceed lf 3 of total trees installed. 2. CASE NO: 281 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT SPRI�IGS TENNIS RESORT INC. CIRCLE Z INC., 73-700 Highway 111 ��9, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary architectural approval of plans for a 156 unit condominium project. LOCATION: Northeast corner Cook and Hovely. ZONE: PR-5 S.P. Commission indicated that this project would need additional blow sand protection. Mr. Diaz stated that he is requesting that they receive specific fire marshal approval of the emergency fire access way at Via Cinta. Commissioner Gregory informed applicant that the erythrina will not grow in t�iis area, He a�so; noted that a minimum size of 15 gallon should be used with the total of 15 gallons not to exceed 1/3 of total landscaping. -4- � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION 7ANUARY 8, 1985 CASE NO: 281 MF (continued) Commissioners' Leung and Cook questioned the status of the garage doors. The applicant s�tated that they would submit the color and type at a later date. Commissioner Cook indicated that solor protection should be added to the east elevation of the club house. He also noted that the units look very close together. He q,uestioned if the distance between the units met code requirements. Commissioner Holden noted that the elevations were incorrect and that the commission would need to see actual drawings. Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin to con- tinue this case. Carried 5-0. 3. CASE NO: 164 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MOBIL OIL c/o HILLYARD & ASSOC., P.O. Box 256, Balboa Island, CA 92662; ROY CARVER, 110 W. Las Tunas San Gabriel, CA 91776. NATURE OF PRO�ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of signs for service station. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue. ZONE: PC (2) Mr. Sawa presented proposed signs. He noted that the signs proposed do not comply with the code requirements. Mr. Diaz informed the commission that the state has guidelines on price signs. They must include all grades of gasoline and all types of services. Commissioner Cook questioned the exist��o��of a code stating that there must be a price sign on each street. The applicant indicated that the state does allow a sign on each street. Commission asked that she present a copy of the state code noting that the two signs are permitted. Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve this case subject to the following conditions: l. That the applicant present the state code allowing a sign on each street. 2. Reduce wall sign to meet 10 square foot code requirement. 3. Commission will allow the Mobil horse sign if wall sign is brought to code requirement. 4. Cigarette sign must be deleted. V. ADJOURNMEN?: The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. � , - -,��_ 3 , , _� '� S VE SMITH, ssociate lannPr -5-