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Home My WebLink About1985-05-14 � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY - MAY 14, 1985 2:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE �c- � � -� � -� � �- �t �e �- -�c- -� * �t- �t �- � � �t � -x- � -� �t- �- � -� -x- � �t- � �t- -� � -x- �c- * -� a c- * * �t �t- I. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. after a one hour study session. Members Present: A1 Cook Rick Holden Charlie Martin Members Absent: Ron Gregory Bernie Leung Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Stan Sawa DonnaGomez It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve the minuites of April 23, 1985. Carried 3-0 Z'he minuites of April 9, 1985 are to be carried over for approval at next meeting. II. Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the following cases by minute motion. Carried 3-0 l. CASE NO: 243 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): COACHELLA VALLEY TV, 74-175 E.1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260; JOHN OUTCAULT, AIA, 74-133 El Paseo, ��11, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for an industrial administrative building. LOCATION: West side of Cook Street, approximately 650 feet north of 42nd. ZONE: S.I. S.P. Subject to the landscape plans to be revie�ved at the next Architectural Commission meeting. 2. CASE NO: 164 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LUCKY STORES, INC., 6565 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90602; LEIDENFROST/HOROWITZ AIA & ASSOC., 3407 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for super market. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Monterey and Country Club Drive. ZONE: PC (2) 3. CASE NO: 284 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MCBAIL COMPANY, 3240 Stone Valley Road West, Alamo, CA 94507. NAT'URE OF PRO�ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary architectural and landscape approval. LOCATION: Southwest corner Portola and Country Club. ZONE: PR-5 Subject to the following conditions: � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MAY 14, 1985 284 MF Continued 1. Applicant must submit plans for the recreation building. 2. Restudy solar protection on east, west and south elevations. 3. Landscape plans to be reviewed at the next architectural meeting. 4. Plans for carports to be submitted. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: 977 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ORTHO MATTRESS INC., 2035 E. Vista Bella Way, Rancho Dominquez, CA 90220, Attn: A. Andrade: WESTERN SIGN & GRAPHICS, 1618 N. Missle Way, Anaheim, CA 92801, Attn: L. Bursten. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business ID signs for Ortho Mattress store. LOCATION: 73-394 Highway 111 ZOIVE: C-1 S.P. Commission noted that the concerns at the last submittal of this sign request were the size being too large and the colors being too bright. Commissioner Cook indicated that these concerns were not addressed. The square feet of signage is now more than the original proposed signs. Commissioner Martin explained that the building is not large enough to carry the 3 signs proposed. He suggested placing the "Ortho" on the left side and the "Factory Showroom" on the right side, leaving the middle archway open. Commissioner Holden suggested having one sign over the archway. He could keep the "Ortho" the same size and reduce the size of the "Factory Showroom" so that it would all fit on one sign to be placed over the archway. Commissioner Martin informed the applicant that he should come back with a new proposal that is smaller in size, perhaps just one sign. Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin, to continue this case. Carried 3-0 2. CASE NO: 256 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): COOK HOVLEY STREET ASSOCIATES, 73-640 El Paseo ��6, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of parkway landscaping plans for industrial park. LOCA'I'ION: Southwest of the intersection of Hovley Lane and Cook Street. ZOIVE: S.I S.P. The commission agreed to continue this item to the next meeting for revie�w of the landscape plans by Chairman Gregory. Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Holden to continue this case. Carried 3-0 3. CASE NO: 992 SA �PPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): URRUTIA ARCHITECT'S, 69-730 Highway 111, Suite 107, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE OF PRO�ECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of monument sign. 2 �rirr � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MAY 14, 1985 LOCATION: Southeast corner of Shadow Hills and Highway 111. ZONE: C-1 Mr. Urrutia informed the commission that he would like them to reconsider the request for the monument sign based on the reason that the colors to be used are the colors of the interior and they would prefer to keep the exterior colors the same. Commissioner Martin indicated that he would like to see final drawings delineating the graphics of the sign. Commissioner Cook noted that the design of the proposed sign doesn't match the rest of the building. Commissioner Holden advised that he had no strong objections to the sign. Moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Holden to grant preliminary approval subject to the following condition: 1. That final working drawings delineating specifics of the sign be submitted to this commission prior to sign permit issuance. Carried 3-0 4. CASE NO: 784 SF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BILL & NANCY FROST, P.O. Box 2548, Palm Desert, CA 9226L NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of plans for a single family dwelling. LOCATION: West hill area, west of the community center. ZONE: HPRD Mr. Smith indicated that this project had been reviewed approximately one year ago. The concern at that time was with the roof. Commission saw no problems with the proposed roof. The applicant advised that he wished to utilize natural landscaping. Commission concurred that landscape plans will not need to be submitted but a note could be put on the plans that the site be restored to its natural state and that this statement constitute the landscape plan. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve this case subject to �he following: 1. That the site be restored to its natural state and that this statement con�titute the landscape plan. C��r�ried 3-0 5. CASE NO: 219 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): R.J. CHRISTOFF & ASSOCIATES, 174 S. Orange Street, Suite B, Orange, CA 92666. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a trash compactor. LOCATION: Palm Desert Town Center ZONE: PC (3), S.P. Mr. Smith advised commission that Sizzler is requesting a trash compactor on the north side of the building. It is to have a wood fence and trelis and is to be 8 feet high. They will have to relocate their handicap parking spaces which will be in a more convenient location. Mr. Diaz indicated that trash compactors are typically located inside buildings. If it is going to be outside it should look like a part of the building not an addition. 3 ��rr° �° MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MAY 14, 1985 Case No. 219 C Continued Commissioner Martin suggested that the storage area be stucco to match the building and that landscaping be provided to screen the structure. Commissioner Holden asked that the applicant provide additional drawings that would show the -w✓ood gates and trelis. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant preliminary approval subject to the following: 1. The trash compactor area walls must be stucco to match the building. 2. Provide additional drawings showing gates and trelis and additional landscape area around the perimeter. 6. CASE NO: PP 85-9 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): HOLDEN & JOHNSON ARCHITECTS, 73-330 El Paseo, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a bank. LOCATION: Northeast corner of Monterey and Highway 111. Commissioner Martin noted that the applicant should watch for sun glare at the drive thru window because patrons will be facing west at this point and this is a problem at Bank of America. Commissioner Holden suggested using landscaping to help screen the sun. The commission indicated that it wished, for the record, to indicate its support for the proposed site plan utilizing the street vacation in that area. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin to grant preliminary approval for this case. Carried 2-0-1 (Commissioner Holden abstai ned) IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: l. LUCKY STORES, INC. - Signage Mr. Sawa noted that they are allowed 155 square feet of signage and are requesting 150 square feet. Commissioner Cook indicated that he would go along with the sign program if the colors were keyed down some. He felt that they were too bright. Commissioners' Martin and Holden had no objections. Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve Lucky signs. Carried 2-1 (Commissioner Cook was opposed). 2. FIRE STATION - PORTOLA AVENUE & COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE Commissioner Martin questioned the relationship of the wall between the fire station and the country club homes. Mr. Diaz indicated that the wall is to be 15 feet high, which staff feels is too high. Mr. John Outcault, architect representing the city, advised that it had been discussed to drop that area down in tiers (crib walls) and add landscaping. It was pointed out that the city engineers and the property owners are working this out. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve with the following condition to apply. 1. Landscape plans to be reviewed at next architectural commission meeting. 4 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION MAY 14, 1985 V. AD70URNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. ,f'�� ;_ �� j`' `, , ��L� -"' vz-�-G=° STEV SMITH, Ass�'cia e Planner /dlg 5