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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-23 MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1986 1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE (. The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 pm after a one hour study session. Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 23 1 Al Cook X 18 6 Mary Drury X 16 8 Charlie Martin X 23 1 Russell McCrea X 20 4 Rick Holden, Alternate X 18 6 Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Catherine Sass Phil Drell Donna Gomez It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve the minutes of December 9, 1986 as written. Carried 3-0-2 (Commissioners' Cook and Holden abstaining). II. Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the following cases by minute motion. Carried 5-0 (Chairman Gregory abstaining on Case No. 306 C, Commissioner Cook abstaining on Case No. 317 MF and Commissioner Martin opposed Case No. 317 MF) . 1. CASE NO: 1275 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RANDALL VENTURA, 73-895 Highway 111 , Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage. LOCATION: 73-895 Highway III (rear of building on President's Plaza) . ZONE: C-1 S.P. 2. CASE NO: 322 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BAKERS SQUARE RESTAURANT, 9415 Greenleaf, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a facade renovation and landscape plan. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 LOCATION: South side of Highway Ill , 100 feet east of Highway 74. ZONE: C-1 S.P. 3. CASE NO: 317 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : HARRY SCHMITZ, P.O. Box 3992, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of seven unit senior apartment project. LOCATION: Santa Rosa between San Pascual and Portola. ZONE: R-3 S.O. 4. CASE NO: 306 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : AHMANSON DEVELOPMENTS, 1001 Commerce Drive, Building E2, Irwindale, CA 91706. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of 149,600 square foot retail commercial development. LOCATION: Northwest corner Town Center Way and Highway 111 . ZONE: PC 3 5. CASE NO: 298 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JOHN DELLA, 263 N. Saturmino Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. NATURE OF PROJECTlAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of landscape plan. LOCATION: South side Driftwood Street, 90 feet west of Deep Canyon. ZONE: R-3 (3) Approval subject to revisions noted on the plan. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: 271 C 2 �w Wit' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): COUNTESS VON HUELLESSEM, 73-405 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning as installed. LOCATION: 73-405 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith explained that this item had been continued from the last meeting. He understood that the approved awning was to be placed on a frame and not attached to the beam. Commissioner McCrea indicated that he had viewed the awning on-site and had no concerns with it as installed. Commissioner Holden asked why the awning was not installed as approved by the architectural commission. Mr. Ernie Brooks explained that the proposed awning/valance was presented by Count von Huellessem and built and installed by him as instructed by the Count. The Count understood that the approval was for a valance. Chairman Gregory had no objection to the proposal as installed but felt that some type of penalty should be imposed when a building permit is not obtained prior to construction or installation. Commissioner Martin indicated that he would not approve the proposal if it were to be presented as a new request. He felt that this valance would set a precedent for the entire building. Commissioner Holden was concerned that additional canvas signs would be requested throughout the city. Mr. Drell noted that the commission might want to set up a condition for maintenance of canvas signs and awnings. Commissioner Martin recommended that the valance be removed by January 1 , 1987 and that the applicant resubmit a new proposal . It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Martin to require that the awning/valance be removed by January 1 , 1987 since the awning was not installed as approved and without a permit. A new proposal may be submitted for approval . Carried 3-2 (Chairman Gregory and Commissioner McCrea opposed) . 3 low 1%W MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 Mr. Smith noted that this decision may be appealed to city council within 15 days. 2. CASE NO: 1276 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): HEATH SIGN COMPANY, 4703 Bengal Street, Dallas, TX 75235 for Tony Roma's. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identifi- cation sign. LOCATION: 73-155 Highway III ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith indicated that in study session the commission suggested that the north facing sign be lowered by approximately two feet and the east sign facing the alley be one line and moved back 18". Commissioner Cook indicated that there may be a notch in the area where the north sign would be moved to. He suggested that the notch be filled and painted the same color as the can. The applicant was concerned that if the east facing sign was moved back the building next door would block the visibility of the sign from Highway 111 . Commissioner Cook noted that the scale of the sign was too small to be read from Highway 111 . He asked if the backs of the letters were to be closed. The applicant indicated that they would be closed back with neon lighting inside. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve the signs subject to the following conditions. 1 . The east facing sign to be moved south 18". 2. The east facing sign to be single line copy. 3. The north facing sign to be moved down one foot with any notches to be filled in and painted the same color as the can. 4 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 3. CASE NO: 297 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): L & T DEVELOPMENT, 74-133 El Paseo, Suite 9, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of 20 unit senior citizen apartment project. LOCATION: Southwest corner of Catalina Way and San Carlos Avenue. ZONE: R-2 S.O. It was noted that a landscape plan was needed and that the applicant should be present to address any questions from the commission. Therefore, it was moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Holden to continue this case. Carried 5-0 4. CASE NO: PP 86-16 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RICHARDSON & SONS, 74-320 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of industrial building. LOCATION: Palm Desert Business Center ZONE: S. I . Mr. Drell explained that the final working drawings are identical to the preliminary plans. Commission reviewed the plans and found them acceptable. It was moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant final approval as submitted. Carried 5-0 B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: PP 86-51 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): TED LENNON & ASSOCIATES, 47000 Vintage Drive East, Indian Wells, CA 92210. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a 17,625 square foot retail office complex. 5 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 LOCATION: Southeast corner of El Paseo and Larkspur Lane. ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith explained that a similar plan had been submitted in 1982. He noted that he had some major concerns with the site plan. He felt the one way driveway should be addressed by the commission and noted that all parking spaces are needed. Mr. Smith indicated that the proposed tower is in excess of the 30 feet maximum which will require city council approval . Mr. Lennon explained that the project would have an area with a fountain and he noted that it was critical that they get the building area that they need because of the high cost of the land. He informed the commission that the redevelopment agency was looking at closing off Larkspur which would give him additional space. Mr. Smith had concern with how the parking area will connect with the parking area of the adjacent eastern property as proposed. He felt that the planning commission would not approve a five space parking reduction. Mr. Diaz felt the site was too crowded. Commissioner Martin indicated that the proposal would tie-in well with the surrounding buildings and he felt that the parking situation should not be a factor in preventing this from being built. He stated that the parking problem should be solved in order that they may proceed. Mr. Diaz asked the applicant if he would be willing to pay for additional parking stalls that he is lacking. He explained that there may be a future parking structure or area which stalls could be purchased. Mr. Lennon indicated that he would be willing to participate in the parking assessment. Commissioner Holden felt the architecture was fine and recommended that the parking problem be worked out with staff. It was moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to grant preliminary approval subject to the following conditions. 1 . That a letter from the Palm Desert Property Owner's Association be provided stating their approval , specifically of the tower and the parking area. 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 2. That the amount of parking and parking circulation be resolved. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Cook abstaining) IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1 . S. BENNETT, Silver Spur Trail - single family height review Mr. Holden explained that because of the adjacent pad height they provided a stepped effect to minimize the blockage of visibility. After reviewing the proposed plans, it was moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve the plans as submitted. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Holden abstaining) . 2. MR. FEIGER/Mark Beatty - nonconforming apartments Tumbleweed Apartments Mr. Beatty explained that they are proposing to underground the trash dumpster and provide corrugated shade structures on the buildings. Mr. Drell felt the corrugated shade material would not be permanent and suggested using a more durable material . Commissioner Holden indicated that if the material was placed in a nice frame that the commission would review prior to installation he would approve the proposed material . Mr. Beatty noted that they may extend the existing fence and paint it a lighter color. Commission felt that the fence did not need to be extended. Larrea & Garden Square Apartments Mr. Beatty indicated that they were going to underground the dumpster at this site and put a wall around it. He noted that the disposal company does not want gates on the dumpster areas. He stated they will be providing beige gravel with rocks and boulders at this site. Commission agreed that the applicants were headed in the right direction in upgrading these projects. 7 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 23, 1986 3. CHAZEN - Fairhaven & Fred Waring Drive Mr. Martin explained that he was asking for final architectural approval except for landscaping which will be submitted later. He submitted tile samples and color samples for the building. He noted that the maximum height would be 25 feet. After review of the presented plans it was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant final approval subject to final landscape plan review. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Martin abstaining). 4. CHAZEN - Palms to Pines Center Mr. Martin indicated that this project is lacking 28 parking spaces which they are working on the site plan to provide. He noted that he was requesting final architectural approval . The color of the building to match the existing adjacent buildings. It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant final approval . Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Martin abstaining) . V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. STE MITH, Associate Planner /dig 8