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Home My WebLink About1987-04-28 � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TUESDAY - APRIL 28, 1987 1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED NARING DRIVE � * * * � * * ,� * ,� * * * * * * � * ,► * � � � � ,� * � * ,� ,► * « * ,� � * * ,� * I. The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 prn after a one hour study sess9on. Commission Members Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory. Chairman X 7 1 Al Cook X 6 2 Mary Drury X 6 2 Russell McCrea X 8 0 Rick Holden, Alternate X 8 0 Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Phil Drell Donna Gomez It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve the minutes of April 14, 1987 as amended. Carried 4-0 II. Moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Camiissioner McCrea to approve the foliowing cases by minute motion. Carried 4-0 (Chairman Gregory abstaining on Case No. PP 87-12) . l. CASE N0: 1316 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ROMEO'S STEAK HOUSE, 73-340 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE � PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awnings. LOCATION: 73-340 Highway I11 ZONE: C-1 Approval includes an "R" on the front of the awning. 2. CASE N0: 1314 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS L PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for GEORGE BRITTON, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 . NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of an awning with signage. LOCATION: 73-540 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION APRIL 28, 1987 3. CASE N0: 321 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PAUL MOLLER, 72-055 Painters Path, Palm Desert, CA 92260; JOHN OUTCAULT, 74-133 El Paseo, Suite 11 , Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APf�ROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of a 2816 square foot commercial building. LOCATIONI: West side of Painters Path, 400 feet south of Highway iii . ZONE: C-1 4. CASE N0: PP 86-48 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : GERALD CHAZEN, 72-624 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260; CHARLES MARTIN, 73-725 El Paseo, Suite 24C, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOl1GHT: Approval of final landscape plan. LOCATION: Southeast corner Fred Waring Drive and Fairhaven. ZOPIE: 0.P. Approval subject to the up-sizing of planting materials. 5. CASE N0: PP 87-12 APPLICANT tAND ADORESS) : DAVE MANOOKIAN, P.O. Box 2060, Sun Valley, Idaho 83353; BERNARD LEUNG, 73-550 Alessandro Orive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of a 34 unit apartment project. LOCATION: Northeast corner of San Pablo and Catalina Way. ZOPIE: R-3 S.0. III. CASES: A. Final DraNings: None 2 �.�r+ `'�rr+" niNurEs ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION APRIL 28, 1987 B. Preliminary Pians: 1. CASE N0: PP 16-83 Amendment #1 APPIICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT DISPOSAL, 41575 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260; HOWARD PARCELL, 4815 Main Street, Yorba Linda, CA 92686. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of expansion to parking and storage area and a second story addition. LOCATIOPI: South side of Lennon Place between Eclectic and Corporate Way. ZONE: S. I . Mr. Joy recommended that a screening wall and tandscaping be placed at the Lennon Place entrance if planning commission is to grant approval of said entrance. He indicated that he had questions with the use of the driveway and also the width of 50 feet. Chairman Gregory asked what provisions had been made for solar protection. The applicant explained that they were to have solar treated windows, blinds and a small eve trim. He questioned the maximum height of the roof mounted equipment. Commissioner Holden explained that the equipment has to be screened and kept below the 30 foot maximum height. Chairman Gregory suggested that additional planting areas be provided around the building to give a softening effect. He recommended that the screening area to be provided at the Lennon Place entrance be made broader and landscaping be provided on both sides of the wall . He suggested that taller trees be planted at the rear of the wall and lower planting at the front of the wall . The applicant agreed to address the suggestions of further landscaping around the building and at the screen wall area. It was moved by Cort�nissioner Holden, seconded by Cor�nissioner McCrea to grant preliminary approval with the above discussion to be addressed at final submittal . Carried 4-0 3 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION APRIL 28, 1987 2. CASE N0: 330 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHAZAN CONSTRUCTION, 72-624 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE � PRO.JECT/APPR�OVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of site plan and architectural design for 10,637 square feet of retail space. LOCATION: Ei Paseo west of Sage. ZONE: C-1 Mr. Martin presented his plans and explained that he was trying to create the Rodeo Drive look. He indicated that the project meets all code requirements. Chairman Gregory felt that the proposed architectural style could look out of place in the desert and noted that Rodeo Drive developed individually rather than all at once. Commissioner Drury had concerns with the placement of awnings prior to occupancy. 5he felt that the design could fit the desert if the commission looked to the future development rather than what currently exists. Chairman Gregory felt that Mr. Martin had taken some of the most interesting buitdings from Rodeo Drive and put them all together rather than having low key buildings separate these buildings as on Rodeo Drive. Corrxnissioner Holden felt the architecture was fine but noted that it had to be done right. His concern was that the city has no significant historical buildings and felt this project was more of a redevelopment project. Mr. Martin proposed that he utilize three or �four of these buildings with another low key type building run through these buildings to break them up. He noted that he was propos i ng w i ndows at the rear of the buildings which the adjacent property owner requested be deleted. Mr. Drell indicated that the city would be requesting a ten foot setback on both sides of the building to provide an adequate walkway from the rear of the building. He noted that with 20 feet between buildings it would provide additional window space and room for courtyard area. 4 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL CONMISSION APRIL 28, 1987 Mr. Martin requested that they be able to provide 10 feet on one side and 5 feet on the other side. It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to return this proposal to the applicant for restudy. Applicant to address concerns regarding separation of radical front buildings with low key buildings, providing of 5 foot setback at west elevation and 10 foot on east elevation and the use of targe high-crowned trees at the street frontage. Carried 4-0 3. CASE N0: PP 87-15 APPLICANT (AND AODRESS): CNAZAN CONSTRUCTION, 72-624 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE �' PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGNT: Preliminary approval of site plan and architectural design for twelve unit apartment compiex. LOCATION: Fred Waring Drive, 420 feet west of Portola. ZONE: R-3 Mr. Martin presented the proposal and indicated that the applicant preferred the use of a wall rather than wrought iron as suggested by staf f. Chairman Gregory asked if it would be possible to off-set the garages to provide a wider space between garages which could be nicely landscaped. It was moved by Corr�nissioner McCrea, seconded by Cornmissioner Holden to grant preliminary approval subject to the following conditions. 1 . Landscape plan to be reviewed and approved. 2. Garages to be off-set to provide additional landscaping between garages. 3. Landscaped island to be provided at the entrance and enhanced paving be used. Carried 4-0 4. CASE N0: PP 87-8 & C/Z 87-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHAZAN CONSTRUCTION, 72-624 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 5 �' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL t�MMISSION APRIL 28, 1987 NATUI� OF PROJECT/APPR'OVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of site plan and architectural design of eight unit apartment complex. LOCATIOtd: Portola at San Jacinto - south of De Anza Way. ZONE: R-1 trequest for R-2 5,000) Mr. Martin explained that public works department was going to be requiring an additional 14 feet of this property therefore, the plans would be revised. He noted the changes that would be made to the plans in order to compensate for the additionat 14 feet of right-of-way required. Commission reviewed the plans and had no concerns. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Chairman Gregory to grant preliminary approval subject to the following conditions. 1 . Colored concrete to be provided at the driveway entrances. 2. Wrought iron to be provided on San Jacinto. Carried 4-0 5. CASE N0: PP 87-14 APP!_ICANT (ANO ADDRESS): RAY-AL ENTERPRISES INC. , 73-170 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276. NATURE OF F'RO.IECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approvai for 18,550 square foot office complex. LOCATION: North side Fred Waring Drive west of Monterey Avenue between Accura and Adonis Drive. ZONE: R-2 (proposed change of zone to O.P. ) Mr. Drell explained that the proposal has certain constraints because of the shape and size of the site. He felt the commission should review and determine if there was enough architectural variety. The applicant indicated that they are providing a seven foot block wall at the rear to separate the single family. He noted that the rear elevations are the same as the front elevations. Upon question of Mr. Drell the applicant indicated that the carports would be made of heavy beams and would not be attached to the building. 6 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION APRIL 28. 1987 Chairman Gregory thought this was a low end approach to office development and felt that the architecture could be improved and suggested that the buildings tie together somehow. He expressed concern with the parking access and turn around and was concerned whether this was the type of development for this area. Commissioner Drury asked if they could utilize two story buildings. Mr. Drell indicated that they would be required to have a 65 foot setback from the residential area and felt that the applicant would have difficultly receiving approval of a two story project in this location. Commissioner �Drury suggested that the buildings be grouped in two and three which would provide room for some larger open space plaza type areas between the buildings. Chairman Gregory noted that the landscape plan was weak and recommended that the applicant hire a professional landscape architect to design the landscaping. It was moved by Corrxnissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to refer this case back to the applicant for restudy with the above comments and concerns to be addressed. Carried 4-0 6. CASE N0: 297 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): L 8 T DEVELOPMENT, 74-133 Ei Paseo, Suite 9, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Amendment to previous approval . LOCATION: Southwest corner of Catalina Way and San Carlos Avenue. ZONE: R-2 S.O. Mr. Drell indicated that the changes inciuded the addition of a f�ull size swimming pool and the screening of roof top equipment. Commissioner Holden asked what type of screening would be used. Mr. Tirre, applicant, indicated that they could use a linear screen to match the rest of the project. It was moved by Corixnissioner Holden, seconded by Cor�nissioner Drury to grant final approval of the proposed changes subject to the roof equipment screening being linear rather than pop ups. Carried 4-p 7 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION APRIL 28, 1987 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: l. CASE N0: PP 87-16 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHAZAN CONSTRUCTION, c/o Chartes Martin, 40-480 Thunderbird Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. NATURE � PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary cortrtKnnents on seven unit apartment project. LOCATION: South side Shadow Mountain Drive, 211 feet west of Portola Avenue. ZONE: R-3 (3) Commission reviewed the plans and gave preliminary comments regarding parking and the use of a tandscaped island at the entrance. V. ORAL (�MMUNICATIONS: None VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. STEVE MITH, Associate Plann /dlg 8