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Home My WebLink About1987-02-10 �rr' � MIN�TES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 1987 1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED MIARING DRIVE � * � � � * * � * * ,� * * * � * * * � * * � � * � � � � « � * � * � * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 pm after a one hour study session. Cortxnission Members Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 3 � A1 Cook X 2 1 Mary Drury X 2 1 Russell McCrea X 3 0 Rick Holden, Alternate X 3 0 Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Phil Drell Ken Weller Donna Gomez It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve the minutes of January 27, 1987 as written. Carried 4-0-1 tCommissioner Cook abstaining) . II. Moved by Camiissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Drury to approve the follaring cases by minute motion. Carried 5-0 (Commissioner Holden abstaining on Case No's. 315 C and 324 C) . 1. CASE N0: 315 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING (JOE CQKER) , P.O. Box 0, Palm Desert, CA 92261 . NATURE OF PROJECTIAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of plans for an industrial/ warehouse/office building. LOCATION: West side of St. Charles Place, north of Mediterranean, ZONE: S. I . Approval subject to the following conditions. 1 . Landscaping maintenance on St. Charles Piace shall be provided by the property owner. Z. Installation of four foot sidewalk on St. Charles Place. 3. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifi- cations with only two driveway approaches to be aliowed to serve this property. � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1987 4. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first being approved and recorded. 5. Any and all off-site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of public works. 6. Applicant shall make provision for 2400 cubic feet of on-site retention area for storm and nuisance water collection. 2. CASE N0: 269 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RICHARD YERGER, 73-909 Highway 111 , Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOIIGHT: Amendment to finat approved plans for duplex dwelling. �OCATION: West side Portola south of Shadow Mountain Drive. ZONE: R-2 S.P. Approval subject to the addition of a 36" box California Pepper. 3. CASE N0: 315 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GO Bl1ILDERS, Robert Ricciardi , 45-275 Prickly Pear, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAI SIXIGFIT: Final drawing and landscape approval of a seven unit apartment project. LOCATION: Driftwood Street at Sunset Lane. ZONE: R-3 Approval subject to revisions of landscaping as noted on the pians. a. casE No: coc s�-i APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): IRVING FEIGER, 3574 Bogert Trail , Paim Springs, CA 92264. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for approval of plans for shade structures. LOCATION: 73-170 Tumbleweed Approval subject to the rafter spacing not to exceed three feet. 2 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1�7 5. CASE N0: 324 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MONTEREY BUI�DING PARTNERSHIP, P.O. Box 258, Palm Desert, CA 92261 . NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL S(NJGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for three professional office buildings. LOCATION: West side of Monterey Avenue 350 feet south of Fred Waring Drive. ZONE: O.P. S.P. II1. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE N0: 1286 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DAN �OVE, E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of cupola for Dan Love's Barbecue Restaurant. LOCATION: 72-560 E1 Paseo ZONE: PC 3 S.P. Mr. Smith explained that the applicant was submitting a proposal and two options. Mr. Love indicated that the building was approximately 210 feet across the roof. He noted that there are six empty stores behind his restaurant. He felt the copula would help hi-lite his restaurant and also the surrounding stores. Chairman Gregory stated he was not in objection to a copula but �elt it should be in proportion with the buiiding. Commissioner Cook agreed but added that he was opposed to the fire torches in the copula. He felt the applicant would benefit rnore by developing an entry roof area that wouid better identify the entry. He stated that the copula should be located in the courtyard area if it is to help identify severai stores in the area. 3 �w+� v�r MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1987 Mr. Curiey indicated they are trying to pick up on some of the same elements as the existing Love's Restaurant's and the architecture of the existing buildings. Commissioner Drury advised that she had driven by and looked at the existing clock tower. She felt it was out of proportion because of it's height. Mr. Love indicated that they are trying to create a festive feeling with the torches. Chairman Gregory had no concerns with the torches but suggested that the copula be lower and wider to proportionatety fit the building. Commissioner Cook explained that his concern with the torches was that they would fall under the category of a blinking sign and he would not approve the copula with the torches. It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Comnissioner Drury to continue this case to allow restudy. Carried 5-0 2. CASE N0: 1290 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GENERAL NEON 8 PLASTIC SIGN COMPANY, Joel Kudter, 10142 Shoemaker Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; BIRTCHER DUNHAM, 73-080 Ei Paseo, Suite 101 , Palm Desert, CA 92260; TRAVELERS INN, 2701 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 210, Fullerton, CA 92631 . NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL S�1GHT: Approval of two freestanding signs. LOCATION: Southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive. ZONE: PC 4 Mr. Smith explained the proposal and noted the changes recommended by staff. Commissioner Cook felt that "La Posada" and "Restaurant Park" should be the same color and letter style. Commission was concerned with the shape of the sign retating to the lettering on the sign. The "Travelers Inn" portion should be changed to rust. 4 � vr�� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1987 Mr. Kudler� representative, indicated that the proposal was what the developer had requested. He indicated that the sign had been preliminarily designed by the landscape architect. Chairman Gregory had no concern with the shape of the sign but agreed the "La Posada" and "Restaurant Park" should be the same color and style. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to continue this case until March 10, 1987. Carried 5-0 3. CASE N0: COC 86-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): IRVING FEIGER, 3574 Bogert Trail , Paim Springs, CA 92264. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for approval of plans for Certificate of Conformance for 5 units. LOCATION: 7d-155 Larrea Mr. Beatty expiained the proposed changes and indicated they are trying to keep maintenance costs down by providing lower maintenance type planting. Chairman Gregory pointed out that the type of planting that requires most maintenance is hedges, several of which were added to the plan. Mr. Beatty stated that this was what the client wanted. Mr. Feiger asked that the trees in the parking area be deleted because of trash accumulation and car problems. Commissioner Cook had no concern with the dumpster location or the deletion of the trees in the parking area. Chairman Gregory felt the landscape plan was not a super plan. He noted that the AE Design landscape plan was much more superior and advised that less maintenance would be required for that plan. Mr. Drell advised that the commission should require a super landscape pian since the landscaping is the major portion of the COC process. Chairman Gregory suggested that a drip system be installed and the ground cover be deleted to require less rnaintenance. 5 ��rrr � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1987 It was moved by Commi ss i oner Cook, seconded by Commi ss i on McCrea to grant approval of the AE Design plan for the area north of the parking lot and the third (Portals) design for the parking area. Gazanias to be deleted at the owners discretion. Carried 4-0 Mr. Beatty presented awning plans for this project and requested approval . Commission reviewed the proposed plans and found them acceptable. It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Corrmiissioner Holden to grant approval of awnings as submitted. Carried 4-0 4. CASE M0: 1296 5A APPLICANT (AND ADORESS) : DALE BURTON'S, 73-445 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260; PORTALS, 73-280 E1 Paseo #6, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL S�1GHT: Approval of awning with signage. LOCATION: Corner of San Pablo and E1 Paseo. ZONE: C-1 Mr. Beatty outlined the details of the proposal and responded to questions by the commission. Commission was satisfied with the proposal and therefore, it was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commission�r McCrea to grant approval as submitted. Carried 4-0 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. ; STE MITH, As ciate Planner 6