The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1987-03-10 � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTlN2AL COMMISSION Tt�SDAY - MARCH 10, 1967 1:00 P.M. OOMMlM1I TY SERV I CES OOI�ERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED MARINC ORIVE * * * « * * � * * * * �► * * * ,► * * * . * * * * � « * « * � * * * * * * * * * I. The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 r�m after a one hour studv session. Commission Members Current Meetina Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregorv. Chairman X 4 1 Al Cook X 4 1 Mary Orury X 3 2 Russell McCrea X 5 0 Rick Hoiden. Alternate X 5 0 Staff Present: Steve Smith F'hi 1 Drel 1 � Catherine Sass Ken Weller Donna Gomez lt was maved by Commissioner Holden. seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve the minutes of February 24. 1987 as written. Carried 3-0 II. Moved bv Comnissioner Holden. seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve the folla+ing cases bv n�inute rnotion. Carried 3-0 lCommissioner Holden abstaining on Case No. PP 87-5) . 1. CASE N0: 31y C APPIICANT (AND ADORESS): GENERAL NEON 8 PLASTIC SIGNS COMPANY, 10142 Shoemaker Avenue. Santa Fe Sprinas. CA 90670. NATl1RE OF PROrJE�T1APPR0YAL SOUGHT: Apr�rova l of two freestand i ng center identification si4ns. IOCATION: Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 ZONEa PC 4 Apc�rova 1 i s for oc�t i on #1 of the proc�osed �)ans. A�U I i eant a 1 so received apAroval of Travelers Inn logo to be alaced on the building adjacent to the Travelers Inn siqn Ureviously aparoved. 2. CASE N0: PP 86-46 APPIICANT (At�q 11DDRESS1s RICHARD OLIPHANT, 77-900 Avenue of the States. Paim Desert. CA 92260. NATlN2E OF PROJECTIAF�PROVAL SOUGHT: Final architectural apUrovai for four units to be added to Candlewood Apartments. � � MINUTES ARCH I TECTURAL (�MIM I SS I ON MARCM 10. 1y87 LOCATION: West of souther)v extension of Lantana. ZONE: R-3 3. CASE N0: 12�7 SA APPI_ICANT (11ND 11DDRESS): HEATH & COMPANY FOR HOME SAVINGS, 3225 Lacv Street. Los An�eles. CA 90031 . NATURE QF PROJECT/APPROVA� SOIIGHTs Aoproval of revised sign proqram for Home Sav i ncas. LOCATION: Corner of Highway 111 and Town Center Way. ZONE: PC l3) S.P. Ar�r�rova 1 sub,i ect to the fo 1 1 ow i ng cond i t i on. 1 . That the propertv owner (for the 15 acres site) fite a letter with the Rirector of Community Develo�xnent acknowledging that he knows. understands and accepts that the proraosed freestanding Home Savings sign will be the oniv permitted freestanding sign the city will permit on the HiUhway 111 frontage of the entire 15 acre site. 4. CASE N0: PP $I-6, CZ 87-2 8 7T 22283 APPIICANT (ANO AnORESS): LOWELL WOODEN, 42-280 Beacon Hill D-6, Palm Desert. CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROYAL SOUGFIT: Preliminary ac�proval of architec- ture �nd landscape. LOCATION: Along east side of Palm Valley Storm Channel directiv west of Kinys Point, south of Hedgehoy. north of Indian Creek Villas. ZONE: PR-7. rec�uest for R-1 Aparova1 subiect to the followinc� conditions and notes. 1 . The sloae at Hedgehog is to be landscaped with the plans being approved bv this commission, 2. Commission ex�ressed concern with some of the lots being too sma) 1 to accommodate the proc�osed homes. 3. Commission felt the c�ad heights at the north end of the r�roperty should be mitiyated with the adiacent property owners. 2 � � M I I�1TE5 ARCH I TECTI�AL COlMI I SS I ON MARCH 10. 1987 5. CASE NOs PP 87-5 (architectural review) APPLICANT (AI� AODRESS): 0. MICHAEL HOMME, �.0. Box 258. Palm Oesert. CA 92261 . NATURE OF PROJECT/AP1�tZOVA1� SOUGFIT: Pre 1 i m i nary ar�prova 1 of p 1 ans for four Arofessionat office buildings. LOCATION: Northwest corner of Arboleda Drive and Monterey Avenue. ZONE: R-2 sub,iect to ar�piication to change to O.P. III. CASES: A. F i na 1 Drsnri ngs: 1. CASE NOs 106y SA APPLICANT (AND ADOItESS): THE GOLD SHOPPE, 73-320 E1 Paseo, Pa)m Oesert. CA 92260. NATURE OF PRnJECT/A�ROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of signage on s i des of awn i nca. LOCATION: North side Ei Paseo west of Lur�ine. Z01�: C-1 S.P. The apr�iicant was recauesting reconsideration of the signage on the sides of the awnina to read "Fine Jewelry". He indicated that if commission did not want "Fine Jeweiry" he wouid reauest that he be permitted to put "The Gold Shoppe" on the sides of the awning. He noted that he needed the signage for visibility r�urvoses. Commissioner Holden indicated that he would have no problem approving the signage on the sides of the awning but would recauire that the signaye on the front of the awning be removed. Commissioner McCrea suq4ested that the lettering be s�aced so that it would be visible from all sides. Mr. Smith noted that the re4uest would have to be resubmitted showing scale drawinys of the new proposal , It was moved by Commissioner McCrea. seconded by Comrnissioner Hoiden to continue this case so that the aQplicant may prepare a resubmittal . Carried 3-U 3 � � M!I�l1TES ARCHITECTURAL tbMM1SSI0N MARCM 10. 1'9�7 2. CASE N0: PP 86-48 larchitecturai review) APPLICANT (IlNO ADDRESSI: GERALD CHAZEN� 72-624 El Paseo. Palm Desert, CA 92260: CHARIES MARTIN. 73-725 E1 Paseo. Suite 24C. Palm Uesert. CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGtiT: ApUroval of final tandscape plan. LOCATION: Southeast corner Fred Waring Drive and Fairhave�. ZONE: O.P. Mr. Drell indicated that the landscape r�lan had not been received and therefore suggested continuance. It w�s moved by Commissioner McCrea. seco�ded by Commissioner Holden to continue this case. Carried 3-0 3. CASE N0: 1301 SA APPl..ICANT (AMID AODRESS): OPTIMA DESIGN, 73-608 Nighway ill , Palm pesert. CA y2260. NATURE OF PROJfCT,/APPROYAL SOUGHT: Apr�rove 1 of s i gn r�rogram. �OCAT[ON: 73-608 Highwav 111 Z01�: C-1 Mr. Smith exr�lained that in stud.v session the commission felt the sign was located too high on the buiiding. Commissioner Cook asked if tne ap�licant could locate the �ropnsed siqn on the wall rather than above the parapet. The ar�c�licant indicated that the adiacent store was to use that space for their siyn. Comrnissioner Cook felt that a sign program for the buiiding should be submitted. He thouaht that the sinn above the fascia was too hiyh and the additional sianage describing the �roducts unnecessary. Commissioner McCrea felt the sign would be more identifying if' it were moved to the lower right corner. The applicant was williny to delete the additionai siynaye and to move the business idE�ntification siyn as suggested. 4 � � M I t�IJTES ARCN I TECTURAL COFiMI I SS I ON MARCH 10. 1987 It was moved by Commissioner Holden. seconded by Cor�nissioner McCrea to approve the proposed business identification sign with it beina located to the lower right corner. All other signage to be deleted. Carried 3-0 B. Preliminary Pi�s: i. CASE N0: PP 87-7 APPLICANT (Ah� AOORESS1s LAUREL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 2:323 S.E. Main 5treet. Irvine. CA 92714. NATI�E OF PRO.IECT/APPROYAL SO11G11T: Pre 1 i m i nary approva 1 of arch i- tecture and landscape plan. LOCATION: Highway 111 at city's western boundary (next to RB Furniture) . ZONE: C-1 Ms. Sass indicated that the second access may not be allowed and that a 3-1/2 foot berm wouid be required at the street frontaae i� parkinq remains in front. She felt the parking should be located at the rear of the bu i 1 d i nca. Mr. Marvin Gibson noted that the second access had been ac�proved by Cattrans. Commissioner Cook r�referred that the building be located closer to Hiahwav 111 and the parkina be added to the existiny parkiny area. This wav the same driveway could be utilized and the Highway 111 �rontaUe couid be fuliv landscaped. Mr. G i bson exr�1 a i ned that from a 1 easab i 1 i ty ao i nt the f ront access is very imr�ortant. Commissioner Holden noted that the commission has requared IandscapinU on all other proiects located ad:iacent to the wash and he felt it should also be reauired on this r�roiect. Mr. Martin. architect. expiained that the CVWD has agreed to grant an easement of 15 feet which would c�rovide for a future expansion. Commissioner Cook recorrmended that they move the front parki�ct to thE northwest of the building along the driveway easement and provide plantina at the CVWD easement. 5 �rww `"'�'' MINUTES AFICH I TECTURIU.. COMM I SS I ON MAR(�1 10. 1987 Commissioner Holden indicated that if the rear of the buiiding couid be screened with a nice landscape area at the front. that would be accer�tabl e. Commissioner Cook felt the same setback should be required on this buildina as on the buildincas _iust south of this pro_iect. It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Holden to yrant preliminary approval with the above concerns to be addressed at workina drawing submittal . Carried 3-0 2. CASE N0: 306 C APPLICANT UNO ADDRESSI : AHMANSON DEVELOPMENT. 1001 Cortxnerce Orive. Building E2. lrwindale. CA 91706. NATURE OF PROJECTIAPPROVAI SOUGHT: Preliminary apr�roval of satellite buildinas. LOCATION: Northwest corner Town Center Way and Hiqhway Ill . ZONE: PC 3 The rer�resentative was aski�g for nreliminary approval of the satellite buildinUs for this site. Commissioner Cook exaressed concern over the lack of solar protection on the east and southwest elevations and the attempt to blend two different styles. He felt there should be more care put into inteUratiny the two styles ( ie: awninys and arches) . He had no obiection to the use of awnings but asked about the type of maintenance proyram that would be used. The rec�resentative exalained that they were trying to blend the diff erent styles so the satellite buildinys would relate to the main buildiny and the Home Savings building. Com►n i ss i oner Ho l den fa i l ed to see how the proposed p l ans re l ated to the Home Savineas building. He feit they should relate more than they do. He noted that the windows in some places are centered in the arches and other olaces they are not centered. He also questioned the existence of landscapiny in the storefront and parkiny areas. Commissioner Cook asked if there was to be a meandering sidewa)k around the site. He suygested that instead of the yreen and red awnincas that tile roof awnings be used. Mr. Smith indicated that there would be a meandering sidewalk required, 6 �' +� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION l4ARCH 10, 1987 Overall . commission was in favor of the concept of grouping the buildinas toyether. lt was moved by Commissioner McCrea. seconded by Commissioner Holden to refer this case back to the applicant for restudy. Carried 3-0 IV. DISCUSSION 1TEMS: None V. ORAL COMlNJI�1 I CAT I ONS: None vi. aa.�oua�nEHr: The meeting was ad,iourned at 2: 15 r�.m. 5TEVE 5 1TH. Associ e Planner /dlq 7