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Home My WebLink About1988-02-23 � � NICIV[�FS PAIM DF�SIIZT QI�MISSIQ�i ZLtESL1AY - F�,RY 23, 1988 1:00 P.M. �IITY S�TICES �E FiOQ�4 73-510 F1ZID WARIIVG DRIVE � � �e * * �r � �e � * �c � * � �r * * � * �e �r * * �e * �c * �r * �c �c � * �c * � * �c �e I. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 gn after a one hour study session. Catmission Members Glazrent Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chai.zman X 3 1 A1 Cook, Alternate X 2 2 Mary Druzy X 4 0 Russell McCrea X 3 1 Rick Holden X 4 0 Steve Sullivan X 4 0 Others Present: Steve Smith Phil Drell Donna t'�omez F`rankie Riddle It was moved by Calmissioner Sullivan, seconded by Comnissioner Drury to approve the minutes of February 9, 1988 as written. Carried 4-0-1 (Catm.issioner Gregozy abstaining). II. N�VUPE NX7PI�i C�SFS: I�10rIE III. CASFS: A. Final Drataings: 1. C�1SE 1�U: 1417 SA APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRFSS): NEW�ORTER TRAVEL, 73-160 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 1�7.URE OF PROJ�GT/APPRaVAL SOUC�iT: Approval of awning with signage. LOCATIOrT: 73-160 E1 Paseo. 7.0[�• C-1 � � NIIIVIIPF� ARCHITF7CI[JRAL Q'�MISSI�i �R�RY 23, 1988 Commissioner Druzy was concerned about the awning going the full width of the building, and too many signs (total of 3) being located in a small area. She asked what w�uld happen if new businesses in the back came to the CaYmission for sign appraval and there was no space for the signs. It was noted that the back offices are not entitled to signage space, only the ones fronting E1 Paseo, these offices pay higher rent for the frontage space. Mr. Smith reported that the anly way the back offices could obtain sign space was if the awner/manager reserved sign space. Mr. Smith suggested that the awner install a 3 square foot pedestrian sign at a 90 degree arigle. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by CaTmissioner McCrea to apprave the sign with the follawing changes: 1. 'I'hat "Palm Springs Reservation Inc." be centered over the east section of the building (approximately 6 feet fran the corner). 2. That the address may be printed in the middle. 3. That the logo may be added to the Newporter Travel portion of the sign. Carried 5-0 2. C?�SE rA: PP/GUP 86-50 APPLIC�NP (At� ADDRFSS): R.C. ROBERTS, 801 A Stxeet, San Rafael, CA 92901. 1�12URE OF PROJ�C,T/APP�L SOUC3iP: Final landscape plans for 426 unit mobile home/RV park. I,OCATIoN: North side of FYank Sinatra Drive at the end of Del Safari Drive. 7A1�' R-1-M Chairman Gregory indicated that the trees on the fairway are unacceptable except for the Jacaranda and Olive trees. Other concerns of the Cam�ission involved the front wall area and curbs. Accordingly, it was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Cannissioner Druzy to continue this case to allaw for resubmittal. Carried 5-0 2 � � N�ES AKQ-IITF�G'�U12�L aC[�T�SSIC�i FF�R'[lARY 23, 1988 3. CASE NO• PP 87-21 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JAC�C TIAI�K), 73-301 Highway 111, 2nd floor, Palm Desert, CA 92260. I��JRE OF PROJ�C,T/APPftOVAL SOIX�iT: Final plan approval. I�OCATIC�I: Northeast side of St. James Place. Z,��' Mr. Smith indicated that this is the area in which the drainage retention basin is located, in front of this building, and that it negatively impacts the landscaping treatme.nt. Catmissioner Gregory suggested that the plans be revised by the architect and then resubmitted to the Catmission for review. It was moved by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Camtissioner Drury to continue this case. Carried 5-0 4. CASE 1�U• 1341 SA APPLICANT (Ai�m ADDRF.SS): EAGLESON'S BIG ArID TALL, 44-425 Tc7wn Center Way, Sp. D6, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 1�17.URE OF PRQ7�C.T/APPROV�L SOI�P: Deternunation of acceptability on the aolor of the sign as installed. I�OQ�TI�i• Ahmanson Center. 7�• PC 3 Mr. Smith advised Comnission that it had come to his attentiari that the sign installed for Eagleson's does r�ot meet the appraved color sche�►e. Cam�ission met at the site and concluded that the color installed was rlot the approved color. The Catmission also noted that the oolor installed was very close to the color appraved for the Southern California Edison sign on the adjacent unit. In addition, the approved orange #2564 has not been used by any of the te.nants on the center. Accordingly, it was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Catmissioner Drury to apprave the color of the sign as installed, and to replace the approved orange colors, Acropoly 206 and Plexiglas 2564, with the orange Plexiglas 2119. Carried 5-0. 3 �...% � N�F:SS ARCfIITDCI[Jl2AL �IM�IISSI�T F�RtmRY 23, 1988 5. CASE NO• 1432 SA AP'PLIC�INP (A1�ID ADDRF�S): VILLAC"E L.�CXJNGE, 72-795 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 1�,7.URE OF PRUJ�GT/APPR(xTAL SOUC�P: Approval of parapet sign. IACATI�i: Palms to Pines West, Phase 1 (Next to Periguins). 7�O1�• PC 3 The applicant wishes a painted black sign with logo on the parapet. Mr. Smith reported that the existing sign is approximately 15 ft. long and 8-10 in. high, which makes is approx:i.mately 10-12 sq. ft., and the proposed sign is 18 ft. long, 18 in. high, which makes it approximately 27 sq. ft. The business is entitled to a total of 25 sq. ft. of sign. Mr. Smith indicated that the wr�rd "cocktail" could be deleted and the signs would then ca�ply with the size limit. C�aLi.ssioners DruYy and Gregory were opposed to painting the sign on the parapet. They suggested som� other type of sign be utilized. Commissioners Holden and Sullivan were opposed to the sign being placed on the parapet. CaYmissioner McCrea is not concerned about the sign being placed on the parapet, but is opposed to paintirig the sign on the parapet. It was moved by Calmissioner DruYy, seconded by Caimissioner McGYea to approve the co�cept of a sign beirig placed on the parapet, but denying the sign being painted o� the parapet. AnQther type of sign should be proposed. Carried 3-2 (Cannissioners Holden and Sullivan oPL�osin5)- 6. C�SE DA• (70C 88-1 APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRESS): IRVING FEIGER, 3574 Bogert Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264. 1�ZURE OF PROJ�CP/APPROVAL SOUC�IT: Certificate of Conformance for a 13 uni.t apartment aariplex. I�OCATIO�T: 45-875 Ocotillo. 7�: R-3 (3) S.P. The applicant te,�rporarily withdrew request. 4 �w.. � � ARCHI� �T�SSICN F� 23, 1988 B. Prelim?*��'y Plans: 1. C�1SE N0: 88-2 APPLIC�,NP (Ai�D ADDRFSS): MARVIN-DAVID INVES'II�VTS, 2901 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. I�ZURE OF PI�D�7�C.T/APP�D�TAL SOIX�iT: Pr'Ali mi nar�r appraval for 22,660 square foot retail cam�ercial canple,x. I,OC'ATIQ�i: North side of E1 Paseo, between Sage Lane and Highway 74. 7.�• C-1 The Comnissioners were conr.erned about the follcywing items: The proposed 6 foot walkways being too narrow, awning, traffic circulation and drop off specifically, and the lack of articulation an the El Paseo elevation. The architect stated that a loading space can be put where the existing handicapped parking is located. The handicapped will be m�ved to ar�other location. C�airn�an Gregory suggested that the gap between the tw� buildirigs be filled in. He suggested that the architect contact the awner of the other building. Cannissioner Dnary suggested that the proposed white for the parapet be changed to anr�ther tyne of white. Also mentioned was that the oolor of the building needed to be toned dawri. Chainnan Gregory replied that additional landscaping is needed for the back building. He suggested six palm trees be planted in this area. Commissioner Sullivan would like to see more variation in the elevati� of the facade of the buildirigs. Chairman Gregory suggested that the parapet facing the parki.ng lot looking south be lawered a few feet, and parts of the parapet that people are rx�t able to see be left as is. Ccamissio�er Druzy suggested that the plans be reviewed again after the changes have been made. The applicant agreed to cut back the E1 Paseo elevation 5 ft. on each end to create roan for additional landscaping. It was moved by Ca[n�issioner McC�rea, seconded by Comnissioner Druzy to apprave the concept of the su�mitted plans and that prel�m�na,-� 5 � � NII�T�ES AF�IITF7CI.URAL �M�IISSI�i FE�R[g1RY 23, 1988 plans be submitted next. Carried 4-1 (Commissioner Sullivan opposing). 1V. NLIS(;EC.I�NflCJ[75: None V. ORAL (X�T�iINICATI�S: Ms. Maggie McDonald aaner of the office caYtplex where Our Place Restaurant and Gifts for Golfers are located attended the meeting. Ms. McDonald indicated that her understandirig is that the Cam�ission reviewed and approved the awnings in question. She, as the building awner, also reviewed and approved the awnings. Unfortunately, what has been installed is not what she approved. It was stated that business operators are supposed to get the approval of the awners to put up awnings and signs. It is also their responsibility to advise the awner of changes. Ms. McDonald stated that she wants to establish a stanr�a,�r��zed consistency for awnirx�s and signs on her center. Nfr. Smith reported that the banner at Gifts for Golfers is a temporaxy banner and was approved for 30 days. After the 30 days is up, the sign will came c�m. The Catmission thought that the idea of standardizing the consistency of awnirigs and signs was a good idea. VI. . The meeting was adjaurned at 2:15 p.m. ; , , �'c..�L�- � S SMITH, iate anner /fr 6