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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-25 MENUTE5 PALM DST OQ44ISSION 7. ESDAY - OCIC BEER 25, 1988 12:00 P.M. OCM4NITY SERVICES OONFERENCE ROCM 73-510 FRED WARIIW3, DRIVE I. The meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm. Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 18 2 Mary Drury X 19 1 Russell McCrea X 14 6 Rick Holden X 17 3 Steve Sullivan X 19 1 Others Present: Steve Smith Ken Weller Ray Diaz Frankie Riddle It was moved by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Commissioner Drury to approve the minutes of October 11, 1988, as submitted. Carried 4-0. II. Moved by Oan Holden, secorx1ed by Comm;ssi rear Day to approve the following cases by minute motion. Carried 4-0. 1. CASE NO: 1500 SA APPLICANTT (AND ADDRESS): R.B. FURNITURE, INC., 72-115 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: New business identification sign. LOCATION: 72-115 Highway 111. 7CNE• C-1 2. CASE NO: TT 23982 APPLICANTP (AND ADDRESS): GARCON DEVELOPMENT', 68-713 Perez Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary Approval of perimeter landscaping for a 16 lot single family subdivision. LOCATICN: Southwest of Portola Avenue and Hovley Lane. ZCNE: PR-5 `'me f1 NU ES ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OCTTOBER 25, 1988 3. CASE NO: 1193 SF APPLICANT (AMID ADDRESS): KEN STENDELL NATURE OF PROJDCP/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of single family home with a height of 16.63 feet. LOCATION: 73-751 Shadow Lake, Palm Desert. ZONE: R-1 Approved with the condition that the west side yard setback be a minimum mm of 17 feet. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: 1495 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LUMINOUS NEON LIGHTING, P.O. Box 2066, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Sign program approval for Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center. LOCATION: 73-010 E1 Paseo (Columbia Center). ZONE: PC (3) Commission was concerned about the lack of uniformity in the distance from the top of the wall, the width of signs on the proposed walls and the depth of the sign cabinets. Commission recommended the following changes: Blue faces with an ivory background; black trim caps and returns; signs should be a uniformed distance from the top of the wall; sign setback on the wall should be the same distance as the sign projects out. The applicant agreed to the recommendations. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve this case with the conditions stated above and staff's approval after reviewing the suggested changes. Carried 4-0. 2 ARCHITECIURAL COMMISSIM OC IOBER 25, 1988 2. CASE NO: 1499 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GOLD'S SCHOOL, 73-855 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPRCNAL SOUGHT: Approval of "illuminated" business identification sign. LOCATION: 73-855 Highway 111. ZONE: C-1, S.P. Commission was concerned about the colors and the sign being too busy. It was suggested that the red bars be deleted and changed to a yellow and replace the lettering with gold. It was rioted that gold is not translucent. Commissioner Drury asked how big the sign was. The sign is proposed at 3 feet by 5 feet and will be from the top of the roof to the top of the parapet. It was suggested that the sign configuration (shape) be changed and to consider an ivory or white background. It was moved by Ccmmissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to continue this case for restudy of the sign configuration and colors. Carried 4-0. 3. CASE No:- 306 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): L' ECLAIR, 44-491 Town Center Way #E, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE: Approval of a back door. LOCATION: 111 Town Center ZONE; P.C. (3), S.P. Mr. Jean Charles indicated that there were two reasons why he is proposing the back door. The first being that an emergency fire exit is needed and secondly because deliveries are brought in through the front door, which does not look very professional. The commission was opposed to glass doors and outdoor storage. 3 ARC[3ITEMURAL OCNMISSIM OCIOBER 25, 1988 It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to approve this case with the conditions that the door be a steel door painted to match the building exterior and that there be no outdoor storage. Carried 4-0. 4. CASE NO: 1493 SA APPLICANT (AND A MESS): D & A SHADE 00. (For Mama Ginas), P.O. Box 417, Palm Springs, CA 92263. NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SOMM: Approval of a canvas shade device over existing patio. LOCATICN: 73-705 El Paseo. ZONE: C-1 Commissioner Sullivan did not like the concept of this proposal. There is no signage being proposed. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Gregory to approve this case with the condition that no landscaping be removed and that the awning match the awnings on the west end. Carried 3-1 (Commissioner Sullivan opposed). 5. CASE NO: 1503 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIGNS BY BULL, 83-480 Avenue 45, Indio, CA 92201. NATURE: Sign Approval. LOCATION: 72-990 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert ZONE: PC-3 It was moved by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Commissioner Drury to continue this case for restudy of the sign design, material and color. Carried 4-0. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: PP 88-16 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): URI KOHEN, 74-874 Joni Drive #8, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 4 wO ARCHITECTURAL CCNMISSION OCrOUER 25, 1988 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary Approval of elevations and landscape plan for industrial building. LOCATION: 74-849 Joni Drive. ZONE. S.I. The conTnission stated that they could not approve this case unless the plans were signed off by a licensed architect or civil engineer. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Ccmmissioner Sullivan to continue this case to allow the applicant to comply with state law. Carried 4-0. 2. CASE NO: PP 88-22 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): USA FAIRFIELD REALTY FUND, 3179 Temple Avenue, Suite 170, Pomona, CA 91768. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary Approval of revised clubhouse elevations and project landscaping. LOCATION: South side of Country Club, 1600 feet east of Monterey Avenue. ZONE: PR-5, S.O. Commission was concerned about the lack of solar protection on elevations. The south elevation needs to have the over-hangs pulled down some. It was moved by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Ccnin ssioner Holden to grant preliminary approval with the conditions that solar protection be added, trellis to be turned 90 degrees and pulling the south over-hang down approximately 3 feet. Carried 3-0-1 (Chairman Gregory abstained). 3. CASE NO: PP 87-22 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ALIBABA FARZANEH, 40-345 Sagewood Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260; DAVID FLETCHER, 73-061 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary Approval for architectural changes to the building in connection with the new restaurant parking lot design and landscaping. 5 NIINUMS ARCHITECTURAL CU+IISSION OCPOBER 25, 1988 LOCATION: Southeast corner of Highway 74 and El Paseo. ZONE: C-1, PC-4 The architect outlined the proposed project. The front stairs will be changed to scissor stairs, the inside of the building will be a U shape design and the kitchen will be up-stairs in the back corner. Commissioner Drury asked how food and other items would be delivered. A dumb-waiter or an elevator on the back parking lot side of the building will be installed for this purpose. It was suggested that backlit lettering for the Club 74 sign be used. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to grant preliminary approval. Carried 4-0. 4. CASE NO: PP 88-19 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RON ODEKIRK, 75-476 Augusta Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPFOVAL SOLXM: Preliminary Approval of plans for a 10,360 square foot commercial building. LOCATION: North side of E1 Paseo, 140' west of Portola. ZCINE• C-1 Cb m issioner Drury asked if this building would be tying in with the Paine Webber building. This building will tie in with Paine Webber building. Proposed plans show a linkage between the Paseo parking lot through to El Paseo. The commission was concerned that the white window frame will look like a prime coat. The applicant indicated that the white is actually a more subtle color and should not look like a prune coat. The canvas elements on the back of the building should be replaced. Mr. Weller indicated that the mezzanine exceeds the 1/3 floor area below. 6 M911HES AR(HIITBCIURAL (XX4C[SSION OC OBER 25, 1988 It was moved by Commissioner Dreary, seconded by Commissioner Holden to grant preliminary approval with comments noted above. All changes and details to be worked out on the final plans. Also structural details. Carried 4-0. IV. MISCELLANE]WS: 1. CASE NO: MINOR CONSTRUCTION APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): EDITH FERRELL, 72-821 Hedgehog, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PR0JBCT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Exception to street side yard wall setback requirements. LOCATICN• 72-821 Hedgehog. ZONE: R-1 Mr. Smith noted that the wall has to be 4 feet in height and setback 12 feet from the curb. Ccunissioner Drury asked if a permit was obtained for the pool. The applicant stated that the pool is the original pool, but the pool was recently re-plastered. Mr. Weller indicated that he did not have a permit for the re-plastering that was done. The applicant indicated that the lot line survey shows a 10 foot setback from the curb, but the wall sets back 11 feet from the curb. Commissioner Sullivan indicated that he would like to see plans that show accurately what is being proposed in regards to the line of the curb and the layout of the backyard. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to continue this case for the above reasons. Carried 4-0. V. ORAL CATKINS: VI. . The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. 1&�4 -'/�- . SMITH, Associate Planner /fr 7