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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-28 �,.�' 'rr++'' NIIN[TrES PAL,M DESmT �NMC.SSIQ�i 7.t7FSOAY - N�� 28, 1989 12:00 P.M. SFRVICES QOI� 1�R 73-510 FRID i�IRII� IXtIVE �r * �t �c �c �r �t �r �c * �c �t * * �e � � * �c � � �r � * * �c �e �r * �c �c �r �r * � * � �r �c I. The meeting was called to order at 12:00 pn. Camtission Members Ctarrent Meetirx3 Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 6 0 Mary Drury X 5 1 Russell McGYea X 6 0 Rick Holden X 6 0 Steve Sullivan X 6 0 Others Present: Pat Bedrosian Frankie Riddle Catherine Sass Ken Weller Brent Conley Phil Drell Steve Smith Phil Joy It was moved by Commissioner McCxea, seconded by Catm.issioner Holden to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1989, meeti.ng as submitted. Carried 4-0. II. Nbved by Sullivan, seoor�ded by M�re,a to ap��ave t3�e follawirr� c�ses by mirnite m�tion. Carried 4-0. 1. CASE NO• 1333 SA APPLIC?1N`P (ArID ADDRFSS): FRID FEFtI�T, (El Paseo Plaza), 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPf�)VAL SOUC��P- Awnings and signage within interior court,yard. IACATI�i: 73-200 El Paseo. 7�• C-1 2. CASE 1�U• 1569 SA APPLIC�NP (ArID AD�S): DESERT KIT(��(V DESIGN, 73-241 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 1�1ZURE OF PEi��7FGT/APPRWAL SQX��; Replacement of awning canvas and new signage. � � NiIN�7PFS ARQ3IZ�CIUItAi� �T�SSI(�T N�ttC�i 28, 1989 I�(X'ATI�i: 73-241 Highway 111. 7�• G1 3. (�SE NO• 1563 SA APPLICANP (Al�ID ADDRFSS): TAE KWt�N-DO CIIV'I'ER, 72-695 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. I�12[7RE OF PR�7H7GT/APPR(7VAL SO[X�P: App�val of amended sign (sign colors proposed as green on white). I,OCATI�i: 72-695 Highway 111, Suite A6 (Von's Center). 7�O1�• PC (3) Case appraved with the reminder that the signage and action pictures in the windaas are to be removed, per pervious camiission action. III. CASES: A. Final DrawitlgS: 1. CASE NO• PP 87-37 APPLIC�INP (Al�ID AD�S): (700K HOVLEY STRE�P ASSOCIATES, 41-555 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SQJC�iT: Approval of final working drawings. I+OCATIoI�I: South side of Havley Lane, approximately 1300 feet east of Portola Avenue. 7.0[�: PR 17.5 Commission was concerned about the lack of south and west solar protection and t,hr�ught this was requested on the prel i m;na,� plans. Ms. Sass stated that catmission had r�ot previously requested the addition of solar projection on the south and west elevations. Ms. Sass indicated that the architect representing this project agreed to extend the south and west solar protection as directed by catmission. 2 � � �� ARQ�IITDCT[IRAI, �T�SSI�T N�,ItQ3 28, 1989 It was moved by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by C�issianer McGYea to approve this case with the directiari south and west solar protecti� be extended. Carried 3-0-1 (C�airman Gregory abstained). 2. (�1SE 1�A: PP 88-21 APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRESS): WINDSOR FINANCIAL, 16-255 Ventura Boulevard, #614, E�ci.no, CA 91436; N-K ARC�iITEGTS, INC., 20101 S.W. Birch Street, Suite 210, Santa Ana Heights, CA 92707. NAT[JRE OF PROJ�7C,T/APPI�TAL 9Q��T: Final Approval of a 14,000 square foot cam�ex�cial buildux� and landscaping. I+O('ATI�i: Southeast of Larkspur and El Paseo. 7�IE: Gl Mr. Joy stated that Mark Graham would address the c�missions concerns on the street side elevation and other aoncerns they may have. Mr. Graham of N-K Architects indicated that 20" bumper stops will be placed at curb to 18' , building will be 2' above street level, sidewalk will be pulled up and building will be framed, air conditioning units will be covered, planters on rlorth and west side of building are law rise planters, and the gradirig plans have riot been sulxnitted and will outl;n;r,�r grading changes on the plans. Planters should be planted in the ground because they will burn-up in the sumner time. C�airnlan Gregory requested the follawing changes to the landscapi.ng winc�nill palms changed to mediterranean palm, crape myrtle be evergreen, add twn tria�xJular planters on the south property wall, fountain grass to be purple fountain grass, impinged area of wall must have a raw of shrubs, and extend block wall south to real area. It was maved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to continue this case for applicant to su�cnit revised grading, building elevation and landscape plans, subject to all changes and requested revisions. Carried 4-0. 3. CASE 1VC)• SF 89-1 APPLIQ�NP (ArID A�RFSS): ANGEL H. VIERA, 7348 Van Alden Ave., Reseda, CA 91335. 3 � '� � AR�aT�CIURAL �N1��SSI�I Ng1RC�i 28, 1989 i�,ZURE OF PRQ7F]C,T/APP�OVAL SOUCC��: Approval of tw�-story 23' high single family ha«e. IACATIdI�I: 73-121 Santa Rosa Way. 7,a1�: R-2 (7) Cam�ission indicated that thi.s case would have to be approved by the city council, but gave architectural co�nnents on project. CaYmission Holden felt that two-story Yx�mes next to one-story Y�nes sl�uld have larger setback requirements and �ie stepping on the �tw�o-story portion of the Yxxne. There should also be sane kind of rec�merided to council. It was moved by Cannissioner Holden, seconded by Caimissioner McC`rea to direct applicant to city council for consideratian of appraval with the above re�r�clations. Carried 4-0. 4. CASE 1�A: 1533 SA APPLIC�P (Ai�D ADDRFSS): D & A SHADE OOI��ANY, (David of London), 6$-704 Perez Road, Cathedral City, CA 92236. 1�12URE OF PRUJ�C,T/APPROVAL SOqGE1T: Amended awning approval. L�OCATIQ[�T: 73-700 Highway 111. 7�• Gl Commissioner Sullivan asked if the applicant received build:ing owners written approval. Applicant stated that it written appraval frann the buildirig owner has not been obtained as of yet. Commissioner Holden informed the applicant that council has established an interim policy on awnings and that the proposed awning c3r�es not confonn to the p�licy as proposed. He stated that even if comnission apprnves the awning it will be called up before council. Chairman Gregory suggested to applicant that this cam�ission deny the case and have the applicant go before the council for approval with a written approval fran the building awner as a course of action. ' 4 � � � ARC�IITF�(,'I.Ul2AL C�T�SSI�i N�RC�i 28, 1989 The applicant felt that Catmissioner Sullivan should abstain fn�xn the vote because his office was located in the building and thus had an interest in the project. After further discussian an the matter, Caimissioner Sullivan agreed to abstain fran the vote, but noted that he had r� financial interest in the building. After further discussion, the catmission decided that since the project was appraved before the establishment of the interim policy it should be reviewed outside of the interim policy guidelines. It was maved by Camlissioner McCxea, seconded by C�airman G`r'egoiy to approve this case as revised, subject to the condition that the case being referred to council and that at that time the applicant have a written approval of the awning fran the building awner. Carried 2-1-1 (Commissioner Sullivan abstained and Commissioner Holden opposed). 1�7I�: Ca►missioner McC.'`rea excused himself fran the meeting. B. pre].iminary P1aI1S: 1. CASE IVC)• GUP 89-4 APPLIC?�NP (ArID ADDRFSS): FRED FERN, 73-061 E1 Paseo, Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92260. I�ZURE OF PROJE7(,T/APPRUVAL SOUC��T: Facade Remodel for commercial r,cxnplex. IAC�TIC�1: North side E1 Paseo, 200 feet east of Highway 74. ZO[�: C-1 Commissioner Holden was concerned about the parkirx� lot spaces available for the south e,xistirig lot, south side solar protection not shown on plan and building height, and type of landscaping proposed and hav will it incorporate with the building. Mr. Drell nr�ted that a condition of the planning catmission was that the south existing parking would have 44 spaces and be an emplayee parking lot. The landscaping is not provided at this t�me, but is proposed as not hiding the building front. Catm.issioner Holden felt that landscaping in front of the building w�ould riot hurt business. 5 � wwr� � AR(�iITF7CIURAL CxNMLSSI�i N�,RQi 28, 1989 Cacmission r�oted that a trellis is being proposed, l�t asked if the original proposal was for teriants to provide individual awnings. Architect stated that individual awnirigs were the original proposal, but changed to the trellis. Catmission recxx�mended that the trellis }�e chanqed to canopy. The architect agreed to the canopy instead of the trellis. Also, noted was the breezeway on the east which will be �,'li mi nat2d. CO[nT1.iSSlOri CkJ2S I'�Ut '�l'Ltirik it Sl']�Uld be r'P.IT10�Ted. CaYmissioner Holden requested that the plans outline haw the building will relate to the Fidelity Federal buildirx�. Camtissioner Sullivan was concerned about the arches at the rear, and the effects of the high, vertical, over-hangless elevations on El Paseo. It was moved by Camiissioner Holden, seconded by Ccnmissioner McCxea, to grant conceptual approval, subject to plans showing solar protectian, relatian between this buildirig an+d the Fidelity Federal building, to be continued to the next meeting. Carried 4-0. 2. (�1SE I�U' PP 89-6 APPLICANP (AND ADDRESS): DAVE MANOOKIAN, P.O. Box 2846, Palm Desert, CA 92260; BERNAEtD LEU1vG, 73-550 Alessandro, Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260. NATURE OF PROJEGT/APP�VAL SO[7C�iT: Preli mi nari Approval for a 43,600 square foot tw�o-story office building (no land..scaping). I,OQ�TI�i: North of Alessandro between San Pascual and San Juan. Z0�• Request to O.P Mr. Bernard Leung outlined the project. The l�uilding material, architecture and height has been softened so that it will blend in with the existing residential area. Roof to be man,sard roof and will cover the air conditioning units. Ccmnissian asked the height of the roof. Mr. Leurig noted that the height of the buildirig is 25' . Cannissioner Sullivan was concerned about the long continuous look of the building elevation. He asked what type of signage was being proposed. Mr. Leung stated that signage has ryot been oonsidered as of yet, and that the building elevatian has a 4' setback fran the columns to the building fascia to break the continuous look. 6 � � NII�ATrFS ARC�IITflCI[IItAL �T�SSI�i N�iRC�3 28, 1989 Cannissioner Sullivan also asked if there w�uld be a problem with people entering from the front of the building instead of parking lot entrance, and if the tawer was large enough proportionately the building. Mr. Leurig did not feel that there would be a probl�n with people entering fran the front, and that the tawer could be widened to be proportionate to the building. CJaimissioner Holden was concerned about the cantinuous roof elevation and over-all size of the building and its closeness to the street in front (Alessandro). He did not feel that softening the building materials would necessarily blend it in with the residential area. FYnm the colu��s to the property line is 9' of setback area and the additional easement area will expand setback area. Chairman Gregory was concerned that the building is proposed as using the maxitrnun land coverage with mininnun setbacks for a proj ect this size. He suggested that sane type of break-up of the building elevation be considered to relieve the long continuous look of the proj ect. Mr. Manookian suggested that the sidewalk and building entrance be combined to one walkway/entrance to meander through the project, which waould allaw more land,scape area. Comnission stated that Mr. Manookian would have to agree to a public ease�nerit on the walkway and have to maintain it as well. It Was moved }�y Cha.irman Gregory, seconded by Cannissioner Sullivan to continue this case to allaw the applicant to revise plans to address the camtissions concerns on 1) Undulation of vertical and horizontal building face and roof articulation; 2) Screening of air conditioning units, landscapi.ng of front setback and walkway area; 3) Perpendicular access/sidewalk; 4) Extended line of site from second floor to reflect impact on surrounding residence; and 5) The use of maxutnun land coverage with minimum setbacks. Carried 3-0. 3. (�1SE N0: PP 89-7 APPLICAN'P (AND ADDRESS): JAMES LONDON, 1542 Linda Sue Lane, �cinitas, CA 92024; C��ARLES MARTIN, 40-840 Thunderbird Lane, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. 1��ilRE OF PROJE7Cr/APPROVAL SO[�P: Prel�minarY APProval for a four plex (no landscaping). 7 � �� � ARQ3ITF7CI[JRAL �T�IISSIOI�T N�,f.tQ3 28, 1989 LOCATI�i: South of Shadow Mountain Drive, 400 feet west of Portola. ZO[�: R-3 Mr. Joy indicated that his concern was that each of the garages are joined together and that the garage cioors are 16' wide and offset 4' to the inside, placirig them next to the garage walls. Cam�ission felt that this w�ould make for a tight fit on the inside of the garages and tight space for backing out. This design requires more pavement for driveways and places one of the entrances between the garages as a nan�aw walkway. Chairman Gregory was concerned that the proj ect is proposing to use maximwn allaaed setbacks with mini.m�un landscaping. Discussions pursued possible solutions to resolve catmission's concerns. Mr. Drell suggested that the project be granted a 2' adjustment on the garages so that they can be pulled out sane and elevate the garage problem. It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Ccnmissioner Holden to continue this case for restudy on the articulation of the garages, driveways and entrances. Carried 3-0. IV. NLISC�,I,�1rIDOqS: V. ORAL �7NICATI�LS: VI. • The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. . O --�. .C.. � S th, Assoca.a e Planner /fr 8