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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-24 � � � PAi,M D��FRT �NNIISSIQJ ZtIFSD�AY, APRIL 24, 1990 �x�r��t�t���t�t��t�r�t*��r�t�r�r�x*�t�t�r�r�r�r���r*�r***�r�r**� I. The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. Comnission Members Cl�rrent Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 7 1 Rick Holden X 8 0 Russell McC`rea X 7 1 Mary Drury X 5 3 F`rank Urrutia X 6 2 Wayne Connor X 8 0 It was moved by Co�mi.ssioner McCrea, seconded by C.ortmissioner Urrutia, to approve the minutes of April 10, 1990, as amended. Carried 4-0-1, Chairnian Gregory abstaining. II. Moved by Commissioner Druiy, second�ed by McCr,�ea, to app�ve the follawi� cases by mirnite motiori. Carried 5-0. 1. CASE NO.• 1719 SA APPLICANP (AI�D ADDRFSS): NAPA AUTO PARTS, 74-240 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�12[JRE OF PROJ�CP/APPRCJVAL SOUC3�P: Reconsideration of approval of business identification sign I�OCATI�i: 75-150 St. Charles Place Z0�• S.I. Approved by minute motion with the condition that the Napa shield and sign be centered on buildirig. 2. CASE IVC).: 1741 SA APPLICANP (Al�ID ADDRF�S): SPEGTRUM, 73-655 El Paseo, Suite K, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�TURE OF PROJE�GT/APP�L SOUC��P: Sign approval I�CX'ATI�t: 73-655 El Paseo, Suite K ZONE: C-1 3. CASE NO.• PP 89-21 � � � ARC�IITF]CIURAL Q,�T�SSI(�t APRTL 24, 1990 APPLICAI�fP (At� ADDRFSS): TOYS R US, 461 FYan Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised preliminaxy landscape plans I,OCATI�T: Highway 111 at FSred Waring Drive 7A�- PC (3) Approved the revised prel�minary landscape plans by minute motion directing applicant to add shade trees in the we�rking drawings to meet the city's requirements. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Urrutia voting No. III. ORAL aQ�T�7NICATI�V'S• Applicant for Toys R Us, Jay Singer, requested a denial for a previously continued sign request. It was moved by Catmission McCxea, seconded by Carmissioner Dru�cy, to add the request to the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Singer indicated that his sign request did not meet code requireme,nts; and therefore, requested denial enabling him to appeal to the city council. It was moved by Catmissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Mc�rea, to deny the sign request. Carried 5-0. N. C�SFS' l. CASE N0.• 1723 SA APPLICANP (AI�ID A�RESS); SIG�1S BY NlEI.,, (for Palm Desert Carp�t), 41-945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�►TURE OF PROJ�CP/APPROVAL SOUC�IP: Approval of u�ood business identification sign I�OCATI�i: 72-381 Highway 111 2 � � N�i�S ARCHITE7CIURAL CxNMISSI0�1 APRIL 2�, 1990 7.�• PC-4 Steve Smith presented pictures of the proposed ��od free-standing sign. He indicated that there was an existing ryan-conforming sign. Staff felt an additional sign should not be approved until the non-confornur� sign was changed. It was maved by CaYrnissioner Druzy, seconded by Canm_issioner McCrea, to deny the request as camtission felt there was rx�thing they could c3p since there was an existing code violation. Carried 5-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 89-29 APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRF�S): BOB SAt�IDIFER, 75-181 Mediterranean, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�12URE OF PROJFX,'T/APPROVAL SQ�1T• Final approval of land,scaping and architectural plans for a two-story, 11,316 square foot building LOCATIo[�I: Northeast of St. C�arles on Mediterranean ZOI�: S.I. Applicant was not present. It was moved by Catmissioner Holden, seconded by Catmissioner McGYea, to apprave the architectural plans as sulxnitted and approve the landscaping plans with the condition that the asparagus ferns be replaced with bacchars centeruz.ial. 3. CASE N0.• 1745 SA APPLICArTP (At�ID ADDRFSS): HARV'S, c/o Rick Durham, 83-480 Avenue 45, No. 15, Indio, CA 92201 NAT[JRE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SOUC�iT: Wall and monument sign approval IAC�TIO�i: Southeast corner of Cook and Shezyl 7��• S.I. Phil Drell reported that the applicant was proposing �tw� types of signs, one being a wall sign with individual letters and the other would be building signs. He rioted that the applicant was allo�wed up to 20' of signage. 3 � � �1V�� ARQ�TTF7�i'URAL Q.'�M�SSI�i APRIL 24, 1990 Commissioner Drury was concerned with the oil, lube and slnog inspection beirig menu signs. Nh�. Drell noted that there was once a proposed sign reading "Car Care Center". The applicant, Paul McAndrew, felt he needed to be more descriptive. He also ;n�;cated there would be a 4' retaini.ng wall supporting the 6'8" sign. C�airman Gregory directed applicant to incorporate the wall into the sign and present it to the ca�mission as a whole. Mr. Drell noted that with the addition of the retai.ning wall, it r�w will alter the landscaping plan. Comnissioner Holden would like to see the manument sign ground lit. He also requested to see samples of the letters being used. Cannissioner Urrutia was concerned with the fiben�lass material beirig used under the waterfall. He did rwt feel the material would last in the desert weather conditions. It was moved by Catxnissioner Holden, seconded by Caimissianer Drury, to continue the monument sign directing applicant to address the follo�wing: 1) Indication of grades as well as incorporating the retaini.ng wall 2) "Car Care Center" be used in place of inenu sign 3) Pravide landscaping plans 4) Concerns with the fountain vaorking. Catmission felt it looked too snall to functian properly 5) Possibly breaking up the water flow 6) Concerns regarding the illumination of the sign Motion carried 5-0. In regards to the building signs, the applicant reported that they caould be individual opaque letters, internally lit in a white plexy. Cannissioner Druzy was concerned once again with the menu signs. It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner McCrea to approve building signs A and C only directing applicant to address the brightness of the white lettering. Motion carried 4-0-1, Comnissioner Holden opposing. 4. CASE IVC).: CtJP 89-12 APPLICANP (AI� Ai�RESS): CJH PARTNERS, 41-910 Boardwalk, Suite B-3, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1��JRE OF PROJ�CI'/APPR(N�I, SOUQ�• Final approval of wr�rking landscape drawings 4 � � N� ARCHITF7CI.URAL C�T�SSI�t APRIL 24, 1990 I,OCATI�T: Northeast corner of Alessandro and San Luis Rey ZOI�• R-3 (4) Chairman Gregory's major concern was the need to beef up the landscaping under the windows for additional height. After further discussion, it was moved by Cormussioner Holden, sec�onded by Ca�missioner Drury, to continue the request directing the applicant to address the follawing: 1) All planters on the street side and along the parking lot should be increased to a minisrnun of 24" boxes. 2) Dwarf oleanders are spotted. There needs to be more added and they are to be clustered. 3) Screen trash enclosure frnm Santa Ynez street view Nbtion carried 5-0. Staff directed to give final approval after changes have been made. 5. CASE IVC).: C[1P 90-7 APPLICANP (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT PARTNERS, c/o Haaard Lapham, 577 E. Sunny Dunes, Palm Spririgs, CA 92264 NATURE OF PROJECI'/APPROVAL SQ�P: preli mi na�v appraval Of architectural plans for the couri,yard office cornple� IACATIoI�t: Northeast corner of Shadarrr Mountain and Larkspur ZOI�• R-3 (4) Steve Smith distributed revised plans. Conmissioner Urrutia asked why the entry was changed fran the previous proposal. Mr. Lapham replied that the P.D. Homeowners Association felt the landscaping sYiould be more substantial. Canmissioner Holden noted that he preferred the initial design. Cormtiissioner Drury agreed, adding that the more open space on the initial design was preferred. CamLissioner Urrutia was concerned with the locatian of the air conditioning equignent. 5 ��.r �...� � ARC�-IITECIt)RAL �NMLSSI�1 Ap1ziL 24, 1990 It was moved by Commissioner Druxy, seconded by Ca�m.issioner McCY�ea, to grant preliminary approval of the original submittal with the follawing conditions: 1) Roof mounted equipnent be screened fran e,xterior and fran within 2) Study parking lot to take into consideration a landscaping buffer Motion carried 5-0. 6. CASE N0.• GtJP 89-11 AP'PLIC�INP (ArID ADDRF�S); SAWYEft CONSTRUGTION, 69-416 Perez Road, Suite E, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NAT[JRE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUQ�'P: Approval of remodel to existing single family residence I�OCATI�i: 44-694 Monterey Avenue 7.O1�• R-2 Steve Smith discussed commission' s previous concerns. Cam�issioner Dxuzy asked about necessary trash enclosures. Mr. Smith reported that it we�uld be treated just as a residence. It was maved by CamLissioner Holden, seconded by Comnissioner Drury to approve the request with the follawing conditions: 1) Increase landscaping separating building from the parking lot 2) One additional tree in front of building on the N.W. corner 3) Asphalt be used in lieu of the gravel allawing the use of handicapped equipnent 4) Provision made for trash cans (trash can pad in rear of house) Nbtion carried 5-0. 7. C�SE 1V1�.• 354 C APPLICANP (AND ADDRESS): GEORGE BUONO-MARK DEMILLE, c/o Ceramazmi, Post Office Box 12920, Palm Desert, CA 92255 1�17.URE OF P1�DJ�C,T/APPRiDVAL SO[X�P: Pr'Ali m�nar j appraval of major rerr�odel and second story addition to industrial bui.lding 6 .� � N�Ji�'S ARCHITflCIURAL �NNBSSICI�T APRIL 24, 1990 IACATIOI�i: Southwest corner of Cook Street and 42nd Avenue ZO[�: S.I. Phil Drell presented revised plans along with limestone samples. Applicants proposed to use a coated glass to reduce the heat frorn the direct sunlight. They also indicated that the mechanical equipnerit had been relocated to the roof of a first floor in the center of the camplex. Chairman Gregc�ry felt that with the amount of increased square footage there should be more softening done with the land.scaping. Catmissioner Urrutia noted that the commissian had requested more depth tryyirig to get away fran the flatne�s of the building. Commissioner Drury noted that the applicant had a great opportunity to do scmething nice with landscapirig pockets. It was moved by Catm.issioner Urrutia, seconded by Cannissioner Drury, to continue the request directirig applicant to address the follawi.ng: 1) Restudy elevations. Building looks too flat. 2) Applicant proposes a large number of windaws with rio shade treatme.nts. Cam�ission looking for design solutions in place of tinted glass to address the solar protection cancerns. 3) Need landscaping beefed up to soften the building. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Drury suggested that the applicant have his architect contact the planner to discuss the cce�m.ission's concerns. 8. C�1SE N0.• PP 89-21 APPLIC�NP (AI�ID ADDRFSS): PIZZA HUT, 208 So. Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209-3110 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPROVAL SQJC�: Approval of prel�minary landscape and architectural plans and signage I�OC'ATI�i: Southeast corner of La Posada Regional Center 7 . '�.M,r '� � ARC��IITTf]]CI[JRAL ��SSI�i APRIL 2�, 1990 7�: PC-3 Catherine Sass reported that the sign concerns were met hawever felt the solar protection concern was not. She noted that the averall height of the building is 22'6" with the averhang being 30". Cannissianer Holden noted that the column,s on the building were to be brought out shawi.ng scme depth for the buildirig. The applicant reported that the buildirig height was reduced by 1'9" and in order to gain some depth the aolwrn�s were brought out 1'10". The applicant asked if cannission va�uld approve the el�mination of the colwrn�.s at both front corners of the building. It was m�ved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the preliminary plans as submitted. Nbtion did not carry 2-2-1, Gomnissioners Holden and Urrutia opposirig with Chairman � Gregory abstr3i—ni nc�. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, secbnded by Conmissioner Urrutia to grant preliminary approval with the following conditions: 1) Restudy the two front corners eliminating the colwrn�.s using more mass and coloring 2) Recess the winc�aws Nbtion carried 4-0-1, Chairn�an Gregory abstaini.ng. Applicant to returri to staff with actual preliminary plan which is to be reviewed individually by camussion architects. 9. CASE ND.• PP 90-7 APPLICANP (ArID A�..S): U.S.A. PROPERTIES, 3179 Temple Avenue, Suite 170, Panona, CA 91768-3241 I�IZURE OF PR0.7E7GT/APPRC7VAL SOtX��1T: Prel�minary approval for 28 t�nit condcminium project I�OCATICI�I: Southwest corner of Santa Rosa/Portola 7�• R-2 S.O. Architect, Leonard Ritter, and representative from U.S.A. Properties, J. P. B�cx�m, were present. Applicants discussed preliminary plans. Camtissioner Urrutia was concerned with the location of the guest parking spaces. Mr. Drell reported that the city will be widening Portola in connection with this project. 8 . � � P�IIIV[tPFS ARQ��TE�GZ[7RAL ��IISSI�T APRIL 24, 1990 CaYmissioner Holden suggested plac�nent of inedian islands at the entrance drives. Mr. Drell noted that the issue with the Planning Camiission was that this project is zoned for 27 units and staff had no basis to reca�nend approval of the additional unit. Camtissioner felt the applicant w�uld have a noise problem and suggested some type of privacy wall alo�g Portola Avenue. It was m�ved by CaYmissioner McCrea, seconded by Comnissioner Holden, to continue the request directing the applicant to address the follawirig: 1) Plant materials to soften the driveway 2) Installation of a privacy wall off Portola at a maxim�mt of 6 feet Motion carried 3-0-1, Chairnlan Gregory abstaining. 10. CASE IVC).: 1743 SA APPLICAN'P (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT ANTIQLJE MALL, 73-983 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Appraval of additional business identification sign I�(X'ATI�i: 73-983 Highway 111 7�' C-1 Applicant was not present. Moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Camiissioner Holden, to deriy the request as camussion felt it was a menu sign. Nbved 4-0. V. ORAL �NICATI�LS: It was voted by a 4-0 motion to add Comnissioner Holden's request regarding sign ordinance height increases. Cannissioner Holden suggested that the city should consider an excharige of additional lush landscaping for an increase to the height limit on a sign. Caimission concurred that where the city was benefiting fran landscapi.ng in front of a buildirig an increase of the sign height of 20' (current limit) could be warranted accordingly. Moved by Camlissioner McCrea, seconded by Caimissioner Urrutia to direct staff to initiate this through city council to see if there is support for same. Motion carried 4-0. 9 . � � NIINUI'F� AR(HITF]CAJRAL ��SSI�t APRIL 24, 1990 VI. ADJ�O�URI�fP: The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ; _ , . � „ __ � � ; �.�% �. sruTx - ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 10