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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-28 NIDVUPFS PRIM DESERT ARanTECTURAL C a4ffMION TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1990 I. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 12:25 p.m. Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 14 2 Rick Holden X 16 0 Russell McCrea X 15 1 Mazy Drury X 11 5 Frank Urrutia X 13 3 Wayne Connor X 13 3 Staff Present: Phil Drell Pat Bedrosian Donna Bitter It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Cannissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the July 24, 1990, meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the August 14, 1990, meeting as submitted. Notion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Urrutia abstaining. II. ORAL OCNMINIC ATIONS: None III. Moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Ckmmissioner Holden, to approve the following cases by minute motion. A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: 1806 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LUMINOUS SHADES AND LAMPS, 73-912 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of existing new sign on awning LOCATION: 73-912 E1 Paseo ZONE: Cl S.P. A%W NID�AtI�S ARCHITBCIURAL REVIEW OCNrIISSION AUGUST 28, 1990 2. CASE NO.: 1790 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WILLIAM ERNEST BROWN c/o SIGNS BY BULL, 83-480 Avenue 45, #15, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJBCT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Awning with signage LOCATION: 73-320 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 IV. CASES: A. Final 'Drawings: 1. CASE NO.. 1801 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ULTRA NEON SIGN CO. for H & H FLORIST, . 5474 Complex Street, Suite 501, San Diego, CA 92123 NATURE OF PROJBGT/APPROVAL SOUXU: Approval of revised business identification sign LOCATION: 72-855 Highway 111 ZONE: PC (3) Applicant, Donna Marin, was present. Phil Drell discussed the various options Ms. Marin was willing to go with in order to place the signage. Catmission discussed with the applicant the colors they could approve and placement of the signage. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Drury, to approve the business signage with the following conditions: 1) Signage to be mounted in the identical manner as existing signage at this center (Liquor Barn, Big 5, Thrifty) 2) Colors will be rust returns with an ivory face. Raceway to match the existing fascia color Motion carried 5-0. 2 NOMW r✓ A KMTECTURAL REVIEW OCWISSION AUGUST 28, 1990 2. CASE NO.: Tr 24530-1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS: GEORGE JELKS, 7307 Birdie Street, Oceanside, CA 92056 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of entry design, fountain, sign, guard office, street lighting and landscape plan LOCATION: South and west of frank Sinatra and Cook Street ZONE: PR-5 Commissioner Drury noted that the previous landscape plan was a large mixture of plants which the applicant was directed to simplify. Chairman Gregory addressed the landscaping concerns along the wall with the applicant. Applicant noted that he would be using a type of sealer on the wall to prevent the water stains from the sprinkler system being proposed. Chairman Gregory noted that the number of plant species was cut in half, however they were not draught tolerant. He added that he would prefer drought tolerant landscaping but did not think it was fair to inflict this option onto the applicant now if this is not a set policy, and one that the applicant has not been informed about until now. Commissioner Gregory felt the problems that were of concern previously were addressed. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to grant final approval of plans as submitted. Notion carried 5-0. 3. CASE NO.. 1805 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDS): LORAN LORAN, 73-080 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGM: Awning and sign approval LOCATION: 73-080 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 It was moved by commission to continue the case as the applicant was not present and they had concerns regarding the location of the proposed awning. Motion carried unanimously. 3 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OONNIISSION AUGUST 28, 1990 4. CASE ND.. TT 19503 APPLICANT (AND ADDFjES.S): GEORGE FOX, 1530 No. State Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60610 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAi. SOUGHT: Renaturalization/landscape plan for cut and fill slopes in hillside subdivision IACATION: West of Palm Valley Channel, south of Painters Path ZONE: HPR Phil Drell reviewed the specifications as listed on the proposed plans, along with a photo album of natural earthwork showing haw the hillside will look when the project is completed. Commissioner Holden felt that what was being presented were pictures of natural earthwork showing haw the hills should look when it is finished, but he needed to see pictures of works this company has already done. Commissioner Urrutia understood that this company was proposing a method on haw to treat the cuts, and felt that what they were presenting in the photo album were the guidelines they would be working with. Mr. Drell noted that the applicant was making a ccmmitment that the finished product will look exactly as the pictures presented by using the specifications called out in the plans. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the applicant should understand that any cuts or fills are to be exact replicas of pictures in photo album. Commissioner Holden directed staff to have the applicant supply commission with pictures of actual work they have done on cut and fills. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the methods of developing the cut and fill slopes as presented by the applicant and acknowledged that the applicant has shown examples of natural conditions which must be imitated. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Holden opposing. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO.: CUP 90-18 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WEBOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 73-020 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PRICIJECP/APPRoyAL SouGHT: Preliminary mi nary approval for 22 studio unit senior apartment complex 4 ARCHIIITECIUFAL REVIEW 00"USSION AUGUST 28, 1990 LOCATION: 44-500, 44-530, 44-532 San Rafael Avenue ZONE: R-2 S.O. Commissioner issioner Urrutia was concerned with the size of the carport wall noting that the carport was too visible from the street and felt softening was needed in this area. He also felt the front handicap parking area needed to be moved to the other side of the handicap unit itself. At the present location, the handicapped would have to walk through the parking area, around the handicap unit, to enter the building. C nynissioner Urrutia also discussed his concerns with the applicant regarding the location of the trash enclosure areas. Mr. Drell added that the trash enclosures would have to be enlarged to comply with the new recycle bin requirements. Mr. Drell asked where the air conditioning equipment will be placed and the applicant replied that it will all be placed on the roof, not visible from the street. Chairman Gregory directed applicant to address the landscaping and its need for desert tolerant plants. He noted that a list of these plants can be obtained from the city or through the Coachella Valley Water District. Mr. Gregory also indicated that when the plant materials are laid out, attention is to be given to the irrigation plan enabling the use of bubblers or drip systems, minimizing the use of spray heads. He added that the only places where the use of spray heads could be used would be areas around the annual flowers and lawn. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to continue the request for preliminary mi nary approval to allow applicant to restudy the following: 1) Landscaping and water efficient materials 2) Parking lot area with emphasis on redesigning the trash enclosure areas, the turn-arounds, and softening the ends of the carports fran the street 3) Addition of landscape screening at the street walls Motion carried 5-0. 2. CASE NO.. PP 90-19 APPLICANT (ARID ASS): JOE KRAVICH c/o OLIPHANT DESIGN CENTER, Box 522, Whitewater, CA 92882 5 DUHHES ARCHITBCIURAL REVIEW 00M IISSION AUGUST 28, 1990 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of building elevations for car care center LOCATION: Northwest corner of 42nd and Eclectic ZONE: S.I. Phil Drell noted the staffs concerns regarding the landscaping and finished materials on the buildings. The applicant indicated that the material was a precision concrete block with weeping joints. Ctnutissioner Urrutia noted that over the years, this texture would continuously look dirty, constantly collecting dirt and sand. He felt there were a number of other options to make the face of the buildings more interesting. Chairman Gregory asked if there would be a problem in using some sort of plaster over the block. The applicant saw no problem with that adding that he could stucco the entire building, but felt it was mundane as it is done throughout Palm Desert. Commissioner Urrutia suggested that it could even be done with some type of in and out patterns. Chairman Gregory suggested that planters be added throughout the center of the two buildings. He also indicated to the applicant where islands will need to be placed. Commissioner Urrutia asked if the project met the required parking space requirements. Mr. Drell indicated that a car care center requires additional parking. This project would require 24 spaces and it is planned for 28. Mr. Urrutia would rather see more emphasis done to the two entrances, possibly recessing the buildings allowing for additional planters or landscaping. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to continue the request for preliminary approval directing the applicant to address the following: 1) Restudy the finished material on the buildings using alternatives other than the weeping joints on concrete block 2) Restudy the parking area to achieve additional landscaping 3) Recessing the entries of both buildings allowing for additional landscaping 4) Revise the landscape plans to include planting along rod iron fencing, redefining the landscaping and the use of more draught tolerant planting 6 `+rr.' ' MINLnES ARCHITE(,`IURAL REVIEW COMMIISSION AUGUST 28, 1990 Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Urrutia was also concerned with being able to see all the garage doors along Eclectic Street. 3. CASE NO.: PP 90-16 APPLICANT (AMID ADDRESS): J & P DEVELOPMENT, 881 Dover #14, Newport Beach, CA 92263 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised plans for mixed use commercial project LOCATION: 2.1 acres southeast of R.B. Furniture 7.ONE: C-1 The applicant, Joe Pettichini, outlined the modifications made which included the elimination of the back portion of Building B (approximately 6,000 square feet) along with placement of additional landscaping and parking areas. He felt that the back of the buildings are now as nice as the front of the buildings. Commissioner Drury noted that she had driven by the project site and agrees with the applicant in that the mountain slope does block the back portion view of the buildings. Mr. Drell indicated that the mexican fan palms do not meet the requirements of the Master Tree Parking Lot Plan adding that the goal for this plan is to provide shade for the parking spaces. Commissioner Urrutia asked for the reason of the two cuts on Highway 111. Mr. Pettichini noted that these cuts were existing. Mr. Drell indicated that Cal Trans had insisted on these cuts at one time. Commissioner Urrutia would like to see the building set back more on Highway 111 allowing more visibility of the center from the highway. This would also enable the building to have an additional window for signage and extra landscaping. Commissioner Drury felt this could be achieved by eliminating the front point of the building, shortening the Highway 111 side making it a more blunt cut. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the southwest elevations were not shown and commission will need to see these showing where the clients will be coming into the building from the parking area. Commissioner Drury felt that something needed to be done on the southwest side of the building to mitigate the solar protection problems. 7 ARCIIITEcTURAL REvnW OCIMMISSIC N AUGUST 28, 1990 Commissioner Drury felt that with the soft peach, sand and terr cotta colors of the mini storage unit, the proposed awning in yellow should be changed to blend in with the soft colors. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to continue the request for preliminary approval directing applicant to address the following: 1) Building A to be restudied as it is the front of the project exposed to Highway 111 2) Additional landscaping to be added in front of the individual office units 3) Smaller headed trees against the building at the wash area 4) Change the Gazanias along the wash to a more native shrub that would blend in better with the mountains in the background 5) Tree sizes to be increased 6) Southwest elevation on Building "B" to be softened with additional landscaping Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Drury left meeting at 2:30 p.m. 4. CASE NO.. PP 90-8 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JAMES ANDERSON, Post Office Box 29, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval for remodel and two unit addition to existing triplex LOCATION: 44-600 San Rafael ZONE: R-2 S.O. Commission noted their concerns with the setbacks on the carport side of the building recognizing that the planning commission will be addressing this issue. Action: It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the preliminary plans with the condition that the Eucalyptus be changed to 24" box Jacarandas. Notion carried 4-0. 8 MIl [)TES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGMT 28, 1990 It was voted ,nan1 n o s y to add the following case to the agenda: 1. CASE NO.: CUP 89-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): OLIPHANT, LIZZA AND ASSOCIATES, 77-900 Avenue of the States, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of landscape plans LOCATION: Northwest of Monterey and Fred Waring Drive ZONE: O.P. Phil Drell presented the landscaping plans as submitted. Chairman Gregory felt the lawn area should be cut down in size and more emphasis should be placed on the use of water efficient planting. Action. It was moved by Ccrtmissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to grant preliminary approval of the landscape plans directing applicant to cut the lawn size back 50%, pulling out the planters around the building making up the difference with more emphasis on water efficient planting. Notion carried 3-0-0, Chairman Gregory abstaining. V. ORAL CXZMINICATIOrS: Chairman Gregory requested that the city prepare a plaque to recognize the contribution Commission Drury has made to the Architectural Review Commission. VI. . The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. 041t-- PHIL DRELL SENIOR PLANNER PD/db 9