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Home My WebLink About1990-01-23 , ,�,; � NIINtTPFS PAIM D�T �SSIQ�i �AY, JAN[JARY 23, 1990 12:00 P.M. - Ai�lII�iISTRATIVE �IIVCE �Z 73-510 FI2ID T�i2IlVG DRIVE *�r�r*� �x�r�r�t�t�t�t**�r�r* *�***��rit**�r��t�r�r*�**�*** I. The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. Ccmnission Members G�azrent Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent C�airman GregorY X 2 0 Rick Holden X 2 0 Russell McCYea X 2 p Mary DruYy X 1 FY�ank Urrutia X 2 p Wayne Conner X 2 0 Minutes of Januazy 9, 1990, meeting were continued to February 13, 1990. II. RE7CRE'ATI�L VE��C�ES• After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Conmissioner Drury, seconded by CaYmissioner Urrutia to table the five (5) cases presented until more clarification is received from plaruzuzg catmission and city council, III. Moved by Co�nissioner Dniry, seoc�x3ed by tbmmi.ssioryer Urnrta.a, to a�move t�e follawing ca.ses by miruite motiori. Carried 5-0. 1. CASE NO.: 1690 SA APPLICANP (At� ADDRF�S): PAL,MS TO PINES CANVAS (for Greta), Pinyon Pine, Box 69, Nbuntain Center, CA 92301 1�,�URE OF PR�7�C-T/APPR(NAL SOUC�: Approval of two (2) dome style awnings without signage I�OCATI�i: 73-130 El Paseo 7�O1�: Cl 2. CASE NO.• APPLICAI�P (Ai�ID ADDRES.S): BEST SIC�iS (for Atelier Gourdon fine art), 2600 S. C�erokee, Palm Springs, CA 92264 I�AZURE OF PRU7E7CP/APPRCNAL SOUC�iT; Approval of 18"-14"-8" and 6" foam letters - black flex face � � N�iVUI'F� ARC�IITDCIURAL �T�SSIC�i JAlVI7ARY 23, 1990 I,OCI1TI�i: 73-655 El Paseo 7.O1�• Cl 3. CASE NO.: 1685 SA APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRFSS): TANPOPO JAPANESE UOiJN'I'RY INN, 72-221 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�7.URE OF PROJF7LT/APPR4VAL SQJC�iT: Approval to install new stone over stucco on existing loower wall LOCATIoI�i: West side of Highway 111, North of FYed Waring Drive 7.Q[�• PC (4) Appraved by mi.nute motion subject to wrapping stone treatment on the end walls back to main wall. 4. CASE ND.: 1623 SA APPLIC�,NP (ArID ADDRESS): ELIZABEI'H PIERCE, 73-330 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATt7RE OF PROJEGT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Appraval of additional signage of existing awning IACATIO�i: 73-330 El Paseo 7�• C1 S.P. IV. CASES• l. C�SE I�A.• 1625 SA APPLICANP (Al�ID ADDRF�S): PALMS TO PINES C.AIWAS (for Sunshine Hardware), Pinyon Pine, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92301 1�ZURE OF PI�J�X,T/APPLaO�VAL SOUC�IT: Appraval of additional signs on appraved awning 2 , � � N�I.�S ARC��Tf7CIURAL �T�IISSI�T JAN[�,RX 23, 1990 IACATIC�i: 73-468 Highway 111 7�' C1 S.P. Applicant requested the additian of tw� (2) signs an the Highway 111 side of awning. He felt this additional signage is needed to balance out the look of the awning. Chairniari Gregory infonned applicant that he was naw getting into menu signs, which the catmission tries to avoid. It was moved by Cannissioner Drury, seconded by Cannissioner McCrea, to deny the request. C��rried 5-0. 2. (�SE NO.: PP/CA 89-10 APPLICANP (ArID ADDRFSS): Q-�ZAN OONSTRUGTION, 72-757 FY�ed Waring Drive, Suite 8, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1�ZURE 0�' PR�7E�CT/APPI�DVAi� SO[JGHT• Final appraval of revised landscape plans LOCATIO[J: Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Anselmo 7�VE• OP Commission continued case until applicant submits revised l�nd,scape plans. Applicant was not present. 3. C�SE ND.• PP 89-12 APPLICANP (AI� At�RESS): GEORGE MEPSOVAS, Post Office Box 5132, Orange, CA 92667 1�17.URE OF PRQ7FXT/APPRaVAL 9Q�iT: Final approval of working drawings I�OCATIC�i: 73-918 Highway 111 7�IE' C-1 C�airman GY�egory noted his concerns regarding the number of shade trees in the parking lot and did not feel the depth of the planters were large enpugh for the California palms which the applicant was proposing to plant. Phil Drell reported that the request was denied by planning commission and appealed and appraved by city council returning it back to A.R.C. for their input. 3 , � � NI�I�PFS ARC�iITF7CiiURAL OCM��SSI�i JArA7�1RY 23, 1990 Applicant asked catm.ission if he could bring back his revised landscape plans at a later date for approval, receiving architectural appraval only at this time. Commissioner Dxuzy suggested that applicant had thirty (30) days to provide actual landscape plans. If rvot received within this time frame, a stop w�rk order will be placed on the project. It was moved by Camiissianer Drury, seconded by Chaizman Gregory, to approve the structural architecture only with the following conditions: 1) Pillars and tile be laaered dawn to the ground level. 2) Meters be completely recessed and screened. If moved to center walkway, they need be recessed only. 3) Ladders to be placed in center walkways at end of buildings. 4) If landscape plans are rnot submitted within thirty (30) days, a stop vaork order will be placed on project. 5) Applicant to pravide sign program prior to certificate of occupancy can be issued. Carried 5-0 4. C�1SE IVC).• PP 89-28 APPLIC�NP (AI�ID ADDRF�S): ARC�iISTRUCI'URE, 42-280 Beacon Hill, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Pz'eliminary apprc�val of architecture and landscaping plans for six (6) unit apartrnent IAC�TIo[�i: South side �`red Waring Drive, east side of San Pablo ZOI�- R-3 S.O. Applicant Mike Stitziriger was present. Chairmari Gregory stated his concerns regarding the "make believe" landscape plans. He felt the plans as presented w�ould be overgrawn once planted and reqt,�ested a m�re legitimate landscape plan. He suggested that the applicant consult a licensed landscape architect to revise these plans. He rioted that on a catmercial project, there must be six feet between the pool and spa, and a four foot deck surrounding the pool. It was moved by Cannissioner McC;Yea, seconded by Camlissioner Druzy, to apprave the preliminary architectural plans only. Landscapi.ng plans to be resubmitted. Carried 5-0. 4 � � � ARQ-IITF7CiURAL �T�SSI�i JAN(]ARY 23, 1990 5. (�SE I�U.: APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRESS): L. TIAI� AI�ID CJONlPANY, 75-110 St. Charles Place, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATI7RL� OF P�7F](,'P/APPf�VAL SQX�1T: P.r'el;mi nari 3Y'ChiteCt�.Lz'al design appraval and landscaping plan appraval I+OCATIOI�T: Parcel located east of 75-110 St. Charles Place with frontage on St. Charles Place Z(�VE• SI Applicant, Steve Mason, reported that there is a 25' setback on the Havley Lane side of the project which will riot be landscaped. Catnu.ssioner Urrutia was concerned that there was n�o access to the building fran this side of canplex. Applicant indicated that the Fire Dept. would not allaw any parking in this area; therefore, he saw rw need to have access an this side. Chairn�an Gregory felt this area should be landscaped to to keep the area clean for trash and debris. It was moved by Caim.issioner Drury, seconded by C�issioner Urrutia to continue the request requiri.ng applicant to present site plan in relation to the properties suz�ounding project. Carried 5-0 6. C�SE I�A.• TT 25639 APPLICANP (ArID ADDRF�S): ROELCJO DEVII�OPMQ�T, 2 Park Plaza, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92714 NA'I[]RE OF PROJE7C.�I'/APPRCI�TAL SC�X�P: Pr'2liminarl landscape plans I�OC'ATI�i: Cook Street north of Country Club 7��: PR-5 CamLission continued case requiring applicant to provide grading plan. Note that applicant was not present. Carried 5-0. 7. C�1SE ND.: PP 89-34 APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRESS): RAY PATSQ3EQC/BILL ROSSOWRN, 640 No. Tustin #103, Santa Ana, CA 92705 5 � �p�r' �. � ARCI3ITF]CIURAL �T�SSIC�i JAt�R�,RY 23, 1990 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SQ�: PreliminaYy approval of revised landscape and architectural plans 7�• R2 S.O. Chaixman Gregory rx�ted his concern that the landscape plans were rx�t prepared by a lice,nsed landscape architect. Commissioner Holden felt that if the applicant were to cut c3awn on the number of covered garages, the open garages should be next to the street allowing for guest parking when needed. It was moved by Comnissioner Dnazy, seconded by Catmissioner Holden, to continue the case until the applicant presents revised plans with all conditions included from January 9, 1990 meeting. Landscaping plans to reflect architectural plans when sul�nitted. Carried 5-0. 8. (�15E 1�U.• PP 90-1 APPLI� (A1�ID ADDRF�S): I�3VNEI'�i OOF�LEY, Post Office Box 971, Solana Beach, CA 92075 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPR(7VAL SoUC�lP: Pr'21i rni nary approval for 11,304 square foot I,OCATIQ�i: 73-330 Highway 111 Z�• G1 Commissioner Urrutia thought the concept of the three story buildi.ng was good; hawever felt that if the cannission was going to approve a 30' structure, it should be further back off the street. He added that the back of the buildirig would eventually become the front of the building as the pedestrian and vehicle traffic would be entering the building fran this side. Therefore, it is equally itrtportant as far as landscaping. Ca�missioner Holden felt that the parking structure would not work as applicant w�ould need a minim�un of 64' and the proposed lot was only 60' . He also felt that to achieve a little variety, the courtyard sYiould be opened to Highway 111. 6 , � � NII1V[�ES ARC�IITF]CIURAL aCL�T�IISSI�1 JArA�,RY 23, 1990 It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Ca�nussioner Holden, to refer applicant to planning comnission with their concerns as listed belaa: 1) Plans did rwt shaw where mechariical equipmerit will be mounted 2) Rear of building should be treated as f�t with regards to landscaping, as vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be entering building fran the back. 3) Trash bin locations not shawn on plans. 4) Roof on third floor did not show any type of aver-hang. This wr�uld create problem in sumner months. 5) Parking spaces are only 16' . Carried 5-0. 9. CASE NU. AP'PLIC�NP (Ai�D A�RF�S): CALIFORNIA FIDERAL, 4050 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 300, Orange, CA 92668 NATURE OF P�7H(,T/APPI�1V1�i, SO[]C�: Foam coatirig for Cal-Fed building at Ta,m Center I�OCATIOI�t: 44-480 Tawn Center Way ZOI�: RC-3 Motion made by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Ccmnissioner Holden, to deny the request. Carried 5-0. 10. (�,SE NO.- 1679 SA APPLICANP (AI�ID A�.S): BIGALOW'S RESTAURANI', 73-701 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJEG'P/APPROVAL SOUG�iT: Approval of business identification sign and graphic display IACATIOI�T: 73-671 Highway 111 7.0[�• C-1 Caimission continued request as applicant was riot present. 7 K d � � 1-�..�..��v l� ARCHITfl(,'Z[JRAL �T�SSI�1 JAN[�,RY 23, 1990 11. C�SE NO.• APPLIC�TP (A1�D ADDRFS.S): MIND MJ'I'IVATION, 73-280 Highway 111, Suite 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign IACATI�i: 73-280 Highway 111, Suite 101 7�• C-1 It was moved by Catmissioner Holden, seconded by Conmissioner McGrea to apprave the request with the condition that the bottcm line of copy be deleted (Clinical Hypnotherapist, Kinesiologist). Carried 4-1, CaYmissioner Druzy opposing. V. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. , , . ,, � _..__._ _ � - � � � I�N SMITH, AS OCIATE PL�ANNER SS/db 8