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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-12 MINUTES PRIM DESERr ARCHITBCTURAL CXNMLSSION ZUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1990 I. The meeting was called im order at 12:15 p.m. Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregozy, Chairman X 10 1 Rick Holden X 11 0 Russell McCrea X 10 1 Mary Drury X 7 4 Frank Urzutia X 9 2 Wayne Connor X 10 1 Others Present: Steve Smith Phil Drell Catherine Sass Pat Bedrosian Brent Conley Donna Bitter It was moved by Ccmanissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Drury to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1990 meeting as amended. Carried 4- 0-1, Commissioner Connor abstaining. II. Moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Dnzy, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 1. CASE NO.: 1771 SA APPLICAM (AND ADDRESS): A. G. EDWARDS, 73-010 El Paseo, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of three business identification signs and color change to existing awnings LOCATION: Northwest corner El Paseo and Highway 74 7AXE: PC (3) 2. CASE NO.. 1761 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS: SIGNS BY MEL (for El Prado Restaurant Espanol), 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of new business identification sign LOCATION: 72-820 El Paseo ZONE: PC-3 MINUTES ES ARCHITECTURAL CCMI<SSION JUNE 12, 1990 3. CASE NO.: 1759 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MAYO'S ON EL PASEO, 73-990 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Recover existing awning and change signage LOCATION: 73-990 El Paseo ZONE: C1 S.P. Approved navaj o white awning with black 8" letters by minute motion. 4. CASE NO.: 1767 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MICHAEL THOMAS SALON, 73-700 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with sign LOCATION: 73-700 Highway 111 ZONE- C1 S.P. 5. CASE NO.• 1766 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JERRY MENDLESON, 203 Desert Lakes Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Awning with sign and building facade revisions LOCATION: 73-920 E1 Paseo ZCNE: Cl S.P. 6. CASE NO.: 1768 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, 44-825 San Jacinto Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument non- illuminated sign LOCATION; 44-825 San Jacinto Avenue ZONE: 2 Y MINLYIES ARCHITECR)RAL C OMMISSIC N DUNE 12, 1990 7. CASE NO.: 1724 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIGNS BY MEL (for Spencer Auto Body and Paint), 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of additional business identification signs LOCATION: 74-818 Joni Drive 8. CASE NO.: APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RON GREGORY for TEMPLE SINAI OF THE DESERT, 73-960 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of nil—ry playground at front of complex LOCATION: 43-435 Monterey Avenue ZONE: PR-7 S.P. Nursery approved by minute motion with 31 screen trees be placed in front of th - Chairman Gregory abstained from vote. 9. CASE NO.: PP 89-24 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GUY EVANS, 74-794 Lennon Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of architectural and landscape plans for two industrial buildings LOCATION: East side Beacon Hill, south of Hovley Lane ZCNE: S.I. Approved by minute motion with the following conditions: 1) Plans to provide screening for parking spaces 2) Trees are to comply with city's Master Parking Lot Tree Program 3) Ground cover changed to centennial bacaras and to be placed on a drip system. 10. CASE NO.: PP 90-9 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS); MICHAEL HOWE, Post Office Box 258, Palm Desert, CA 92261 3 MINW S ARCHITEC,ARM COMMISSION JUKE 12, 1990 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOLXW: Preliminary approval of professional office complex LOCATION: East side of Monterey (north and south side of Catalina Way) ZONE: P2 (7) to be rezoned to O.P. Preliminary approval granted by minute motion with the condition that the columns are not located in the public right-of-way. Landscaping plans to be submitted for approval. 11. CASE NO.: 354 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GEORGE BUONO-MARK DEMILLE, c/o Ceramari, Post Office Box 12920, Palm Desert, CA 92255 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised plans for major remodel and second story addition to industrial building LOCATICN: Southwest corner of Cook Street and 42nd Avenue 7CNE: S.I. Preliminary approval granted by minute motion subject to additional landscaping placed where noted by ccamissicn. 12. CASE NO.: PP 89-15 APPLICANT (AMID ADDRESS): HARV'S, 74-818 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval for revised landscape plans LOCATION: Southeast corner of Cook Street and Sheryl Avenue ZONE: S.I. Final approval of the landscape plans granted by minute motion with the exception of the corner section where the proposed monument sign would be placed. This sign is subject to appeal to the city council. 4 NNW 14"1101 MINUTES ARC[IIITECMRAL 00MMISSION DUNE 12, 1990 III. CASES: 1. CASE NO.: 1758 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DBC MANAGEMH 00. for WARING PLACE, Post Office Box 1470, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of homeowner association logo signs LOCATICN: Fred Waring Drive and Del Cristo (2) and at Cook Street and Santa Fe (1) ZONE' Ms. Sass presented plans submitted by applicant. She noted that staffs concern was the size of the signs as no scale was given. Commissioner Drury asked haw the 25 square foot signage was based. The applicant, Mr. Ron Langland, replied that the square footage included the scrolls. Steve Smith noted that the scrolling was considered more of an art work, not signage. The applicant reported that the walls where the proposed signage would be placed are existing. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to approve the design of the sign only. Actual signage to be presented to staff for final approval. Carried 5-0. 2. CASE NO.: TT 22283 APPLICANT (ARID ADDRESS): DAVE MANOOKIAN for VISTA PASEO II, Post Office Box 2846, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final architectural approval for Phase II LOCATION: Edgehill and Greenwood ZONE: PR-7 Comtission was concerned with the exposure on the rear elevations. The applicant noted that there would be rear patios extending from 8' to 11-1/2' . Commissioner Drury asked why the architect's name was not stamped on the plans. Mr. Smith reported that the building department would require the signature on the working drawings. 5 MINLYrES ARCIuTflcaRu COMMISSICN JUKE 12, 1990 It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to grant final approval of the architectural plans with the following conditions: 1) Building Department to insure that the west elevations have adequate shading. 2) Working drawings to show name of architect. Notion carried 5-0. 3. CASE NO.: PP 90-8 APPLICANT (AMID ADDRESS): TOWNSGATE FINANCIAL, c/o Ray Fox, 2650 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Conceptual approval of building elevations and landscaping for medical office building LOCATIGN: Southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo ZONE: O.P. Phil Drell presented revised plans. Conissioner Holden noted there were trees being provided which are not shown on the plans. He felt that the building needed to be broken up or stepped in and out more with berming up against the face of the windows on the north property side. Applicant noted where the building had been revised with setbacks allowing additional landscaping. Commissioner Holden asked how far the windows were set back. Applicant noted that the large windows were set back 3-1/2' , with the small windows being back 11 . The applicant showed the proposed color chart to the connission. Commissioner Drury felt that the three different colors were so close, she didn't think the change of colors would be noticeable. She felt one of the colors should be deepened with a stronger definition. Applicant agreed with the color changes. Commissioner Drury felt that it was difficult to see the actual setbacks on the one-dimensional plans. Mr. Drell suggested that a model be made. The applicant noted that he was going to the Planning Commission on June 19th, and would probably have a model prepared for that meeting. 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL OCNMISSICN JUKE 12, 1990 Commissioner Connor noted that the landscaping would not work and added that the plant list does not indicate the shade trees in the parking lot area. He added that the planting would not live in the amount of soil provided. Berming up to the windows would help. Ccmmissioner Holden added that the large shade trees in the parking lot will need much larger boxes than shown. Chairman Gregory discussed the plant selection with the applicant referring him to check with C.V.W.D. as they issue an extensive publication covering shrubs and plant selections for the desert. It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to grant conceptual approval directing applicant to address the following: 1) Landscaping needs major changes before preliminary approval will be granted. 2) Building needs more articulation in detail and/or color Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Connor opposing. 4. CASE NO.: PP 90-12 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BILL WILSON, 70-500 Thunderbird Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval for 9,026 square foot design showroom building LOCATION: Northeast corner of Boardwalk and Mediterranean ZCNE: S.I. Phil Drell presented revised elevation plans noting that the tower does seem shorter and the parking lot was redesigned as directed by commission. He noted that the applicant has maximized the parking to be office parked. Mr. Drell added that there is still a lack of landscaping against the building. Commissioner Drury discussed off set suggestions with the applicant. Chairman Gregory suggested pulling the building down 5 feet and in to solve the parking area problems. Commissioner Connor asked applicant if there was any way the roof system could be simplified. The applicant noted that the owner wanted the proposed tower as shown on the corner of the building. 7 9 \ 1'91 U ES ARCHITE7CiURAL OCMUSSION JUNE 12, 1990 It was moved by Ccnvdssioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to continue the request for preliminary approval directing applicant to address the following: 1) Project must have 15% landscaping throughout parking lot area. 2) Meet city requirements on shade trees. 3) Delete trees on east property line. Placement of a planter would work along this building wall. Motion carried 5-0 IV. ADJOURrMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. PHIL DRELL SENIOR PLANNER PD/db 8