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Home My WebLink About1990-03-27 ti ♦ � � •"111`�l/1 r_� PAIM D�T �SSIQ�T ZtIESDAY, Ng1RCH 27, 1990 ****�r**�t�r�*�tir*�;�r�x�r*��-x�r��r��t�r�t�t�r�r**�:�r��r�*�t�r�r�r*�t*�r�t�r�t�r*** I. The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Caimission Members Gt�.rrent Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chaizman X 6 0 Rick Holden X 6 0 Russell McGYea X 5 1 Mary Drvzy x 3 3 FYank Urrutia X 4 2 Wayne Conner X 6 0 � Others Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Catherine Sass Phil Drell Pat Bedrosian Brent Conley Ken Weller Donna Bitter It was maved by C�missioner Urrutia, seconded by CamLissioner Conrior, to approve the minutes of March 13, 1990, as amended. Carried 4-0-1, Ca►anissioner McCYea abstaining. II. Moved by Coammissior�er Urnitia, seoo�ed by �nissi�r�e,r Mc�ea� to anpnove the folla�ring cases by mirnite motiori. Carried 5-0. I. C�SE I�.• APPLICANr (Ai�ID ADDRFSS): SAWYER C70NSTRUGTION, 69-416 Perez Road, Suite E, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPROVAL S�r: Approval of remodel to existing single family residence I.CX'ATI�I: 44-694 Monterey Avenue 7,�1E' Approved by mi.nute motion to continue the case at applicant's request. 2. CASE NO- 1727 SA APPLICANP (At�ID ADDRF�S): WOMQ�T'S HE',AL�TH CENTER, 72-205 Painters Path, Palm Desert, CA 92260 � � � NB1V(fPES AR�IITflCI[J12AL ��SSI�i N�R(�i 27, 1990 1�1�ilRE OF PRQ7�C,T/APPFtOVAL SOUC�iT: Appraval of existing business identification sign I�OC�,TICd�1: 72-205 Painters Path 7.0[�• C-1 Approved the wall mounted sign only by minute motion with the condition that existing sign abave the entrance be remaved. 3. C�SE N0.• 1696 SA APPLICANP (ArID ADDRF�.S): Ar1GEL0'S, 72-835 Highway 111, Palm Desext, CA 92260 I�ZURE OF PR�7�C,T/APPRU�TAL SOUC�IT: Approval of existing business identification sign 7,0[�• Cl Approved by minute motion noting that applicant is required to receive building pernti.t for this sign. 4. CASE IVC).• APPLICANT (AI�D ADDRFSS): PAUL & SALLY OOC��AN, 73-110 Deer Grass, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�ZURE OF PRU7F7CP/APPROVAL �P: Approval of single family Y�ome over 15' in height IACATIo[�T: 73-110 Deer Grass 7�O1�: R-1 10,000 III. CASFS• 1. CASE NO.• 1711 SA APPLICANP (AN) ADDRSSS): PAL�MS TO PINES C',ANVAS (for Sunrise Buildirig), Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Nbuntain Center, CA 92301 1�12URE OF PRU►7�CP/APPROVAL SOqC�iT: Approval of awning I�OCATIO[�T: 42-600 Cook Street 2 . � � � ARQIITF7GZURAL �Nl�SSI�i N�RC�i 27, 1990 7�0[�• SI Applicant presented revised plans shawing a more rounded awnirig structure r�ti.ng that he beefed up the posts in front and back and changed to a vinyl fabric instead of the canvas material originally proposed. Commissioner Urrutia's concerns were essentially the same as presented at March 13th meeti.ng. He did r�ot feel the awning was the an..�wer to the sun problem as far as the architectural design of the building. He felt it did riot canpl�ment the architecture of the building and would like to see a more permanent s�ructure. Commissioner Urrutia wanted to see the fascia elements of the building continued. It was moved by Catmissioner Urrutia, seconded by Catmissioner Holden, to deny the request. Carried 5-0. 2. CASE N0.' PP 89-21 APPLIC�N� (AI�ID ADDRESS): TOYS R US, 461 FYnm Road, Parannas, New Jersey 07652 1�1ZURE OF PROJ�C,T/APPR(y�TAL SQX�iT: Appraval of final landscape plan with signage LOCATIOI�i: Highway 111 at FY�ed Waring Drive 7�lEE: PC (3) After lengfhy discussion, it was moved by Catmissioner Connor, seconded by Cannissioner McCrea, to continue the case with the fol lcxaing concerns: 1) The huge area of gravel with a few trees is inccmpatible with the rest of the landscaping plan. 2) Need sizes on the mexican fan palms in the 24" boxes 3) Bamboo shrub will be a probl�n, as it gets 6 to 8 feet in height and therefore should not be placed at the entrance area 4) Need to meet city's parking lot shade tree reguir�nents 5) Would like to see less emphasis on ground cover 3 . �„r 'Wrrr� � ARCfIITF7CI[JRAL REVIEW CX�SSI�i N�RC�i 27, 1990 Vote carried 4-0-1, Chairnu�n Gregory abstaining. C�airman Gregory requested that the land.scape architect for this project be present at next meeting. Ms. Sass noted that applicant is still making a decision on the signage and will cane back for this at a later meeti.ng. 3. C�SE ND.: CXJP 89-2 APPLICAN'P (ArD ADDRESS): MILTON W. C�AN�ERS, AIA (for Hope Lutheran Church), 70-390 Highway 111, Suite 101, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 1�2[]RE OF PR0.7E�C,T/APPI�L SO[�: Appraval of final w�rking drawings and landscape plans I+OCATI�I: 45-900 Portola Avenue 7�O1�• Ca�missioner Urrutia felt that saY�ethisig much better could be d�ne with the landscaping. A major structure has been added and there should be sane shade and planting cbne around the building, not just a lawn area as presented. It was moved by Canmissioner Coru�or, seconded by Cam�issioner Urrutia, to approve the final architectural working drawings only requiring applicant to resubmit landscape plans for approval. Carried 4-0-1, Cam�issioner Holden abstaining. Camiissioner Urrutia vr�ted only on landscaping plans, abstaining from architectural vaorking drawirigs. 4. CASE ND.• 1719 SA APPLI(�1Nr (A1�ID ADDRESS): NAPA AU'I'O PARTS, 74-240 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUQiT: Approval of business identification sign I�OCATIUI�i: 75-150 St. Charles 4 . �rr' '� N�1V[�PFS ARC��TflCIURAL �T�SSI�i Ng1RCH 27, 1990 7�: Mr. Diaz recannended appraval of 18" individual letters only. It was maved by Catmissioner Holden, seconded by Comnissianer Connor, to approve the 18" individual letters only denyi.ng the request for the Napa shields and band. Ca.rried 5-0. 5. CASE 1�.• 1720 SA AppLICANP (Al� A�RFSS): ANlERICAN AWNING C�ANY (for Ronald Odekirk), 44-489 Tcx�m Cexiter Way #d-194, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1��JRE OF Pl�O►7F�CI'/APPROVAL SOUC�IP: Approval of awning I+OCATIOIv: 73-990 El Paseo Z�IE• Chainnan Gregory asked if the draperies are intended to function in ariy way. Applicant noted that they are stationary and placed only to accent the awn.irig. Chairman Gregozy also ;*��;red about the awning design and if it could be lit at a future date. Applicant replied that it would riot. Calmissioner Connor stated that when the buildirx� was originally designed there was erzough material placed on the outside, and therefore add.ing additional exterior structures w�uld not canpliment the buildirig. Comnissioner Urrutia noted that the area is facing the north and would r�t need to be shaded. Applicant reported that there was an existing awnirig on the same building which is the same color as his would be. It was moved by CaYmissioner Conryor, seco�ded by Comnissioner McCrea, to deny the request stating that the awning would be redundant as the architecture was predesigned and significant eriough. Ca.rried 5-0. 6. CASE ND.- 353C APPLICANP (ArID ADDRFSS): AN AMEFtICAN CAR WASH, 44-440 Tawne Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1�12[7RE OF PI�7�C.T/APPF�TAL SOUC�iT: To enlarge existing concrete patio area 5 � � NII1V[��SS ARQiIT�CItJRAL CX.M�SSI� N�,RCH 27, 1990 I�OCATI�I: 44-440 Tawne Center Way 7.�1E• Catmissioner Urrutia's ooncerns were about the future trellis to be installed at a later date. He wr�uld li.ke to see what the applicant is proposing all at ane time. Catmissioner Holden added that the future trellis would need footings under the proposed patio foundatian and therefore the trellis sh�uld be presented with the patio proposal. It was moved by Catmissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to continue the request directing applicant to return with a more detailed plan shawing the future trellis and landscapirig plan. Carried 5-0. 7. CASE IVC).• 1723 SA APPLICAt� (ArD AD�DRFSS): SIC�IS BY MEL (for Palm Desert Carpet), 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, Ca 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wood identification sign IrOC�,TIo[�i: 72-3$1 Highway 111 7�IE: Applicant noted that the building wr�uld be demolished in six months and was looking for sane t,ype of t�porary sign for this time period. It was moved by Catmissioner Holden, seconded by Catmissioner Urrutia, to deny the request of the roof mounted sign as the ordinance prohibits roof mounted signs. Cazried 5-0 $. C�1SE N0.• 1724 SA APPLICAN'P (Al�ID Ai�RESS): SIC�IS BY MEL (for Spencer Auto Body and Pa:int), 945 Boardwalk, Sui.te B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 l�Z[JRE OF PfiQJE�CT/APPRaVVAL SO[X�fP: Appraval of existing business identification sign IACATIC�t: 72-835 Highway 111 6 �r ``�'' NII1V[�I.'ES ARC��TF7CI.VRAL �T�SSI�T N�R(Ii 27, 1990 7�0[�: Steve Smith present�l pictures of proposed sign. It was moved by Ccamissianer Holden, seconded by Catmissioner Urrutia, to approve the sign as sutrnitted usi.ng ind.ividual letters with the conditi� that the sign r�t be instal led until the existing Ha-rv's sign is removed. Carried 5-0. 9. CASE N�D.' PP 87-19 APPLIC�NP (AI�ID ADDRFSS): ROBERT PITQ-iF'ORD (for Sion Garu�n), 74- 835 Fox Hill Court, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJ�(.T/APPR�VAL SQJC�iT: Final landscape plan for camiercial rernodel I�OC'ATIO�i: Highway 111 east of Larkspur 7.O1�• C1 Phil Drell presented plans of remodel r�ting that there was more opportunity for planters on the north elevation. It was maved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Ca�missioner Connr�r, to continue the request directing applicant to return with revised land.scaping plans adding trees where cannission noted. Carried 5-0. 10. CASE IVO.: PP 89-12 APPLICANP (AI�D ADDRFSS): GEORGE N�'I'SOVAS, Post Office Box 5132, Orange, CA 92667 I�ZURE pg pitQ.7E]C,T/APPRaVAL SOUC�P: Appraval of final landscape caorking drawirZgs I�OCATIOI�T: 73-918 Highway 111 7.O1�• Cl Mr. Drell present�l revised final landscape w�rking drawings. Chairnlan Gregory indicated that the perifullas will have to be higher than 8' as proposed as they will be directly in front of signs which are 8' in height. He also added that the ca�mission ca�uld rather see shrubs in place of ivy. 7 �ww `� � ARC�itTF7CI[7RAL ��SSI�i Ng1K(�i 27, 1990 It was maved by Camussioner McC�ea, seaonded by CaYm.issioner Urrutia, to continue the final workirig drawirigs to April 10, 1990 with applicant to address the follawing: 1) Parkirig area to be screened 2) Palm trees increased in height to 10 feet miniirnun 3) Upsize the trees alang Alessandro 4) Pravide more shzubs on the Allesandro Street side planters 5) Use of alternate shrubs instead of gh�tonia and junipers 6) Grouping of palms i.nstead of soldier course planting Vote carried 5-0 11. C�SE 1VC).• PP 90-4 APP'LICANP (AI�ID A�RFSS): SC�-Il�7ITZ/ANDERSON, Post Office Box 3992, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SQ�: Preliminary approval of architectural and landscape plan for a 20 unit senior apartment canple,x ZONE• R-3 5.0. Catherine Sass rep�rted that applicant agreed to add.ing a slw�rp stone wall at previous meeting; l�owever, plans naw shaw shrubs in place of wall. Applicant felt the solid oleanders w�uld look better than the slump stone wall. Camiissioner Urrutia was concerned with the windaws on the west side of the project as they shaw rio averhang to screen them. It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Ca�missioner Holden, to continue the request directing applicant to address the follawing: 1) Landscaping be added on both sides of wall at pedestrian entrance 2) Adding wings to the front slump stone wall 3) Installation of trees in rear lawn area 4) Restudy horizontal elements. They are to be conti.nrrnzed around entire building. Applicant to i.ncorporate the trellis into horizontal el�nents. Nbtion carried 5-0. 8 . � � NIIN[1TE5 ARQiIZ�7CIUR1�1L CxNMISSI�i N�t(33 27, 1990 12. C�1SE ND.: PP 89-21 APPLICANP (ArD ADDRFSS): PIZZA HUT, 208 S. Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209-3110 NAT[JRE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL �II': Preli mi nary approval Of lan�c�scape and architectural plans I,OCATI�t: La Posada Restaurant Park (S.E. corner of La Posada Regional Center) ZOI�: PC-3 Catherine Sass presented plans. Catm.issioner Holden was concerned with the coltutuls as they shaw beirig planted anto the building. Comnissianer Urrutia's felt that the steepness of the roof caused the building to look very massive with the roof being vezy aver- powering. Camtission w�ould like to see the averhang extended providing shade protectian, and bringing the columns out away fran the building. Steve Smith rioted that the parking lay out was previously approved on the site plan. Ms. Sass noted that the txash area w�ould have to be moved as the area was needed for t,urn around space for the loadirig dor.k. It was maved by Comnissioner Urrutia, seconded by Cannissioner Coruwr, to continue the case directing applicant to address the follaaing: 1) Coltutu�s be brought out fran building (not planted on) 2) Nbving of trash bin area 3) Additian of landscaping at entrance and enlarging this entry area 4) Number of bottle trees on the east property line be increased to screen adjacent wash Nbtion carried 4-0-1, Chairn�an Gregory abstainin� 13. CASE N0.• PP 90-6 APPLIC� (At�ID AI�RFSS): EVEREP`P BRUI�IELL (for IMPERIAL SI�Er N�'I'AL Q0. INC. ), 74-842 Velie Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PRU7EGT/ApPRdVAL SC��: Preliminazy approval for 10,000 square foot inch�strial building I+OCATI�I: 75-100 St. Charles Place 9 � °�: N�iV[tI'ES ARC��TF]CIURAL �M�IISSI(�T N�+,RC�i 27, 1990 ZO[�: S.I. Mr. Drell r�ted that the acacia shr�uld be replaced with acacia minutia. Ca�missioner Connor wanted to see how the project relates to the adj acent property. After further discussion, it was maved by Catmissianer McCrea, seconded by Comnissioner Holden, to approve the preliminaYy plans with the follawing conditions: 1) Greex�s to be more patina 2) Minilrnun height on palms to be 10 feet 3) Beef up shnibs along building 4) Indication of adjacent property 5) Shaw existi.ng landscaping on north side of building 6) Relocation of trash enclosure to provide for landscaping on south side of building Nbtion carried 5-0. 14. CASE NO.: PP 89-34 AP'PLICANP (Ai�ID ADDRESS): RAY PATS(�Q{/BILL ROSSWORN, 640 No. Tustin #103, Santa Ana, CA 92705 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPR�VAL SQX�: Preliminazy approval of revised architectural and landscape plan IAC,�ITIO�i: 44-211 and 44-213 San Pasqual ZOI�• R2 S.O. Ms. Sass presented the revised renderings and elevations shawir�g the changes the planning ccmmission requested. Commissioner Urrutia felt the parapet walls on the roof made the structure look more like a motel than a residential project. It was maved by Comnissioner Urrutia, seconded by Ga►nLissioner Holden, to continue the request requiring applicant to address the follawing: 1) Provide roof plan elevations stx7wing l�ow the staggeri.ng will be resolved 2) Revise carport Motion carried 5-0 1V. ADJ(7qftrl�3�P' 10 • �ww '�r+� N�1V[tI�S ARC�iIT�CIURAL REUIEW QM��SSI�i N�►R(�i 27, 1990 1V. The meetirx� was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. f ` % L� . S SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 11