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Home My WebLink About1990-05-22 ! f ��y �Y MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1990 f*�*�**�*��*��*��***f**.��*��#��f*��*�*�*.**�.��*�**��*�.*.��* I. The rneetina was calie� to order at 12:20 p.m. Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Qate Present Absent Present AbsPnt Ron Gregory, Chairman x 9 l Rick Holden X 10 0 Russell McCrea X 9 1 Mary Drury X 6 d Frank Urrutia X � � Wayne Connc�r� X 9 1 pthers Present: Steve Smith Catherine Sass Phil Drell Brent Conley Donna Bitter It was moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by CommissionPr Hold�n, to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1990 meeting as amended. Carried 4-0-1 , Comm9ssioner Orury abstaining. II . Noved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Comnissioner Urrutia, to approve the folioaincl cases by minute motion. Carried 5-0. 1. CASE NO.s PP 89-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NARENDRA PATEL for S.W. PLAZA, 69-7.30 Nighway I11 , Suite 11F3, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAI. SOUGHT: Final building plan and landscape approval LOCATION: S.W. corner of Highway 111 and Lupine Lane ZONE: ri S.P. Cc�rnmissioner Urrutia abstained. 2. CASE NO.: PP 89-21 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : TOYS R US, 461 From Road, Param�s, New Jersey 07652 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised signagP LOCATION: Highway 111 at. Fred Waring Drive q � � MINUTES ARCHITECT�RAL REVIEW COMMISSION NAY 22, 1990 ZONE: PC (3) Revised signage approved by minute motion with the condition that the "R" be reversed back to normai configuration on �irectic�n�l signs only. Sign colors to be red, green and purple. Chairman Gregory and Commissioner Holden abstained. 3. GASE NO.: i698 SA Amendment APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GOOOYEAR/HOVLEY TIRE, 41-625 Eclectic, Paim Desert, CA 9225U NATURE OF PRO.lECT/APPROVAL S011GHT: Amended I .D. sign LOCATION: 41-625 Eclectic. Suite M-2 ZONE: S, I . Approved by minute motion sub,ject to the previou�ly approvPd signti being removed. 4. CASE NO. : 1757 SA APPIICANT (ANQ ADDRESS) : SUNROSE PROPERTIES, INC. , 72-85f1 Somera, Paim Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECTlAPPROVAI SOUGHT: Appravai of awnings, signage and minr�r exterior building modifications LOCATION: Northwest. carner Parkview and Hi�hway I11 ZONE: �-i 5. CASE NO. : CUP 89-12 APPLICANT {pND AQDRESS) : CJH PARTNERS, 41-910 Boardwaik, Suit� B-3, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECTjAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final landsrape working drawings LOCATION: N.E. corner of Alessandr� and Santa Ynez ZQNE: R-� (4} Approved finai landscape working drawings by minute motion subject to the addition nf shrubs indicated to ap�licant by commissi�n. 2 �rr' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REYIEW COMMISSION MAY 22, 1990 6. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 88-12 APPLICANT (AND ADORESS): MARRIOTT'S OWNERSHtP RESORT, INC, Post. Office Box 890, Lakeland, Flarida 33802; MR. ED ALDERSON, Senior Project Manager, Marriott Ownership, Desert Division, Constructian Office, Post Office Box 12757, Palm Desert, CA 92255 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of entry signage LOCATIOM: Off Cook Street in Marriott's Desert Springs Resort ZONE: PR-4 Entry signs approved by minute motion with the condition that the hummingbird logo be placed on the side of the iettering (not above lettering as submitted} , 7. CASE NO.: PP 90-11 APPLICANT (AND ADORESS): �OXX & ASSOCIATES, 74-818 Veiie Way, Suite 2, Palm DPsert, Ca 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of architecture plans L�ATIQN: Sauthwest corner of Fred Waring and San Anselmo Ave. Z(N+IE: OP and R-2 {7} Commissioners Holden and Urrutia abstained. 8. CASE NO. : 355 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RICK JOHNSON, GREG SWAJIAN, 74-69(l E1 Pasec�, Suite 200. Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROYAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval for addition to commercial building LOCATION: 74-175 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 Preliminary pians approved by minute motion with the conciition that addi� ionai trees and shrubs be placed where commission noted. Landscape improvements to be reviewed by staff for final approval . 3 +�r' �rr� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 22, 1990 III. CASES: l. CASE NO.: 1752 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING, 73-66C1 Highway 11 , Palm Desert, CA 9�260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approvai of new sign far_.e IOCATION: 73-66Q Highway 111 ZOWE: C1 S.P. Steve Smith presented pictures of proposed sign replacing the green background to an ivary. Mr. Smith noted that applicant alsc� showed window signs which were not 3' back; henGe, they would count as a portion of the signage allowed. Commission�r Orury felt there was a problem with the new face c�n the main sign stating that it looks like the company name is being changeci from "Minuteman Press" to "Printing and Copying", �s the actual name of the business is in smaller letters than the actuai menu items on the sign. Applicant felt the printing ancJ c�pyin� is prominent: in their business and therefore wants it to show up more on the sign. Chairm�n Gregory stated �hat the name, "Minuteman Press", clearly states what the business is. Ifi was moved by Cammissioner Hoiden, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, ta deny the request for the revised sign as they felt it was a menu sign. 2. CASE NO. : i750 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SPORTS FEVER, 73-360 Highway 111 #4, Falm (7esert, GA 92260 NATURE � PROJECT/APPROVA� SOUGHT: Approval of sign installation LOCATION: 73-360 Highway lll ZONE: Cl S.P. Steve Smith presented pictures of the sign at its previous 1 ocat i on. The bus i ness ex i sted on the back s i de of E 1 Paseo f��r several years. There was a fire in the building and the applicsnt has naw relocated onto Highway I11 . Staff approved a change in copy of the existing awning to include "Sports Fever". 4 � � ��.r+r M I NUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW GOMMISSION MAY 22, 1990 The applicant, Shirley Curbison, did no� want the existing ,�wning and was reques�ing to replace it with her sign fram the previous location. Staff noted that the proposed sign was now toa large to �compiy with the city ordinance for the new location. Commissioner Drury infnrmed Ms. Curbison that the ordinance allows for ane square f�ot of signage for each foot of frontage. Cammissioner IJrrutia added that the applicant would be allowed 17 square feet af signage. Ms. Curbison asked commission if she could use the proposed sign by cutting off the bottom, h�ving it conform with the city code, It was moved by Commissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to c�ntinue the request informing applicant that the proposed sign exceeded the allowed size for this location. Applicant to reduce the sign and resubmit far approval , Motion carried 5-0. 3. CASE NO.: 1751 SA AP"PLICANT (AND ADDRESS}: KWIK-KOPY PRINTING, 74-304 Highway 111 , Palm Desert, CA 9226U NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL S011GHT: 74-304 Highway 111 ZOME: C1 S.P. Steve Smith presented pictures of building location and the l�go sign being presented. He nated ail other signs in the building are browns and ivory. The applicant is requesting to use the colors of their logo which is red, white and blue. Commissioner Holden felt the colors should be toned down. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded hy Commissioner McCrea ta approve the sign request with the conditions that the colors be changed to rust, ivory and teai and the sign be consistent with the existing signs in the building (30 inches versus the 36" proposed? . Motion carried 5-0. 4. CASE NO.: 1755 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS} : CHINA GARDEN c/o Bill Shc�u, 73-196 Highway 11 , Paim Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECTIAPPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of internally illuminated awning LOCATION: Northwest corner of Highway 111 and San Marcc�s 5 � � MINUTES ARCNITECTURA� REVIEW C01'IMISSION MAY 22, 1990 ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith presented the plans and sample awning material and colors for the proposed awning to extend around the east end and the front of the buitding reading "China Garden" with the word "Restaurant" on 'both ends of the "China Garden" wording. Commissioner Drury asked about the purpose of the word "Restaurant" placed at two separate lacations on the banner. Commissioner Urrutia felt the word "Restaurant" did not need to be placed on the awning, that the words "China Garden" sh�uld sufficient. Commissioner Drury thought the word "Restaurant" needed to be placed on the awning, as "China Garden" was not enough to let you know it is a restaurant. It was moved by Cornmissioner Drury, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to approve the awning with the following conditions: 1 ) The awning to be tan in color with burgundy or teal letterinq (applicant. to choose ietter color as long as they are toned down} . 2) Awning to be 4" below the existing fascia and increase the maximum height to screen the roof mounted air conditioni�g equipment. 3) The popped out center portion of the awning is no more than 1 ' above and 1 ' out from the fascia. 4) Wording "China Garden Restaurant" to be the same color and ietters to be 8" in height. 5) The word "Restaurant" to appear only once on awning. 6) All existing signs to be removed. Commissioner Urrutia wanted it noted that he would like to see the word "Restaurant" made smaller in proportion. Revise� awning pians should be brought back to staff far final approval . Motion carried 5-0. 5. CASE NO.: PP 90-12 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BILL WILSON, 70-500 Thunderbird R�ad, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval for 9,Q26 square foot design showroom building IOCATION: Northeast corner of Boardwalk and Mediterranean 6 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEN COMMISSION MAY 22, 1990 ZONE: S. I . Preliminary plans were presented by Phil Drell . Ne noted that 15% af the parking lot needed to be landscaped throughout. The existance of the carports does not relieve the applicant of needeci landscaping. He felt additional trees shouid be �laced up against the building. Mr. Drell reported that the building looked like office space} however, it is not parked for such a building. This would create problems for staff as it is difficult to regulate new tenants moving into the buiiding. Staff would prefer the entire project is parked for an office building so the city does not. have to enforce what gaes into these particular suites. Commissioner Drury asked what the purpose was for the tower. The applicant replied that it was for aesthetic purpases only. HQ added they could take off 2' if needed to meet the 30' height reguirement. Gommissioner Drury fett there was �o differentiai c�n the roof line and suddenly the tawer looms out. The building r�oes not transition into the tower naturally. She felt it looked as if it just sat on top of the building. The applicant noted that the front of the building would be used for design display roams, and therefore would like ta keep the building as close to the street as possible. Commissioner Holden asked how many roll-up doors would be installed. The applicant replied that there would be just one. Commissianer Holden would lik� to see the building softened using other praducts than ,just. asphalt and stucco. Commissioner Urrutia discussed with the applicant the harsh areas requiring additional landscaping. He noted that the architecture in the back of the building should be continued across the building. It seems to stop, not continuing along the buiiding on the parking lot side. It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissianer McCrea, to continue the preliminary plans directing applicant to address the following: 1 ) The sidewaik will need to go all the way around the building. 2) The tower to be more integrated with the building and lowered to conform to 30' height limit. 3) Meet the 15% landscape requirement es�ecially on the k�ack side of the building. 4) Restudy trash enclosure area, adding necessary landscaping. 5} Roaf mounted equipment should not exceed parapet height. F} The arrhitecture in the back of the building to be continued across the entire building. Motion carried 5-0 7 . � �� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIOM MAY 22, 1990 5. CASE NO.: PP 90-8 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): TOWNSGATE FINANCIAL, c/o Ray Fox, 2650 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108 NATURE aF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Conceptuat approval of building elevations and landscaping for medical office building LOCATION: 5outhwest corner of Fred Waring and San Pablo ZONE: �.P. Request. was cantinued as applicant was not present. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. % ��STEVE SM I TH A5SOCIA7E PLANNER SS/db 8