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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-23 t ■'1.1la ll.:v PALM DESERT ARCHITECIURAL REVIEW COMMISSION IISSION TUESDAY, OCIiOBER 23, 1990 I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12:25 p.m. C nrn ssion Members Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman x 18 2 Rick Holden x 20 0 Frank Urrutia x 17 3 Russell McCrea x 18 2 Christopher VanVliet x 1 0 Wayne Connor x 15 5 II. APPROVAL OF : It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the minutes of the October 9, 1990 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-1, Con nissioner VanVliet abstaining. III. MISCELLANEOUS: Deputy City Clerk, Mary Frazier, swore in new Commissioner, Christopher Van Vliet, to office. CASE NO.: 1836 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for EL PASEO COLLECTION NORTH, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 LOCATION: 73-100 El Paseo Mr. Drell reminded comu.ssion that awnings for El Paseo Collection North were previously approved without signage. The applicant is now requesting signage reading "Mondi" in 3-1/2" red letters. C.cxm fission had approved black lettering for future signage at this location. The applicant requested a total of five signs. Commissioner Urrutia's only concern was the number of signs. He felt if the color was more subdued, he would not have a problem with the number of signs. He suggested more of an earth tone. Commission approved the five (5) signs with staff to grant final approval of color which was to be toned down from the proposed red. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES ARCIIITECIURAL REVIEW OOM IISSION OCTOBER 23, 1990 IV. Moved by Commissioner McCrea, secorx1ed by Commissioner Urnitia, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Notion carried 5-0. 1. CASE NO.: 1844 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SENOR SALSA c/o PALMS TO PINES CANVAS, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Awnings and signage LOCATIONT: 73-205 El Paseo ZCNE: C-1 2. CASE NO.. CUP 89-13 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PAMELLA SMALLWOOD, 71-111 La Paz Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised landscape final working drawings LOCATION: Northwest corner of Portola Avenue and Country Club Drive ZONE: O.P. Case was continued as applicant was not present. 3. CASE NO. APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MING C. LOWE, 73-985 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Certificate of conformance for a legal nonconforming duplex LOCATIONT: Corner of Portola and Catalina Way ZONE: Rl V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: 1841 SA APPLICANT (AND ASS): TIM UNRUH for UNIQUE REALTY, 72-705 Highway 111, Suite C, Palm Desert, CA 92260 2 *400, MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OC@TIISSICN OCTOBER 23, 1990 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signs LOCATION: 72-705 Highway 111, Suite C ZONE: Cl Mr. Drell noted that this property had previously gone before the Planning Commission and City Council with regards to the Great Western signage. Great Western has used up most of the allowed signage for this building. Mr. Drell felt that this building ended up with approximately 15' left for signage and the proposed signs for Unique Realty shows approximately 35 square feet. Commissioner Urrutia did not have a problem with the graphics; however, would rather see something smaller in scale. Action: It was moved by Commissioner VanVliet, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to grant approval of the signage directing staff to refer to the Great Western/Immediate Care Center file to determine the allowable size remaining for signage at this location. Motion carried 5-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 90-24 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JAMES WALKER c/o RICHARD FISCHER ARCHITECTURE for MALAGA SQUARE, 75-140 St. Charles Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Remodel of, and addition to, calmercial building LOCATION: Southeast corner El Paseo and Sage ZONE: Cl Phil Drell discussed the elevations of the proposed remodel and addition. The applicant indicated that each slop will be coming back to the commission for their individual frontage signage approvals. Commissioner Urrutia noted that because of the looks of the two- story building it lends itself to a mixed use complex. He felt something should be done identifying the first floor fran the second floor. Commissioner Urrutia suggested that if the first floor was brought out sane it would put more emphasis on the lower floor. Commissioner Holden suggested the possibility of screening the second floor. Commissioner Urrutia wanted to see something done on the first floor making it more conducive to retail. 3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION IISSION OCTOBER 23, 1990 Action: It was moved by Cammissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, to continue the request directing the applicant to address the possibility of bringing out the first floor, or screening the second floor in some way, placing more emphasis on the lower floor of the building making it more conducive to retail. Motion carried 5-0. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO.. PP 90-23 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ENJOY DEVELOPMENT, 22750 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 NATURE OF PFMBCr/APPROVAL SO XM: Preliminary approval of plans for an 80,000 square foot commercial retail development LOCATICN: Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way ZONE: PC (3) S.P. Jeff Winklepleck reported to commission that staff had been working with the applicant on placement of additional landscaping, including islands throughout. Commissioner Urrutia felt the applicant had done a nice job with the back side of the building, however additional landscaping was needed for softening. The applicant noted the 6' existing wall along Fairhaven where Commissioner Holden thought additional trees should be planted. Commissioner Holden discussed the need for more of a design concept to the landscaping. Cam lssioner Urrutia added that he was looking for more creativity in the landscaping as a theme, more grouping of trees. The applicant replied that the heads of the trees would be open allowing you to look through them to view the architecture. Chairman Gregory directed applicant to work towards the use of a water efficient landscaping design, not necessarily cactus and rock. Commissioner Urrutia referred to the city's median islands as a good example. Commissioner Holden directed applicant to screen the parking lot from the street. Commissioner Urrutia suggested a meandering sidewalk. He added that the project needed sane basic elements that will stand out in scale to identify the project putting in proper scale. The applicant also needs to look at the project where once you have parked and are walking into the building you will need a smaller scale corrider that can be viewed by the people entering the building. 4 NNW MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION IISSION OCTOBE R 23, 1990 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to grant preliminary approval on the architectural plans continuing the landscape plans directing the applicant to increase the landscaping and address the following: 1) Need for a design concept in landscaping rather than just trees on center. 2) Additional landscaping on the back of the building needed for softening. 3) Addition of islands in back of building. 4) Additional trees placed along 6' existing wall along Fairhaven for screening of adjacent single family developments 5) Parking lot to be screened from the street 6) Possible meandering of sidewalk 7) Planters could be placed against front of building where there are no windows. These trees to be clustered. 8) Use of water efficient landscape design. Motion carried 5-0. VI. MISCELLANEOUS: OUS: Chairman Gregory discussed his concerns with improper spray systems being installed on approved projects. He replied that the com-nission was relying on the Coachella Valley Water District to inspect and approve these systems; however, felt that an irrigation plan should be submitted with landscaping plans to the city. Commissioner Urrutia did not feel it was the commissions position to approve the irrigation plans. He felt that there should be more emphasis on checking the irrigation system when the architect pulls building permits or have the systems reviewed by Eric Johnson's office prior to the landscaping plans being brought before the commission. Chairman Gregory asked that staff put something in writing to distribute to the architects informing them of what irrigation systems are to be used adding that the intent was to get away from spray heads. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to recommend the following policy: 1) Staff member, Eric Johnson, review the working drawings for the planting and irrigation for conformance to water efficient planting before coning to Architectural Review. 2) Staff to make sure that the applicants are aware of this process when they take out their applications. Notion carried 5-0. 5 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OCMMISSION OCTOBER 23, 1990 Mr. Drell felt that the landscaping plans should be submitted immediately to Eric Johnson while the plans are being checked through the building department. Commissioner Urrutia noted that since the commission's desire is to go with water tolerant planting they should, as a commission, be more vocal giving stronger direction to the applicant. He added that there are certain areas where lawn is necessary; however, as in commercial projects, the commission should start to focus on more native planting and the many desert varieties. Commissioner Urrutia felt that commission should direct staff to inform applicants of this direction. He felt that this direction would assist staff once they knew what position the commission takes in regards to use of lawn. Chairman Gregory did not think this was necessary, as he felt there were some areas where lawn is needed. Mr. Drell noted that Eric Johnson and the Coachella Valley Water District created a booklet on desert planting which staff distributes to all applicants. He concluded that a more formal handout will be put together on the landscaping philosophy. VII. ADJ0URNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. PHIL DRELL SENIOR PLANNER PD/db 6