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Home My WebLink About1991-04-09 . �' �,,.� NLI1�ATrES PALM DFSERT ARCi�TE7CIt7RAL R�VIEW �SSI�1 RUF�AY, APRII, 9, 1991 ***�t�r**�r�r�r�rir�r�r�t�r�r*�r�t**�r�r�r**�r�t�*��ir�r�r�r�r�t�r*��t*�r�r��r*�r�r**ir�r�*��t�r�r I. (�1LL TO ORDER: The meetir�g was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Commission M�nbers Current N�eting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 6 1 Rick Holden X 7 0 Frank Urrutia X 7 0 Russell McCrea X 6 1 Christopher VanVliet X 6 1 Wayne Connor, Alternate X 3 4 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Pat Bed.rosian Donna Bitter II. APPR(NAL OF NIDVI�PFS: It was moved by Catmissianer Urrutia, seconded by C.artrLissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the March 26, 1991 meeti.ng as su}�rnitted. Motion carried 5-0. III. It was mav+ed by Urrutia, seoa�ded by [�n;�;c,r,ar �,p�,. to a�ave ttie follaa�.i.ng cases by minute mot.ion. Nbtian carried 5-0. 1. CASE Nt7.- TT 24539 APPLIC,'�1NP (AI�ID ADDRFSS): WILLIAMS CJON�ANY for TRIAD PACIFIC DEVELOPNIENT C70RP., 42-6� Cook Street, Suite 135, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SOtX��: Preliminaxy approval of revised elevations LOC�TI�: Nor-�heast corner of Cook Street and Havley Lane ZCXVE• PR-9 2. C�1SE NO.' 883 SF APPLIC�INP (ArID AD�RES.S): t�t. STEVIN CIII�S c/o BIRTC�3ER OONSTRUGTION LTD., 72-120 Manufacturing Road, Suite "K", Thousand Palms, CA 92276 �r.r �.r� � ARQiITF7Ci�JRAL REVIEW CJC�T�IISSION Ng1RCH 26, 1991 1�1'I[)RE OF PR�J�LT/APPROVAL S�iT: Consideration of 3' wrought iron fence over e�isting 6' masonry block wall I�OCATIOI�i: 48-480 & 48-451 Mirador Court and 48-450 Terrena Z�' PR-3 1V. (�SES: A. Final. Dra�wi.ngs: 1. CASE IVI�.- TT 24984 APPLICANP (AND ADDRESS): SUNLITE DEVELOPMDVT, INC., 77-622 Country Club Drive, Suite "V", Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�17.[7RE OF PROJF�C,T/APPRCNAL SCJ[X�iT: Final approval of landscaping plans LCX"ATICJ�i: West side of Deep Canyon, south of �ed Waring ZO�IE: PR-5 Steve Smith noted that part of the solar protection was to be provided with rear yard landscaping which was riow shatim on model elevations. Mr. Smith suggested that at least one model use drought tolerant landscaping without the use of lawns. Conanissioner Conrwr asked if it were necessary to place lawn i.n the side yards. Chairman Gregory felt it was r�t necessary. Mr. Smith noted that the entry sign, previously suhnitted to catmission, had been made in pre-cast concrete which will be finished in stucco. Stucco color will match existirig wall. Carunission discussed having at least one model shawing a water efficient approach to landscaping, and 50� of the typicals to shcna a water efficient plan. Chairman Gregory noted that this woul.d not mean using just cactus and gravel, but a design that pays attention to conserving water. Chairman Gregory r�ted that the applicant would need to provide a palette indicating the trees to be placed in the back yards. Conmissioner Urrutia did not have any objection to a using a variety of tree species in the back yards. The applicant indicated that the landscaping on Plan "D" would be changed to a water efficient approach. 2 �„r `�••� MIIVUPES p�RQiIT�7GRURAL RP,VIE�T aCNMISSI�T N�,RC�i 26, 1991 Action: It was moved by C�missioner Urrutia, seconded by Com►Lissioner Holden, to continue the landscaping plans directi.ng applicant to address items discussed above. �try monument sign approved as sul�nitted. Nbtion carried 5-0. 2. CASE NO.: 1945 SA APPLIC'ANP (A1�ID ADDRF�S): IMPERIAL SIGN OOI�'D?ANY, INC. for SONOMA GRILLE, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage L,�OCATIoI�T: 74-70� Highway 111 ZONE: P.C.4 The applicant, Mark Ross, noted that the client was asking that the existing rainbaw background sign be changed to match color of buildi.ng and be moved to the right side of the building. Al1 lettering to be in brov�m. Comntissioner Connor asked about the portion of the shutters that was removed to place the existi.ng signage. Action: It was moved by Comnissioner Connor, seconded by C�nissioner Urrutia, to approve the signage subject to the replacement of shutters where existing sign will be remaved. Nbtion carried 5-0. B. Frelim?*�� Plans: 1. CASE IVI�.: 92C pppLICANp (At�ID ADDRF.SS): EVA SLOAN c/o CRHO INC. ARQ-IITEGTS for OLIVE GARDE�I ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 195 So. "C" Street, Tustin, CA 92681 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPROVI�L SO[X��: Preliminary appraval of architectural and landscape plans for 8,000 square foot restaurant L�OCATI(�i: Painters Path north of FYed Waring Drive Z�: PC-4 Applicant, Eva Sloan, presented revised plans. Ccnmissioner Urrutia felt that the colored elevations were fine; Yiowever, noted that at the previous meeting the c�tission had requested that the side elevations be treated somewhat differently so that the columns do not appear to be pasted on. Conmissioner Holden informed Ms. Sloan that actual columns would be allawed if they 3 . � � MI1V[Ti'ES ARQ3IZ�7C7.[7RAL REVIEW �+MISSI(�i N�,RQ3 26, 1991 were used with an awning that was a non-combustible shade structure. Camtissioner Urivtia was concerned with the windows on the side of the buildi.ng. He felt depth should be added to the sides of the building. As an example, c�nmissian stated that the applicant use the concept on the rear elevation on the sides as well. Co�missioner Urrutia suggested that the columns be moved out scene. Ms. Sloan asked if she could anit the column.s entirely, recessing the windows to add depth. Cammission did not have a problem with this. Chairman Gregory discussed the landscaping plans, n�ting the followi.ng problems: 1) Sane oleanders are specified on the Highway 111 side of the building which are medium size. These would grvw 15 feet or higher and would block everything behind th�n• Sanething smaller should be placed here. 2) A number of plants are not called out on the plan. 3) Pebbles or finely crushed gravel should be used in place of the shredded bark. 4) Additional olive trees placed were fine. 5) Applicant needs to pravide detailed landscaping plan for the parking lot conforming to city shade tree requirements. Action• It was moved by Cannissioner Connor, seconded by Ca�missioner McCY�ea, to continue the architectural and landscaping plans directing the applicant to address the concerns discussed above. Nbtion carried 5-0. 2. CASE NU.: PP 91-3 APPLICANP (ArID ADDRES.S): INLAND II�IPIRE PRQPERTIES, LTD. for HOVLEY LANE OFFICE PLAZA, 41-700 Corporate Way, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJEG�P/A�1L SO(X�P: Preliminary plarLs for a 33,600 square foot office building I+CX'ATION: 74-853 Havley Lane Chairman Holden asked about the asphalt beirx� placed along the property line and why landscaping couldn't be used instead. Commissianer Urrutia agreed that there should be sane type of visual barrier along the property line. He noted that the applicant caruiot rely on the adj acent property avners to enhance the area, adding that the sides shauld be treated just as the front and back elevations. Caimissioner Urrutia suggested that landscaping be continued around the project, rather than using a wall. Chairman Gregory agreed that landscapirig should be added along the east and west property lines. The applicant noted that 4 � � � � P2II�ATI�S ARCHITF7CIURAL REVIEW �+1`�SSI�i Ng1t2(�i 26, 1991 the block wall exists on the back property line. Commissioner Urrutia asked about the location of the drainage swale. The applicant nated that it could be moved back without any problean. CorYxn.issianer Urrutia noted that elevations were riot provided on the coverecl cazport structure. These plans w�uld need to be included in the proposal. Commissioner Holden questioned the location of the handicapped spaces. He felt they were riot to be placed where the handicapped would have to go behind parked cars. The�e spaces should be placed as close to the buildi.ng entrance as possible. Camtissioner Urrutia felt the building was over-simplified and the design needed more interest. He suggested bringing columns down or adding sane undulations in the overhangs. Commissioner Holden suggested placing trees in the undulations or possibly adding sane mass to the entrance. Commissioner Holden thought the west elevation looked like a totally different building. He suggested canbining bays of glass or something of that nature to make the west side lo�k a bit more like the rest of the building. CamLissioner Urrutia wr�uld like to see sccnething that looks a little more canpatible to the desert. Cott�nissioner Urrutia directed applicant to place more effort on planting around the building. This slx�uld include additional trees. He added that a landscaping plan would need to be provided for the parking area, confozming to city requirements on shade trees. Commissioner Connor noted his concerns with the • landscaping around the base of the building. He felt it looked too light and w�uld like to see more lush landscaping here. Catanissioner Urrutia thought planting should Ue placed between the parking spaces under the carport structure. Action• It was moved by Co�lissioner McCYea, seconded by C�n.issioner Urrutia, to continue the architectural and landscape plans directing the applicant to address the conments outlined above. Motion carried 5-0. 3. CASE NO.: Ct1P 91-5 1.�ppLICANr (p►l�ID ApDRESS); RAyMpND HAAS for SANTA ROSA VILLAS, 73-730 Highway 111, Suite 6, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJEG�/A1'PROVAL SOUQ-�r: Preliminary approval of architectural plans for a 14 unit senior apart�nent project 5 , ' V � � r 1'l.Ll`Il/11.:�J /�cc Try�* l"fL�li71� Rr•Y1� lJld'1'1Lw7U1�A� �i 26, 1991 IACATI�T; 73-666 & 73-688 Santa Rosa Way Z�+IE• R-3 S.O. Ca�missioner Urrutia informed applicant that comnission wr�uld need to see the actual carport design on the pro�ect, including materials to be used. Camu-ssioner Holden noted that in the past camiission has r�t approved a standard aluminum cazport structure. They want to see something that has sane type of fascia. Chairman Gregory was concerned with the elevations from the street, noting that they looked unbalanced. He added that the east and west elevations needed some type of overhangs. CamLissioner Urrutia was concerned with the flat elevation, noting that the design had not been carried out around the building. He w�uld like to see the same type of treatment carried out around the building. This wr�uld also give the opportun.ity to create some type of sun protection on these elevations. The applicant suggested the use of pop-outs with an eye braw and tile roof on the eye brow that would blend in on these elevations. Cornnissioner Urrutia felt that this might work, hawever, would rather see the elements from the rest of the buildi.ng carried out. Cammissioner Urrutia discussed the lack of massiveness on the east/west elevations. Co�missioner Holden asked about the lack of gates on the back Hx�oden fences. The applicant noted that the gates were on the fence, but were not sh�av,nz on the plans. Ca�nnissioner Holden r�ted that the tallest surface was placed at the edge of the lot, which looked awkward. He felt that this large plaster wall would have to be broken up in scme way. Chaizman Gregory outlined his concerns with the landscaping plan ryoting that more detailed information was needed. He indicated that the landscaping plan in front of the units and along the parking stalls were m�ed with an assortment of shrubs that c�ould riot work together. Caranissioner Connar wauld like to see sane sort of theme in this planting. Chairman Gregory felt the applicant needed a landscape plan designed by an architect before ccx�mission could take a close look at the plans, noting that a professional vaould work with the city's approach on landscaping. Catmissioner Connor felt that the majority of the landscaping plan boiled daHnz to a long terni maintenance probl�n. Chairman GregorY rboted that the bottle trees in the planter areas w�ould need root guards, as they are being placed in such naxraw planters. 6 . ' � � "a✓ N1IrATPF� ARCHITFX,XZ'[JRAL REVIEW ��SSI�i N�,RQ3 26, 1991 Chairman Gregory suggested that the lawn use be cut back in the parking area allawing a more water efficient plan. The applicant asked about the use of gravel in this lawn area. Chaizman Gregory noted that he would prefer r�ot to see this, and suggested the use of pockets of gravel. The applicant discussed the problems on leasing senior units, and asked for commissions suggestions on reducing the costs of building these units. Calmissianer Holden suggested removi.ng the front court yard walls, thus taking advantage of the surrounding landscaping. The applicant noted that these walls we�uld provide privacy and security. Cami.issioner Holden suggested securing the project fran the entrance. Canm.issioner Urrutia agreed with the front security. Action: It was moved by C�.issioner McCrea, secanded by Conmissioner Urrutia, to continue the plans subject to conditions noted above. N�tion carried 5-0. V. P.�DJ�t7R11�gNP: The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. � S SMITH ASSOCIATE PLArIlVER SS/db 7