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Home My WebLink About1991-04-23 , , � � NIIN[�ES PALM DFSERT ARC�IITECiURAL REVIEW �NMISSI�T T[IESDAY, APRIL 23, 1991 *****�r�r**�r�r�x**�rx�r�r�r�r*�r�r* �r*�r�r****�r�r�r�t�r*��-x�r�rx�t*�r�r�r�r�r*�r I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Ca�tission Members Gt�rrent Nleetirig Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, C�airman X 7 1 Rick Holden X 8 0 Frank Urrutia X 7 1 Russell McCrea X 6 2 Christopher VanVliet x 7 1 Wayne Conrior, Alternate X 4 4 Staff Present: Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Pat Bedrosian Donna Bitter II. APPRO�TAL OF MII�I�PFS: It was moved by Co�missioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1991 meeting as sul�nitted. Motion carried 3-Q-1, Ca�nnissioner VanVliet abstaining. III. It was moved by CXnmissi�e.r CJorun�, seoo�xisd by Ca�missio�r VanVliet, to ap�xnave t3�e folla�ring cases by minute m�tiori. Nbtiori carried 4-0. l. CASE NO.: 1948 SA APPLICAI� (AI�ID ADDRESS): PAL,MS TO PINES CANVAS for J. LEWIS BOWKER ART GALLERY, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Nbuntain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPi�TAL SOUQ-FP: Appraval of awning with signage LOCATIO�i: 73-260 E1 Paseo 7�' C-1 S.P. 2. CASE N0.• 1949 SA APPLICANP (AND ADDRFSS): PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for MAMA GINAS, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 � � � 1'1�1..1�N 1 r-� ARQ�IITF�]CIt7RAL R�TIEW �T�SSI�i APRIL 23, 1991 1�TURE OF P1�OJ�Cr/APPI�CNAL SO[X�iT: Approval of awning I�OCATI�v: 73-705 E1 Paseo Z0�• G1 S.P. Approved by minute motion with the condition that the awning wrap around completely on both the right and left corners. 3. CASE N�D.• 1950 SA APPLICANT (Ai� Ai�RFSS): PAL�MS TO PINES CANVAS for JERRY LISS INIPORTID RL7GS, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECr/APPRO�TAL SO[X�P: Approval of canopy type awning with signage LtX'ATIOIv: 73-199 El Paseo Z0�' C-1 S.P. 4. CASE N0.• 1951 SA APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRESS): IMPERIAL SIGN 00. for ID MULLINS PHARMACY, 46-120 Call�un Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Relocation of existing signage to new building location, as well as addition of non- illuminated molded letters on fascia I,OCATI�t: 73-495 Highway 111 7�• C-1 S.P. Approved by minute motion, relocation of existing signage to new building location as well as addition of npn-illt�m�nated signage on fascia subject to signage allowing for a 3" border on top and bottam. 5. C�SE 1�U.• 1954 SA APPLICANP (AI�ID ADDRF�S): BEVERLY CARPEN'IBR'S FINISHING 'I'OUCCx-�S, 73-520 E1 Paseo, Suite C & D, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPI�7VAI� SOUC�iT: Approval of awning with signage 2 ��rrr `'�w+� � AR(�itTE7CI[7RAL REVIEW �T�IISSI�i APRIL 23, 1991 I�OCATIO�i: 73-520 El Paseo 7A�• C-1 1V. CASES A. Final Draw.i.rx,�s; l. CASE N0.• 363 C p►ppLICANr (ArID A�RF�S): 'I�iE LOQC SHOP, INC., 73-560 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1�TURE OF P1�OJ�C.T/APPI�DVAL SO[X��P: Approval of 8' wrought iron fence IACATIC�T: 73-560 Highway 111 ZQNE: C-1 The applicant indicated to catmission that the aa►►pany trucks have been vandalized a nwnber of t�mes, and that was the reason for the requested 8' high fence. He did not feel that a 6' high fence would be high enough, as stolen items could still be carried over a 6' fence. Chairman Gregory noted that the c�snission's concern was fran an aesthetic stand point, and they felt this high of a fence would be quite noticeable. He asked that the applicant work towards a solution that would not be so intimidating. Action• It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Canmissioner Connor, to grant approval of the fence at a maximum height of 6 feet with color to match buildirx� trim. Motion carried 4-0. Staff explained to applicant the process of appealing the commission's decision to city council, stating that this ca�nnission's responsibility was to review cases on an aesthetic basis only. (7onmissio�er Hold�n left meeting at 1:00 p.m. 2. CASE NO.: APPLICANP (AND ADDRESS): RONALD GREGORY AND ASSOCIATES for BROTHERS C70NSTRUCI'ION/JOINT VF�VTURE BUILDING, 73-960 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 3 � � NiLNUI'FS ARCHITECZ[7RAL RE.VI�T �T�SSI�i APRIL 23, 1991 I�,TURE OF PR+D.7�LT/APPR�OVAL SOUC�P: Final approval of landscaping I�OC2�TIO�i: 73-710 F`red Waririg Drive Z�iE: P Co�issioner Conrior asked about the height of the wall adjacent to the park site. The applicant, Mr. Bonnet, noted that it had been changed fran a 6' wall to a 3' wall. Cannissioner Connor asked about the material to be planted along the wall, riotirig that the A.I.P.P. Conmittee was c�ncerned with the visibility of the wall fran the art placement area. He asked that sanething be planted at the top of the wall to cascade and soften the wall. Eric Johnson asked about the drainage area, noting that the public works depart►nent was working on having the swale moved. He added that a walkway along the Joint Venture building, to match walk at adjacent building, was not indicated on the plans as requested by staff. Mr. Honnet indicated that there would be no parking at this area to use the requested walkway. Ca�anissioner Connor noted that without this sidewalk, there would be no access for pedestrian traffic fr�► the �ed Waring side of the building. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Co�mtissioner Van Vliet, to grant final appraval of the landscaping plans based on the condition that the architect work with the public works departnlent with regards to cannission's concerns on the entrance and drainage swale as discussed with Mr. Bonnet. Nbtion carried 2-0-1, Chaizman Gregory abst�nin�. B. prelimina-ry P1Si],: 1. CASE NO.: 92 C APPLICANP (A1�ID ADDRFSS): EVA SLOAN c/o CRHO INC. ARC�iITECPS for OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANI', 195 "C" Street, Tustin, CA 92681 NAT[JRE OF PROJECT/APPRCIVAL SQJQ�: Preliminary approval of revised architectural and landscape plans for 8,000 square foot restaurant LOCATI�T: Painters Path nprth of Fred Wari.ng Drive 4 • �ar,' �.r+ � AR(HITflCIURAL REVIEW ��SSI�i APRIL 23, 1991 7.(�: PC-4 Conanission concurred with revised architectural plans during study sessian. Staff noted that the applicant could naw proceed with the architectural working drawings. Chairman Gregory indicated that the landscape architect should have replaced the dead trees with the same type of tree species, as lorig as this w�ould meet the city's current parking lot standards. He also noted that planting a few barrel cactus in a large area w�ould not be seen. Ms. Sloan replied that the reason for these planters was because the owners want to see additional landscaping around the building. Chainnan Gregory indicated that the previous landscape plan submitted was much closer to what the conmission was looking for. Ca�snission directed the applicant to have the landscape architect contact the public works department to get a list of flowering shrubs that would be acceptable for this location. Ca�anissioner Connor suggested that the applicant stay away fran the cactus outlined on the revised plan, as they were quite small and very expensive. Action• It was moved b�y Comnissioner Corumr, seconded by CamLissioner Van Vliet, to grant prel�ri►�nary appraval of the revised architectural plans as submitted with the condition that the landscape plans be restudied as directed to applicant. Parking lot trees to conform to city shade tree req�irements. Motion carried 3-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 91-3 APPLIC�INP (At�ID A�RES.S): INLAND II�IPIRE PROPERTIES, LTD. for HOVLEY LANE OFFICE PLAZA, 41-7� Corporate Way, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPRCNAL SO[X��: Prel�m�nar�s approval of revised architectural and landscaping plans for 33,600 square foot office building LOCATIal�1: 74-853 Hovley Lane Z��: Co�nission discussed revised plans with applicant. 5 . . , � � NB1V[T�ES ARC�iITF�CiURAL REVIEW �T�IISSI(�i j.�p1�2TT, 23, 1991 Action: It was movecl by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Co�nissioner Connor, to grant prel�►►»nary approval of the architectural and landscape plans as amended by Mr. John Stanford indicating the height of the mexican paLns and additional shrub material on the west and east side planters. Motion carried 3-0. 3. (�SE NO.: 354 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GEORGE BUOIVO - MARK DEMILLE c/o CER�I, Post Office Box 12920, Palm Desert, CA 92260 I�1ZtJRE OF P1�0�7�C.T/APPR�CNAL SQX��T: Prel�miriary approval of plans for major remodel to three industrial buildings I+OCATI�T: Southwest corner of Cook Street and 42nd Avenue ZONE: S.I. Commissioner Coru�r asked about the proposed treatment, r�ting that he would like to see it continued on all sides of the buildings. The applicant rioted that he was proposing to continue the corner treatinent at least five feet back on each building. Chairman Gregory asked that planters be placed adjacent to the builclings. Chainn�n Gregory felt that the plans showed a nice improvement to the builduzgs, but vaould need to see more details. CamLissioner VanVliet w�ould like to see sanething done on the side elevations to tie in with the front elevations. CamLissioner Connor felt that the palms indicated on the plans w�ould riot w�ork. Action: It was moved by Cannissioner Connor, seconded by Catmissioner Van Vliet, to continue the architectural and landscaping plans directing the applicant to address the camtissions concerns on how the exterior treatments will continue along the remainder of the buildings. Landscapirx3 plans to be restudied as outlined with the applicant. Nbtian carried 3-0. 6 � I � �' � AR�IITEK,`I'[JRAI, REVl�+i �1M�IISSI�i APRTT, 23, 1991 V. The �eting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. , STEVE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 7