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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-26 1 i , y� `� L'J.1.1`I�/1�..� PAi.l�i DFSERT AR��TF7CI[7RAI� REVIF�T �IM�SSI�T �AY, F�tY 26, 1991 �r�r�r�r��:��r,�t�r�r�r�r�t�r�r * *�r�r*�r*�r�r**� I. (�LL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Catmission Members C'S�rrent Meetirig Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairn�a�z X 3 1 Rick Holden X 4 0 Frank Urrutia X 4 0 Russell McGYea X 4 0 Christopher VanVliet X 4 0 Wayne Coru�or, Alternate X 1 3 Staff Present: Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Pat Bedrosian Donna Bitter II. APPI�7VAL OF N�: It was moved by Comnissioner Urrutia, seconded by Cce�missioner Holden, to apprave the minutes of the Februazy 12, 1991 meetuzg as sut�nitted. Nbtion carried 5-0. III. It was maved by Carmissioner Urrutia, seconded by Co�m.issior�er VanVliet, to app�ove the follaaing c� by mi.nui�e m�tion. Nbtiori carried 5-0. 1. CASE NO.' 1918 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BEST SIGNS for Q�UB PARIS, 2600 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA 92260 NAZ[JRE OF Pf�OJF]GT/APPROVAL SO[X�rP: P,pproval of monwnent sign LOCATI�i: 74-695 Highway 111 Z(�1E• Gl S.P. Case was continued, by minute motion, as the revised signage was not received fran the applicant. 2. C�1SE 1�U.• 1922 SA APPLICANr (ArID AI�RFSS): A.T. SIGNS for SUZANNE M, 9620 "I" Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345 < +�� � i'ill\lI i r_� ARCf�TTFJCrUURAL REVIE4�T CX.M�SSI�i F�RL�RY 26, 1991 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign LOCATI�i: 73-655 El Paseo, Suite M 7�• C-1 Case was continued, by minute motion, as the revised plans were not received by the applicant. 3. C�SE N0.• PP 91-2 APPLICANT (A1�ID AD�S): GEORGE RITPER, 73-899 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJEGT/APPRaVAL SOUC�iP: Preliminary approval of architectural plans only for 9916 square foot office building IACATIC�T: Northeast corner of Ritter Circle and Merle Drive 7C�: Prel�m�nary approval granted by minute motian with the follo�aing conditions: 1) When Phase II is developed, the two front trash enclosures are to be rn�ved. All trash enclosures to be maved to the back of the property. 2) Colored elevations to be provided with final working drawings. 4. CASE IVI�.: APPLICANP (Al�ID AI�RF�S): JOAN M. SWANSON, 45-761 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1�'I[JRE OF Pl�7FX,'T/APP%'JVAL SOUQ-iT: Approval to replace existing wood fence with 6' slumpstone fence 7' fran the curb face LOCATIOI�T: 45-761 I�ep Canyon Road 2 , � � NIIIV[TrFS AR(�IITF7CI[7RAL REVIEW �M�SSI�I F�R�1RY 26, 1991 1V. (�1SF�: A. Fin�31 n*'�*��: 1. CASE ND.• 1920 SA APPLI(�NP (ArID ADDRES.S): PAI�NIS 'P� PIl�1ES CAIWAS for JOY LYNN, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Nbuntain Center, CA 92361 I�,TURE OF PROJE7(.T/APPRWAL SoUC�fP: Reconsideration of design for awning I�OCATIO�i: 73-130 El Paseo, Suite I ZOI�' G1 S.P. Mr. Smith reported that the applicant was back before the commission, after talking with the client, asking for a reconsideration of the earlier decision. The applicant, Ernie Brooks, noted that the awnirigs on the stxeet where this building is located are all different. Mr. Brooks was asking that the awning be placed 3 feet higher than the adjacent awnirigs. Action: It was moved by Caimissioner VanVliet, seconded by Camti.ssioner Urrutia, to approve the awning with the follawing canditions: 1) Awning to be 5-1/2 feet in height versus the previously approved 4 foot high awn.ing 2) Lettering to remain the same as previously approved 3) Color of awning to be changed to ivozy Nbtion carried 4-1, Carmissioner Holden voting No. 2. CASE Nl�.• 1$05 SA p►ppLICANp (Ai�D ADDRESS): LORAN LORAN, 73-080 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1�1ZURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SO[XZiT: Revised awning proposal IACATIOIv: 73-080 El Paseo 3 , � � � NLiNUPES ARCHITF�GZt)RAL REUI�T C�T�SSI�i F�R[�RY 26, 1991 ZO[�' C-1 Mr. Smith indicated that a previous awning was appraved by city council; hawever, the owner was not happy with the approved awning. The applicant was naw requesting approval of a revised awning without support posts. Chairman Gregozy felt that the revised awnirig looked top heavy and thought the scale shr�uld be brought da�m sane. Camtissioner Urrutia agreed with Chairman Gregory's commerits addi.ng that there was an existirig architectural structure that would be covered up with the proposed awning. Comnissioner Urrutia felt that a straight back projection on the awnirig would wr�rk better than the proposed pyramid shape. Action: It was moved by CamLissioner McCrea, seconded by CamLissioner Holden, to cantinue the request, directing the applicant to address the changes in the awning design as outlined by catmission. Nbtion carried 5-0. B. F'reli�*��"i Plans: l. CASE I�U.• TT 24984 APPLICANP (AND ADDRESS): SUNLITE DEVELOPMEIVT, INC., 77-622 Country Club Drive, Suite "V", Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL SQX�: Preliminazy approval of revised house plans and landscaping IACATIoI�T: West side of Deep Canyon, South of F`red Waring 7��: PR-5 Applicant presented revised land.scape plans. Chairman Gregory felt that additional bottle trees should be added but thought that the camussion's previous concerns on the landscaping had be�en addressed. Action• It was moved by Cam�issianer McCYea, seconded by Catmissioner VanVliet, to grant pr'elim�nary appraval of the landscape plans subject to a more refined plan being submitted with the working drawings. Commission noted that if the citrus trees are not available at time of wr�rki.ng drawings, the applicant will need to inform ca►4►tission what will be planted in place of these trees. Nbtion carried 5-0. 4 � , '�rr+° „�,° NIINUi�'S ARQ�IITF7Cr(Jf2AL REVIF.W �T�SSI�T F�R'Y 26, 1991 Mr. Smith reported that the revised elevations rx7w shaw 2 foot overharigs, recessed winckx��s in the front, sane back trellis va�rk and the garage sizes had beeri addressed. The applicant, N�. Bob Youclovich, rwted that the residents who spoke at the previous cam�ission meeting were pleased with the an.swers received fr�► ca�mission. Cannissioner Urrutia discussed the landscaping concept for around the houses. He asked if catmi.ssion could see a landscape plan as far as a street scape for the side and rear yard.s. Staff inr�;cated that they require front yard with side yard landscaping on the corner houses only. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the landscaping will play an intportant role an the solar protection with the majority of the k�cmes havirig east and west elevations. He asked that the landscaping plans also reflect the back of the h��es adding that san� strong consideratian with shade trees is needed. Staff rx�ted that the applicant would need to tie in the back yard landscaping with the elevations to shaw the shade protection provided. Action: It was moved by Comnissioner Urrutia, seconded by Camtissioner Van Vliet, to grant prel�T►ri nar�r approval of the architectural plans subject to landscaping being pravided along the rear property line to assist in solar screening. Motion carried 4-1, Ca�rnissioner McGYea voting No. Cannission noted that when the landscaping plans for the front yard.s are submitted, that the rear yard landscaping be pravided for the rear lots shaaing necessary t;rees for shading. 2. C�1SE I�A.• PP 90-13 APPLICANP (AI�D ADDRF�S): DSL SERVIC� 00., 3501 Jamboree Road, Suite 5000, North Tawer, Newport Beach, CA 92658-6030 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of preliminatiy architecture and landscape plans for catmercial center LOCATIoN: East side of Highway 111 between FYed Waririg and Parkview Drive 5 , ' �wrr� � NiLN[7TFS AR(��T�CIURAL REVIFW ��SSI�i FF�R[J�1ItY 26, 1991 Z�: P.C. (3) Regional Co�miercial The applicant presented colored renderings of the revised elevations with landscapi.ng. Commissioner Urrutia asked the applicant to explain hcxa he arrived with the architectural theme. The applicant discussed the previous suggestions by council creating a more shopping mall typ� project. Catmissioner Urrutia thought the site plan looked good; however, suggested that additional tie-ins be included so people could walk fran one area of the shoppirig center to ar�ther. Cannissioner Urrutia noted that this project is at the gateway to the city, and felt this type of architecture was the same as other projects he has seen through�out Palm Desert. He felt the center should be a little more irux�vative and less traditional. One of the concerns of Cannissioner Holden was the massive tawer held up by the same oolwrn�s used on the colonnade tt��oughout the project. He felt the tawer looked top heavy. Ariother concern was the archway leading to the parking area. He thought it should be cut ckxan sane. Cannissioner Holden rwted that the largest part of the buildi.ngs seen had the least amount of architecture. He felt sanething was needed to break up the largeness of the building. Catmissioner Urrutia would like to see a different approach on the architecture of the center. Because of the site and location of the center, he felt that there shpuld be sanething stronger. Action• It was moved by Cannissioner McCrea, seconded by Catmissianer VanVliet, to grant preliminary appraval of the architecture and landscape plans with the follawing conditions: 1) Restudy the archway columns on the west and south elevation for the Mervyn's building. The columns come together but are two different types. 2) Addition of architectural features to break up the massiveness of the Mervyn's building. 3) Restudy the entrance taaer to the rear parkirig area. Cannission does not want a stage front look with nothing behind it. They prefer something lower that will pxr�vide shade. Motion carried 3-1-1, Chairman Gregory abstaining and GamLissioner Urrutia voti.ng No. 6 � � � MI1V(TPFS AR(�IITF7C1�7RAL RF.VI�T aC�T�IISSI�i F�RUARY 26, 1991 3. CASE NO.• TT 24287 p�ppLICANp (pi� ADDRFSS); TONY GONZALES for T.R.A. ARCHITEGTS, 1900 E. Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Spririgs, CA 92263 NATURE OF PROJEG'P/APPROVAL SO[X��P: Appraval of preliminazy landscape plans I�OC'ATIO[�t: Deep Canyon Road, north of FYed Waring Drive Z�; Chaizman Gregory felt the ground caver was unacceptable in vaorking with the city's goal on more water efficient planting. Commissioner Urrutia suggested that the palms be changed to California Fan Palms. Chaizman Gregozy felt there was a lot more impravement needed in the landscape plan. Action: It was maved by C�airman Gr'eqorY, seconded bY CaYm.issioner Mctxea, to continue the request directing the applicant to address the follawing: 1) Restudy ground cover vx�rking with the city's goal on more water efficient plantirig. 2) C�ange palms to California Fan Pal.ms. 3) Provide a more substantial landscaping plan. Nbtion carried 5-0. V. ADDID CASFS: 1. C�..SE N0.• 1926 SA AppLICANr (p�t�A �1DDRFSS): IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY for STAPLES, 46- 120 CalYioun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECP/APPROVAL S�7GHT: Approval of business identification signage I,OCATIO�i: 72-871 Highway 111 7 . �� � � NIINUI�.S ARCfiI'P�7C'11URAL REVIEW �T�IISSI(�T �Ri�RY 26, 1991 7�: Staff rx�ted that the request was for a 125 square foot sign; Yx7wever, the applicant was only allowed 80 square feet for signage. ACtion: It was moved by Comnissioner Holden, seconded by Conmissioner VanVliet, to continue the request directing the applicant to restudy the sign to comply with code requirements and to be more consistent with the style of sign at H & H Floral and CYafts. Nbtion carried 5-0. 2. CASE NO.- CXJP 90-22 APPLICAN'P (AI�ID ADDRESS): CLAUDIA F'iA�URGER, 10490 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1502, Los Angeles, CA 90049 1�T�lRE OF PROJBC.'T/APPROVAL SOUC�iT: Approval of outdoor magazine and newsstand I�TIoI�i: Northwest corner of San Pablo and Highway 111 Z�: C-1 S.P. Staff infornted comnission that the request was to approve the shelving for the newsstand. Chairman Gz'egor'Y was concerned with the industxial doors along Highway 111. Chairman Holden felt the pull c7a�m doors should be painted making them as minimal as possible. Action: It was moved by Catmissioner Urrutia, seconded by Ga�tissioner McC:rxea, to coaztinue the request directing the applicant to address the follawing: 1) Addition of substantial quality street furniture, i.e. potted plants, exposed concrete benches, etc. 2) Additional trees to help with sun protectian. Trees are not to block the view of the stand but pravide visual space. 3) Addition of adequate storage cabinetry to accam�date trash, boxes and additional surplus material. 4) Color of roll-up doors to match existing building. Nbtion carried 5-0. 8 � . '" y„r `wr+�' NIII�PFS ARC�LITflCIURAL RE�T��T �T�SSI�i FF8Rt�1RY 26, 1991 3. C�SE ND.: PP 90-20 AppI,ICANp (ArD A�RF�.S): Q�2ISTIAN L07.AN0 for SANTA ROSA PAL�MS, 68-245 Marina Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234 1�ZURE OF PROJDCP/APP'RCNAL SO[]�T: Final approval of landscaping plans LOCATI�: 73-602 Santa Rosa Way ZO[�: R-3 S.O. (�ainnan Gregory questioned the lack of landscaping in front of the project. He was aoncerned with the dependance an frost bitten plants and would prefer a more realistic approach. Chairman GY�egory could rlot see the need for the front sidewalk. He felt that a nice planter area could be placed here. C�airman Gregory asked that the applicant provide a viable landscape plan showing more trees at the front of the project, deletirig the unnecessary concrete. Action• It was maved by C9iainnan Gregoxy, seconded by Calmissioner McCxea, to grant final approval of landscaping plans only subject to the revisions made on the submittal by camLission. Nbtion carried 5-0. VI. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. ���,�_ . '"s� sruTx ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 9