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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEM COMMISSION
JANUARY 28, 1992
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I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was calied to order at 12:20 p.m.
Commission Members Current Meeting Year to Date
Present Absent Present Absent
Ron Greyory. Chairman X 2 �
Rick Holden X 2 0
Frank Urrutia X 2 0
Chris Van Vliet X 2 0
Kirbv Warner X 1 1
Wavne Connor, Alternate X > >
Staff Present: Phil Dretl
Steve Smith
Jeff Winklepleck
Phil Joy
Steve Buchanan
Bob Smith
Donna Bitter
[I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Van
Vliet, to a�prove the minu�tes of �the January 14. 1992 meeting as
amended. Motion carried 4-0-1 , Commissioner Warner abstaining.
II[ . It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner
Marner, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion
carried 5-0.
A. Finai Orawings:
1. CASE NO.: 3009 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : D & A SHADE AND AWNING COMPANY for
CUC[NA PASTA RESTAURANT, Pos�t Office Box 5023, Palm Springs, CA
92263
NATURE � PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT_s Approval of awning
LQ�ATION: 73-54U Highway 111
ZON�:
%c�mm i ss i on approved �:he awn i ng sub i ect t.Q de 1 et i on of the
scallops.
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2. CASE NO. : 3011 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIGNS BY MEL for MISSION HILLS MORTGAGE
BANKERS. 945 Boardwalk, Suite B. Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business
i dent i f i cat i on s i ynaeae
LOCATION: 44-500 Monterey Avenue
Commission approved �the non-illuminatec� signage as submitted.
3. CASE 1�. : PP 91-15
APPIICANT (AND ADDRESS) : HOWARD BREIN CONSTRUCTION CO. , Post
Office Box 3237, Paim Desert, CA 92260
NATURE � PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final plans for
four unit apartment complex
LOCATIOW: 73-$05 Shadow Mountain Drive
ZONE: R-3 13.000
Chairman Gregory felt that the landsca�iny plan was very basic and
noted that the Uround cover needed to be defined. Commission
yranted final approval to the architectural plans only, continuing
the landscape plan to allow the applicant to restudy the plan with
Eric Johnson.
4. CASE NO.: TT 25161
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : WESTINGHOUSE DESERT COMMUNI7IES. INC. ,
73-101 Highway 111 , Suite 2, Palm Oesert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final
architectural and landscapiny plans for clubhouse at Bighorn
LOCATION: Bighorn Country Club on Hiyhway 74
Phil Joy presented the finai plans notiny that the architectural
plans wer�e the sarne as the previously ap�roved preliminary plans.
He added that the landscaping plans were very concep�tual .
Commission auproved the final archi�ectural plans only wi�h the
conciition that the preliminary landscapinU plans be submit�ted
within 45 days.
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B. Preliminary Plans:
1. CASE NO. : TT 25711
APPLICANT (AND ADORESS): PALM DESERT ELDORADO PARTNERS, LTD. for
TERANOVA. 77-900 Avenue of the States, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL S�1GNT: Revised preliminary �lans of
perime�ter streetscape landscapiny
LOCATION: West of E1 Dorado Drive, 1/2 mile south of Country
Club
Z�IE: PR-5
Ph i 1 Dre 1 1 reF�orted that the 1 andscap i ng �1 an was conceptua 1 and
tha�t the applicant was requesting approval of the pallet selection
only. Chdirman Gregory noted his concerns with the use of the
pine trees, noting 'the co�nission's intent in promoting a more
water� efficient. plan. He felt �hat i:he pines should be changed to
another tree selection. The applicant noted that Eric Johnson was
not as concerned witt� t.he planting at the entrance of the pro.ject.
He added that the pines would only be located at �the entry.
Cammission granted canceptual approval only to the revised
preliminary landscape plans for the perimeter streetscape.
C. Miscellaneous Cases:
l. CASE NO. : 328 MF
APP'LICANT (AND AODRESS): PETER F. AND ALCIRA E. THOMPSON, 72-F�03
Hedqhok S�treet, Palm Oesert. CA
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: A�proval of existing
architecture and landscapiny �to yualify for a certificate of
conformance
LOCATION: d4-408 and 44-440 Acacia Drive
ZONE: R-1
Commission felt that the landscaping needed to be upgraded. They
requested a tree in �the fron�t lawn area as well as increasiny �the
�lanter area along the wall . Commission continued the requesi.
directiny the applican�t to provide addi�tional lane�scaping.
Resubm i t.i:a 1 t� i nc i ude 1 andscape f�1 an as seen f r�om the s�.ree1:.
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IV. CASES:
A. Finai Drawings:
1. CASE NO.: PP 90-24
APPLICANT (AND ADORESS): CURTIS RICHARD SHUPE for ROBIN PLAZA,
35-325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 213, Cathedral City, CA 92234
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of carport structure
LOCATION: Southeast corner of E1 Paseo and Sage
ZONE: C-1
PF�iI Drell presented plans showing the detailed carport structure.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner
Holden, to approve the carport struc�ture plans as submit�ted.
Color i.o t�e desert tan. Motion carried 5-0.
2. CASE NO. : 376 C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MDM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. for
TEXAC�. 5832 Naples Plaza, Lony Beach, CA 90803
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAI SOUGHT: Install new facia on the
existina canopy and service bay building
IOCATI�I: Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Cabrillo
ZONE: C-1 S.P.
Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the proposed facelift noting
that the existing pole sign would have to be removed.
Commissioner Urrutia felt that the thinner fascia was more
acceptable as far as the m�in building was concerned, however
noted that commission would need to see elevations for the back of
the bu i 1 d i nea to see how i�t wou 1 d t i e i n. Corrnn i s s i oner Urru�t i a
discussed Lt�e existincl storage area stating that it wauld have to
be cle�ned up.
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Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Cornrnissioner Van
Vliet. to continue the reques't directing the applicant to address
the following:
1 ? Removal of any non-conforming signs existing on the site.
2) Provide eleva�tions to show how �the back of the building ties
in with the remainder of the building.
3) Show how storage area would be cleaned up with some type of
screeniny.
4) Submit detailed landscaping plan showing which plants would
be replaced and which will remain. Landscaping plan to
include area of �roposed monument sign.
Motion carried �-0.
B. Preliminary Plans:
1. CASE NO. : PP 92-1
APPI..ICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JAMES PALMER, Post Office Box 1027,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270; JAMES FETRIOGE, Post Office Box 1963,
Palm Desert, Ca 92261
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Revised preliminary plans for
a �two story, 8645 syuare foofi, off i ce bu i 1 d i nea
LOCATION: Wesi: side of Monterey Avenue, 1000 feet south of Fred
Wariny Drive
ZONE: O.P.
St.eve Smith presented the revised plans noting his concern with
the height of the building as it was submit�ted at 28 fee�t from the
curb face. Mr. Drell noted that the allowable height is 25 feet
above the average curb height. Mr. Fetridge addressed the
commission's numerous concerns from the previous meeting.
Commissioner Holden noted that �the heiUht problem was compounded
w i t.h tt�e dra i nage prob 1 em. He f e i t i;hat a f i na 1 grad i ng p 1 an
should now be required to assure that the drainage is handled
properly. Mr. Smith indicated that the staff engineers felt that
the grading problem couid possibly be resolved wi�th the placement
af a temporary pi�e located underground.
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Action:
lt was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Comnissioner
Warner, to continue the req�es�t directiny the applicant to address
the following:
1 ) Rest.udy grading and drainage issue conforming to height
limit.
2) Show details on screeniny of roof equipment.
3) Provide material and color board.
4) Resubmittal to show site plan and alt elevations.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. CASE NO.: TT 2394U
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SUNLITE DEVELOPMENT, 1NC. for
SUNTERRACE. 77-622 Country Club Drive, Suite "V", Palm Oesert. CA
92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUt�iT: Preliminary approval of
sinUle family elevations
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Hovley Lane and Eldorado Drive
ZONE: PR-5
Phil Drell reported that the plan was approved in the county R-1 ,
8,000 zone in 1989, The county approval allows for d foot
sideyards and a 40 foot height limit. When the annexation
occurred, �the conditions approved through the county were honored.
He noted that i:he plan calls for maximum heic�hts of 19 feet and 20
feet with 5 foot sideyards. Mr. Drell indicated that these
conditions woutd f�ave to be researched and that the plans were
before the commission on an aesthetic point of view only.
Commissioner Urru�ia discussed his concerns with the 20 foot
he i gh�t at the yabl e end of �the roof. He fe 1 t the p 1 an wou 1 ci be
more acceptable if the roof sloped away. Cornmissioner Urrutia was
no�t concerned with �the front elevations, however directed the
applicant Lo incorpora�e more detail on the side elevations.
Corr�nissioner Holden added that with only 5 foot sideyards with the
overt�angs, there would only be 5 feet between the houses.
Mr. Ken Johnson, an adjacent homeowner, asked �to address the
commission. He noted his concerns with future phases �ossibly
beiny 2-story homes under the county's 40 foot height limit.
Commission assured him that it is unlikely that 2-story homes on
the perime�ter of any proiect wauld be approved in the fu�ture.
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Action:
I�. was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner,
Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval to �the single family
elevations subject to revising Unit "A" by changing the gable
roofs on the side yards �to a modified hip roof. Motion carried
d-0-1 , Chairman Greyory abstaining.
3. CASE NO.: PP 91-13
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DUGGAN AND SUSAN LANROS c/o GORDON
STEIN, 44-858 San Juan Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approvat of six
unit apar�tment complex
LOCATION: East of San Pabio between Santa Rasa Way and Catalina
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ZONIE:
Phil Joy presented K>reliminary architectural and landscaping
plans. Commissioner Urrutia outlined his concerns with �the lack
of access to 1:he rear yards. He felt the space was being wasted
and sugcaested add i nU s 1 i d i ny y 1 ass doors i n p 1 ace of the w i ndows
to tr�e back. Commissioner Urrutia also discussed his concerns
with the rear elevations. He felt tha�t the front details should
be incor�orated around the entire building. Commissioner Urrutia
discussed �the inadequa�te space for the city's reyuired trash
enclosure.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner
Holden, to yrant preliminary approval on �the architectural plans
only subject to the following conditions:
1 ) Incorporate rear yards into usable space wi�th access from the
apartment on the ground level .
2) Incorporate balance of eleva�tions on the buildiny (the design
of ttie front and the sides of the building carried throughout
�to the rear elevations) .
3) Verify that the trash enclosure wilt facilitate the city's
reyuired recycle bin.
4) Restudy t.he end garaye space to comply with the back-up
requirements.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Action:
It was moved by Chairman Greyory, seconded by Commissioner
Urrutia, to continue �the landscapiny plan directing the applicant
to estabiish a more droucaht tolerant �lant design. Motion carried
5-0.
C. Miscellaneous Cases:
1 . CASE NO. : PP 90-13
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DSL SERVICE C0. for CIRCUIT CITY, 3501
Jamboree Road, Suite 5000, North Tower, Newport Beach, CA 92658-
6030
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary review of
preliminary building plans
LOCATION: Fred Waring Drive and Highway lll
ZONE: P.C. (3) 5.P.
Si:eve Smii.h reported that Commissianers Urrutia and Holden had
seen the plans the week prior to �the meeting. Their comments were
taken back to the architect and the submitted elevations
incorporated �the chanyes. The appiicant, Mr. Mike Bank, showed
the refinement of the canopy and how he addressed i:he comnission's
concerns with the elevations along Parkview Avenue.
Commissioner Warner felt that the buryundy tower did not fit in
with the architecture of the center. Corr�nissioner Urrutia ayreed
notiny L-h�at. commission did not want to see a typical Circuit City
siynature tower. He felt �the tower area was a location that
needed qu i te a b i L of i mag i nat i on and st i 1 1 prov i de the i dent i i.y
of the buildiny. Commissioner Urrutia discussed the need for
relief in the fascia.
Commissioner Urrutia felt that the center was to be constructed in
a way that people could walk �throuyh the center without having to
walk outside the tower to enter tt�e building. Mr. Bank felt that
the plans could be chanyed in a way �to accommodate this at the
tower eni.ry. Commi ss i oner Ur�rui,i a a 1 so d i rec�.ed the a�pl i cant to
extend the screening elemen�t where �the stereo ins�tallatian
department would be located.
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Action:
lt was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner
Warner, to continue the request directing the applicant to address
tr�e fo 1 1 ow i�g:
1 ) Restudy tower element to allow for a continuous walkway and
provide relief in the facade. Cor�nission fel�t that the
proposed tower did not fit in with the architecture of the
center and wants to see somethine� very different (uniyue,
eclectic, one of a kind) .
2) Materials and colors of tower to be restudied. Commission
suygested a blend of �the various tones of �the proposed
burgundy to give the tower some different detail .
3) Extend screeniny element at car stereo installation area.
Motion carried 4-0-1 , Chairman Gregory abstaining.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Gommissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner
Warner, to adjourn �the meetiny at 2:45 p.m.
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