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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-23 `err' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23. 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m. Commission Members Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Greaory. Chairman X 9 2 Rick Holden X 11 0 Frank Urrutia X 9 2 Chris Van Vliet X 11 0 Wayne Connor, Alternate X 8 3 Staff Present: Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Bob Smith (arrived 1 : 15 p.m. ) Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 9, 1992 continued to Julv 14, 1992. III. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the followings cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0. A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: PP 90-13 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DSL SERVICE CO. , 3501 Jamboree Road, Suite 5000. North Tower, Newport Beach, CA 92658-6030 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final plan approval for Building I . "Bookstar" LOCATION: Fred Waring Drive and Highway Ill ZONE: P.C. (3) S.P. Commission approved final working drawings for Building "I" as submitted. 2. CASE NO. : CUP 20-83 Amendment No. 3 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SEAN ABAII 8 ASSOCIATES for B.B. O'BRIENS. INC. , 73-190 El Paseo. Suite 3. Palm Desert, CA 92260 %►✓ `err MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final architectural plans for second story terrace LOCATION: 72-185 Painters Path ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith presented final plans for second story terrace. Commissioner Urrutia questioned the 1 inch spacing in the deck floor and the hazards it would cause. Steve Buchanan noted these concerns to the applicant; however, the applicant felt that this was the only type of floor deck that would work for this area. Commission approved the plans for the second story terrace as submitted. 3. CASE NO. : PP 90-23 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MR. ROBERT WHITNEY c/o ENJOY DEVELOPMENT, 22750 Hawthorne Blvd. , Torrance, CA 90505; ENJOY DEVELOPMENT, 1431 Stratford Court, Del Mar, CA 92014 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of landscaping and architectural plans LOCATION: Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way ZONE: P.C. (3) S.P. Jeff Winklepleck presented the revised plans noting that the elevations were the same as the approved preliminary plans and requested that the landscaping plan be continued until staff receives an irrigation plan. He noted that no action was to be taken on signage at this time. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the developer had gone before the Art-In-Public-Places Committee and was interested in incorporating art in this project. Mr. Winklepleck indicated that he would discuss this with the Community Arts Manager. Commission approved final architectural plans only, continuing the landscape plans, directing the applicant to provide an irrigation plan. 4. CASE NO.: 3071 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BEST SIGNS for FIFTH AVENUE HAIR, 2600 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264 2 **NW V491W MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23. 1992 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign LOCATION: 73-255 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Commission approved signage as submitted. 5. CASE NO.: 3066 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for SOPHIE'S SHOE OUTLET, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of back-lit awning with signage LOCATION: 73-715 Highway III ZONE: C-1 S.P. Commission approved back-lit awning subject to reducing letter size to 8". 6. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 91-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MR. JOHN CANAVAN for CANLEE OFFICE BUILDING, 74-361 Highway 111 , Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final plan approval for 6,876 square foot office building LOCATION: 73-929 Larrea Street ZONE: R-3 Steve Smith presented final plans for office building noting that the elevations were the same as those granted preliminary approval . Eric Johnson found landscape and irrigation plan to be acceptable; however, did recommend placement of root guards in parking lot planters. Commission approved final plans directing the applicant to install root guards for trees in parking lot planters. 3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23. 1992 B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO.: CUP 92-9 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHRISTENSEN HOMES, INC. for TRES PALMAS BED AND BREAKFAST HOME, Post Office Box 1864, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of bed and breakfast home LOCATION: 73-135 Tumbleweed Lane ZONE: R-3/4 Commissioner Van Vliet questioned the pad height. Mr. Drell indicated that the total height of the building was 15 feet and is set back significantly more than required. Commission granted preliminary approval on the architectural plans only, subject to proof of approval from the property owners association. Landscaping plan continued for review by landscaping commissioners. C. Cases added to agenda: 1. CASE NO.: TT 26123 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS for INDIAN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB, 42-600 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised perimeter wall plan LOCATION: Country Club Drive between 42nd Avenue, El Dorado Drive and Oasis Club Drive ZONE: PR-5 The applicant, Alan Levine, noted that the landscape plan had already been approved by commission; however, he wanted to make commission aware of necessary changes in the perimeter walls along Oasis Club Drive and Country Club Drive. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the 8' high section of the wall and suggested increasing the height of the lower wall to appear that it was the same height as the higher wall . 4 NVAW `wo MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 Commission approved revised wall plan with the following conditions: 1 ) Increase height of lower wall to appear that it is the same size as the higher wall . 2) Add some type of asparagus fern from back side of wall that would drape over the front wall . 3) Eric Johnson to review and comment on the landscaping plan for this area. IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: PP 89-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ULTRA NEON for SOUTHWEST PLAZA, 5474 Complex Street, Unit 501 , San Diego, CA 92123; DR. SHAW, SOUTHWEST PLAZA, 73-345 Highway III , Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of revised sign program LOCATION: 73-345 Highway III ZONE: C-1 S.P. Dr. Shaw addressed the commission requesting their recommendation for approval to the planning commission on placement of signage above the 20' height limit. Commissioner Urrutia discussed how the four items listed on the Notice of Action were suggested changes, and noted that these were not done on the revised plan. Dr. Shaw explained how the revised plan showed the name of the building and the address above the 20' height limit. He felt that because the building was set back 20' from the street, the building signage should be approved above the 20' height limit. Commissioner Holden felt that he could recommend approval of the name of the building placed above the 20' height limit with a directory sign for the remainder of the tenants placed below. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to deny the revised submittal as the signage was above the height limit and felt the crowded signage situation did not fit with the architecture of -the building. Motion died. 5 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve signage for "Desert Orthopedic Center", "Vein & Laser Center" and "Neurology Center of the Desert" with the followings conditions: 1 ) Southwest Medical Plaza to remain at 12" letters. 2) Additional tenant signage as noted above at 9" letters. Future tenant signage to comply with allowable square footage and will require commission's approval for placement. Motion carried 3-0. 2. CASE NO.: CUP 91-14 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WENDELL VEITH for ROM DE GUZMAN, Post Office Box 1950, Palm Springs, CA 92263 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised final plans for 3055 square foot office building LOCATION: 73-636 Alessandro ZONE: R-3 The applicant, Wendell Veith, discussed changes made as directed by commission. Commissioner Urrutia asked about pulling the parking area back away from the stairwell . Mr. Veith indicated that he could pull it back another 3 to 4 feet. Mr. Veith discussed the changes in the trash enclosure area. Commissioner Urrutia suggested angling the trash bin and providing an opening that would allow the tenants access to the trash bin without having to open the large gates. Commission discussed the possibilities of deleting a parking space to allow for additional space in the trash bin area as well as changing the location of the handicapped space. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the revised final plans with the following conditions: 1) Relocate handicapped parking stall as discussed with applicant. 2) Deletion of one parking stall to allow for additional space in the trash enclosure area. These changes to be shown on working drawings. Motion 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23. 1992 carried 2-0-1 , Commissioner Holden abstaining. 3. CASE NO. : 3067 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION for J & E AUTOMOTIVE, Post Office Box 214, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to install metal awning structure over existing outdoor work station LOCATION: 74-196 Highway III ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith presented plans and sample material for proposed shade structure. He indicated that the applicant was a very successful mechanic and noted the considerable amount of cars always parked in front of the garage. Commissioner Holden suggested the addition of a masonry wall and landscaping that would screen the structure. Commissioner Urrutia preferred some type of screen that is permanent and aesthetically pleasing with the softening of trees in front of it. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve -the metal awning structure subject to the addition of a block wall to top of structure and landscaping strip. Commission suggested gray split block wall and directed applicant to discuss landscaping discussions with Eric Johnson to include a 6" plan-ter curb. Motion carried 3-0. B. Preliminary Plans 1. CASE NO. : PP 92-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MANSUR-WILMOT PARTNERS for DESERT CROSSING, 5430 Regents Courts, Westlake Village, CA 91361 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a 479,400 square foot retail complex LOCATION: Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 ZONE: PC-3 The applicants presented colored architectural and landscaping 7 . � 'war✓ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 plans noting that the major tenants have approved the site plan as submitted. They indicated that the theme of •the architecture will be different, trying to go with something of a mediterranean feel with bright accent tile. Mr. Drell noted that there were no pads off the entry from Highway III as this area would be landscaped. He added that the proposed people mover would have a track running along the promenade. This people mover would run from the Town Center. to this center, and possibly running through the restaurants and the DSL project. Commissioner Urrutia felt the walks were too long from the bus stop to the tenant shops and suggested some type of shade structure be provided here. He added that a trellis for shade would also add something to the parking lot area. Commissioner Urrutia suggested undulating the retail pads between buildings 3, 4, 5 and 6. The applicant discussed the four different entry features using canopies and trellis work. Commissioner Holden discussed a continuous walkway between -the tenant shops to give it some depth. He added that in the summer heat, people will not want to walk from tenant building to tenant building without some type of continuous shade structure. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the area leading to building E needed to be restudied to create a more open space. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the site plan noting that the view off Painters Path would be the back side of the Target store. He felt that heavy landscaping in this area was needed. Mr. Drell suggested that the applicant work with Coachella Valley Water District to do something with landscaping along the wash. The applicant noted that they were looking at the corner of Fred Waring and Highway III for art placement. Commissioner Urrutia indicated that the Art-In-Public-Places committee will want to see something that fits in more with the architecture that people would be able to enjoy. He suggested the applicant look at what DSL is doing for their art placement. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to grant conceptual approval on the architectural and landscaping plan directing the applicant to address the following concerns: I ) Restudy walk ways between bus stop and tenant shops. Commission felt the walks were too long and suggested the addition of some type of shade structure. 8 `ft *AW MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 2) Restudy area leading to building "E" to create more open space. 3) Addition of shade structure between tenant buildings. 4) Suggest that the applicant contact C.V.W.D. to discuss adding some type of landscaping along the wash as this area will be seen by the Sandpiper residents. 5) Explore possibilities of adding more undulation in the buildings. 6) Applicant to talk with Community Arts Manager with regards to art placement. Motion carried 3-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 92-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : EDWARD STERLCZYK for GONZALO MENDOZA COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 82-231 East Hello Court, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of architectural and landscaping plans for 9,000 square foot industrial building LOCATION: Sheryl Avenue between Caroline Court and Melanie Place ZONE: S. I . The applicant, Mr. Sterlczyk, presented site plan, landscaping plan and colored elevations noting that Eric Johnson had reviewed the landscaping and found it acceptable. The proposed project consists of six units with roll up doors and 18 parking spaces. Commissioner Holden felt that the landscaping plan was very light (three 6' palms along the 20' high building) . Commissioner Urrutia suggested that the trees be grouped in threes rather than scattered as shown and preferred canopy trees in place of the palm trees. He felt that the canopy trees would use the buildings as a back drop where the palm trees, as scattered, would get lost. Commissioner Holden discussed screening of the parking area. Commissioner Urrutia discussed the location of the handicap parking space and addition of island next to this stall . He also stated that he would like to see split face block continued throughout and suggested adding some type of panel around the sliding doors on the east elevation to break up the length of -the building. He felt that the same material used on the north elevation panels should be used for this trim. Commissioner Urrutia questioned any proposed signage for the building. Mr. Strelczyk felt that the addresses on the doors 9 wrr+ fir+` MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 would be sufficient. Mr. Buchanan noted that the address numbers have to be 7" and visible from the street. Commissioner Urrutia asked about the placement of air conditioning equipment . Mr. Strelczyk noted that there would be air conditioning wall units in each building with swamp cooler equipment on the roof. Commissioner Urrutia indicated that the parapet wall would have to be high enough to screen the roof mounted equipment. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval on the architectural plans only, directing the applicant to address the following: 1) Provide some type of screening of -the parking area. 2) Split fact block to be continued throughout. 3) Provide some type of panel around sliding doors on east elevation to break up the length of the building, possibly using the same material as the trim on the north elevation. 4) Parapet wall high enough to screen roof mounted equipment. Commission continued landscaping plan to next meeting noting that they felt the plan was very light and suggested that the trees be grouped in threes rather than scattered as shown. Commission would prefer canopy trees in place of the proposed palm trees. Motion carried 3-0. V. The following item was added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1. CASE NO.: APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : COLLEGE OF THE DESERT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of signs for street fair LOCATION: 43-500 Monterey Avenue ZONE: P Steve Smith presented drawing of proposed signs which C.O.D. was requesting to place at corners of San Pablo Avenue, Monterey Avenue and at the entrance to the college on Monterey Avenue. The signs would be 3' x 5' plywood panel placed during the hours the street fair is operating. 10 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1992 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve placement of the three signs during the hours the street fair is operating. Motion carried 3-0. VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. I TH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 11