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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-22 R { MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 ***************************************************************** I . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 :20 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ron Gregory, Chairman X 14 3 Rick Holden X 16 1 Frank Urrutia X 15 2 Chris Van Vliet X 16 1 Wayne Connor X 10 7 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Bob Smith (arrived 1 : 00 p.m. ) Donna Bitter II . It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1992 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Connor abstaining. III . It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0. A. Final Drawings: 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: Final approval to landscape plan for Club Drive medians LOCATION: Country Club Drive between 42nd Avenue, El Dorado and Oasis Country Club ZONE: PR-5 Steve Smith noted that Eric Johnson had reviewed the plans and found them acceptable. Commission approved the plans as submitted. `Mow MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 2. CASE NO. : 4005 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : OTAVON CORPORATION for CATALINA ISLE APARTMENTS, 80-899 Indio Blvd. , Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of ceramic tile signage for apartment complex LOCATION: 73-625 Catalina Way Commission approved the signage plans subject to the sign conforming to the revised dimensions on file. 3. CASE NO. : 4004 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SANDSTORM ART GLASS for ADRIATIC RESTAURANT, 77-616 Calle Hidalgo, La Quinta, CA 92253 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised business identification signage LOCATION: 73-540 Highway 111 Phil Drell presented plans for the requested sign change noting that the applicant was proposing to change the name over the door from "Adriatic" to the word "Cocktails" in red neon. Commission continued the request directing the applicant to provide actual pictures of the restaurant showing where proposed signage would be placed as well as color samples . B. Preliminary Plans : 1. CASE NO. : TT 27561 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JASCORP for WINTERHAVEN, 79- 811 Country Club Drive, Suite A, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of landscaping plan LOCATION: South side of Hovley Lane approximately 730 feet west of Portola Avenue ZONE: PR-5 2 S%we MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22 , 1992 Steve Smith presented the landscape plans noting that Eric Johnson had reviewed the plans and found them acceptable. Commissioner Connor questioned the lack of trees along the perimeter wall . The applicant, Michael Horton, noted that there was an existing curb and retaining wall which would only leave approximately two feet for planting. He added that the applicant was requesting approval to eliminate some of the lawn area and replace it with a recreation area for volleyball . Commissioner Connor requested to see where existing trees were placed on the opposite side of the wall . He added his concerns with the proposed salvia greggii and myoprum parvifolium noting that they would not last long as they were so brittle. Commission granted preliminary approval to the landscape plan subject to confirmation of the existing tree placement and replacement of proposed salvia greggii and myoprum parvifolium. 2 . CASE NO. : PP 92-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : COOK PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 110 West Las Tunas Drive, Suite B, San Gabriel, CA 91776 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of preliminary landscape plans LOCATION: Northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street ZONE: PD-2 and PR-10 The applicant, Ken Feenstra, outlined the proposed landscape design. Phil Drell noted that the proposed ash trees for the parking area would be completely bare a few months out of the year and felt that they should not be used for the entire parking lot. Chairman Gregory agreed and suggested that at least the fingers should have evergreen trees . Commission continued the landscape plans to allow Commissioner Connor and Eric Johnson time to review the plan. Commission directed applicant to provide more variety in the trees for the parking lot area. 3 °err✓ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings : 1. CASE NO. : 4006 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CHARLES L. MARTIN for LEGACY HOME FURNISHINGS, 40-840 Thunderbird, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Replace existing signage at old RB Furniture building LOCATION: 72-115 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith noted that the applicant was requesting approval for wall signage as well as an entry sign to replace the existing free-standing sign. The applicant, Charles Martin, noted that the wall signage would be individual channel letters . Commissioner Urrutia asked if the monument sign would be the same letters as on the wall . Mr. Martin was not clear on this . Commissioner Holden noted that the commission would prefer recessed letters or flush letters on the monument sign. Mr. Martin noted that the applicant was planning on adding another building at this location and therefore was asking for approval to place a sign over the door as well as on the curb line. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the signage subject to location being worked out with staff. Letters on monument sign to be individual channel letters to match letters on building. Motion carried 5-0 . B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : CUP 92-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SONTAG & NOVASCONE, INC. for LOUISE ' S PANTRY, 124 So. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 4 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to enclose existing patio LOCATION: 111 Town Center Way, Suite "A" ZONE: PC-3 S.P. Steve Smith presented revised plans for the patio enclosure noting that the plans were different than what was previously submitted. Steve Buchanan noted that the actual plans to be submitted for plan check would have to be designed by a licensed architect. Mr. Smith noted that the plans would go before the planning commission on October 6th. Commissioner Urrutia discussed how the submitted plan lacked detail and felt that better exhibits were needed. One example he outlined was how the proposed awning would not work as shown on the plans . Commissioner Holden noted that when the plans were before the commission previously, commission directed the applicant to free-up the corner rather than build it up as proposed. He added commission' s feelings on making the corner look more important than just the back side of the building. Commissioner Urrutia agreed and felt the building should be set back more. Commissioner Van Vliet felt that the roofs would not tie-in as indicated on the plans and the patio addition would look like a very obvious addition. Commissioner Urrutia added that because the building is elevated 3 or 4 feet, the addition would really stand out and felt the suggestion of shifting the building back some would soften this corner. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the request directing the applicant to address the following: 1) Free up corner; 2) Provide detailed plan showing actual proposed architectural features and materials; 3) Show proposed elevations with landscaping to show how the landscaping ties in with the building. Motion carried 5-0 . 5 `fir `4001 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 2 . CASE NO. : 388 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DESERT SOUTHWEST DEVELOPERS, INC. for LaPaloma, Post Office Box 4344 , Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of four models, typical landscape plan and final approval of entry sign LOCATION: Lots 1 thru 16, La Paloma on Hovley Lane, Tract No. 24773-1 ZONE: PR-5 Steve Smith presented plans for the four model units with typical landscape plans noting that the setbacks exceed the city' s requirement. Chairman Gregory felt that all the shrubs be changed to five gallon as a number of the shrubs listed will take too long to develop from one gallon sizes. He discussed the difficulty in determining which landscape plan would actually be used for each home and how the shrubs would be utilized and felt that groupings should be done within the plant types listed. Action: It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to grant preliminary approval on the landscape plan with the following conditions : 1) Delete indian hawthorn (rhapiolepis indica) from shrub pallet; 2) Plants should be grouped in appropriate clusters and provide a landscape plan for each model; 3) All shrub material to be five gallon. Commission granted final approval on the architectural plans and signage as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 . C. The following cases were added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1 . CASE NO. : 3098 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : AMERICAN AWNING CO. for GREAT STUFF/GLEZ & HARKINS GALLERY, 44-489 Town Center Way #D-94, Palm Desert, CA 92260 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of proposed awning with signage LOCATION: 73-425 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. The applicant, Jim Sadler, reported that the owner was willing to change the awning to a gray fabric with yellow letters . The proposed canopy would sit on top of the existing wrapper. Mr. Sadler was before the commission today to request approval for the revised awning on the courtyard side of the building. The owner, Caroline Bell, agreed to change the color of the awning but felt the only other location to place the awning would be over the entry. She felt the door was set back too far for signage. Commissioner Holden informed the owner that commission felt the proposed straight valance did not tie in with the architecture of the building. He added that the awning should enhance the architecture, not block it as the proposed awning would. Commissioner Urrutia agreed and felt that the building facade had a lot of detail and the proposed awning would cover it up. Commission discussed options with the owner on smaller awnings that would not cover the architectural features of the building. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the awning subject to the applicant providing staff with plans acceptable to commission with staff to facilitate review by commission members once they are submitted. Awning to be gray with yellow copy and not to obscure the existing building architecture. Motion carried 5-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : 2095 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for 99 CENT VIDEO, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised signage 7 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 LOCATION: 73-963 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 S.P. The applicant, Ernie Brooks, discussed the proposed awning showing how it would wrap around the existing gutter noting that there would be no interior lighting. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the darker colors and felt that the dark blue should be the small center section with the lighter blue on each side. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the revised plan subject to the dark blue being the center color of the awning with the lighter blue on each side. Neon at a maximum of 4500 . Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Holden voting No. 3. CASE NO. : 4009 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for ST. JOHN BOUTIQUE, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage ZONE: C-1 S.P. The applicant, Ernie Brooks, presented drawings on the proposed orange awning over the entrance. Commissioner Van Vliet felt the awning extended out too far, being so close to the corner. Commissioner Urrutia agreed, and felt the awning would be acceptable at eight feet with the posts at approximately seven feet out. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve Option No. 2 as submitted, extending eight feet from the wall with the posts lining up with planters on each side, as shown by Commissioner Urrutia. Motion carried 4-0 . 4 . CASE NO. : PP 90-14 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : WAYNE CONNOR & ASSOCIATES for MICHAEL HOMME, 44-267 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 8 "ww MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised landscaping plan LOCATION: 43-585 Monterey Avenue ZONE: O.P. Commissioner Connor presented revised landscaping plan requesting approval of minor changes with the addition of a cactus garden and rock. He noted that the mesquite trees would be changed to austriallian willow as the planter area was quite narrow. Action: It was moved by Chairman Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approved the revised landscaping plan as submitted. Motion carried 3-0-1, Commissioner Connor abstaining. V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2 : 30 p.m. STEVE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 9