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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-12 . �r+ � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 1993 ***************************************************************** I . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 :25 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Rick Holden X 6 1 Frank Urrutia X 6 1 Chris Van Vliet X 7 0 Wayne Connor X 6 1 Richard O'Donnell X 5 2 Ronald Gregory X 6 1 Staff Present: 5teve Smith Phil Drell Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1992 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Urrutia abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the minutes of the December 22 , 1992 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 3-0-3, Commissioners Holden, Connor and O'Donnell abstaining. III . It was maved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0. A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : TT 25711 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SIERRA NOVA c/o PALM DESERT PARTNERS, LTD. , 77-900 Avenue of the States, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised final landscape plan LOCATION: West of E1 Dorado Drive, 1/2 mile south of Country Club Drive ZONE: PR-5 . `'�r' �.�` MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12 , 1993 Phil Drell presented the revised landscape plans . Commissioners Gregory and Connor felt the plans were acceptable, noting the drip irrigation system. Mr. Drell noted that the wall plants would have to be changed. Commission granted final approval to revised landscape plans . The applicant, Wes Oliphant, reported that Mr. Drell had observed that the kiosks were approximately 12 feet high and as close as 10 feet from the curb in some cases . Mr. Drell noted that the code required 15 feet on the street side setback and it was unclear as to where the kiosk were placed. He indicated that the commission had the authority to grant approval of a variance noting that the kiosk would be used on approximately 30� of the homes . Commission approved variance for 15 foot kiosk, subject ' to a minimum setback of 15 feet. 2 . CASE NO. : CUP 92-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SONTAG & NOVASCONE, INC. for LOUISE ' S PANTRY, 124 So. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings for patio enclosure LOCATION: 111 Town Center Way, Suite A ZONE: P.C. (3) S.P. Commission continued the request for final approval noting that the Building Department had concerns with the plans as submitted. 3 . CASE NO. : 3075 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRES5) : HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, 74-675 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of low voltage lights in palm trees and relocation of monument sign LOCATION: 74-675 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. (4 ) 2 �rr� �r+�+'� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMI5SION JANUARY 12 , 1993 Steve Smith noted that the applicant was before the � commission previously looking for additional identity by requesting approval of low voltage lights in the palm trees and relocation of its monument sign. Mr. Smith indicated that he and Eric Johnson had visited the site and found that the trees needed to be trimmed and there were a series of things that needed to be done. He reported that the city would be doing some tree trimming and removal of trees in the right-of-way. Mr. Smith indicated that the applicant was asking to return to the commission once the city had completed their work. Commission continued the request at the applicant ' s request. 4 . CASE NO. : 1470 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : NORA MARTIN, 73-956 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised signage LOCATION: 73-956 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith reported that the applicant was before the commission with pictures of the building and material sample for the signage. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the background material for the band as it was identical to the adjacent signage. Commissioner Greqory asked about the possibility of shrinking the letter size. Nora Martin noted that the letters were already made, and she has not been able to locate anyone who could make these letters . Commission approved the signaqe subject to the background color being changed to brass with white letters . Minimum one inch border from capital letters to be maintained on the top and bottom. 5 . CASE NO. : 4073 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRE5S) : TIM NAGAO c/o AP&T for ROBINSON' S MAY, 950 So. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91214 3 ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12 , 1993 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 72-780 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. (3) Jeff Winklepleck reported that May Co. had purchased Robinsons and they are now proposing signage for the Town Center which reads "Robinsons May" . Commission approved the signage, as submitted, subject to the signs meeting the allowable sign area as per code. B. Miscellaneous Cases : 1 . CASE NO. : 330 MF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MASON NURICK, 73-771 Larrea Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of Certificate of Conformance for 12 unit hotel complex LOCATION: A Casa Larrea Hotel, 73-771 Larrea Street ZONE• R-3 Jeff Winklepleck presented current pictures of the hotel noting that the applicant was requesting approval of a Certificate of Conformance. Commission approved the Certificate of Conformance noting that the property was well maintained. 2 . CASE NO. : 898 SF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BOB SIPOVAC, 68-348 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 18 foot single family home LOCATION: 44-575 San Onofre ZONE: R-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented photographs of the surrounding homes noting that the average height was 14 ' to 15 ' . Commissioner Gregory noted that the house plans did not 4 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12 , 1993 exactly conform to the neighborhood; however, hoped that when the adjacent homes are remodeled they will bring up the heights of the existing homes . Commission approved the plans for the single family home subject a 4 and 12 maximum pitch roof with a maximum height at 16 ' 4" . IV. CASES : A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 376 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : A & S ENGINEERING for TEXACO, 207 W. Alameda Avenue, Suite 202 , Burbank, CA 91502 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reaffirmation of denial LOCATION: Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Cabrillo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith noted that the applicant was requesting reaffirmation of denial in order for the applicant to file a timely appeal . Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to deny the request for approval of the remodel plans for reasons noted in previous denial of December 8, 1992 . Motion carried 5-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : C-1 S .P. APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY for VIDEO DEPOT, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-963 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 S.P. The applicant, Jim Engle, presented drawings of proposed signage reading "Video Depot" in 2 foot letters on the fascia. Commissioner Holden reminded Mr. Engle of the earlier problems with 99 Cent Video noting that when the 5 ��rr►' "�rr� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 1993 building was remodeled the awning was an architectural feature of the building. This awning was removed by 99 Cent Video. Commissioner Urrutia felt the original scheme proposed for 99 Cent Video with awnings was more of what the commission was looking for. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the request directing the applicant to revise the proposed signage along the basis of the original scheme previously approved for 99Cent Video. Motion carried 5-0 . 3 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : TOTAL T.V. OF CALIFORNIA, INC. , 27-700 Avenida Ballaza, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to install one 20 ' support tower with one 8 ' parabolic antenna LOCATION: Deep Canyon Tennis Club, 73-120 Frank Feltrop Drive ZONE: PR-7 , S.P. Steve Smith reported that the antenna had been approved by the Deep Canyon Tennis Club Homeowners Association. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the antenna placed on the 20 ' tower. The applicant indicated that the 20 ' tower was needed for the line of site to Edom Hill . Commissioner Gregory suggested that the antenna be mounted on top of the clubhouse. The applicant noted that it would not withstand the wind on the roof . The applicant indicated that the antenna would be screened from any neighbors . Commission informed the applicant that they would need a letter from the neighbors stating that they do not have any problems with the dish at its proposed location. The applicant noted that 20 foot high bottle trees would be used to screen the equipment. Commissioner Connor noted that commission would need to see a detailed landscaping plan showing the actual screening. Commissioner Urrutia added that the plan should show the grade and site location, especially to the north and the west. Phil Drell suggested that staff visit the site to do a video of the proposed area. 6 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12 , 1993 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to continue the request directing the applicant to provide an actual landscaping plan and install a large balloon at the proposed height for staff viewing. Motion carried 5-0 . B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : CUP 88-12 Amendment No. 1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS, INC. for MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS, Post Office Box 890, Lakeland, Florida 33802/MR. PAUL GILMORE, c/o ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS, 3001 Tahquitz Canyon, Suite 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6901 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of preliminary plans for 288 condominium timeshare units LOCATION: Marriott Desert Springs, north of Hovley Lane between Cook Street and Portola Avenue ZONE: PR-4 and O.S . Mr. Ken Allen presented an overview of the proposed plan for Phase II . Commissioner Gregory felt that the plan was very well laid out however questioned the lack of swimming pools for the units . Mr. Allen noted the interior walkways between the villas leading to the pools . Commissioner Holden discussed his concerns with the lack of solar protection in the tower areas . Commissioner Urrutia agreed and felt that the towers on the south elevations would be problem areas in the summer months . Steve Buchanan indicated that the new energy standards should handle their concerns . Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval on the architectural plans noting their concerns with the lack of solar protection on the south elevations . Commission granted conceptual approval on the landscaping plans directing the applicant to provide a more detailed plan for preliminary approval. Motion carried 5-0 . 7 +�' �++� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 1993 V. The following cases were added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1 . CASE NO. : 4078 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for THE PLAZA, Pinyon Pines, Box 69 , Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of new awnings with signage LOCATION: 73-200 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 The applicant, Ernie Brooks, requested approval to change the existing orange awning to a arctic blue awning with the same lettering. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the No. 8601 Arctic Blue awnings subject to letter size remaining the same as the existing signage. Motion carried 5-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RIOFINE NEON for ESPRESSO 2 A TEA, 3500 Tachevah #D, Palm Springs, CA 92262 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL 50UGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 72-900 El Paseo, Suite 1 ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith noted that the business was locating in the Columbia Savings building and the signage would be placed on all three sides of the building. Lettering is exposed blue neon with the "2" being a red channel letter. Mr. Drell noted that the signs would only be seen from the parking lot. 8 �' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 12 , 1993 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the business identification signage subject to the landlord' s approval and processing of application with staff . Motion carried 5-0 . VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2 : 15 p.m. , "i i �/ � / ,�' �(`� /i 2-2:�G ST :UE SMITH `"�� ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 9