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Home My WebLink About1993-05-11 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMI5SION MAY 11, 1993 *****�*********************************************************** I . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 : 10 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Rick Holden X 14 1 Frank Urrutia X 12 3 Chris Van Vliet X 15 0 Wayne Connor X 13 2 Richard O'Donnell X 13 2 Ronald Gregory X 12 3 Staff Present: Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1993 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 3-0 . It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner 0'Donnell, to approve the minutes of the April 27 , 1993 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 3-0 . III . It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 3-0. A. Final Drawinqs : 1 . CASE NO. : PP/CUP 91-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CHRIS McFADDEN for CANLEE OFFICE BUILDING, 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 1B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument identification sign LOCATION: 73-929 Larrea Street ZONE: R-3 13,000 ( 3) ; < ; ' �r�+` ,�_ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 11, 1993 Jeff Winklepleck presented the drawings for the monument sign noting that it was the applicant ' s intent not to place any signage on the building if the monument sign was approved. He added that the proposed sign did meet city code. Mr. Winklepleck indicated that there was an existing olive tree that would have to be moved, and he would discuss this issue with Eric Johnson. Commissioner Van Vliet felt it was an unusual place to install the sign. Mr. Winklepleck explained that if the sign was placed in front of the building, they would not get visibility from Prickly Pear. Commission approved the signage, subject to signage not being placed on the building. 2 . CASE NO. : 4126 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LUX INDUSTRIES, INC. for COAST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN, 17205 West Sierra Highway, Complex 101, Canyon Country, CA 91351 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of amendment to sign program LOCATION: 72-605 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. ( 3) S .P. Steve Smith presented the drawings noting that the applicant had been before the commission approximately two years ago requesting approval of signage on the west facing element. This sign was a roof sign, and the ordinance prohibits roof signs . The applicant was now asking for approval to place the sign below the 20 ' height limit, noting that there was a roof element that was higher then the proposed sign. Commission approved the revised signage subject to deletion of the existing fascia sign on the west elevation. 3 . CASE NO. : 4127 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BEST SIGNS for PALM SPRINGS PAINT, 2600 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264 2 � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 11, 1993 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification sign LOCATION: 44-770 San Pablo ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented the plans noting that the proposed sign met code requirements . Commission approved the signage as submitted. 4 . CASE NO. : CUP 93-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : EL PASEO COLLECTION, 73-061 E1 Paseo, Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of facade remodel and 1,000 square foot addition for restaurant LOCATION: Southwest corner of E1 Paseo and Ocotillo ZONE: C-1 S .P. David Fletcher outlined the site plan and landscaping plan. Steve Buchanan noted that the proposed plan maintains the same setbacks as the existing building indicating that the second story would be used for of f ice space. Commissioner Holden requested elevations on the rear of the building. Commissioner Connor felt that trees needed to be added along the parking lot wall on the south side to finish off the area; however added that he would rather see trees with a shrub barrier than the block wall . Commission granted conceptual approval to the Daily Grill Restaurant subject to the following conditions : 1) Replace south side parking lot wall with shrub barrier and trees; 2 ) Provide detailed elevations on rear of building. 3 , � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 11, 1993 5. CASE NO. : PP 92-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : NOGLE ONUFER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS for COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, 2398 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of architectural and landscape plans LOCATION: Hovley Lane, approximately 1400 feet east of Cook Street ZONE: P Steve Smith presented the plans noting that there were changes on the interior of the building only. Eric Johnson found the landscaping plan to be acceptable. Steve Buchanan questioned the parking lot lighting. Mr. Winklepleck noted that this issue was excluded from the request and would be addressed separately. Commission approved the architectural and landscape plans with the exception of the parking lot lighting which will need to be studied separately. B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : PP 92-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : COOK PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNER5HIP, 110 West Las Tunas Drive, Suite B, San Gabriel, CA 91776 ; CARVER COMPANIES, 74-947 Highway 111, Suite D-8, Indian Wells, CA 92210 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised elevations LOCATION: Northwest corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive ZONE: P.C. (2 ) Susan Quon outlined the updated site plan and elevations . Steve Smith noted that the revised plans for Morton' s Restaurant was also being submitted. Mr. Smith indicated 4 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 11, 1993 that Eric Johnson will be at the May 25th meeting to incorporate the landscape plan. Commissioner Holden noted that because a detailed elevation plan was not submitted it would not be possible to grant preliminary approval, however felt that he could give the plans conceptual approval . Commissioner Holden discussed his concerns on the blank east and west elevations on building "H" , as they would be very visible from Cook Street. Ms . Quon indicated that the six foot screen wall would be between the building and Cook Street . Commissioner Holden felt that landscaping should be added along these walls to screen them. Commission granted preliminary approval on the revised elevations subject to addition of landscape screening along the east and west walls on building "H" . Commissioner Connor felt that landscaping should be added around the loading dock. Ms . Quon showed where the proposed rock garden on each side of Ralphs would be removed and an outdoor seating area would be put in its place. C. Miscellaneous Cases : 1 . CASE NO. : 899 SF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JOHN VUKSIC for McWILLIAMS RESIDENCE, 38-145 Crocus Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 575 square foot addition to existing residence LOCATION: 72-892 Gloriana Drive ZONE: R-3 Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the single family home room addition. Commission approved the remodel plans as submitted. 5 � ' � �: MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 11, 1993 IV. CASES : A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4105 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : TRONCOSO & RAZA ASSOCIATES, INC. for NO DA TE, 1900 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite B-4 , Palm Springs, CA 92262 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of marquis awning with signage LOCATION: 73-655 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S .P. The applicant, Ernie Brooks, noted that the back side of the proposed awning would be covered so it is enclosed with signage on the side. Commissioner Van Vliet felt the awning would not be the best solution for this building. Commissioner Connor felt the only purpose the awning would serve was for placement of signage and thought it detracted from the architecture of the building. Action: It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the request indicating that the presentation was unacceptable as the proposed awning detracted from the architecture of the building. The applicant was directed to redesign the awning. Motion carried 3-0 . V. The following case was added to the agenda on a unanimous vote: 1 . CASE NO. : 4131 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ALEXANDRA ODELL for ALEXANDRA & ASSOCIATES, 73-565 Silver Moon Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-565 Silver Moon Trail 6 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 11, 1993 ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented the pictures for the proposed wood sign ( 2-1/2 ' x 7-1/2 ' ) in the Jensens Center noting that all other signs in the center were can signs with the exception of Master Pools and Spas . Commission felt that the wood sign did not fit architecturally in the center and suggested gator foam letters similar to Master Pools and Spas . Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approved gator foam letters for the business identification signage, similar to Master Pools and Spas . Motion carried 3-0 . VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 1 : 20 p.m. ry,Z y �--� S VE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 7