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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-12 a.✓ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 ***************************************************************** I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 : 15 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Rick Holden X 3 0 Frank Urrutia X 3 0 Chris VanVliet X 3 0 Wayne Connor X 3 0 Richard O'Donnell X 3 0 Ronald Gregory X 3 0 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Daisy Garcia Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1993 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 . III . It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0. A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4179 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN CO. , INC. for E & G DEVELOPMENT, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised plans for modification to sign program LOCATION: 73-547 Highway 111 ( Jensen' s Center) ZONE: C-1 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 Steve Smith informed commission that the applicant had originally proposed additional tenant signage to be placed on the north facing wall . Jeff Winklepleck indicated that they were now proposing a revised plan showing tenant signage added to the existing monument sign. The applicant, Jim Engle, explained how he felt this new proposal would dress up the free standing sign. Commission indicated that they did not want the existing poles to be stucco. Commissioner Gregory asked if the commission felt the new proposal should be considered a menu sign. Commissioner Holden indicated that he felt the revised plan was acceptable as long as it was limited to a maximum of three (3) tenant signs . Mr. Engle noted that the background would be an off-white stucco material . Commission approved the revised signage plans as submitted. 2 . CASE NO. : 1340 SA Amendment APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LITECO SIGNS for HOME AND OFFICE FURNITURE, 27300 Hopper, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 44-419 Town Center Way, Pad 9 ZONE: Steve Smith noted that the applicant would be occupying the eastern most section of the Marshall ' s Center. He indicated that the proposed rust was an approved color for the center; however, the black and yellow were not. Mr. Smith reminded the commission that the Edison Co. , in the same center, had black and orange letters . He added that size was not an issue, indicating that the sign would be 350 feet back from Town Center Way. Commission approved the signage as submitted. 3 . CASE NO. : 4201 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : D & A SHADE AND AWNING CO. for THE MATTRESS STORE, 74-540 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 2 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 74-540 Highway 111 ZONE: Jeff Winklepleck presented plans showing the black on salmon awning noting that the building fascia would be covered. Commission approved the awning plans with signage as submitted. 4 . CASE NO. : 4204 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SIGNS BY MEL for BILL NYE STATE FARM INSURANCE, 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of additional business identification signage LOCATION: 44-740 Monterey Avenue ZONE: Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the proposed business identification signage noting that it was located on Monterey Avenue, across from the entrance to the Palm Desert Town Center. Commission approved the signage as submitted. 5 . CASE NO. : 4182 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : AMERICAN AWNING CO. for CLASSIC DOLL SHOPPE, 44-489 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revision to approved awning LOCATION: 73-386 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Phil Drell presented drawings showing where the existing awning was being recovered, noting that he had approved the awning fabric replacement without the white border. 3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 He added that the awning was consistent with the ordinance. Commission approved the revision to the previously approved awning. 6 . CASE NO. : 4210 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ULTRANEON SIGN COMPANY for DAILY GRILL, 5458 Complex Street, Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92123 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-061 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 Phil Drell presented the plans for the proposed signage in pan channel letters with a neon coffee cup. Steve Smith questioned if the size complied with the ordinance. Mr. Drell indicated that it did, but reminded commission that there was additional signage on the awnings. Commission approved the signage as submitted. 7. CASE NO. : 4208 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : AMERICAN AWNING CO. for NONCHALANCE, 44-489 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awnings LOCATION: 74-360 Highway 111 ZONE: Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the proposed marquee awnings noting the support posts 2 feet from the face of the curb. Commissioner O'Donnell asked about possible signage on the awnings . Mr. Winklepleck indicated that there would be no signage on the awnings, but that the applicant would need an encroachment permit from the public works department. 4 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 Commissioner Connor directed staff to check into the debris gathered in the back of the restaurant to make sure that it is cleaned up or that a gate is placed to screen the area. Mr. Smith indicated that a code compliance officer would be sent to the property to investigate the situation. Commission approved the awnings subject to radius of the returns on the ends . 8. CASE NO. : 4211 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DESERT FURNITURE, INC. , 74-990 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 74-990 Joni Drive ZONE: S. I . Jeff Winklepleck presented drawings for the proposed signage noting that it was a painted wood sign. Commission approved the signage as submitted. IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings : 1. CASE NO. : 4151 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CHARLES L. MARTIN for REDONDO DONS, 40-840 Thunderbird Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of reader board signage LOCATION: 72-291 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Phil Drell presented drawings on the existing reader board, noting the comments received by the council . He indicated that he felt that the location of the sign was also a concern. Mr. Drell added that the applicant had 5 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 also been advertising other items besides entertainment on the reader board. Commissioner Holden felt that the reader board should be moved back towards the restaurant and the grill on top needed to be removed. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the reader board subject to moving it back against the wall at the southeast corner of the patio, removing the grill on top, and relocating landscaping where necessary. Motion carried 6-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : 4202 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALM SPRINGS AWNING & SHADE CO. for TED LAND, 1245 So. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of marquee awning with signage LOCATION: 73-725 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented the drawing for the proposed awning noting that the building was just west of the Senor Salsa restaurant who had a marquee awning. He reminded commission that Senor Salsa was now closed. Commissioner Gregory explained to the applicant the commission's goal to see only one marquee awning per building. He also discussed his concerns on how the awning would fit on the building. Mr. Smith suggested that the applicant revise the plan using a dome type awning or request that the landlord remove the existing marquee awning for Senor Salsa. Commissioner Connor noted that the posts would have to conform and extend out to the street. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the request to allow the applicant to return to the property owner with 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 acceptable options given by the commission. Motion carried 6-0 . 3. CASE NO. : 4205 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CREATIONS UNLIMITED for PALM DESERT INSURANCE AGENCY, 1323 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA 92672 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-241 Highway 111, Suite 1B ZONE: C-1, S.P. Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the cabinet sign. Commissioner Holden questioned if there were any other internally lit signs on the building, and Mr. Winklepleck indicated that there were not. Commissioner Gregory noted that the building had mostly individual letter signs instead of a can sign, and explained to the applicant how the commission felt the proposed can sign would not look good with the rest of the signs on the building. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the difference the commission was talking about was the background color, not the copy. He felt that since the other signs in the building use the building as a background color, that this sign should do the same. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve individual foam letters conforming to allowable size. Commission directed staff to grant final approval . Motion carried 6-0 . 4 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BANK OF AMERICA, 83-820 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 7 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of color changes on business identification signage LOCATION: 73-820 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : 382 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : J.F. DAVIDSON ASSOCIATES for AVONDALE COUNTRY CLUB, 77-564 Country Club Drive, Suite 400-B, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of perimeter landscape concept LOCATION: Frank Sinatra Drive and Mozambique ZONE: PR-3 Steve Smith presented the plans indicating that staff felt the sidewalk should be straight along the curb to allow for additional landscaping along the wall . Commissioner Connor felt that the plant material proposed was not an acceptable plant palette, noting that items were being used that create a maintenance problem. He felt the applicant should go with a more drought tolerant palette. Commissioner Gregory felt that the plan was conceptual, and would need a more detailed plan for preliminary approval . He added that if the shrub palette was changed, there would be no need to use the proposed ground cover. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the plan directing the applicant to move the sidewalk straight along the curb to allow for additional landscaping along the wall . Commission also directed applicant to revise the planting material to a more drought tolerant palette, discouraging the use of mexican fan palms as the main tree. Motion carried 6-0 . 8 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 V. The following items were added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1. CASE NO. : 4209 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : A.K. IMPORTS, 73-378 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to recover existing awning with color change LOCATION: 73-378 E1 Paseo ZONE• C-1 S.P. Steve Smith noted that the applicant was requesting to recover the existing awning. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the installation of the new awning subject to deletion of the outline on the scallops . Motion carried 6-0. 2 . CASE NO. : 4212 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : VICTORIA'S ATTIC TEA ROOM, 73-405 E1 Paseo, Suite No. 33 C & D, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-405 E1 Paseo, Suite No. 33 C & D ZONE: C-1 S.P. Jeff Winklepleck reported that the applicant was before the commission to request approval of window signage. He noted that the window signage would be the only signage for the business. The signage would be vinyl applied to 9 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1993 the inside of the glass, 46" x 52" . Action: It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the signage as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 . VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. STEVE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 10