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Home My WebLink About1994-04-12 �rirr' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 1994 ***************************************************************** I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 : 15 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Richard Holden X 14 0 Frank Urrutia X 12 2 Chris Van Vliet X 13 1 Wayne Connor X 14 0 Richard O'Donnell X 12 2 Ronald Gregory X 13 1 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Buchanan Daisy Garcia Donna Bitter II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the minutes of the March 22, 1994 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner O'Donnell Abstaining. III . It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0. A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4285 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : HOLDEN & JOHNSON ARCHITECTS for 1ST BANK OF PALM DESERT, 44-267 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised signage height LOCATION: 73-000 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 S.P. � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 1994 Phil Drell noted that the applicant was requesting approval to increase the height of their existing business identification signage because of the line of site condition at this corner. He noted that this would have to go before the planning commission for an exception to the allowable 20 ' height limit. Commission recommended approval to relocate the business identification signage above the 20 ' height limit. Motion carried 3-0-2, Commissioners Holden and Connor Abstaining. 2 . CASE NO. : PP 93-2; C/Z 93-2; GPA 93-2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRES5) : FRANK MILLER, 72-855 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final architectural and landscape plans LOCATION: 44-062 San Luis Drive ZONE: O.P. Phil Drell presented the final working drawings noting that they were identical to the approved preliminary plans . Commission approved the final plans subject to all rock/gravel to be a tan or of a colored nature, not gray. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO. : PP 94-2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : FIRST BANK OF PALM DESERT, 73-000 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of architectural and landscape plans for bank building on existing pad LOCATION: 42-035 Washington Street (S.W. corner of Washington Street and 42nd Avenue) 2 '�rrr � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 1994 Phil Drell presented plans for the proposed bank building noting that the commission could give the plans a pre- annexation approval, and once the area is annexed into the city the applicant can submit the plans for building permits . Commission approved the preliminary plans as submitted. Motion carried 3-0-2, Commissioners Holden and Connor Abstaining. C. Miscellaneous Cases : 1 . CASE NO. : TT 23940 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ROBERT S. RITCHEY, ARCHITECT, for SUNTERRACE, 78-340 Via Sevilla, La Quinta, CA 92253 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of architectural plans for two new model homes LOCATION: SUNTERRACE HOMES (Hovley Lane, east of Cook Street) ZONE: PR-5 Phil Drell presented plans for the two new models at a height of 16-1/2 ' . Commission approved the plans as submitted. 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LANCE ALACANO, 73-166 Loma Vista, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of single family home exceeding allowable height limit LOCATION: 73-155 Bel Air and 47-290 Rose Sage Court Phil Drell presented the plans noting the homes were 18 ' high with hipped roofs. Commissioner Connor felt that the commission should review the grading plan before approving the house at 18 ' . 3 `�.r' �.r� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMIS5ION APRIL 12, 1994 Commission approved the plans as submitted contingent on staff verifying that the grading plan for each house was acceptable. IV. CASES: A. Fina1 Drawings : 1. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PARAGON SIGNS for CAPTAIN COOK' S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 77-670 Springfield Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROYAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: Formerly Rusty Pelican Restaurant ZONE: P.C. 4 Phil Drell presented drawings of the proposed signage to be placed on the wall on the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Painters Path where various service club signs now exist. He indicated that there was no documentation stating that the city was allowed to use this wall for these service club signs. The owner now wants to use the wall for their own signage. Commissioner Holden felt that the signage would be acceptable without the three menu items (Seafood - Steaks - Pasta) . He also questioned the rope and anchor asking if it was actual material or painted. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the request noting that the concept was acceptable; however, an actual detailed sign program was required showing the menu items integrated in the sign. Motion carried 5-0 . 4 , � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 1994 B. Preliminary Plans: 1 . CASE NO. : TT 27964; PP 94-1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : REGENCY HOMES, 77-670 Springfield Lane, Suite 4A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of architectural plans for condominiums LOCATION: North side of Country Club Drive between Portola Avenue and Cook Street ZONE: PR-5 Phil Drell presented elevations for the proposed project noting that it was in Section 4 on the north side of Country Club Drive. He informed commission that this area has a grand plan with golf courses, hotel, conference center, sports park, etc. Commissioner Holden felt that the site plan needed more undulation, as it seemed very straight and sterile. Commissioner O'Donnell felt that the roof line should be broken up some how and noted that elevations were not shown for Model B. Action: It was moved by Commissioner 0'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to continue the request directing the applicant to re-work the elevations to create more interest as they felt the plan was very sterile. Motion carried 5-0. C. Miscellaneous Cases: 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CURTIS R. SHUPE, ARCHITECT, for BUD JOHNSON DESIGNS, 35-325 Date Palm Drive, Suite No. 213, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request to extend glass 15" toward the street for display window LOCATION: 73-255 E1 Paseo, Suite 70 5 . , � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 12, 1994 ZONE: C-1 S.P. Phil Drell presented drawings of the proposed window extension noting that the glass would be flush with the columns . Commissioner Holden felt that by extending the window out to the columns, it would take away the only detail in the building elevations. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to deny the request. Motion carried 5-0. IV. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to adjourn the meeting at 1 : 10 p.m. Motion carried 5-0 . �� PHIL DRELL SENIOR PLANNER PD/db 6