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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-09 '%.r MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 ***************************************************************** 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 Richard Holden X 21 1 Frank Urrutia X 20 2 Chris Van Vliet X 21 1 Wayne Connor X 22 0 Richard O'Donnell X 17 5 Ronald Gregory X 18 4 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck 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 July 26, 1994 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 . III . It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0 . A. Final Drawings 1. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : FOXX DEVELOPMENT, 74-818 Velie Way, Suite 12, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of additional second story windows LOCATION: Galleria Building at 73-111 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Commission approved the plans for the second story windows as submitted. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 2 . CASE NO. : 4333 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ADAMS AUTOMOTIVE, 74-872 Velie Way #1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of additional business identification signage at driveway LOCATION: 74-872 Velie Way #1 ZONE: S. I . The case was continued at the applicant's request. 3 . CASE NO. : 4336 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SIGNS BY MEL for FRAMEMAKERS, 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 72-185 Highway 111, Suite E ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented drawings of the proposed signage noting that it was a 22 ' x 2 ' black plex face can sign reading "Framemakers" in white letters . The sign would be installed above the metal awnings with the existing signage being removed. Commission approved the revised signage subject to verification of frontage to support the size of the sign. 4 . CASE NO. : PP 92-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MAKENA PROPERTIES for DESERT SPRINGS MARKETPLACE, 33048 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 120, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675; JLV DESIGNS, Post Office Box 12885, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Review of proposed revisions to landscape plan, building "L" elevations and hardscape plan 2 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 LOCATION: Northwest corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive ZONE: P.C. (2) Steve Smith reported that there were three aspects to the request at this point. The first was approval of minor adjustments to the architecture of the building on Pad "L" . This change included the addition of brick work on the pilasters . The second aspect was the hardscape plan around buildings "L" and "M" and the trellis area. Mr. Smith noted that Eric Johnson had some concerns with the sighting of the California fan palms in the courtyard area and suggested more of a grove type planting. The third aspect was the addition of turf around the perimeters . This request was before the commission on May 10, 1994 and at that point the commission asked that there not be so much grass and wanted something more vertical . Mr. Smith noted that there were six areas around the perimeter where the additional landscaping is being proposed. Commission approved the building elevations for Pad "L" , as submitted, and continued the hardscape plan and revised landscaping to the regular session of the meeting. 5 . CASE NO. : 4339 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for COMERFORDS, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 73-740 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. 3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 Steve Smith presented the drawings for the proposed awning noting that the existing awning on E1 Paseo would be recovered in dark brown with 8" white letters and a logo on the left side. He indicated that there were two existing awnings on each end of the building on the parking lot side. These would be recovered in the same dark brown with an additional piece added in the middle. There will be dark brown tile placed in the front sidewalk as well as brick added to the exterior columns . Commission approved the awning plans as submitted. B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : PP 94-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : GEORGE BUONO for SUNLIFE MEDICAL BUILDING, 42-005 Cook Street, Suite 300, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of building elevations for medical office building LOCATION: Southwest corner of San Anselmo and Fred Waring Drive ZONE: O.P. Steve Smith presented the preliminary plans for the medical building noting that it was set back 15 ' from both streets and is parked at 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet. He noted that staff was requesting that the driveway at the southeast corner of San Anselmo be opened to provide better traffic flow. Commissioner Urrutia asked about the landscaping. Mr. Smith noted that it was not being presented at this time. He indicated that there were carports on the south side of the lot and requested details for this structure. Commissioner Van Vliet asked if the air conditioning equipment was on the roof. The applicant noted that the equipment was placed on the lower roof and would be completely screened. Mr. Smith noted the transformer on the lower southwest corner of the lot. Commissioner Urrutia noted that he would need to see more details on 4 1'; MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 the access to the transformers indicating that the parking space in front of this area would have to be deleted. Commissioner Urrutia added that when the landscaping plan is submitted he would like to see more landscaping added to the parking lot area. He noted that this area would be visible from San Anselmo and therefore should be softened more. Commissioner Holden suggested that the applicant adjust the height of the carport along the proerty line to accomodate the handicap vehicles that would not fit in the carport. Commission approved the preliminary architectural plans as submitted with the following comments : a) provide details on carport structures; b) provide details on access to transformers on southwest corner; c) provide additional landscaping in parking lot area; and d) reconsider access to handicap spaces along side of building. 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CHARLES L. MARTIN for ST. GEORGE CHURCH, 40-840 Thunderbird Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary plan approval for remodel and addition to church LOCATION: Southwest corner of Larrea and Lantana ZONE: O.P. Steve Smith presented the preliminary plans for the major expansion and remodel of the church pointing out the unique tower element at 36 ' 6" . He noted that the applicant was working on agreements with the adjacent property owners to use their parking lots. These agreements would provide for adequate parking. Commission approved the preliminary plans as submitted. 5 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 C. Miscellaneous : 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CITY OF PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Review of elevations and landscape plans for remodel of 12 unit apartment complex LOCATION: 73-626 Santa Rosa Way ZONE: R-2 S.O. The architect for the project, Mr. Vin Rover, outlined the remodel and landscape plans for the 12-unit complex. He noted the addition of the shade structure as well as the upgrade of the sagging carports . Commissioner Holden suggested the addition of shade trees along the back of the units . Mr. Rover indicated that this could be done with the 10 ' area. Commissioner Urrutia suggested some type of protection for the carports from vehicles backing out of the stalls . He also suggested rearranging the trash enclosure so that access is not directly on the street. Commission approved the remodel plans and suggested that the Redevelopment Agency consider adding the following items : 1) Addition of shade trees along the back of the units; 2) Add planters to provide protection to the carport structure; 3) Rearrange trash enclosure so that access is not on the street. 6 err+' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : PP 92-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LOWE ENTERPRISES, INC. for DESERT CROSSING, 11777 San Vicente Blvd. , Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90049; MCG & ASSOCIATES, 200 So. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 300, Pasadena, CA 91101-8461 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised final landscape plan and elevations for Marshalls, Bed, Bath & Beyond, T. J. Maxx, Famous Footwear, Clothestime and Old Navy LOCATION: Southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive ZONE: P.C. ( 3) Phil Drell reported that Eric Johnson had met with the landscape architect and they had come to an agreement with the exception of the berming. He stated that the commission would have to look at the berming at the rear of the buildings when the elevations are done for this area. Mr. Drell felt that at least 42" of screening was necessary, and in some of those areas a wall could be added for screening. The landscape architect, Rob Parker, discussed the possibility of deleting the sidewalk in this area to allow for the needed berming. Mr. Drell felt that a complete set of elevations was needed to determine what berming could be done. Mr. Parker indicated that, based on Eric Johnson' s comments, they increased the eucalyptus planting along the side of the building and added a hedge along the blank wall to the garden center. He added that planter spaces with vines were added to the front of the Target building as well as shrub material . Commissioner Urrutia noted that he did not think the building would be brought all the way out to the curb, and this was why additional landscaping was requested in this area. Mr. Parker indicated that the curb was now approximately 3 feet from the front of the Target building. This was the result of moving the garden 7 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 center forward. Commissioner Holden indicated that the commission was looking for some type of landscaping to help scale down the 24 ' high building and felt that shrubs would not accomplish this . Commissioner Urrutia felt that the commission liked the original concept, but indicated that the purpose of the setbacks and jogs in the buildings were to help soften this high building. He added that the commission originally approved moving the garden center out based on some additional landscaping being provided to soften this large building. Mr. Rod Chen indicated that he would like to go back to Target to discuss moving the garden center back a few feet to allow for an area large enough to add mexican fan palms at either side of the entrance. This would be in addition to the vines and shrubs . He indicated that by moving the building back approximately 5 feet it would allow for approximately 8 feet in front of the building for placement of mexican palms . Commissioner Connor discussed how difficult it was to approve or deny the changes without seeing how it would look. He discussed his concerns with the commission reviewing small sections of the center every two weeks and felt that the commission should continue the entire project until a complete, detailed plan is presented with all the revisions . Commissioner Connor indicated that the commission was informed at it' s last meeting that some things could not be changed because the curbs were already in and this type of presentation was a constant problem. Mr. Mike Tande indicated that there was a 1500 ' to 2000 ' area that can be developed now, and with the center scheduled to open in March 1995, they need to put in as much landscaping as they can for their grand opening. Commissioner Connor asked why a shopping center could not be designed regardless of what tenant moves in. Mr. Chen replied that because the building elevations change, the lay-out changes, and transformers are moved once a tenant is confirmed. Commissioner Holden asked if there was landscaping at the buildings at the driveway cuts . Mr. Parker indicated that there were not. Commissioner Holden noted that the 8 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 landscaping along the back of the buildings had still not been resolved. Mr. Parker discussed how the loading area would be screened. Commissioner Urrutia asked about the fountain that was on the approved preliminary plans and was now deleted on the revised plans . Mr. Chen asked that this issue be addressed separately with the commission. He indicated that the fountain was being moved to a more pedestrian oriented area. Mr. Tande noted that they are working with three different artists for this plaza area and hoped to make a presentation to the city council at it' s August 25th meeting. Mr. Chen outlined changes in the archways and alcoves created to help balance out the elevations . He added that they were trying to incorporate their expanded Art- In-Public-Places commitment in the plaza area. Commissioner Urrutia felt that so many elements had changed so much from the approved preliminary plan that the things they reviewed originally were now non- existing. Commissioner O'Donnell felt that before they could approve the architecture, the commission would need to see a complete set of plans in order to understand the changes that are made. He added that they would also need renderings which show the buildings together, a copy of what was originally approved, and the plan for the plaza area ( including landscaping) . Action: It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the request to allow the applicant to provide a complete set of revised elevations with site plan and landscape plans to include all revisions . Commission requested that the applicant also provide a set of the originally approved preliminary plans as they felt that a number of the approved elements were now eliminated. Motion carried 4-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : PP 92-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MAKENA PROPERTIES for DESERT SPRINGS MARKETPLACE, 33048 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 120, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675; JLV DESIGNS, Post Office Box 12885, Palm Desert, CA 92260 9 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Review of proposed revisions to landscape plan, building "L" elevations and hardscape plan LOCATION: Northwest corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive ZONE: P.C. (2 ) Steve Smith noted that the commission reviewed the architectural changes to building "L" in study session and found them acceptable. The other proposals were to approve the hardscape plan around the water feature at buildings "L" and "M" and the additional six grass areas around the perimeter of the site. Susan Quon discussed a survey performed to look at leading people out of the hardscape area and into the plaza. She introduced a wood trellis with vines to create a little hardscape and garden scape oasis framed with palm trees . This area would be between buildings "L" and "M" . From the street they would soften the landscaping with a monument sign and rock and water feature leading to the trellis. Mr. Lopez indicated that Eric Johnson recommended that the palms be placed in a more grove effect. Ms . Quon presented material samples for the proposed hardscape plan with interlocking pavers in 3 different tones . Commissioner Urrutia felt that the concept was good but wanted to see more substantial landscaping. He felt the trellis was nice but would like to see more impact with the palm trees and something to improve the ground landscaping. In reviewing the site plan he felt the west side needed something more substantial with palm trees to give it some vertical aspects, not shrubs . Ms . Quon noted that they are looking at adding planters along building "M" . Commissioner Urrutia felt that this would help. He understood where buildings "K" and "L" would not want added trees in front of the pads to allow for signage, but because building "M" is a restaurant they can approach the landscaping a little differently. 10 "tape _ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9 , 1994 Commissioner Connor questioned the landscaping up against the building and the large gaps against the building where the planting would die out. He felt the landscaping needed to be more substantial in this area. Commissioner Connor discussed his concerns with the added grass because the areas are so small that it will look like an afterthought. He felt that the added grass was inconsistent with what is already there. Mr. Lopez noted that they are trying to target the areas at the entries with a bright green but not take away from the desert concept. He asked if he could use annual color in these areas and eliminate the turf . The applicant, Mr. Keith Fernandez, indicated that he thought the palm springs gold around the fountain looked unfinished, but did not think annual color was what he was looking for. Commissioner Connor felt that once these sparse areas are planted with grass, everything else will look even more sparse. He added that it would make more sense if the grass extended to a larger area of turf. Commissioner Urrutia asked about other plant material that is green in lieu of the grass . Commissioner Connor noted that some of the newer daleas and lantanas stay low and are almost always flowering. Mr. Lopez asked about acacia estrada. Commissioner Connor felt that this would work. Mr. Fernandez explained to the commission that the landscape plan was already approved and he was now trying to add more money to the landscaping to upgrade it some. Mr. Lopez discussed all the grass on the surrounding corners of the intersection of Country Club Drive and Cook Street and asked about adding grass at this main corner to tie into the rest of the intersection. Commissioner Connor felt that if this is what the owner wanted to accomplish he would suggest deleting the annual color behind the proposed grass area and continue the turf back from the corner. Commissioner Urrutia discussed how adding the turf would expose elements from C.V.W.D. , etc . 11 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the landscape plan as the commission felt it was inconsistent with what already exists . Commission felt that the concept of the hardscape plan was acceptable, however, they continued the plan directing the applicant to provide a more substantial landscape plan as discussed. Motion carried 4-0 . V. MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Smith reported that he sat in on a meeting with Economic Development and The E1 Paseo Merchants Association earlier in the week. He noted that the association originally wanted staff to come up with a basic selection of colors for future awnings along E1 Paseo, but they agreed that the commission was doing a great job and hoped that they continue to consider the color of the shade when approving awning colors and that they do not approve any shiny awnings . Ms . Garcia reported that she spoke to the owners of Tanpopo and Nates Deli asking them to provide permits for the satellite dishes that currently exist. She indicated that permits were not produced as yet and asked that the commission continue these two items to the next scheduled meeting. VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2 :20 p.m. EV SMIT ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 12