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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-25 . � � . MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 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 Rick Holden X 9 0 Frank Urrutia X 8 1 Chris Van Vliet X 8 1 Wayne Connor X 9 � Richard O'Donnell X 8 1 Ronald Gregory X 8 1 Staff Present: Ray Diaz Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Joe Gaugush Steve Buchanan Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1993 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Van Vliet Abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1994 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 . III . It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0. A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4255 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for HILLIARD GALLERY, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92361 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 73-061 E1 Paseo , '��'" `'�+� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 ZONE: C-1 S.P. Jeff Winklepleck noted that the awning was 4 ' high and extended 5 ' from the building. Signage is on the front and sides of the awning. Mr. Smith noted that the awning was located west of the Daily Grille. Commission approved the awning with signage as submitted. 2 . 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 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final plans for maintenance building LOCATION: Frank Sinatra Drive and Mozambique ZONE: PR-3 Mr. Smith noted that the plans were before the commission with a change to waffle crete walls . He indicated that the building size and location was the same. Commission approved the final plans as submitted. 3. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of addition of a bell tower entry LOCATION: 73-750 Catalina Way ZONE: R-2 S.O. Commission discussed the history of the project, noting that the minor addition was approved two years ago. Commissioner Connor noted that there were significant setbacks . 2 , �w+► .,r� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 Commission approved the plans for the addition as submitted. B. Miscellaneous Cases: 1. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RALEIGH C. DeBOW, 3 Temple Court, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of proposed landscaping and existing architecture for Certificate of Conformance LOCATION: 44-408 and 44-440 Acacia Drive ZONE: R-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented pictures of the project as well as a proposed landscape plan. He noted that it was before the commission over a year ago and the recommendations given by the commission at that time were included in this plan. Commissioner Urrutia questioned the size of the parking stalls noting that the plan showed 18 ' but with a wheel stop at 16 ' . Mr. Winklepleck noted that it would be the commission' s choice to ask for additional landscaping in this area. Commissioner Urrutia asked the city' s position in regards to parking that was not conforming. Steve Buchanan indicated that he was not aware of anything being done to the property that would activate the action needed to bring the parking up to current city standards as the owner was just increasing the landscaping on site. Commission approved the proposed landscaping and existing architecture for Certificate of Conformance, subject to relocating trees to align with parking lot stripes . 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PAMELA & WILLIAM JAYMES, 73- 214 Skyward Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 3 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of grading plan as it affects 16-1/2 foot single family residence LOCATION: 73-190 Joshua Tree Mr. Smith left the meeting at this time. Jeff Winklepleck presented photographs of the lot along with the actual grading plan. He outlined the background of the house approval and indicated that a neighbor to the west was now complaining about the pad height as he feels that the Jaymes ' will now be able to see directly into his backyard. Mr. Winklepleck noted that the house foot print was basically at the same location as originally approved. The plans were previously approved in October 1993 . In the interim considerable grading has taken place pursuant to a grading plan issued by the city. Commissioner Gregory questioned the slope from the upper right corner of the lot to the street. Mr. Jaymes indicated that it was 1/2� as that is the minimum allowed in this area. Mrs . Jaymes indicated that the neighbor was requesting some type of screening along their back wall so she presented a revised landscape plan showing oleanders placed along the back property line. Mrs . Jaymes noted that their house would be 50 feet from their back property line. The engineer, Jerry Dennington, presented a plan showing the existing slopes on lots 5, 6 and 7 . He indicated how a swale was being created for the necessary water flow. Joe Gaugush outlined past occurrences with grade situations in this area. He felt that the grading plan being presented was in conformance as staff interprets the grading ordinance as it states now. Mr. Gaugush felt that the solution of planting mass oleanders would mitigate the neighbor' s concerns. Commissioner Urrutia asked if Mr. Jaymes had intended to install a new wall . Mr. Jaymes indicated that he had not planned on installing a wall, just planting the oleanders . He felt that installing such a wall on his property would create a "no mans land" . Commissioner 4 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 Urrutia felt it would clean up the area some if a typical garden wall was placed along the property line. Commission felt that the best solution would be if all three property owners were to install a common wall . The property owners who made their concerns known to staf f, Mr. and Mrs . Kaban, arrived at the meeting stating that their main objection was that the plans were not approved by the Palm Desert Property Owners Association. Mr. Diaz explained how a property owner can approach the city and demand that his application be processed if he meets all the city ordinances . He added that if the property owners associations wish to avail their legal rights within their C.C.&R. 's, they may do so, but the city does not have to comply with the organization' s C.C.&R. ' s; however, they simply try to do their best to cooperate with the various associations . Mr. Diaz explained that the property owners association was not the agency that would assure the accuracy of the grading and drainage, as that is the responsibility of the city. He added that the property owners association' s only concern was aesthetics . Mr. Kaban asked who each individual was in attendance and if they needed to be at this particular meeting. Mr. Diaz introduced the commissioners, himself, and all staff members . Mr. Gaugush explained to Mr. and Mrs . Kaban why the lot was elevated in some places to accommodate the correct drainage. Mr. Diaz stated that decisions of the Architectural Review Commission are appealable to the council . Commission reiterated the fact that the plans had already been approved. Mr. Gaugush quoted Municipal Code Section 27 . 12 . 090 which requires that the architectural review commission review grading situations where there is a potential impact on adjacent properties . Mr. Buchanan stated that the property owners would have to install some type of fence around the pool or the entire property. Commissioner Gregory asked if the neighbors fence would meet the requirements . Mr. Buchanan indicated that the fence would have to be structurally sound and this would have to be determined by a site inspection. Mr. Jaymes noted that there would be a wrought iron fence placed on the interior of the 5 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 property to surround the pool. Mrs. Kaban asked if there was any way she could be shown what will be seen from her home. Commissioner Gregory felt that a 2 x 4 could be placed at the ridge line to show the height of the house and along the property line to show the height of the oleanders . Commissioner Urrutia suggested that a civil engineer do a site line inspection and show where the house would be, the fence and the line of site. Commission discussed how they wanted this issue settled as the two parties would be neighbors now. Mr. Kaban agreed and wanted to try to open up the lines of communication. Commissioner Connor felt that the oleanders should be installed now so that a year from now when the house is completed, the oleanders would be matured. Commissioner Urrutia also suggested installing a chain link fence with the oleanders planted on both sides . He added that this would also help with the security problems . Commissioners Gregory and 0'Donnell offered to help the applicant in acquiring the line of site and make a report back to staff on their concerns . Commissioner Holden did not feel that 5 gallon oleanders placed 4 ' apart would be sufficient. Mrs . Jaymes indicated that she could plant 15 gallon plants . Commission directed the applicant to install a 2 x 4 indicating the height of the proposed oleanders and the height of the house showing Mr. and Mrs . Kaban the actual line of site. IV. The following case was added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1 . CASE NO. : 4257 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DEKRA-LITE for TOWN CENTER PLAZA, 1431 Stratford Court, Del Mar, CA 92014 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of banners LOCATION: 44-150 Town Center Way 6 . v � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the proposed banners . The banners would be 30" x 94" , white with burgundy cactus . The request was to install 15 banners . Commissioner Holden felt the banners were acceptable if done with nice graphics . Commission recommended approval of the proposed banners to the city council. V. ADJOURNMENT: he meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. � JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER JW/db 7