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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-22 S � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 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 13 0 Frank Urrutia X 12 1 Chris Van Vliet X 12 1 Wayne Connor X 13 0 Richard O'Donnell X 11 2 Ronald Gregory X 12 1 Staff Present: Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1994 minutes as submitted. III . MISCELLANEOUS: Commissioner Urrutia asked why the corporate yard in the civic center did not go through the commission for approval as Mayor Pro-Tem Crites had assured the commission that all future city projects would have to go before the Architectural Review Commission for approval . Commission also asked staff why there have not been any joint meetings with the city council as in the past. IV. It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0. A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO. : 398 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ANDREW CARMEN c/o R.V. MANAGEMENT C0. for CARL MARTIN' S MEN'S SHOP, 69-730 Highway 111, Suite 118, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of new store entry with canopy and courtyard sign ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1994 LOCATION: 73-890 E1 Paseo ZONE• C-1 S.P. Jeff Winklepleck reminded the commission that this building was before them about a year ago for approval of an entry awning that lead to a planter area. The applicant is now proposing to remodel the front of the building so that the awning would lead to somewhere. The marquis awning would be 9 ' wide, beige with black lettering, and Mr. Winklepleck noted that there were no other marquis awnings on the building. Commissioner Urrutia asked about the paving in front of the store. The applicant noted that stamped concrete would be placed under the awning from the curb to the store entrance. Commissioner Van Vliet questioned the proposed signage. The applicant indicated that he would prefer signage on the awning only. Commission felt that was acceptable as long as the signage was not on all three surfaces. Commission approved the store entry remodel with the awning subject to the signage being placed on the sides only and not on the end. B. Miscellaneous Cases: 1. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RICHARD JOBE, 72-935 Carriage Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of single family home over 15 ' high LOCATION: 73-214 Loma Vista ZONE• R-1 10,000 Steve Smith noted that the property was across the street from the new city park and the plans showed a height of 16-1/2 ' to 17 ' noting that the other homes in the area were about the same height. Commissioner Van Vliet discussed the grading on the homes in the area. Mr. Smith explained that the grade was consistent with adjacent homes . 2 "�rr.� `�rr+ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1994 Commission approved the house plans subject to the existing grade not being altered more than 6" . 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IRENE DAVIDSON, 73-333 Salt Cedar, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of change from existing flat roof structure to a 3 : 12 pitch roof with overall height of 16 ' 8-1/2" LOCATION: 73-333 Salt Cedar ZONE: Steve Smith presented plans and photographs showing the flat roofed accessory building in the rear yard. The applicant noted that the entire home would be re-roofed to match the new roofing material on the accessory building. Commissioner Gregory asked if the existing structure met all setback requirements. The applicant indicated that it was 5 ' from the neighbors property line and over 10 ' from the rear neighbor' s property line. Commissioner Holden asked for assurance that the fascia on the new structure would match the existing fascia. Commissioner Gregory discussed his concerns with the structure being 5 ' from the property line on the south side, and these neighbors having to look right at the gable ends of the roof. The applicant outlined the landscaping between the two properties that would screen the area. Commission approved the re-roof subject to a maximum height of 16-1/2 ' . V. CASES: A. Final Drawings : 1 . 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 3 , ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMIS5ION MARCH 22, 1994 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of microwave tower LOCATION: 75-525 Hovley Lane ZONE: P Jeff Winklepleck reported that he had found the original set of approved preliminary plans showing a tower at 100 ' in height. Mr. Buchanan felt that the original plans were reviewed without considering the tower, as it was to be addressed as a separate issue. The applicant, Paul Cockrell, reported that the s�rvice station on Hovley Lane was now under construction. The building is 26 ' high and they are proposing that the tower be 110 ' from ground level . Mr. Cockrell indicated that their headquarters are in Coachella and they needed the height to get to their system in Coachella. He added that the tower would sit over 1,000 feet from the nearest property owner and there would be an 8 ' block wall surrounding it. Commissioner Gregory asked if there was any other location lower in height that could be used. Mr. Cockrell indicated that they have a consultant who did a line of site, and felt that the 100 ' is the height needed to get over the blocking of the Stouffers Hotel. Mr. Smith asked if it were possible to place dishes at the top of the hotel to make it a link between the two stations . Mr. Cockrell noted that it could be possible, but the additional $25,000.00 to place a repeater at the hotel would be the issue. Commissioner Holden felt that this was more of a technical concern and the commission was being asked to compromise their aesthetic concerns. He felt that there was nothing aesthetic that was being reviewed, and someone else needed to make the decision here. Mr. Winklepleck noted that the applicant was looking for a recommendation from the commission as the issue will be going before the city council because of the height. Commissioner Holden felt that from an aesthetic point of view the commission would like to see another way to accomplish the same results . Commissioner Urrutia agreed and felt it was a very gray issue. He added that the 4 • � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1994 economic and technical issues needs to come from the planning commission or the city council . Mr. Winklepleck noted that staff would be contacting the city attorney to get clarification. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to direct staff to convey their comments to the city council that from an aesthetic point of view they would like to see another way of transmitting to accomplish the same results . Commission recommended against approving the 120 ' tower and suggested installing a repeater station on the Stouffer' s Hotel. Motion carried 5-0 . B. Miscellaneous Cases : 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : TIM BARTLETT c/o BAXLEY PROPERTIES for THE DENISE ROBERGE GALLERIES CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, 41-865 Boardwalk, Suite 206, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Review of artwork placed on existing Houston Lumber sign LOCATION: 74-124 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 S.P. Tim Bartlett introduced Denise Roberge and noted that she was opening a workshop/showroom type facility for artists to congregate and develop finer arts . She wants to keep the existing elevations and work around them for remodeling the building. The existing roof sign, pursuant to the ordinance, must be removed. The new owner hopes to convert the tall sign into an architectural element or an art feature. Mr. Bartlett outlined the contest held by Ms . Roberge to all local artists . They selected one entry that they felt was most appropriate. He presented a rendering of the existing structure noting that it would be a light box with stained glass . It would not be a sign. 5 • �r �,r MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1994 Commissioner Urrutia noted that the piece was approved through the Art-In-Public-Places Committee but they never addressed the height issue. He was under the impression that the height was addressed through the planning commission. Commissioner Gregory discussed his concerns with the height of the art piece. Mr. Smith noted that if the building was being constructed today, the code specifies a maximum height of 30 ' but because it is existing, they could not govern the art as long as it did not exceed the existing height. Commissioner Holden felt that the height of the artwork should be lowered no higher than the existing columns to fit it better with the architecture. Commissioner Urrutia was also concerned with the height and felt that lowering it would not take away from its effectiveness . Commission felt that the concept and artwork was good, but would like to see the whole thing designed to include the columns, not just the artwork and should be lowered for better proportion. The following cases were added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1. CASE NO. : 4279 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS SPRINGS AWNING & SHADE C0. for HATHAWAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, 83-688 Avenue 45, Suite 7 & 8, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 73-010 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith presented drawings showing the existing awnings where the applicant is proposing to add "Hathaway Chiropractic Center" in 8" high black letters on the front of the awning. He noted that the awning would lead to the new entrance. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the awning with signage as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 . 6 . �r•�` '�° MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1994 2 . CASE NO. : 390 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BATCAN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. , 44-489 Town Center Way #D-434, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of architectural plans as submitted. LOCATION: 74-950 Country Club Drive ZONE: PC-2 Steve Buchanan presented final plans noting that there were no changes from the original approved preliminary plans . Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the final architectural plans as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 . 3 . CASE NO. : 4280 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� ; PALM 5PRINGS AWNING & SHADE C0. for ICINGS SIDE DOOR GALLERY, 83-688 Avenue 45, Suites 7 & 8, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awnings with signage LOCATION 73-425 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith presented drawings for new signage on the existing burgundy awning noting that the applicant was requesting to add "Side Door Gallery" in white letters to the awning facing E1 Paseo and "Gallery" on the side awning. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the awnings with signage as submitted; however, commission suggested that the awning on the back be reshaped to fit in with the design of the balcony above it. Motion carried 5-0 . 7 ' � � �' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1994 4 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : HEATH AND COMPANY for SAV-ON, 3225 Levy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised signage LOCATION: 73-101 Country Club Drive ZONE: P.C. (2) Steve Smith presented pictures of the existing Lucky store noting that the applicant was requesting to change the signage on the building from "Pharmacy/Liquor" to "Sav-On" and "Pharmacy" in white letters with "Liquor" in red letters . Commissioner Gregory suggested removing the "liquor" signage and keep "Sav-On" and "Pharmacy" in all red letters to match existing signage. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the revised signage with the following conditions: 1) "Sav-On" in type script; 2) "Pharmacy" in letter type to match existing Lucky signage; 3) Delete "Liquor" signage 4) All signage to match existing red lettering. Motion carried 5-0. VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2 :00 p.m. _�-�f^ .� L�� 5T SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 8