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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-11 , ; � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 ***************************************************************** I . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 : 10 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Richard Holden X 14 0 Frank Urrutia X 13 1 Chris Van Vliet X 14 0 Wayne Connor X 14 0 Richard O'Donnell X 13 1 Ronald Gregory X 12 2 Staff Present: Phil Drell Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Daisy Garcia Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner 0'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the March 28, 1995 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 . III . It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0. A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4438 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, INC. for ELEGANTE JEWELRY, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised business identification signage LOCATION: 73-330 E1 Paseo, Suite A ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented the revised drawings noting that the type style had been changed to script and the neon would be the same type as done on Daily Grille. He indicated that the revised signage still meets all the size requirements . � �: � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 Commission approved the revised signage as submitted. 2 . CASE NO. : 4469 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CUSTOM TECH DESIGN for TANG' S NAILS, 12501 Weststate, Westminster, CA 92683 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-905 Highway 111, Suite A ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented drawings for the proposed signage as well as photographs of the building to show the location of the sign. He indicated that the proposal was for a typical can sign with red letters on a white background. Mr. Winklepleck indicated that staff was concerned with the bright red and white colors and the fact that there is only one other can sign on the building. Mr. Drell noted that the fascia seemed to be approximately 20" . Mr. Gregory noted that the sign should not be any wider than the existing fascia. Commission approved the signage subject to the following conditions : 1) Sign to be flush with the top and bottom of the rafters; 2) Removal of wood button plant-ons; 3) Change white background to ivory. 3. 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 final working drawings for Major 7 LOCATION: Desert Crossing - Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. (2) 2 . `�' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 Phil Drell presented the elevations for Major 7 noting that the issue for the commission was the Fred Waring Drive elevations . In reviewing the minutes on this case Mr. Drell indicated that conceptual approval was granted on the elevations with the focus mainly being on the dome elements . The applicant, Mr. Rod Chen, explained that the elevations for Major 7 had to come back for approval from the commission as additional retail space was included and elements were shuffled. He felt that these changes had no impact on the Fred Waring Drive elevations . Commissioner Holden discussed his concerns with granting preliminary approval to plans for Major 7 which showed screening with lush landscaping along the wash and the fact that there is now no landscaping there and how the blank long wall now stands out along Fred Waring Drive. Commissioner 0'Donnell asked Mr. Chen if he was satisfied with the elevations facing Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Chen felt that the large medallions on that side of the building addresses the concerns . Mr. Drell noted that the tenant for this building had called him and stated that he no longer wants his signage at the location noted on the plans. He now wants the signage closer to the front of the building. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the elevations and felt that something still needed to be done with the lower elements to break up the long, blank wall as this is a street where people will be passing by very closely. He felt that the north elevation needed to be reworked stating that the building needed to be brought around the corner further down than where it is now as it looks like everything stops when you come around the corner. Commissioner Urrutia felt that it might help to continue the trellis around this side of the building. Commissioner O'Donnell suggested some type of reveals in the 100 ' long wall . Commissioner Urrutia discussed the suggestion of the added trellis along this wall and Mr. Chen agreed that this would be a feasible solution. Mr. Winklepleck asked if the applicant could fax the revised elevations to staff and have staff deliver them to the commission for their final approval . 3 , � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 Commission continued the final working drawings for Major 7 directing the applicant to address their concerns with the flat elevation along Fred Waring Drive. Commission directed staff to grant final approval once revised plans are submitted and found acceptable by commission. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. 4. CASE NO. : PP 92-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BOSTON PACIFIC, INC. for BOSTON MARKET, 1200 No. Harbor Blvd. , Anaheim, CA 92803- 8183; LOWE ENTERPRISES, INC. , 11777 San Vicente Blvd. , Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90049 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of elevations for Pad E (Boston Market) LOCATION: Desert Crossing - Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. (2) Mr. Drell reported that the conclusion of the landscape architect was that it was too tight and not enough room to change the mexican fan palms to California fan palms . Commission approved the final working drawings for Pad E (Boston Market) as submitted. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. 5. CASE NO. : 407 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JOSEPH BRANDT for MAX' S OPERA CAFE, 14 Mt. Holyoke, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised elevations for addition to restaurant LOCATION: 73-030 E1 Paseo ZONE: P.C. ( 3) Commission reviewed the plans and approved the revised elevations as submitted. 4 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 6 . CASE NO. : 408 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : U.S.A. PETROLEUM, 1261 Ninth Street, Pomona, CA 91766 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised plans for canopy with signage and parking area LOCATION: Flying J - Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive ZONE: P.C. ( 3) S.P. Commission continued the request as the applicant was not present with revised plans . IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings : 1. CASE NO. : 397 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MR. PAUL GRAVES for COLONY CABLEVISION, 41-725 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of relocation of dish antenna currently located on the building roof LOCATION: 41-725 Cook Street ZONE• S. I . Jeff Winklepleck outlined the memorandum from staff and showed the video of the mock-up antenna location. He indicated that staff recommended the first proposal of placing the dish antenna on the back of the roof and paint it to blend in better with the building. Commissioner Urrutia felt that moving it on the roof did not accomplish anything as you still would be able to see it very clearly from Cook Street. He was under the impression that they were going to put a mock-up on the west side of the upper roof, more towards the middle of the building. 5 . �r` � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to continue the request as the applicant was not present and the commission was unable to determine the proposed location for the dish antenna. Motion carried 6-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : PP 94-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JAMES R. FETRIDGE for G. MENDOZA, Post Office Box 1963, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final architectural and landscaping working drawings for 10,220 square foot industrial building LOCATION: Northeast corner of Ritter Circle and Merle Drive ZONE: S. I . Steve Buchanan reported that he did a plan check on the building about a week ago and showed how the outside ladder on the building had been moved to the other side of the building on Merle Drive. Commissioner Gregory noted that they had met the commission' s requests relative to the site plan. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with the visibility of the trash enclosure and felt that it should be moved to the back of the building. The applicant, Mr. Jim Fetridge, asked about changing it to an above grade bin with a 6 ' block wall surrounding it. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the above grade bin would be better than the half sunk dumpsters . Commissioner Van Vliet indicated that the color band and the soffit concerns had been addressed. Commissioner Connor indicated that he could not understand the landscaping plan as submitted. Mr. Fetridge indicated that the plans were drawn by landscape architect, Michael Buccino. Mr. Fetridge did the irrigation plan. Commission felt that the landscaping plans, including the irrigation plans, were insufficient and noted that in this climate, if the irrigation is not done properly, the plants listed will not live. 6 ' �.rr' `1Mrrw` MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the architectural plans only with the condition that the trash bin be revised and enclosed with a 6 ' block wall . Commission continued the landscape plan directing the applicant to provide a detailed landscaping/irrigation plan. Motion Carried 5-1-0, Commissioner Holden Voting No. 3 . CASE NO. : TT 23940 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ROBERT B. VARNER for SUNTERRACE, Post Office Box 4689 , Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of entry water feature with community identification sign at E1 Dorado Drive LOCATION: Northwest corner of Hovley Lane and E1 Dorado Drive ZONE: PR-5 Commission reviewed the plans for the water feature at the entry, as well as the signage. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the plans for the entry water feature with signage as submitted. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. 4 . CASE NO. : tt 27561 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : A & M BUILDERS for HOVLEY COURT, Post Office Box 366 , La Quinta, CA 92253; STOFFREGEN FULLER & ASSOCIATES, 73-725 E1 Paseo, Suite 23E, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wall plan and revised landscaping plan LOCATION: South side of Hovley Lane, west of Portola Avenue ZONE: R-1 7 ; `'"�` �rrr+� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 The representative for the applicant, Jim Dumas, reported that the plan originally called for three models . He indicated that they have added pools along with the landscaping and wall plans for the first five homes . Mr. Winklepleck asked about the wall material . Mr. Dumas reported that it was 8" slump to match the existing walls at Hovley Court. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the revised wall and landscaping plans as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 . B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : PP 94-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : F & M AS50CIATE5 for DEEP CANYON PLAZA, 2041 San Remo Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised architectural plans for an 81,747 square foot retail shopping center LOCATION: Northeast corner of Deep Canyon Drive and Highway 111 ZONE: Proposed P.C. (2 ) Mr. Mike Mahoney reported that they have come to an agreement with the adjacent homeowners at Hidden Palms to add a 200 ' truck tunnel at the loading dock as well as changing the wall in this area. He noted that the relief on the buildings go back 10 ' 4" into the building. Mr. Mahoney showed how the trellis was added on the west elevation. Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns with expecting the customers to have to walk behind their cars to get to the pedestrian access to the buildings . Mr. Mahoney aqreed and stated that he would have to pull the parking spaces back 3 ' to 4 ' for a walkway. Commissioner Holden would like to see more landscaping on the street when the working drawings come back to the 8 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 commission. He added that there is enough room in the loading area to provide for additional landscaping to help screen the area. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to grant preliminary approval to the revised architectural plans . Commission directed the applicant to provide additional landscaping on the working drawings at the street and the truck loading area. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. 2 . CASE NO. : TT 25711 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DESERT AGGREGATES, INC. for TIERRAVISTA, Post Office Box 11478, Palm Desert, CA 92255-1478 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised elevations and landscaping plans for model homes LOCATION: Eldorado Drive and Appian Way ZONE: PR-5 5.0. Mr. Bruce Maize noted that there were two issues from the last meeting that he was asked to address . One was to show detailing along the rear and side elevations . The other issue was incorporating front courtyard walls . He indicated that they were able to incorporate courtyard walls on 9 of the possible 12 combinations . Commissioner Urrutia asked what he was doing with the garage doors . Mr. Maize indicated that he would match the existing metal garage doors . Commissioner Urrutia discussed his concerns regarding the reliefs and fascia depths . Mr. Norman Aron noted that the existing homeowners were told that all the units would have 3-car garages, but some of the plans are now showing 2-car garages . Mr. Maize indicated that the third stall could be changed to an additional room at the buyers choice. 9 e � �¢ MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant preliminary approval to the revised elevations and landscaping plans subject to the front elements being continued around the side yard elevations to a minimum depth equal to the side yard walls and provide for additional depth on the fascia. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. C. Miscellaneous : 1. CASE NO. : 905 SF APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : MILTON & JANET LEWIS, 48-169 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 5 ' wood fence and stucco wall at 5 ' setback from curb as a continuation of the existing wall LOCATION: 48-169 Silver Spur Trail ZONE• R-1 Mr. Winklepleck indicated that he had driven up and down Silver Spur Trail and found that the proposal is consistent with what is there. Commissioner Connor discussed his concerns on how long the wood/stucco fence would last. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the plans for the 5 ' wood fence and stucco wall as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 . V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2 :20 p.m. c JEFF WINKLE LECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER JW/db 10