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PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
AUGUST 8, 1995
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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 20 2
Frank Urrutia X 20 2
Chris Van Vliet X 21 1
Wayne Connor X 22 0
Richard O'Donnell (excused) X 20 2
Ronald Gregory X 19 3
Staff Present: Phil Drell
Jeff Winklepleck
Steve Buchanan
Daisy Garcia
Donna Bitter
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner
Van Vliet, to approve the minutes of the July 25, 1995 meeting
as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Gregory
Abstaining.
III . It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by
Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the following cases by minute
motion. Motion carried 5-0 .
A. Final Drawings :
1. CASE NO. : 4513 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALM DESERT, LTD. for PALMS TO
PINES SHOPPING CENTER, 72-624 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised
plans for free standing monument sign
LOCATION: South side of Highway 111, east of E1 Paseo
ZONE: C-1
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Jeff Winklepleck noted that the sign was continued at the
last meeting to allow the applicant to re-design the
monument sign with more architectural detail . The
applicant, Sue Vermillion, presented three different
options .
Commission recommended approval of Option "C" , to the
city council, with the condition that the stucco match
the building.
2 . CASE NO. : 4234 SA, Amendment
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : HEATH AND COMPANY SIGNS for
RALPHS, 3225 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031
NATURE OF PROJECT APPROVAL SOUGHT: Amendment to the
sign program for the Desert Springs Marketplace (Ralphs)
LOCATION: 74-884 Country Club Drive
ZONE: P.C. (2 )
Jeff Winklepleck reported that the applicant is asking
for an amendment to the center' s approved sign program.
The applicants, Tim Pitts of Heath and Company Signs and
Neil Aydelott of Ralphs, addressed the commission asking
for their approval to change from their existing reverse
channel letters to a can sign. Commissioner Holden
explained that the commission would like to see something
special and felt that the applicant was asking for a
typical can sign which is what the commission is trying
to get away from. Mr. Winklepleck reminded the
commission that this request was before them for their
recommendation to the city council since the sign program
for the center was approved by the council .
Commission recommended approval, to the city council, of
the channel lit letters with the halo lighting around the
border of the sign. Applicant to meet with staff at the
location to work out final detailing.
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3 . CASE NO. : 4517 SA
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : IMPERIAL SIGN CO. , INC. for
THOMASVILLE HOME FURNISHINGS, 46-120 Calhoun Street,
Indio, CA 92201
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business
identification signage
LOCATION: 72-171 Highway 111
ZONE: C-1
Jeff Winklepleck presented drawings of the proposed
signage noting the business was located in the existing
RKR building and that Thomasville Home Furnishings had
taken the entire first floor. The existing second floor
signage would remain.
Commission approved a double sided monument sign with the
building signs as submitted.
B. Preliminary Plans :
1 . CASE NO. : 410 C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : DSL SERVICE COMPANY for
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, Post Office Box 6030, Newport Beach,
CA 92658-6030; SGPA ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING, 1545
Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised
roof elevations
LOCATION: Waring Plaza
ZONE: P.C. ( 3)
Jeff Winklepleck presented the drawings showing the
revised roof elevations .
Commission approved the revised roof elevations as
submitted.
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IV. CASES:
A. Preliminary Plans :
1. CASE NO. : TT 24287
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : NEC FINANCIAL CORP. , Post
Office Box 14004-347 , Villa Park, CA 92667
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval
of plot plan and new models for Lots 1-15 and 31-37
LOCATION: Deep Canyon Road, north of Fred Waring Drive
ZONE: PR-5
Phil Drell presented a video showing the existing homes
on Day Lily as well as the surrounding neighborhood and
vacant lots . The applicant, Steve Sanberg, informed the
commission that he had spoken to some of the homeowners
on Day Lily after the last meeting, but indicated that he
was unable to contact all of them because some of them
were out of town on vacation.
Mr. Harold Armerust, homeowner on Day Lily, informed the
commission that the consensus of the existing homeowners
was that they would like to see their street built out
first before the proposed new models are built. Mr.
Drell informed the commission that the remaining lots on
Day Lily are now owned by D & F Development. He added
that the subdivision was originally approved as a custom
lot subdivision.
Mr. Ignacio Del Rio, property owner on Day Lily, asked
the commission to delay their decision for another two
weeks as he was not contacted by the developer and had
not seen the proposed elevations . Commissioner Urrutia
explained to Mr. Del Rio that the commission had asked
the homeowners at the last meeting to review the proposed
elevations and site plan and come back to this meeting
with their concerns .
Ms . Roslyn Wiseman, homeowner on Day Lily, discussed her
concerns with the block wall and rear yard landscaping.
She added that there seemed to be a fourth plan that is
smaller than the houses they have been shown. Mr. Drell
informed her that the city does not control rear yard
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landscaping. Mr. Armerust indicated that the homeowners
were pleased with the developer showing where larger
homes would be placed near their homes . Commissioner
Urrutia noted that the one story homes were a positive
issue from the commission' s stand point. Commissioner
Van Vliet did not see how the proposed smaller homes
before them today would affect the value of the existing
homes . Commissioner Urrutia felt that in terms of
building design itself, the architecture was very
similar.
Note: Commissioner Holden left meeting at 1 :20 p.m.
Commissioner Urrutia explained that even planned unit
developments have a mixed density, and there is no reason
why they can' t be compatible and work together. He felt
that what the developer was proposing was very similar to
the existing homes . Commissioner Urrutia asked the
homeowners present to review the elevations and
landscaping and contact city staff of any concerns .
Commissioner Urrutia indicated that he would like to see
some enclosed entry courtyards to provide more of an
elegant look.
Mr. Sanberg indicated that he and Mr. Del Rio had come to
an agreement on the home to be placed behind Mr. Del
Rio' s property.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by
Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval of
the plot plan, elevations and landscaping with the
condition that at least 50% of the mix of homes have
front entry courtyards . Motion carried 3-0-1,
Commissioner Gregory Abstaining.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1 :55 p.m.
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