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Home My WebLink About1995-01-10 . '�++r �„� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 ***************************************************************** 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 8 0 Frank Urrutia X 7 1 Chris Van Vliet X 8 0 Wayne Connor X 8 0 Richard 0'Donnell X 8 0 Ronald Gregory X 8 0 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1994 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 . III . It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0 . A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4412 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ULTRANEON SIGN COMPANY for DESERT PHOTO, 5458 Complex Street, Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92123 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL: Approval of business identification siqnage LOCATION: 42-215 Washington Street, Suite C-2 ZONE: PC-2 Commission approved the signage subject to the installation of a control for light intensity. ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 2 . CASE NO. : 4414 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) ; IMPERIAL SIGN CO. , INC. for TARBELL REALTORS, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-261 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Commission approved the signage as installed. 3 . CASE NO. : 4416 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SIGNS BY MEL for WACKY WICKER, 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 74-104 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith noted that the applicant was asking to replace their existing signage with gator foam, non- illuminated letters . Commissioner Van Vliet asked if the proposed signage would be the same size as the existing signs . Steve Smith indicated that the new proposed signage would be smaller. Commission approved the business identification signage subject to removal of the existing signage. 4. CASE NO. : 4419 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SIGNS BY MEL for MRS. BONE ' S NATURE' S GOURMET, 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 44-150 Town Center Way, Suites B1 and B2 2 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 ZONE: P.C. (3) S.P. Mr. Winklepleck indicated that this case would be going before the city council for approval as it did not meet the approved sign program criteria. He added that the applicant was asking for signage in 24" lower case letters and 33" upper case letters . Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended approval of the business identification signage to the city council . 5. CASE NO. : 4420 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LOCAL NEON COMPANY, INC. for HOMEBASE/PRICE CLUB, 12536 Chadron Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250; HOMEBASE, INC. , 3345 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92715 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument sign LOCATION: Adjacent to Monterey Avenue, approximately 200 feet north of Dinah Shore Drive ZONE: P.C. ( 3) Steve Smith reported that the request was for approval of a free standing sign as there is no visible siqnage from the street. This sign would be placed on the Monterey Avenue parking lot side. Commission discussed the grade difference and the actual visibility of this proposed sign and felt that it should be higher. Commissioner Holden discussed his concerns with this sign looking more like a billboard if it were 12 ' high. Commission approved the monument sign at a maximum height of 12 ' with a more massive base extending to the ground. Shrubs to be added around the base of the sign. 6 . CASE NO. : 4421 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LOCAL NEON COMPANY, INC. for HOMEBASE/PETSMART, 12536 Chadron Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250; HOMEBASE, INC. , 3345 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92715 3 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument sign LOCATION: Entrance to HomeBase Center off Dinah Shore Drive, approximately 700 feet west of Monterey Avenue ZONE: P.C. ( 3) Mr. Smith reported that there was an existing real estate sign in the area where this proposed signage would be placed along Dinah Shore Drive. Commission approved the monument sign subject to the removal of the existing real estate sign and placement of shrubs around the base of the sign. 7 . 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: 1) Final approval of elevations for Retail Pad "E" ; and 2) Landscaping and hardscape plans for Pad "A" and the water feature LOCATION: Desert Crossing - Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. (2) Phil Drell reported that Pad "E" was located in the plaza area of the center. Commission approved the elevations for Retail Pad "E" as submitted. Mr. Drell also presented the irrigation plans and hardscape plan for the water feature noting that he had showed them to Catherine Sass and she had no problem with the plans as submitted. Commission continued the landscape and hardscape plans for Pad "A" and the water feature in order for the applicant to address the requirements from the Art-In-Public-Places Committee. 4 . � �. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 8. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 42-695 Washington Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised building elevations LOCATION: 42-695 Washington Street ZONE: Steve Buchanan reported that the working drawings were originally presented as two separate detached buildings and approved through the County of Riverside with modular units . They now were before the commission for approval of the same elevations using stucco buildings . Commission approved the revised building elevations as submitted. 9 . CASE NO. : 4400 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : JOSEPH BRANDT for MAX' S, 14 Mount Holyoke, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL 50UGHT: Approval of revised patio shade structure LOCATION: Southwest corner of Highway 74 and Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Smith reminded the commission that the applicant was before them at the previous meeting with a proposal for a fabric awning over an existing patio area. Commission had continued the request directing the applicant to redesign the awning with a more architectural approach. The applicant was now before the commission with revised plans showinq a different type of permanent structure. Commission approved the revised patio shade structure as submitted. 5 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 B. Preliminary Plans: 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CLUB 74, 74-061 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wood structure enclosure for patio dining area LOCATION: 74-061 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Mr. Drell outlined the conceptual plan noting that the construction of the building was designed to carry the load for the second floor. He added that there is suf f icient parking now and therefore this would not be an issue for the conditional use permit. Commissioner 0'Donnell questioned the material to be used for the outside columns . The applicant replied that the owner wanted to use wood. Commission granted preliminary approval to the wood structure enclosure directing the applicant to show on the final working drawings how the columns would be treated. 2 . CASE NO. : CUP 94-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ST. MARGARET' S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 47-535 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of preliminary elevations for school addition LOCATION: 47-535 Highway 74 ZONE: P S.P. Mr. Steve Jones presented photos of the existing buildings noting that the southern most building has a ridge line length of 83 ' , the parish hall with a length of 110 ' , and the sanctuary building at 168 ' long. 6 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 Commissioner Holden discussed his concerns with the long roof line noting that the existing buildings had a couple of things to break up the fascia of the roof line. Mr. Jones felt that the landscaping would give it a great deal of softening. Commissioner Holden noted that a landscaping plan still had not been presented. Chairman Gregory asked why the applicant felt it was so important to have the uninterrupted ridge line. Mr. Jones indicated that there are long, uninterrupted ridge lines on the rest of the buildings on the campus and that they also were trying to keep the addition somewhat cost effective. Commissioner Holden felt that the courtyard and end elevations were done well . Commissioner O'Donnell showed how the wall was broken up successfully and thought this was a good start. He felt that the ridge line could modulate like the wall . Commission continued the preliminary elevations directing the applicant to redesign the long uninterrupted horizontal ridge line. 3. CASE NO. : 405 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SCHEER TANAKA DENNEHY ARCHITECTS, INC. for ISLANDS RESTAURANT, 18201 McDurmott West, Suite A, Irvine, CA 92714 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised elevations for restaurant LOCATION: Desert Crossing - Southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 ZONE: P.C. (2) This request was withdrawn from the agenda at the applicant' s request. 7 V �+ °�rr� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 C. Miscellaneous: 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : BOB SIPOVAC, 73-540 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of Certificate of Zoning Conformance LOCATION: 44-635 and 44-655 San Carlos Avenue ZONE: R-1 Mr. Winklepleck reported that the units were built prior to the city' s incorporation. The applicant was before the commission at its last meeting and was directed to provide a front area plan. This plan was now being submitted. Commissioner Holden questioned the wrought iron fencing along the curb line. Mr. Sipovac indicated that it would be 7 ' back from the curb with gravel and landscaping in front of it. �Commission continued the request to allow the applicant to get professional assistance in designing a landscape plan. The commission directed the applicant to look at alternatives to the wrought iron fencing across the front of the property. 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LANCE ALACANO, 73-182 Loma Vista, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 17-1/2 ' high single family home LOCATION: 73-117 Bel Air ZONE: R-1 10,000 Steve Smith presented the plans noting that the house had been built on several other lots in the same area. He also presented pictures of the adjacent lots . 8 V `'�wr `�rr� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 Commission approved the plans for the single family home as submitted. 3 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : LANCE ALACANO, 73-182 Loma Vista, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL 50UGHT: Approval of 17-1/2 ' high single family home LOCATION: 73-221 Haystack ZONE: R-1 10,000 Steve Smith presented the plans noting that the house had been built on several other lots in the same area. He also presented pictures of the adjacent lots . Commission approved the plans for the single family home as submitted. IV. CA5ES: A. Final Drawings : 1. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT for GARYS ISLAND, 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 73-061 E1 Paseo, Suite 7A ZONE: C-1 Jeff Winklepleck reported that the proposed awning with signage was approximately 1 ' 10" tall, extending 32" out from the building. 9 � �+* `�' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1995 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the awning as submitted deleting the red and yellow banner across the bottom. Upper case letters at a maximum of 10" and lower case at 6" maximum. V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1: 35 p.m. �. �;` _ _ ` i ,i ,-� SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 10