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Home My WebLink About1996-04-23 t +�y �: MINUTE5 PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 ***************************************************************** I . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 : 30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Richard Holden X 14 1 Frank Urrutia X 13 2 Chris Van Vliet X 14 1 Wayne Connor X 13 2 Richard O'Donnell X 15 0 Ronald Gregory X 13 2 Staff Present: Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Daisy Garcia Donna Bitter II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the minutes of the April 9 , 1996 meeting as amended on Pages 6 and 11. Motion carried 5-0 . III . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner 0'Donnell discussea his concerns regarding the chain link fence that was recently installed around the driving range at College of the Desert without a permit issued by the city. He distributed a draft memorandum for the commission to forward to the city council relating to the college not meeting basic architectural standards required by all others in the city. Mr. Smith indicated that he would refer the draft memorandum to the city attorney. IV. CASES: A. Final Drawings : 1 . CASE NO. : 4633 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL ADVERTISING for DENNY'S, 1700 West Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90813-1195 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to reface existing free standing sign �✓ � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 LOCATION: 72-950 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 The case was continued at the applicant ' s request. 2 . CASE NO. : 4405 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ZANTMAN ART GALLERIES, 73-925 E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Addition of "open" sign to legal, non-conforming, free standing sign LOCATION: 73-925 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Steve Smith presented photographs showing the existing free standing sign in front of the building. Ms . Garcia informed the commission that she thought the sign was there before the incorporation of the city. Mr. Smith reported that in 1995 the city council passed an amendment to the sign ordinance allowing for "open" pedestal signs for E1 Paseo businesses . The signs are to be removed when the business is closed. Ms . Garcia explained the restrictions placed on the "open" signs . Commissioner 0'Donnell questioned why businesses had to have open signs at all . Mr. Smith showed how the applicant had added a small open sign on top of the free standing sign in the planter rather than put up on additional pedestal sign on the sidewalk. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the "open" sign on top of the existing free standing siqn in the planter because it is implementing a portion of the ordinance to help keep clutter off the streets/sidewalks by using only one sign. Motion carried 5-0 . 2 . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 3. CASE NO. : 4636 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RIOFINE NEON for BANANAZ , 3500 Tachevah, Unit D, Palm Springs, CA 92262 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to change existing non-illuminated entrance sign to exposed neon LOCATION: 72-291 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith presented pictures of the existing, non- illuminated, sign indicating where the applicant is asking to add exposed neon. Commissioner Holden noted that the sign faces the parking lot. The applicant indicated that they would be using a german glass which is a low intensity neon. Mr. Winklepleck asked if the color tended to loose its color and suggested the use of a rheostat. Action: It was moved by Commissioner 0'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the revised business identification signage subject to installing a rheostat to control the intensity of the neon. Motion carried 5-0 . 4 . CASE NO. : 422 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PACIFIC BELL MOBILE SERVICES, 2955 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to install wireless communication facility LOCATION: 72-770 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith indicated that the existing tower is 35 feet high. He noted the insert in the commission' s packets of "Wireless Update" stating that we are likely to see as many as nine different carriers in the valley. The applicant, Amy Stanton, indicated that they can keep the 3 . �r, �.�' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 height below 45 feet for the bell tower. Mr. Smith indicated that the commission will be making a recommendation to the city council because the structure is over the allowable height limit. Commissioner Holden felt that this was not an aesthetic issue. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the applicant had complied with the commissions request in terms of height, however he felt the design of the tower would not be acceptable. He thought that the tower needed to be designed better. Commissioner 0'Donnell agreed and felt that the tower should be designed by a licensed architect. He added that the commission also needed to see the architecture for all four sides of the tower. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner 0'Donnell, to continue the request to allow the applicant to redesign the tower showing the architecture on all four sides and using more creativity. The commission felt that the 45 ' tower would be acceptable if it were more aesthetically pleasing. Motion carried 5-0 . 5. CASE NO. : 425 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PACIFIC BELL MOBILE SERVICES, 2955 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to install wireless communication facility LOCATION: 74-876 Avenue 42 ZONE• S. I . Mr. Smith presented the plans indicating that the tower would be located next door to Continental Cable. The applicant, Amy Stanton, indicated that they would be able to lower the antenna to 60 feet. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to recommend to the city council approval of the 60 ' hiqh tower as it is half the height of the neighboring antenna. Motion carried 5-0 . 4 . . �..� ,�r+� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 Mr. Smith updated the commission on the proposal for the installation of an antenna at Woodhaven Country Club. He indicated that Amy Stanton met with the homeowners association for the Palm Desert Resort which is adjacent to the proposed antenna location. Ms . Stanton reported that she went to the actual site with the representative for the association and showed where the antenna would be installed and explained how a landscaping maintenance fee could be paid by Pacific Bell to insure that the proper landscape screening was maintained. She indicated that they took up the issue with their board members on Friday, April 19th and their response was that they were not sure what their roll was . Ms . Stanton explained to them that they would be notified of the public hearing. She had not heard anything else from them. Mr. Stanton did state that she had received a letter of support from Woodhaven Country Club Homeowners Association. Commissioner Holden felt that the other two antennas were located in more appropriate areas and felt that there would be a better solution for this area as they are proposing an antenna that is twice as high as the highest tree. Mr. Stanton indicated that the tower would be located 12 ' back from Hovley Lane East. Mr. Smith asked the commission if they felt an ordinance should be created dealing with the installation of towers in residential areas. Commissioner Holden indicated that he did not want to see the antennas scattered around the valley. Commissioner Urrutia agreed with Mr. Smith' s suggestion. Commissioner Holden asked about installing the antennas in conjunction with the high freeway poles just a couple hundred feet away. Commissioner Urrutia felt this would be a good solution. Commissioner Gregory asked about the shopping center at Hovley Lane East and Washington Street. Ms . Stanton indicated that the property owners were not interested. Commissioner Gregory asked if the applicant had contacted the property owners on the south side of Hovley Lane East. Ms . Stanton indicated that she had not done this yet. 5 ' �ti..r �r+�' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 Commissioner Gregory felt that the commission could not take any action on this antenna until they receive some direction from the city council on their feelings about these towers. Commissioner Holden indicated that he would have to take a negative stand on any towers in residential areas . Commissioner Urrutia felt that the commission should make a recommendation to the city council with specific guidelines . Commission suggested that city council create an ordinance regulating the maximum heights, specifically in residential areas, and that they be installed along major transportation corridors relating to other high structures in the area and can be co-located with other agencies ' equipment. They added that a condition should be added that the equipment be removed once it is not being used. B. Preliminary Plans : 1 . CASE NO. : PP 96-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : OLIPHANT, MATZNER, 77-900 Avenue of the 5tates, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of preliminary architectural and landscaping plans for remodel and addition to an existing office structure LOCATION: 44-311 Monterey Avenue ZONE: O.P. Jeff Winklepleck presented the plans for the remodel noting that it was similar to the Homme building next to Commissioner Holden' s building. He indicated that the only comment staff had was that additional shade trees were needed to meet the city' s parking lot shade tree requirements. Action: It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the preliminary architectural and landscape plans subject to the addition of two 24" box trees to meet the city' s parking lot shade tree requirements . Motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Holden Abstaining. 6 '' '�►' �rrr+� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1996 C. Miscellaneous : 1. CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS, 2300 Olive Street, Gavelin Hills, CA 92570 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a single family residence above 15 ' in height LOCATION: 23 Taylor Steve Smith presented the plans indicating that the house was in the Montecito project. Commissioner Holden indicated that most the houses in this neighborhood are approximately 18 ' high. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the elevations had enough interest to warrant the height. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the plans for the single family residence as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 . V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Holden questioned whether staff had given final approval to the landscaping at 5t. Margaret' s Church. Mr. Winklepleck responded that the city was still holding a bond on the project and that they had not given final approval on the landscaping. Commissioner Gregory felt that staff needed to set a date when the landscaping had to be completed or the bond would be forfeited to the city. Mr. Winklepleck indicated that he would talk to the public works department on the status of the sidewalk and report back to the commission. VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1 :50 p.m. . t�� STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER SS/db 7 'AN r.23 '�96 9:48 �Ari , _ •! �t� � V` . � � . / �� ' �� C�RAFT �,/� ��"� . � . - ��G EMORAN�UM (, M a �� , ,,� � TO: Pslrr► Ossor! 4ity Counttil F�iQMs Archi#,�atured Review Comrrti�ion oa�: aar�t zx, ��9s RE: go�i.E4E O .i�'!.��i�� Racently, aeversl ohan�on the perimet�o�the CQD carnpua have o�us�d w aoncorn. Th�na�et reeant brinp th�chain.tink fonco bordering Fr�d Wering Qriw and 8Mt P�blo� �nd th�GC�UG RANt3f e�n, �so on l�red Wt�ri�a. 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