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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-14 ' � �. MINUTES CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 ***�**************************************************************�****�*****� I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meetin� Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Richaxd Holden X � 2 Frank Urrutia X 8 1 Chris Van Vliet X 8 1 Wayne Connor X 8 1 Richard O'Donnell X 9 0 Ronald Gregory X 8 1 Staff Present: Steve Smith Martin Alvarez Steve Buchanan Pat Bedrosian II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the minutes of the December 23, 1996 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Urrutia Abstaining. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: 4758 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: HEATH & COMPANY SIGNS NATIONWIDE for LUCKYBANK OF AMERICA,2525 Walnut Hill Lane,Dallas, Texas 75229; IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, INC., 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of signage � ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 LOCATION: Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Deep Canyon ZONE: P.C. (4) S.P. Mr. Smith outlined the request by Heath & Company Signs to install a raceway mounted Bank of America sign. There was no one present on behalf of Heath and Company nor Bank of America. Commissioner Urrutia asked why the sign was proposed on a raceway when the rest of the sign program did not involve the use of a raceway. Staff was unable to respond to the question. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell,to continue the case until a representative is present to respond to questions. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CAS_ 4767 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, INC. for TRANS 2 OF THE DESERT/ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPERSTORE, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of sign face replacement with exposed red neon around the sign cabinets LOCATION: 74-220 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr.Alvarez outlined the request which was two fold. The applicant wishes to install a neon outline around the existing sign mounted on the west fascia. Second, the applicant wishes approval of a new sign face in the existing can sign. Mr.Mark Ross was present on behalf of Imperial Sign Company and Trans 2 of the Desert. Following extensive discussion the commission took the following action. 2 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia,seconded by Commissioner Holden,to deny the request to place neon around the existing sign and to approve the new sign face in the existing can subject to the following: i) that the sign not include neon outline; and ii) that the sign colors match the colors in the existing sign; and iii) that no permit for this new signage be issued until the issue with the chain link fence in the rear of the business is resolved(i.e. removed or a permit is obtained for same); and iv) that the bottom line of copy on the proposed sign "Your Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Outlet"be deleted. Motion carried 6-0. 3. CASE NO.: 4769 SA APPLICANT �AND ADDRESSI: PARAGON SIGNS for NAPA'S TAPAS, 77-622 Country Club Drive, Suite T,Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-900 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr.Alvarez presented a sample letter and photographs stating that the sign would be located at 73-900 El Paseo. Mr. Alvarez stated that the sign would read "Napa's Tapas,Wine,Food and Coffee Bar". The letters would be 12" individual burgundy foam letters for the top row and 7" letters for the bottom row. Commissioner Holden asked if the letters would be illuminated and Mr. Alvarez stated that they would not be. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Holden,to approve the sign subject to having only two of the three menu items. Motion carried 6-0. 3 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 4. CAS_ C�' 92-1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: PALM DESERT OASIS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, Post Office Box 14310, Palm Desert, CA 92255; RONALD GREGORY & ASSOCIATES, 74-020 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of revised landscaping plans LOCATION: North side of Country Club Drive, 800 feet east of Portola Avenue ZONE: O.P. Mr. Smith advised that revised plans had not been received. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the case as the revised plans had not been received. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. 5. CASE NO.: PP 94-4 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: DR. HARRIS for SUNLIFE MEDICAL BUILDING, 14 Park Mirage,Rancho Mirage,CA 92270;ROBERT A.RICCIARDI, A.I.A., 75-090 St. Charles Place, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised landscaping plans LOCATION: Southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Anselmo Avenue ZONE: O.P. Mr. Smith reviewed the plans pursuant to Eric Johnson's comments which were noted on the plans. There was no one present to represent the applicant. � Commissioners Connor and Gregory reviewed the plans noting that there were still problems with certain materials. Specifically, the sonoran palo verde should not be 4 '�"r" �,.r,� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 planted in a lawn,the cape honeysuckle on the south side of the building will fry,the acacia aneura in the parking lot is not an approved parking lot shade tree, and the star jasmen is not appropriate. Commission urged the applicant to obtain the service of a professional landscape architect. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet,to continue the case. Motion carried 6-0. (, CASE NO.: TT 26123 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: ALTEVERS ASSOCIATES for INDIAN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB,The Aventine, Suite 250, 8910 University Center Lane, San Diego, CA 92122;HORTON SHEPARDSON ASSOCIATES, 42-575 Melanie Place, Suite S,Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final architectural and landscaping plans for clubhouse facility LOCATION: Indian Ridge Country Club ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Buchanan reviewed the plans indicating they were similar to the sports club. Commission reviewed the architecture and landscaping plans. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant final approval to the landscaping and architectural plans for the clubhouse at Indian Ridge Country Club. Motion carried 6-0. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO.: PP 96-13 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESSI: CARDIFF LIMOUSINE, 77-700 Enfield Lane, Suite B,Palm Desert, CA 92211 5 � ''�►" '�rr+�` MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval of architectural and landscaping plans for limousine warehouse and storage facilities LOCATION: 72-255 Sheryl Drive ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith presented the plans stating that this proposal was similar to one presented by the applicant, Cardiff Limousine, in August of 1996. The proposal would vary slightly in lay-out and would be located on the same street just 300 feet east on Sheryl Drive. Commission reviewed the plans. Mr.Alvarez stated that Eric Johnson had reviewed and commented on the landscape plan and felt that the plan should be re-submit based on his comments. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell,to grant preliminary approval of the architectural plans subject to a revised landscaping plan being submitted to address Mr. Johnson's comments. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 86-28, Amendment No. 2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: DAVID GEISER c/o MCG ASSOCIATES for 111 TOWN CENTER,4180 La Jolla Village, Suite 330, La Jolla, CA 92037; ERIC G.DAMS c/o BEST BLJY COMPANY,INC•,Post Office Box 9312,Minneapolis, MN 55440-9312 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised column/trellis elevation LOCATION: Best Buy in 111 Town Center ZONE: P.C. (3) S.P. Mr. Smith reviewed the proposed change to the trellis detail noting the commission had previously approved it with 2 x 8 members at 12" on center. The present request shows steel tubing at 4' on center with mesh between and indicates landscaping growing on the mesh. Commission asked how the would get water to the landscaping and how long it would take to grow to the top. Commission preferred 6 � ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 the previously approved plan. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to deny the current request to use steel tubing and mesh. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Smith indicated that he had a request from Mr. Geiser of MCG Architects to ask if 2 x 8's at 16" on center would be acceptable if the steel tubing and mesh was not acceptable. Commission indicated that 2 x 8's at 16" on center would be acceptable. 3, CASE NO.: TT 23940-3 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: CENTURY/VINTAGE HOMES for SLJNTERRACE, 1535 South"D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of preliminary architectural plans LOCATION: Sunterrace (Northwest corner of Hovley Lane East and Eldorado Drive) ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Smith indicated that Century Homes will be building homes in part of Sunterrace. The plans have been reviewed by some homeowners in the tract and the Homeowners Association Architectural Committee. Mr.Pat Lahey and Mr. A.Kauti wrote letters indicating acceptance of the plans subject to conditions. Mr. Kauti was present to support the request. Mr. Dennis Cunningham was present on behalf of Century Homes and made a brief presentation. Bruce Maize was present on behalf of Sierra Nova to the north and asked Mr. Cunningham questions relating to height. Homes will comply with the 18 foot height limit. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval of the architectural and landscaping plans as presented. Motion carried 6-0. 7 ' , �, � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 C. Miscellaneous: 1. CASE NO.: APPLICANT�AND ADDRESSI: LOiJIS J.A.J. SCALISETT,47-833 Sun Corral Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 10' front yard setback and material exception for fence LOCATION: 47-833 Sun Corral Trail ZONE: R-1 10,000 Mr. Alvarez presented the item before the commission stating that the applicant was requesting approval of a 10 foot setback for a 6 foot high redwood fence. Mr. Alvarez stated that the zoning ordinance required a 15 foot setback for front yard fences at 6 feet in height. Furthermore, the proposed redwood material was not considered an allowable decorative material for front yards. Mr. Scalisett stated that the purpose of the fence was to keep his five year old child off the street as the cars are going very fast down this street. Commissioner Van Vliet asked what the distance was from the face of the curb to the property line. Mr. Smith obtained a street plan from the public works department which showed a 12 foot right-of-way. Commissioner Holden stated that he wold not approve any fence extending into the city public right-of-way because it would be a public works issue. Commission also stated that they would not like to see a six foot high fence along the total frontage. Mr. Scarlisett stated that as the photographs indicated,the oleanders would cover the fence within a short time. Commission replied that with the oleanders there would be no need for the fence. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the fence and material of new fence in front of residence at 4 feet high and 12 feet from face of curb (which was the beginning of the property). Commission also moved to allow the existing front yard fence to remain at it's present height of 6 feet subject to it being moved to 12 feet from the face of curb or with an encroachment permit received from the Department of Public Works. Motion carried 6-0. 8 . � ,� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1997 IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Smith told the commission that Ms.Bitter had received a telephone call from Mr. Larry Carlson, landscape architect for Lucky, this morning. Mr. Carlson asked if he was on the agenda and indicated he was in his car in Orange County on his way to attend the meeting today. Ms. Bitter indicated that due to lack of receiving revised plans or a phone request to put the matter on the agenda,it was not on the agenda. Ms.Bitter did encourage Mr. Carlson to attend and present his compromise proposal and that since it was not on the agenda the commission could not take action but they could offer comments on same. When staff learned that Mr. Carlson planned to be present, Ms. Bitter contacted Mr. Goudswaardy,who was present. Mr.Goudswaardy addressed the commission and noted that even though there is no approved landscape plan in this part of the property, the area has been planted with large palm trees and people are working on the irrigation system. Commission noted that any work which is being done is not approved and is strictly at risk that it may not be approved and may need to be removed. Commission directed staff to send the applicant(Lucky and its architects) a letter advising that any work being done in the west perimeter of the site between the street and the nine parking spaces, approximately 75 feet from the north property line, is being done at the applicant's risk in that the landscape plan needs to be revised and approved to be consistent with the grading plan which has been implemented in the field. V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. S MITH PLANNING MANAGER SS/db 9