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PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
JULY 811997
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Current Meeting Year to Date
Present Absent Present Absent
Richard Holden(excused) X 18 3
Frank Urrutia X 18 3
Chris Van Vliet X 20 1
Wayne Connor X 20 1
Richard O'Donnell (excused) X 19 2
Ronald Gregory X 18 3
Staff Present: Steve Smith
Donna Bitter
Daisy Garcia
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the
minutes of the June 24, 1997 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 4-0, Commissioners
Holden and O'Donnell Absent.
III. CASES:
A. Final Drawings:
1. CASE NO.: TT 23940-3
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES for
SUNTERRACE, 1535 South "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408; R. J.
CUNNINGHAM COMPANY, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 201,Dana Point,
CA 92262
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NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final landscape
plans
LOCATION: Sunterrace (Northwest corner of Hovley Lane East and Eldorado
Drive)
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Smith explained that this item was withdrawn from the agenda in that there is a
letter of approval of the landscaping plans on file from the Sunterrace Homeowners
Association and changes have been made to reflect that approval.
2. CASE NO.: C 97-8
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: BRINKER INTERNATIONAL c/o TRG INC.
for ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL, 1244 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 105, Orange,
CA 92867
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working
drawings
LOCATION: 72-920 Highway 111
ZONE: C-1
The commission reviewed the final working drawings with the representative for the
applicant, Mr. Steve Lewis. Mr. Lewis indicated that the landscaping plans were not
included in the final working drawings; however, assured the commission that the
plans had not changed from the approved preliminary landscape plan. Commissioner
Urrutia stated his concerns with not seeing the landscape plan included in the final
working drawings as he wanted to see how the landscaping would integrate with the
exterior elevation changes.
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Action
It was mo ed by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
approv t he final architectural plans as submitted. Final landscaping plan subject
to revi and final approval by staff. Motion carried 4-0, Commissioners Holden
and O'Donnell Absent.
Mr. Lewis indicated to the commission that his client is discussing the possibility of
changing the foot print and location of the outdoor patio and asked if he would have
to come back before the commission if these changes are made. He stated that they
are thinking about taking the patio off and moving it closer to Denny's to the east.
Mr. Smith indicated that Mr. Lewis would have to present the changes to staff and
they would then determine if it needed to go back to the commission for approval.
Mr. Smith indicated that after hearing the discussions today,he understood that the
commission would not be disappointed if the shading device is eliminated, and
would take this into consideration.
3. CASE NO.:
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NRO ENGINEERING for PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 41-555 Cook Street, Suite 1-100,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of tan colored
precision block wall
LOCATION: 47-321 Highway 74
ZONE: P
The representative for the applicant, Mr. Noel Owsley, was present. Mr. Smith
explained the proposed changes for the church and stated that the plans before the
commission for approval of the tan colored precision block wall. He noted that the
wall would match the existing precision block wall to the west.
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Action
It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to
approve the precision block wall as submitted. Motion carried 4-0, Commissioners
Holden and O'Donnell Absent.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
STE E SMITH
PLANNING MANAGER
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