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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-24 MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 243, 1997 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 X 18 2 Frank Urrutia X 17 3 Chris VanVliet X 19 1 Wayne Connor X 19 1 Richard O'Donnell X 19 1 Ronald Gregory X 18 2 Staff Present: Steve Smith Martin Alvarez Steve Buchanan Pat Bedrosian Donna Bitter II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 1997 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 6-0. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: 4846 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RIOFINE NEON for WISHES OF PALM DESERT (TOYS), 3500 Tachevah Drive, Suite D,Palm Springs, CA 92262 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-567 Highway 111 r N..r MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 24, 1997 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the signage met code requirements for size,however staff wanted the commission's approval on the green,red and purple 24" channel letters. Action It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the signage as submitted. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO.: 4850 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT for RANGONI OF FLORENCE SHOES, 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 205,Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of exterior modification and awning with signage LOCATION: 73-151 El Paseo, Suite F ZONE: C-1 The applicant,Mr.David Fletcher, explained that the circular storefront window and marble would be removed. The marble on the bottom and sides of the doors will be replaced with a stone material and the marble above the door would be replaced with a lighter shade stucco. He added that the awning would not project past the existing arch and the single door facing El Paseo would be removed. Action It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the exterior modification and awning as submitted. Motion carried 6-0. 3. CASE NO.: PP 97-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GARY LOHMAN/TAD SMYTH for THE ANDREW PIERCE CORP., 75-570 Mary Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of exterior modifications to existing structure 2 ``rw MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 24, 1997 LOCATION: 44-835 Deep Canyon ZONE: R-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that this item was before the commission at their last meeting to review the landscaping for the remodel from residential to office. He indicated that the planning commission continued the item to see if something could be done on the front elevation to make it look more like an office. Mr. Alvarez indicated that the plan before the commission today was brought back to the planning commission and was approved subject to the Architectural Review Commission's approval of the exterior modifications. The applicant, Mr. Gary Lohman, indicated that he is not requesting approval of the signage at this time. Mr. Alvarez stated that the planning commission gave the Monterey Avenue corridor as an example of what they are looking for. Commissioner Urrutia asked about adding some type of glass at the top. Mr. Lohman explained that this is a storage area and probably will continue to be used as storage. Commissioner Urrutia suggested using an opaque glass. Mr. Lohman indicated that they did study that possibility but are trying to look more like Dennis Godecke's building to the south. Commissioner Gregory stated that he would prefer to keep the building the way it is now. Mr. Lohman explained that the wood fence would be removed leaving the existing masonry fence. He added that they will keep the swimming pool and deck to use as a break area for employees. Mr. Smith indicated that they will need to fence the pool area. Action It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the exterior modifications as submitted. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Gregory Abstaining. 4. CASE NO.: PP 96-13 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): CARDIFF LIMOUSINE,77-700 Enfield Lane, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawing LOCATION: 75-255 Sheryl Drive 3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 24, 1997 ZONE: S.I. Mr. Buchanan reported that the elevations on the final working drawings were the same as approved on the preliminary plans,however, they have omitted the parking structure for the employee parking in the rear. Mr.Alvarez reported that staff has not received a revised landscaping plan for this area.The commission explained that they would need to see the revised landscape plan for the area where the carport was removed because there are shading requirements that have to be met in the parking lot area. Action It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the architectural plans only subject to staff receiving a revised landscape plan prior to the rough grading inspection. Motion carried 6-0. 5. CASE NO.: PP 95-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS B.G. JONASSON & ASSOCIATES for DENISE ROBERGE,44-655 Benito Circle,Palm Desert, CA 92260; McFADDEN &McINTOSH ARCHITECTS, 74-929 Larrea, Suite 1A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings for restaurant building LOCATION: 73-995 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Buchanan reported that the final working drawings were the same as the approved preliminary plans. Commissioner O'Donnell asked about the landscaping plan. Mr.McFadden indicated that the landscaping plan is being redesigned and will be submitted at a later date. Action It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the final architectural plans only subject to the landscaping plan being submitted prior to the rough grading inspection. Motion carried 6-0. 4 „n MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 24, 1997 B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO.: C 97-8 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): BRINKER INTERNATIONAL c/o TRG,INC. for ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL, 1224 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 105, Orange, CA 92867 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised building elevations, patio addition and signage LOCATION: 72-920 Highway I I I ZONE: C-1 The representative for the applicant, Mr. Steve Lewis, explained that the commission's concerns discussed at the last meeting were the amount of stone, the entry element, the trellis, and the amount of landscaping on the outside patio. He showed where the stone was reduced and the entry element and the trellis structure lowered. The commission discussed their concerns with the view of the back side of the entry element from Highway 111 and suggested that they lower the entry statement. Mr. Lewis asked how far they needed to lower the entry element. Commissioner Holden stated that 5 feet lower would be acceptable. Commissioner O'Donnell stated that he would prefer that the tower element be tied back to the existing roof structure. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the entry element could be lowered and still maintain the signage. Mr. Lewis stated that he could not guarantee that they will be able to both lower the entry element and tie it back to the existing roof structure. Action It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the preliminary building elevations and patio addition subject to lowering the entry element and tieing it back to the existing roof structure. Motion carried 5-1, Commissioner Urrutia Voting No. 5 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 24, 1997 C. Miscellaneous: 1. CASE NO.: APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SOUTH WEST CONCEPTS for TERESA& JACK HENNESSEY RESIDENCE, 82-723 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio, CA 92201 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of tan colored precision block 6'high garden wall LOCATION: 74-399 Old Prospector Trail ZONE: R-110,000 Mr.Alvarez reported that the applicant is requesting an exception to the required wall material. He indicated that it is a 6' high stone side wall that meets all code requirements with the exception of material. Mr.Alvarez indicated that the case was before the commission for approval of the decorative material as he is proposing colored precision block. Action It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the garden wall as submitted. Motion carried 6-0. The commission suggested using colored grout, raking the horizontal joints, and filling the verticals. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER SS/db 6