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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-13 . : � � MINUTES PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 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 Richard Holden X 15 2 Frank Urrutia X 14 3 Chris VanVliet X 16 1 Wayne Connor X 16 1 Richard O'Donnell X 16 1 Ronald Gregory X 15 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 Holden, to approve the minutes of the April 22, 1997 meeting as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-2, Commissioners Gregory and O'Donnell Abstaining. III. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: 4667 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for BIG "A" AUTO PARTS and PASTA JOES, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 . , �, �. MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with business identification signage LOCATION: 73-468 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith presented the revised drawings for the awning noting that the original request was denied by this commission on June 25, 1996 and denied by the City Council on July 11, 1996. He reported that the request had been amended and was before the commission today for approval. Mr. Smith indicated that a vertical black stripe separation was added between the business names. The representative for the applicant, Mr. Ernie Brooks, indicated that the awning for Big A Auto Parts will remain the same but with new fabric with the music store and Pasta Joes changed to a green awning. He added that there are air conditioning units on the roof behind the awning but were screened with a back cover. Commissioner Holden suggested recessing the separation about 3' wide and 5' deep and recessing it back about 12". Mr. Brooks indicated that this could not be done but he could add a return on both sides with one side being green and the other return in ivory to match the awning. Action: It was moved by Commissioner VanVliet, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the revised awning subject to adding a return on the ends with one end being green and the other return in ivory to match the awning colors. Applicant to provide an accurate drawing for final approval showing the 32" to 36" separation where the color change in the awning occurs. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 97-4 APPLICANT�AND ADDRESSI: GUY EVANS, INC., 31-276 Dunham Way, Thousand Palms, CA 92276; ROBERT H. RICCIARDI, A.I.A. &ASSOCIATES, 75-090 St. Charles Place, Suite A,Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of landscaping plan LOCATION: 75-165 Sheryl Avenue ZONE: S.I. 2 . ' ;�rrr � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 Mr. Smith presented the landscape plan indicating that Eric Johnson had reviewed the plan and suggested some changes. Commissioner Connor was concerned that the proposed plan would go in as designed even if the architect does plant what is approved. Commissioner Connor noted that on Mr. Ricciardi's last project the shrub material installed was not what was approved and the tree sizes were smaller than what was approved. Commissioner Gregory indicated that the trees located along the east property line should be located where they will not be hit by cars. He added that the trees called out on the plan are not acceptable and the ground cover suggested was unsympathetic with the desert's natural pallet. Action• It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell to deny the request based on the comments made by the commission. Motion died due to a lack of a second. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the request directing the applicant to address the following: 1) Restudy trees selected and conform to the city's parking lot shade tree requirements; and 2) Trees located along the east property line should be located where they will not be hit by cars; and 3) Restudy the ground cover as the material suggested is unsympathetic with the natural desert palette; and 4) Retain the services of a licensed landscape architect. Motion carried 6-0. 3. CASE NO.: TT 28549 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: LANCE ALACANO for TUCSON, 42-335 Washington Street, Suite F-320, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of perimeter landscape plan LOCATION: 72 Lot Subdivision on Washington Street, north of Fred Waring Drive, adjacent to Desert Breezes ZONE: R-19,000 3 � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMIS5ION MAY 13, 1997 Mr. Smith reported that the planning commission approved the tentative tract for 72 homes. Mr. Alvarez noted that Eric Johnson had reviewed the plans and noted some suggestions. Commissioners Gregory and Connor agreed with Mr. Johnson's comments. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the perimeter landscape plan subject to the changes noted by Eric Johnson and the use of lawn in the retention basin. Motion carried 6-0. 4. CASE NO.: PP 86-28 Amendment No. 2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: DAVID GEISER c/o MCG ARCHITECTS for 111 TOWN CENTER,4180 La Jolla Village, Suite 330, La Jolla, CA 92037; ERIC G. DAMS c/o BEST BLTY COMPANY, INC., Post Office Box 9312, Minneapolis, MN 55440-9312 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of color treatment of tower element for Best Buy LOCATION: 111 Town Center ZONE: P.C. (3) S.P. Mr. Smith reported that the applicant did not intend on pursuing the requested change in color of the tower elements at this time but was still requesting approval to repaint the two tower elements perhaps at sometime in the future. He indicated that the applicant was requesting approval to change out the pale salmon colored towers to the more vivid salmon color. Action• It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the tower element color change and suggested the column/fascia on the trellis be painted to match the color of the insert beyond the fascia (a dark green color). Motion carried 6-0. 4 � � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 5. CASE NO.: C 97-1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 47-535 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings LOCATION: 47-535 Highway 74 ZONE: P, S.P.,R-1 Mr. Buchanan reported that there were no changes from the approved preliminary plans noting that it was an addition to an existing office building. Action• It was moved by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the final working drawings as submitted. Motion carried 6-0. 6. CASE NO.: 4834 SA APPLICANT(AND ADDRESSI: SHIRLEY CHCJ for DAIRY QLTEEN/ORANGE JULIUS, 74-169 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260; REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATES, 1706 "B"Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of signage outside of approved sign program ZONE: P.G (4) Mr. Smith indicated that the owner was requesting approval to change one of the three approved sign colors far the center. The approved colors are red,teal and green with white as a non-color. He indicated that the request is to change the teal (which has not been used) to orange to accommodate Orange Julius. Mr. Smith noted that there is a revised plan coming from Dairy Queen which staff had not seen yet, but would be substantially close to the plans the commission was reviewing today. Commissioner O'Donnell questioned the"just juice" signage under"Orange Julius" and "an American Original" under Dairy Queen. He felt these two bottom lines 5 -. v� .rr' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 cluttered the signage and should be eliminated. The representative for applicant,Mr. 7ohnson Go, indicated that "NST JIJICE" was part of the new logo for Orange Julius. Commissioner O'Donnell suggested that "NST JtJICE" be placed elsewhere. Commissioner Gregory agreed and felt that the bottom lines take away from the signage and would be very hard to read unless you were right up next to the sign. Commissioner Connor agreed that the signs were too hard to read with the clutter of the bottom line. Mr. Smith noted that the plans indicate that the"Orange Julius" is a registered trademark, but questioned if "just juice" was part of the registered trademark. He added that if the entire sign was considered a registered trademark than the colors would not be an issue and that the sign would have to be reduced in size. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the color change for the center from teal to orange and approved the signage for Dairy Queen/Orange Julius subject to deleting the bottom line ("An American Original" and"Just Juice"). Motion carried 6-0. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO.: TT 24254 APPLICANT�,AND ADDRESSI: CENTURY HOMES for SONATA AT PALM DESERT, 1535 South"D"Street, San Bernardino,CA 92408;R.J.CUNNINGHAM COMPANY, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 201, Dana Point, CA 92629 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of preliminary landscape plan LOCATION: North of Hovley Lane, 1900 feet west of Portola Avenue ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Smith presented the revised preliminary landscape plan noting that Eric Johnson had reviewed the plan and noted his comments/suggestions. Commissioner Connor felt that the plant palette submitted was acceptable. 6 .-. �,,,� "�.r+� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 Action• It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the preliminary landscape plan as submitted subject to grouping the trees within species. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO.: C 97-4 APPLICANT �AND ADDRESS): JERRY WALKER c/o T W W INVESTMENTS for DEL TACO RESTAURANT,76-968 California Avenue,Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised preliminary architectural plans LOCATION: 74-617 Highway 111 CASE NO.: G 1 Mr. Smith presented the revised preliminary plans noting that there were some major changes from the plans submitted to the commission three weeks ago. Mr. Alvarez introduced the architect for the project, Mr. Dan Thornbury. Mr. Thornbury noted that some of the changes included a metal roof over the expanded area with a brick red color instead of the original bright red and the addition of two tower elements tieing it all together with a colonnade. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the colar board submitted showed the brick red metal roof while the colored rendering showed a more subtle color roof treatment. He added that he liked the proposed color changes but needed to see what the actual roof color would look like. Mr. Walker stated that he would rather use the lighter terra cotta color for the metal roof. Commissioner Holden suggested that the roof tower elements be expanded. Commissioner Urrutia agreed and felt that they needed to be wider to make it look more substantial. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the revised preliminary architectural plans subject to increasing the depth on the roof tower elements and changing the metal roof color to terra cotta. Motion carried 6-0. 7 .-. �,; `r"�' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 3. CASE NO.: PP 97-6 APPLICANT�AND ADDRESSI: GARLAND-LUJAN ASSOCIATES for GEORGE L. AVANS,D.D.S.,43-875 Washington Street, Suite G,Palm Desert, CA 92211; GEORGE L. AVANS, D.D.S., 69-850 Highway 111, Suite 33, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of elevations, landscaping and site plan for 1,762 square foot dental office LOCATION: 73-151 Fred Waring Drive ZONE: O.P. Mr. Smith presented the plans to the commission noting his concern with the amount of parking when looking at the floor plan and the intensity of the use. He questioned how adequate the parking was, but noted that the parking did meet code requirements. Commissioner Gregory asked about a shaxed driveway for future use as he felt there was an opportunity there to not take up so much space for a driveway if it is shared with the adjacent property in the future. The representative for the applicant,Mr. Gabriel Lujan,indicated that the owner informed him that the people who own the vacant lot adjacent to this property do not want to participate in a shared driveway. Commissioner Urrutia noted that this was because the property owner received an offer from Dr.Harris in order to add to his property and the homeowner on the west side is not interested in selling. Commissioner Gregory asked if the city could get involved to insist that a shared driveway be used here. Commissioner Holden stated that he would rather see landscaping on the side instead of 24 feet of asphalt and suggested that they expand the size of parking space No. 7. Commissioner Holden asked about the required recycling bins. Mr. Smith indicated that it was conceivable that the two buildings could share the recycle bins. Commissioner Urrutia stated that he thought it was unfortunate that this entire area has not had any special planning done. Commissioner Holden agreed and stated his concerns that there could be a driveway along Fred Waring Drive every fifty feet. Commissioner Holden added that the east elevation needed more interest. 8 : � � � MINUTES ARC�IITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 Action• It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the preliminary architectural plans and continue the landscaping site plan to allow for a reduced width driveway and to restudy the property line landscaping lay- out as well as providing additional landscaping on the east side. Motion carried 5-0-1, Commissioner Urrutia Abstaining. C. Miscellaneous: 1. CASE NO.: APPLICANT(AND ADDRESSI: BRADFORD C. SMITH,ARCHITECT,A.I.A. for GILA BAR AND GRILL, 2515 East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625; BLUE SKY HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC., 48-820 Shady View Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a 60-day extension to the Architectural Review Commission Action of May 14, 1996 approving a 465 square foot addition LOCATION: Desert Springs Marketplace/74-950 Country Club Drive ZONE: P.C. (2) Mr. Smith reported that the commission approved a minor expansion on May 14, 1996 and that the applicant did part of the expansion at that time but not all of it. They are now asking for a 60-day extension to complete the expansion. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Gregory, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the 60-day extension as requested. Motion carried 6-0. 9 . ' � �,,,. ".r` MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 2. CASE NO.: APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: MS. GEORGEANNA HOWARD for VILLA DEL SOL APARTMENTS,43-095 Washington Street#29,Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a Certificate of Zoning Conformance LOCATION: 43-095 Washington Street ZONE: O.P./R-3 Mr. Alvarez presented photographs of the complex. Mr. Smith explained that the apartment complex became legal,non-conforming,when the city did the zone change in Section 4. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve the Certificate of Zoning Conformance. Motion carried 6-0. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. l��%Z�� . STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER S S/db 10