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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-14 PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES 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 Wayne Connor X 12 1 Ronald Gregory X 12 1 Richard Holden X 12 1 Richard O'Donnell X 10 3 Frank Urrutia X 12 1 Chris Van Vliet X 12 1 Staff Present: Steve Smith, Planning Manager Martin Alvarez, Assistant Planner Daisy Garcia, Code Enforcement Officer Kim Chafin, Senior Office Assistant II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the June 23, 1998 meeting. Motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES IV. CASES A. Final Drawings 1. CASE NO.: SA 98-79 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SCOTT ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, 1275 North Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Amendments to previously approved signage adding three sets of halo-lit letters on east, west and south elevations LOCATION: The Gardens at El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reported that the application has been withdrawn and recommended that the matter be tabled. Action: Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to table the matter. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 2 r...+ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES 2. CASE NO.: SA 98-81 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT OASIS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 74-200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Internally illuminated monument sign LOCATION: 74-200 Country Club Drive ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Alvarez reported that the proposal includes a double-faced internally illuminated monument sign with a six-foot height maximum and a stucco finish to match the finish of the church. The the cap will also match the roof tile on the church. The proposed signage meets the ordinance requirements. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the plans as submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 3 .� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES B. Preliminary Plans 1. CASE NO.: PP 98-10 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): 3D PARTNERSHIP, 41-865 Boardwalk, Suite 206, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised site plan and architectural elevations for an office professional park LOCATION: Northwest corner of Frank Sinatra and Portola ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Smith reported that the revised site plan takes into account the street widening, and the revised elevations show a significant reduction in square footage. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Gregory asked about the colors for Building D, to which Mr. Thornberry replied that a diversity of colors is being used for the buildings, and Building D will be a warm grey color. Commissioner Urrutia commented that the revisions are definitely an improvement over the original plans, but noted that some things still need to be worked out on the site, i.e., grading. Action: Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to grant preliminary approval for the revised architectural elevations. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 4 w' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION J U LY 14, 1998 MINUTES 2. CASE NO.: PP 98-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ROBERT RICCIARDI for BRUCE KAPLAN, M.D., 75090 St. Charles Place, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92260/P.O. Box 1543, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of an 8,800 square foot industrial building LOCATION: Northwest corner of St. Charles Place and Mediterranean ZONE: SI Mr. Smith reported that the southwest corner of the building is encroaching into the setback on St. Charles Place; so it will need to be moved, but there is adequate room to do so. Commissioner Urrutia asked if anything has been revised, to which Mr. Ricciardi replied that the site plan and building elevations have not been altered because the proposed building meets code requirements; however, he has made some changes to the landscaping. Commissioner Urrutia asked if the rear of the building is visible from St. Charles Place, to which Mr. Ricciardi responded affirmatively. Commissioner Van Vliet felt that there should be more articulation on the building elevations, to which Mr. Ricciardi replied that there are lots of buildings in the area which have very plain walls facing the street. Chairman Gregory noted that the shrubs are not called out in the plans, to which Mr. Ricciardi replied that there is a plant list, but they are not called out because these are only preliminary plans. 5 w✓ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES Chairman Gregory suggested that the spacing of the trees along the rear property line be revised in order to avoid damage to the trees by cars being parked adjacent. Chairman Gregory pointed out that the canopy trees won't work well so close to the building. Commissioner Connor expressed concern regarding the amount of gravel that is to be used as the prime ground cover, but indicated that it may not be an issue depending on the type of plants used in the surrounding area. Commissioner Holden suggested that the west elevation be revised to be similar to the front elevation (south). Commissioner Connor commented that the single parking space south of the driveway should be deleted. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to grant preliminary approval subject to the conditions referenced above. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 6 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES 3. CASE NO.: C 98-8 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JOHN NICHOLS & PAUL WEINBERG for STEVEN J. GORDON,44850 Las Palmas Avenue, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of storefront remodel LOCATION: 73-660 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant proposes to recover the columns with tile, and the new elevation will have a flush surface with a recessed triangular design element on one elevation and a recessed circular design element on the other elevation. In order to comply with the code, the mainfront elevation will be required to meet the five-foot setback from the property line. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the wing walls should be brought back as far as possible to increase the visibility of the storefront and display windows, with which Commissioner Van Vliet concurred, and noted that the wing walls could be brought back as far as 6'8". Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to grant preliminary approval subject to pulling the wing walls back 6'8" and maintaining a five-foot setback from the property line. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES 4. CASE NO.: C 98-9 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CLK, INC., dba CARL'S JR., 72-875 Fred Waring Drive, Suite C, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: New signage and storefront remodel LOCATION: 73-125 Highway 111 ZONE: C Mr. Alvarez reported that the proposed signage exceeds the maximum allowed by the code; so the applicant will be submitting revised plans, but would first like the Commission's input. The plans indicate that the parapet will be increased to a maximum height of 5'6" and a minimum height of 3'0", and that an awning will be added. Mr. Karcher clarified that drawings are in error, as he does not intend to add red awnings. Commissioner Urrutia commented that a reduction in the amount of signage will make a big difference. Commissioner Connor noted that more than three colors are proposed for the sign, to which Mr. Karcher replied that the blue color is not actually part of the sign face, but is merely the color of the can, which will not be lit. Commissioner Urrutia suggested that if the blue color were eliminated, no other color changes would be required. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the case at the applicant's request. The motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Connor abstaining and Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 8 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES 5. CASE NO.: CUP 98-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSy NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, 17275 Derian Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Installation of a wireless telecommunication facility LOCATION: 75050 Merle Drive ZONE: SI Mr. Alvarez reported that the proposed facility would be located on the north side of the existing storage facility, and would include an 85-foot monopole with the equipment to be stored inside the storage area so as not to be visible. The proposal meets the radius requirement of 300 feet from residential property; however, this applicant will go before the Planning Commission for approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Barbara Sidle of Nextel commented that it would be difficult to disguise the facility as a tree because of the height of the tower. Commissioner Holden asked if it is necessary to be so close to Cook Street, to which Ms. Sidle replied that it could be moved to the east without impacting facility operations. Commissioner Urrutia commented that the proposal does not work aesthetically, and as proposed, it will be visible from Cook Street, which is a view corridor. Mr. Smith asked if the same level of service would be provided if the facility were moved 1,000 feet to the east, to which Ms. Sidle responded affirmatively. Commissioner Holden noted that placement is critical, and the facility should be as far away as possible from main thoroughfares. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the case. The motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Van Vliet abstaining and Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 9 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 14, 1998 MINUTES 6. CASE NO.: MISC 98-10 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JEAN C. LYMAN, 72-833 White Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of loft addition above an existing garage LOCATION: 72-833 White Drive ZONE: R-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant proposes to add a loft over an existing garage with a gabled roof. It should be clarified that, according to the code definition, a loft can be no greater than 33.3% of the floor area underneath, and this proposal exceeds that restriction. This application is before the Commission due to the fact that the building will exceed 15 feet in height. Commissioner Urrutia suggested turning the roof 90 degrees to align with the existing roof. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the addition subject to meeting the definition of a mezzanine per the Uniform Building Code, and turning the roof 90 degrees to align with the existing roof. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. 10 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION J U LY 14, 1998 MINUTES 7. CASE NO.: MISC 98-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MRS. REA, 43-205 Illinois Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a six-foot high chain link fence in the rear yard of a residence LOCATION: 43-205 Illinois Avenue ZONE: R-1 (9,000) Mr. Smith reported that the ordinance does not allow chain link fences. In this case, wood fencing exists on the sides, and there is a block wall to the rear. Installation of the chain link fence was in progress when the property owners' association got involved, and the association submitted a letter to the City indicating that their bylaws have no provision which prohibits chain link fence; however, the association would appreciate the City enforcing its prohibition of chain link fences. Commissioner Holden asked if the chain link fence is visible from anywhere, to which Mr. Smith replied that it is only visible from Mrs. Rea's back yard and her neighbors' back yards. Mrs. Rea produced letters from her neighbors indicating they have no objection to the chain link fence. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the fence. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ST E SMITH PLANNING MANAGER 11