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Home My WebLink About1998-11-10 PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 19 2 Ronald Gregory X 18 3 Richard Holden X 20 1 Richard O'Donnell X 18 3 Frank Urrutia X 18 3 Chris Van Vliet X 19 2 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the minutes of the October 13, 1998 meeting. Motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES IV. CASES A. Final Drawings 1. CASE NO.: C 98-17 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS, INC., P.O. Box 12757, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised plans for a two-level parking structure over the existing employee parking lot LOCATION: 120 Bougainvillea Circle ZONE: PR-4 Fred East of the Marriott noted that the Commission previously suggested removal of the existing carport to make room for more landscaped areas; however, there are insufficient parking spaces for the associates so it is necessary to retain the existing carport, although it would be possible to intensify the landscaping for the rest of the project. Commissioner Van Vliet asked if there will be any lighting on the upper deck, to which Mr. East replied that wall sconces will be installed on the interior of the columns so as not to disturb the neighbors. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the revised plans with the understanding that the applicant will intensify the landscaping if necessary. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. 2 wr+l ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES 2. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 98-19 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): LOUIS BISHOP ARCHITECTS for PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 44-645 San Onofre Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a church LOCATION: West side of Portola Avenue, 1600 feet north of Frank Sinatra ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Smith reported that the Church of Christ probably will not be proceeding with this application, and another church will most likely be taking over; so it is likely that this plan will be brought back to the Commission at a future date. Staff anticipates that one of the changes will involve elimination of the Biblical garden, which would be replaced with a conference center and residential units. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to grant conceptual approval. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. 3 *age ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES 3. CASE NO.: SA 98-138 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BERNARD FERMIN for PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY, 10390 Regis Court, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of monument sign LOCATION: 72-757 Fred Waring Drive ZONE: O.P. Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant proposes to remove two wall signs on the north and west elevations and replace them with a six-foot monument sign. John Leiser indicated that he read the staff report, and has prepared revised drawings in response to the concerns expressed by staff, and those drawings include moving the monument back out of the line of sight and lowering the height to four feet, as well as reducing the length to six feet, eight inches. Commissioners Connor and Van Vliet felt that the sign is nice, but contrasts too much with the architectural style of the building. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the revised plans submitted by the applicant. The motion carried 3-2, with Commissioners Connor and Van Vliet dissenting, and Commissioner Urrutia absent. 4 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES 4. CASE NO.: MISC 98-3 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): D & F DEVELOPMENT, 46-333 Burroweed Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 17'6" high homes LOCATION: 74-525 & 74-515 Daylily ZONE: PR Mr. Smith reported that the applicant has revised the plans per the Council direction that each home be a minimum of 2,500 square feet. Lot 28 consists of a 2,100 square foot home and 416 square foot accessory building, while Lot 29 consists of a 2,508 square foot residence. The Council did not address the issue of whether or not the 2,500 square feet must be under a single roof. Mr. Smith reported that staff received a letter from Marc Weisman of Daylily indicating that he believes the Council's minimum 2,500 square foot requirement was based on the main dwelling. Mr. Smith stated that staff recommends the Commission refer this matter to the City Council. Frank Tierre of D & F Development clarified that the accessory structure is a guest house with full amenities, and asked for the Commission's input on placing the structure for Lot 28 on Lot 29 and vice versa, and The consensus of the Commission was that it would be acceptable, as long as the Council approves the plan. 5 err `%✓1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell to: 1) approve the plan for Lot 29 which provides for 2508 square feet under a single roof as being consistent with the City Council's action; 2) refer Lot 28 to the City Council in that, while it provides a total of 2507 square feet, it is not under one roof, and the City Council's intent as to whether or not it must be 2500 square feet under one roof was not discernable from the record; and 3) agree that the home on Lot 29 would be acceptable on Lot 28. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. 5. CASE NO.: SA 98-132 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): AD-ART ELECTRONIC SIGN CORP., for OFFICE MAX, 19603 Figueroa Street, Carson, CA 90745 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of wall sign and monument signs LOCATION: 73-411 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant has requested a continuance. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to continue the case at the applicant's request. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. 6 .., ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES 6. CASE NO.: SA 98-133 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): QUIEL BROS. SIGNS, INC. for HEARING HEALTHCARE SERVICES, 272 South "I" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Monument sign LOCATION: 44-650 Monterey ZONE: O.P. Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant has requested a continuance. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to continue the case at the applicant's request. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. 7. CASE NO.: SA 98-141 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for DUXIANA, 69-640 Sugerloaf Avenue, Suite 69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of two awnings with signage LOCATION: 73-680 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reported that the applicant proposes to install two navy blue awnings with eight-inch, copper-colored letters, and also proposes wall signage. Commissioner Connor expressed opposition to allowing both wall signage and awning signage, and suggested that the applicant choose one or the other. 7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES Commissioner Holden suggested eliminating the words "Advanced Technology in Sleeping" from the signage. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve two awnings with eight-inch letters on the awning or an 18-inch wall sign, but not both, and that the words "Advanced Technology in Sleeping" not be permitted on either on the wall sign or awnings, subject to the total sign limits designated in the Municipal Code. 8. CASE NO.: C 98-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): T. MICHAEL HADLEY ARCHITECTS for ROBERT MCLACHLAN, DDS, 23042 Alcade Drive, Suite F, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of color scheme LOCATION: Southwest corner of Highway 111 and Portola ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reported that the Commission gave preliminary approval for the elevations, but the colors were not submitted until today. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the color scheme as submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Urrutia absent. 8 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES B. Preliminary Plans 1. CASE NO.: CUP 98-17 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM ASSOCIATES, LLC for EL POLLO LOCO, 9295 Chesapeake Drive, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of elevations and landscaping LOCATION: 73-495 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Commissioner Holden presented the plans and indicated that the applicant has requested 12-inch high reverse channel letters with halo lighting. Mr. Smith indicated that the Commission's previous concerns have been addressed in the revised drawings. Chairman Gregory expressed concern about the high parapet on the north east elevations which will accommodate signage, and noted that the City Council has expressed opposition to the signage parapet for Carl's Jr. Commissioner Connor pointed out that this parapet is smaller than the one at Carl's Jr. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval for the landscaping, architecture and signage. The motion carried 3-0, with Commissioner Connor and Holden abstaining and Commissioner Urrutia absent. 9 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1998 MINUTES V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER 10