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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-27 PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES **************************************************************************************************** I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. Commissioners Present Current Meetina Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Wayne Connor X 18 2 Ronald Gregory X 17 3 Richard Holden X 19 1 Richard O'Donnell X 17 3 Frank Urrutia X 18 2 Chris Van Vliet X 18 2 Staff Present: Steve Smith, Planning Manager Martin Alvarez, Assistant Planner Daisy Garcia, Code Enforcement Officer Kim Chafin, Senior Office Assistant 11. 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. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1 *4"W ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES IV. CASES A. Final Drawings 1. CASE NO.: C 98-14 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 17275 Derian Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of roof-mounted wireless telecommunication antenna facility LOCATION: 73-241 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Barbara Sidel of Nextel presented roof material samples and pointed out that the wear and fading of this material is not the same as natural tile; so it will need to be painted from time to time to ensure that it continues to match, and Nextel is willing to do that. Mr. Alvarez suggested that the Commission impose a condition of approval regarding maintenance. Commissioner Holden preferred that the roof be a trapezoidal shape to mimic other roofs on the adjacent building. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Wet, to approve the roof-mounted wireless telecommunication antenna facility with the condition that the roof element be a trapezoidal shape similar to other adjacent roof elements and that the applicant agree to maintain the roof material in a manner acceptable to City staff. The motion carried 5-0. 2 `.r 1+rl" ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES 2. CASE NO.: SA 98-130 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): D.G.I. SIGNS, INC., for CLUB 74, P.O. Box 1770, La Quinta, CA 92253 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning recover and new signage LOCATION: 73-061 El Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the request is to recover the existing awning in a burgundy sunbrella color with white sewn on copy. Tthe letter size would remain the same for the center graphic, but the applicant has proposed two smaller"Club 74" graphics on the awning. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the sunbrella burgundy awning recover with white sewn on copy with the letter height to remain the same as the existing letters, and limiting the awning to one "Club 74 Restaurant" graphic instead of the three graphic elements proposed. The motion carried 5-0. 3. 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 there are still some unanswered questions regarding this application; so the applicant has requested a continuance. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case at the applicant's request. The motion carried 5-0. 3 rrr fir++' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES 4. 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 subject building is located on the east side of Monterey Avenue, 180 feet north of San Gorgonio, and Hearing Healthcare Services plans to occupy the building which is currently under construction. Mr. Alvarez indicated that the proposed signage consists of a single, double- sided monument located on the south side of the main ingress/egress driveway, and the monument sign will have internally illuminated plex letters mounted on a stucco finished background. The sign also includes a time and temperature sign which would be placed underneath the business identification signage. The sign is proposed at six feet high and will total 14.5 square feet. The building is allowed up to 21.5 square feet of monument signage, and the City's ordinance allows monument signs up to six feet in height. Mr. Alvarez stated that staff is concerned that the location and height of the sign may create a safety issue because the sign is located on the south side of the driveway, adjacent to the property line, and vehicles exiting the site onto Monterey may encounter line of sight problems. Staff suggests either lowering the sign to 42 inches or relocating the sign further south along the landscaped setback to ensure the safety of vehicles exiting the site. Commissioner Van Vliet asked if the architectural design of the sign ties in with the building, and Commissioner Connor pointed out that it does not. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the sign is too high and is also top heavy. Larry Quiel noted that there is one other six-foot high monument sign on Monterey. 4 .. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES Commissioner Urrutia preferred that the height of the sign be lowered and redesigned to make it more compatible with the building architecture, and suggested that it be relocated to the south so as not to impair the line of sight from the driveway. Commissioner Urrutia clarified that he would not limit the sign to 42 inches in height if the design is good. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate changes to the plans. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Holden abstaining. 5. CASE NO.: SA 98-136 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): JOE BRANDT, 14 Mount Holyoke, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of directory sign for San Pablo Center LOCATION: 44-795 San Pablo ZONE: P.C.(3) Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant has requested a continuance to the second meeting in November. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to continue the case to the second meeting in November. The motion carried 5-0. 5 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES 6. CASE NO.: SA 98-137 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PAUL PANICO for DESERT WINDOW & FLOORING, 73-185 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 73-185 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the subject property is located on the south side of Highway 111 between Warner Engineering and Tony Roma's Restaurant. The applicant wishes to install a three-foot by 23'8" long awning across the frontage of the unit, with a dark maroon colored awning and 12-inch white letters. The awning would be internally illuminated. Commissioner Urrutia asked about the size of the letters on the Warner Engineering sign, to which Mr. Alvarez responded by indicating those letters are 12 inches. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve an internally illuminated maroon awning with 12-inch white sewn on letters. The motion carried 5-0. 6 1*001' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES B. Preliminary Plans 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 two-level parking structure over the existing employee parking lot LOCATION: 120 Bougainvillea Circle ZONE: PR-4 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant wishes to construct a cast-in-place concrete structure over the existing employee parking lot. The lot is located immediately west of Cook Street, south of Riviera Drive (the main access point to the Marriott timeshare). The overall height of the structure will be 12'6" to the top of the painted steel railing, and the exterior color and finish on the precast structure shall match the existing structures. The upper level does not provide any shade for vehicles; so the Commission may wish to address this issue. Mr. Alvarez indicated that staff recommends the Commission review the plans to determine acceptability, and that the applicant be required to submit a detailed landscape plan for the area between Cook Street and the new parking structure. Paul Rodholm of Marriott noted that Mesquite trees will be added to the open areas between the existing palms in the area to the north, and Creeping Fig will be added to the structure. The existing Jacarandas will hide the structure, as will the existing mature landscape. The edge detail will be cable through the existing carport columns, and that will give the structure a less massive appearance while still preventing cars from going over the edge. Lighting will be tucked underneath the back side of the columns so as not to light the community. Commissioner Van Vliet asked what kind of cable will be used, to which Mr. Rodholm replied that it will be galvanized. 7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES Commissioner Van Vliet asked if the existing carports will be retained, to which Mr. Rodholm responded that there are three carports on the east side which will be retained. Commissioner Van Vliet pointed out that more landscape area would become available if those carports were removed, to which Mr. Rodholm replied that those carports are currently in use. Commissioner Urrutia felt that a more solid looking railing design would look better. Commissioner Urrutia asked if this structure is strictly for employee parking, to which Mr. Rodholm responded affirmatively. Commissioner Urrutia expressed concern regarding the proximity of the upper deck to the street, and indicated he would feel more comfortable if it were set back a couple of bays. Commissioner Holden indicated that he is concerned about the appearance of the structure from Cook Street, with which Commissioner Urrutia concurred and added that he is also concerned about the entry side. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the carport should be relocated. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to continue the case to allow the applicant to address issues raised by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0. 8 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES C. Miscellaneous 1. CASE NO.: MISC 98-8 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): STEPHEN WIERZBINSKI, 119 East Princeton Street, Ontario, CA 91764-1708 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for certificate of compliance to conform for a three-unit property within the R-1 district LOCATION: 72-755, 72-757 & 72-759 Sierra Vista Drive ZONE: R-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that the subject property is a tri-plex located within an R-1 district, and Section 25.76.075 of the Zoning Ordinance provides for a process by which legal non-conforming uses can gain legal conforming status. The process includes review by the Architectural Review Commission for substantial compliance with present design standards. This case was continued from the May 26, 1998 meeting. Based on the County Assessor's records, the property is assessed as two or three units, but the City has no records of any conversion permits, since it was built in the 1950's. Another issue of concern is that the property only has two full bathrooms, although it has three separate units. In order to substantially comply with existing design standards, staff and Commission recommended at the May 26th meeting that the applicant prepare a landscape plan to illustrate improvements to the property and its compatibility with the existing neighborhood. The landscaping plans include removal of the dilapidated fence and the addition of substantial landscaping to significantly improve the property, and staff believes the landscaping is consistent with the surrounding property, and recommends approval of the certificate of compliance, subject to the applicant recording a landscape maintenance agreement and providing to the satisfaction of the Director that the property is legally entitled to three units. Commissioner Connor suggested that a concrete header be installed between the lawn and the shrubs. 9 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1998 MINUTES Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the request with the condition that a concrete header be installed between the lawn and the shrubs. The motion carried 5-0. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. MARTIN ALVAREZ ASSISTANT PLANNER 10