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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-14 S t PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999 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 20 3 Ronald Gregory X 19 4 Richard Holden X 20 3 Richard O'Donnell X 21 2 Frank Urrutia X 21 2 Chris Van Vliet X 23 0 Staff Present: Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Steve Smith, Planning Manager Martin Alvarez, Associate Planner Jason Finley, Code Enforcement Officer Kim Chafin, Senior Office Assistant II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1999 meeting. Motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES IV. CASES 1. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 99-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS RAYMOND T. TROLL, 2323 N. Tustin Avenue, #F, Santa Ana, CA 92705 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of landscape plans LOCATION: 3.43 acres on the west side of California Avenue, south of New York Avenue ZONE: R-2 (4,000) S.O. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the plans, subject to the comments written on the plans by the City's Landscape Manager. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Gregory abstaining and Commissioner Connor absent. 2. CASE NO.: C 99-6 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS ROMACORP, INC. 9304 Forest Lane, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75243 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of landscaping for Tony Roma's Restaurant LOCATION: 73-155 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the plans, subject to the comments written on the plans by the City's Landscape Manager. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 2 sft ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES 3. CASE NO.: PP 79-12 Amendment APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): F &A ARCHITECTS, 116 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205 for MACY'S MENS/HOME STORE, 72-810 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 22,000 square foot expansion of existing Macy's Mens/Home Store, including site plan, exterior elevations and materials landscape materials and building signage LOCATION: 73-810 Highway 111 ZONE: PC-3 Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant preliminary approval of the plans as submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 4. CASE NO.: PP 99-22 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS JOE COKER, BREEZE AIR, 75-145 St. Charles Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Addition to existing Breeze Air building for shop/warehouse space and leasable office space LOCATION: 75-145 St. Charles Place ZONE: S.I. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the plans as submitted. The motion carried 3-0-2, with Commissioner Holden and Van Vliet abstaining and Commissioner Connor absent. 3 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES 5. CASE NO.: PP 99-23 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHRIS VAN VLIET, 75-145 St. Charles Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a 12,768 square foot office/industrial complex LOCATION: Southwest corner of Merle Street and Melanie Place (75-145 Merle Drive) ZONE: S.I. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant preliminary approval of the plans as submitted. The motion carried 3- 0-2, with Commissioners Holden and Van Vliet abstaining and Commissioner Connor absent. 6. CASE NO.: SA 99-140 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ALTO SIGN, INC., 6510 Upland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 for GATEWAY COUNTRY, 44-495 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 44-495 Town Center Way ZONE: PC-3 Mr. Alvarez reported that Gateway Country requests approval of four business identification signs. The proposal as submitted includes signage on each of the four elevations of the former Savings and Loan building. The building is located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Town Center Way. The signage consists of 28-inch, green channel letters mounted on a 4 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES raceway reading "GATEWAY, and eight-inch black letters mounted on a raceway reading "COUNTRY." The signage also includes a 3'11" x 47' logo box with black and white cow marks. Each of the four sides of the building has 64'4" of frontage and is entitled to a maximum of 57 square feet of signage. Each of the four signs proposed total 56.5 square feet. Staff has a concern with the use of a raceway. Staff has contacted the applicant and has discussed this concern with them. The applicant indicates that the raceway can be eliminated. The second concern staff has is the location of the signs. The height of the proposed signs extends above the existing decorative tile. Staff recommends the applicant relocate the signs within a larger open area found at the corners of the buildings. These areas would better accommodate the company's sign and logo. A few shrubs will have to be trimmed or eliminated to accommodate the alternate sign location. Staff recommends that the Commission approve the business identification signage with the following conditions: 1) that the applicant relocate the signs to a larger wall area as indicated on the elevations to better accommodate the sign and logo box; and 2) that the signs be mounted without raceways. Jim Roe of Alto Signs commented that a raceway is preferred because mounting anything flat against the exterior wall would damage the wall material. Commissioner Holden noted that the City typically only permits raceways when they are an integral part of the design of the sign and not merely letters mounted on a raceway. Mr. Alvarez pointed out that although a preference has been expressed for a raceway, the applicant has indicated that the letters could be mounted directly on the wall if the City so requires. Chairman Gregory suggested moving the sign location per the staff recommendation, with which Commissioner O'Donnell concurred. Chairman Gregory suggested that the applicant come back with a revised raceway design and revised sign location. 5 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate changes suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 7. CASE NO.: SA 99-142 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESay ANDREINO'S, 73-098 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of additional neon to existing business identification signage LOCATION: 73-098 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Ms. Chafin reported that the applicant requests approval to add decorative neon to the existing building fascia. Currently, the fascia has a green colored exposed neon sign reading "Castelli's" and a red exposed neon sign reading "Andreinos." The applicant would like to add a stripe of green colored neon to the left of "Castelli's" and a stripe of red colored neon to the right of "Andreinos." Based on the Commission's most recent direction and approvals, staff recommends the Commission maintain a consistent position regarding neon and approve the addition of decorative neon tubing with the condition that it be placed behind a reveal, allowing a glow effect along the wall. This type of decorative neon was approved for Del Taco (see attached approved plans for Del Taco). Staff recommends approval of a modified version of the decorative neon stripe, concealing the tubing behind a reveal while still allowing for a halo or glow effect along the wall, and that the red and green colors match the colors of the existing signage. Michael Castelli felt that what staff is recommending would not match the 6 `` ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES existing sign. Commissioner Van Vliet indicated he is not sure any additional signage or decoration is needed, to which Mr. Castelli replied that many people don't even realize his business is there, and he merely wants to add color to the existing sign. Chairman Gregory preferred that the neon light source be hidden behind a reveal which will still allow the color to show, and Commissioner Urrutia agreed that a decorative reveal could add architectural interest to the building. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to authorize staff to approve the plans provided that the neon is shielded as suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 8. CASE NO.: SA 99-144 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS MAMACITA'S MEXICAN FOOD, 74-991 Velie Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval additional business identification signage LOCATION: 74-991 Velie Way ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith reported that the applicant is requesting another set of channel letters with red faces reading "MEXICAN FOOD." Staff is concerned that the proposed sign and the existing signs do not match, and the existing signs include two awnings with signage and a painted wood sign. Staff recommends developing an overall sign program for the business. Gary Wright of Architectural Neon indicated that the proposed sign would be located on the fascia, and the awnings would be revised to read "MEXICAN 7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES FOOD." Chairman Gregory suggested replacing the wood sign with a cabinet sign. Commissioner Holden was concerned that if the City approves red channel letters on the parapet, then other businesses on Cook Street will want the same thing. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the parapet is part of the building overhang, to which Mr. Drell responded by indicating that it's not much of an overhang. Commissioner Van Vliet commented that he shares Commissioner Holden's concern about opening up a Pandora's box by approving a parapet sign. Commissioner Urrutia suggested that the wood sign be replaced with an illuminated channel letter sign and that the rest of the existing signs be removed. Commissioner Holden commented that the Mr. Wright may wish to have this case continued in order to consult with his client about implementing the Commission's suggestions. Chairman Gregory preferred to avoid fascia signs. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate changes suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 9. CASE NO.: TT 28590 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSY LANTANA PROPERTIES, LLC, One Columbia, Suite 2020, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of models for 64 single-family residential lots 8 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES FOOD." Chairman Gregory suggested replacing the wood sign with a cabinet sign. Commissioner Holden was concerned that if the City approves red channel letters on the parapet, then other businesses on Cook Street will want the same thing. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the parapet is part of the building overhang, to which Mr. Drell responded by indicating that it's not much of an overhang. Commissioner Van Vliet commented that he shares Commissioner Holden's concern about opening up a Pandora's box by approving a parapet sign. Commissioner Urrutia suggested that the wood sign be replaced with an illuminated channel letter sign and that the rest of the existing signs be removed. Commissioner Holden commented that the Mr. Wright may wish to have this case continued in order to consult with his client about implementing the Commission's suggestions. Chairman Gregory preferred to avoid fascia signs. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate changes suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 9. CASE NO.: TT 28590 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSy LANTANA PROPERTIES, LLC, One Columbia, Suite 2020, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of models for 64 single-family residential lots 8 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES LOCATION: Northeast corner of Fred Waring Drive/Phyllis Jackson Lane ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval of 64 single-family homes. The developer will have four different floor plans with three models, each having the following square footage: Plan 1: 2,500 square feet Plan 2: 2,705 square feet Plan 3: 3,015 square feet Plan 4: 3,330 square feet, with 330 square foot detached casita The units feature gable end concrete tile roofs with stucco exterior finishes. All plans have three-car garages. The residences will have the following heights: Plan 1: 20' Plan 2: 19'6" Plan 3: 17'6" Plan 4: 19'6" The stucco and trim colors consist of light tan and browns. Tile colors are standard terra cotta and tan blends. Staff recommends that the applicant offer a larger degree of variation in the stucco and trim colors. The applicant's setbacks for the entire tract have been reviewed. Staff has found a few issues with the setbacks as they pertain to having two large gable ends abutting each other, each with five-foot setbacks. Staff recommends the applicant offer a hip roof system for one or more of the plans, especially those with five-foot setbacks abutting each other. Typical landscape plans for residences or the models have not yet been submitted. They will be submitted at a later date. Staff recommends that the Commission grant preliminary approval of the residences, subject to the following conditions: 1) that the applicant use a larger degree of variation in the stucco and trim colors; 2) that the applicant offer a hip roof system for one or more of the plans where a combined 10- foot setback is used; and 3) that the applicant receive staff approval of all setbacks. 9 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES Al Marciel indicated willingness to comply with staffs recommendation regarding the hipped roof system for one or more of the plans where a combined 10-foot setback is used. Chairman Gregory expressed a desire to have more detailed plans and a site plan showing fully how the hipped roofs would relate in order to avoid having a gable to gable situation where a combined 10-foot setback is used, but indicated that a gable to gable situation would be acceptable where the setbacks are five feet and nine feet. Chairman Gregory agreed with staff that the colors should be more varied. Commissioner Holden was concerned about the fireplace projection into a five-foot setback because that would leave only a three-foot setback. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant preliminary approval with the condition that adjacent buildings which both have five-foot setbacks must have hipped roofs and that the stucco colors have more contrast than that which was submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 10. CASE NO.: PP 99-21 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ANTHONY-TAYLOR CONSULTANTS, 304 Enterprise Street, Escondido, CA 92029 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of plans for a 117,000 square foot self storage facility and 2,750 square foot auto service building LOCATION: 7.68 acres at Country Club Drive and Harris Lane ZONE: PC-2 (FCO) Mr. Smith reported that the applicant seeks approval of a self storage complex which includes eight buildings. Around the perimeter will be single- story structures, and in the center there will be five, two-story buildings. The 10 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES buildings will be set back 84 feet from Harris Lane and 97 feet from Country Club Drive with these areas used for retention and landscape purposes. The buildings have been designed using plaster with six-inch radius corners and have sections of wood columns, soffit trim and projected four-inch diameter wood poles. Building sections are delineated with pilasters. The plan also includes a small section which extends out to Washington Street where an automobile service facility is proposed. The adobe architectural theme is continued to this structure which includes three overhead doors in the north and south elevation. From Washington Street there are two different roof elements and pilasters, but the walls are blank. As noted earlier, the self storage building has extensive setbacks which will be landscaped. The materials shown are acceptable, i.e., Mexican Palo Verde, Mesquites, Australian Willow Carobs and Date Palms. The landscaping around the proposed automobile service building is sparse due to the proposed driveway connecting to the Mobil station. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant preliminary approval to the architecture and landscaping for the self storage facility and that the area around the automobile service facility be re- examined to provide adequate landscaping. Mr. Anthony noted that the exterior will match existing exteriors in the area, i.e., Southwestern architecture. Commissioner Holden felt the landscaping should be heavy enough to screen the automobile service facility. Chairman Gregory suggested eliminating the connector road, and noted that the trees in the retention area on Country Club should be a desert variety, i.e., Mesquites and Palo Verdes, because willows won't grow well. Because Oleanders have disease problems, he recommend against using them. Salvia Greggi will not work in full sun, and the applicant should make sure there is enough lower story planting areas, i.e., more shrubs, in order to avoid an overabundance of Palm Springs Gold. Commissioner Holden suggested adding a planter to the west of the Mobil 11 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES station and that the exterior be enhanced with more authentic looking Southwestern architectural detail. Commissioner O'Donnell was concerned about the lack of detail on the elevations, and noted that a horizontal wood soffit trim is shown, but it does not appear to project out. Commissioner O'Donnell asked if the windows are recessed, to which Mr. Anthony replied that they are recessed one to two inches. Commissioner O'Donnell noted that it doesn't appear that the soffit projects out, but merely looks like a band, to which Mr. Anthony replied that it projects four to six inches. Commissioner O'Donnell commented that the entire building is proposed to have a single color, and he would suggest introducing different tones. Commissioner Urrutia agreed with Commissioner O'Donnell's concerns regarding the architectural details, and suggested that more depth be shown in the offset because a one-inch recess is not sufficient for the Southwestern style of architecture. Commissioner Van Vliet asked about the stucco finish, to which Mr. Anthony replied that it is a shot-on finish that will look like a sand finish. Mr. Drell commented that if the intent is to match the Southwestern/adobe style architecture, then the applicant should use details which are true to that type of design. Action: Commissioner Holden moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval with the following conditions: 1) that sufficient landscaping be installed on Washington Street to screen the auto service facility by deleting the connector road; 2) that a planter be added to the west of the Mobil station; 3)that the self storage building be enhanced with more authentic looking southwestern architectural detailing; 4)that the trees in the retention area be a desert variety, i.e., mesquites and palo verdes; 5) that the use of oleanders be avoided due to disease potential; 6) that salvia greggi not be planted in areas which are exposed to full sun; and 7) that 12 ,%errâ–º ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES there be more lower story plantings, i.e., shrubs, rather than an overabundance of palm springs gold. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 11. CASE NO.: MISC 99-19 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHARLES TERAN, 76-979 Oklahoma Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of replacement fence LOCATION: 76-979 Oklahoma Avenue ZONE: R-1 (9,000) Ms. Chafin reported that the applicant requests approval for an after-the-fact permit for a side yard fence. In response to a complaint by a neighbor, the City's Code Enforcement Division issued a citation for a violation of Section 25.56.195 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding walls and fences within or adjacent to R-1 single-family zones. The applicant recently removed oleander bushes which grew in front of the existing pine side yard fence. In order to provide more screening between his yard and his neighbor's yard, the applicant attached four-foot by eight- foot sheets of plastic lattice fencing to the existing pine fence. The neighbor's front yard includes a pool. Although the plastic lattice was installed at a height of eight feet, the applicant indicates willingness to cut it down to six feet to comply with code requirements. At issue is the fence material, which is plastic lattice with one-foot by one- foot pieces of pine wood on the back side for support. Zoning Ordinance Section 25.56.195 allows the following types of fencing materials: decorative block, precision block stuccoed or painted to match the house, redwood, cedar or other approved decay-resistant wood product, and wrought iron. Plastic is not listed as an approved material, but the Commission may wish to consider whether this new type of plastic lattice fencing qualifies as a decay-resistant product resembling wood. The manufacturer's limited 13 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES lifetime warranty ensures it will withstand severe climates and not rot, crack, split or mildew. Staff contacted the manufacturer for clarification regarding the "limited lifetime warranty," and the manufacturer indicated that such a warranty is effective for the purchaser's lifetime as long as he owns the product, provided the product was installed properly. After ascertaining proper installation techniques from the manufacturer, staff questioned the applicant regarding his installation methods and found them to be in conformance with the manufacturer's specifications. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve a six- foot fence and make a determination on the acceptability of the proposed plastic lattice fence material. Mr. Teran submitted photographs of the fence, and indicated he has already cut the fence down to six feet. Mr. Teran stated that he intends to plant zolazmo which will eventually grow as high as the previously existing oleanders. Commissioner O'Donnell commented that, in his experience, this type of plastic fence works well. Commissioners Holden and O'Donnell commented that in this particular case, they find the material acceptable, but would not want approval of this particular project to be construed as an endorsement of the material as a code-approved material, and added that any future requests to use such fencing material should come before the Commission on a case-by-case basis. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve a six-foot fence of plastic lattice fence material. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 12. CASE NO.: MISC 99-20 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT 14 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES AGENCY, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of height exception for seven-foot high entry element/side yard tie-in walls LOCATION: 44-810 San Clemente ZONE: R-1 Mr. Smith reported that this request involves a side yard tie-in fence, and staff recommends approval of the fence at seven feet. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to approve the plans as submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. 13. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 99-12 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NIALL SAUNDERS, 250 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised plans for a 12,027 square foot, two-story professional building LOCATION: 73-050 Alessandro (northeast corner Alessandro/San Jacinto) ZONE: R-3 Mr. Smith reported that the Commission approved the preliminary plans for this medical office building a few weeks back. Planning Commission rejected the request due to neighborhood concerns, lack of compatibility with the neighborhood, over built for the lot, under-parked and basically the building was seen to be too large. The applicant has revised the plans. He has taken off all the sections that were above 25 feet in height and has stepped the rear (north) section of the building. The parking lot remains unchanged. The plans now show a wall 15 . 1"01 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES in the west planter adjacent to San Jacinto. Staff recommended that the Architectural Review Commission grant preliminary approval of the revised plans. Mr. Drell noted that the City will now be requiring a 30-foot radius cul-de-sac dedication, and the City is not prepared to recommend elimination of the sidewalk; so it appears the building will have to be moved back or be designed to be smaller. Mr. Saunders stated that this is the first he's heard of the City's cul-de-sac requirement, and added that he has tried to scale the building back and make it more low key to look less obtrusive in response to the comments of the Planning Commission's concern that the building was overbuilt. Commissioner Van Vliet preferred the building as it was originally proposed, and added that too much of the architectural detail has been deleted from the original plans. Commissioner O'Donnell stated that he agrees with Commissioner Van Vliet. Mr. Drell noted that the cul-de-sac requirement will necessitate a reduction in the size of the building, and added that the Planning Commission's concern was that the building was too large and too high; so he doesn't think the Planning Commission's intent was to have the architectural elements removed. Mr. Saunders replied that the revised design retains many of the original architectural features, but he had to eliminate the towers because of objections regarding the building height. The building conforms to code limitations according to the size of the site. He has already deleted 1,200 square feet of building because the project was otherwise going to be six spaces short on parking, but with the 1,200 square foot reduction, the building is now in compliance. Commissioner O'Donnell noted that further reduction to the size of the building will likely result in changes in the architectural elements. Commissioner Urrutia was disappointed that so much of the stone exterior 16 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES was deleted, and added that the stucco is quite a step down from the originally proposed stone exterior. Chairman Gregory felt that the building is too massive and too close to the street. Action: Commissioner Urrutia moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to allow the applicant to address the issue created by the Public Works Department condition on the precise plan, i.e., providing the half cul de sac improvement on San Jacinto adjacent to this property. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Connor absent. Whereupon Commissioners Urrutia and Gregory left the meeting at 2:10 p.m. 14. Discussion of design issues of Phase I of the Cal State campus Peter Wilson, Dean of Cal State San Bernardino, and the architectural design team for the proposed Palm Desert campus presented a master plan of the 200-acre site, highlighting the fact that the facility will eventually serve 25,000 full-time students, half of whom would be on campus at any one time. The site will ultimately include 19 facilities, so it will be a high density campus, but will still provide open space with the major focus being a clock tower in the center of campus. The team presented three different design concepts (circle, wedge and wall scheme) for the first building, proposed to be 30,000 square feet and located near the southwest corner of Frank Sinatra and Cook Street. The design concept preferred by those Commissioners present (Holden, O'Donnell and Van Vliet) was the circle scheme. Commissioner Holden stressed the importance of keeping the high wind factor in mind during the design phase, and indicated that the first building could be either a circle, square or a pentagon shape as long as it integrates all the uses into one building and is oriented away from the wind. Commissioner O'Donnell asked that serious consideration be given to students who use public transportation and that bus stops have adequate 17 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES wind protection. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER 18