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PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
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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 7 1
Ronald Gregory X 8 0
Kristi Hanson X 4 0
Neil Lingle X 6 0
Richard O'Donnell X 7 1
Chris Van Vliet X 8 0
John Vuksic X 6 0
Staff Present: Steve Smith, Planning Manager
Martin Alvarez, Associate Planner
Kim Chafin, Senior Office Assistant
Shawn Kilpatrick, Code Enforcement Officer
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve
the minutes of the April 11, 2000 meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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IV. CASES
1. CASE NO.: MISC 00-10
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WARREN WILLIAMS, 23 Carla Lane,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 for FELLOWSHIP HALL, 45-940 Portola Avenue,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Exterior modifications to
existing building (parapet, stucco & equipment screening)
LOCATION: 45-940 Portola Avenue
ZONE: R-1
Mr. Smith reported that the applicant proposes to finish the work at
Fellowship Hall at Portola and Fairway. Commission may recall dealing with
this matter previously. At this time, the applicant proposes a three-foot
stucco parapet to screen the roof-mounted equipment. The project will also
include stucco and foam trim around the windows, and adding a lattice and
screen wall on the street elevation. The project will provide improvements
to a situation which needs improvement.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant approval
of the plans as submitted.
Mr. Williams pointed out that the eave has been deleted, pursuant to the
Commission's suggestion, and the parapet goes straight up, and he has tried
to match a bump-out that exists on the church behind the building. He will
also have a light box under each window to give the building more
undulation.
Commissioner Hanson suggested that the design be simplified, with which
Commissioner Vuksic agreed, and sketched a sample for the applicant.
Commissioner Vuksic felt that the walls in the front should be thicker.
Commissioner O'Donnell suggested adding a return on the roofline on both
sides of the east elevation so that it does not end abruptly.
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Commissioner Van Vlie# was concerned about the building height and
suggested that it be minimized as much as possible, especially since the
building is set so close the street.
Commissioner Vuksic advised that the new part of the building should blend
in with the existing portion.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate the Commission's
suggestions. The motion carried 7-0.
2. CASE NO.: SA 00-36
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� IMPERtAL SIGN, 46-120 Calhoun Street,
Indio, CA 92201 for JUST MARY LOU, 73-907 Highway 111, Palm Desert,
CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business
identification signage
LOCATION: 73-907 Highway 111
ZONE: C-1
Ms. Chafin reported that the applicant requests approval of a business
identification sign for"Just Mary Lou", a hair styling salon at 73-907 Highway
111. The business has 16 feet of street frontage. The proposed sign is 14
square feet in size.
The types of signs in the immediate vicinity vary greatly, including can signs,
wooden signs, and cut out letter signs. The applicant proposes to attach the
sign to a wooden structure which hangs from the ceiling approximately one
foot in front of the wall, and serves to obstruct a wall-mounted air
conditioning unit from view. The proposed sign is an aluminum panel
covered with white vinyl background.
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Two non-illuminated 21-inch graphic elements (scissors) are proposed in
silver-colored vinyl, and the word "Just" will be non-illuminated with seven-
inch blue vinyl letters. The words "Mary Lou" are proposed in blue exposed
neon. The size of the capital letters would be 13 inches, while the size of the
lowercase letters would be seven inches.
Staff believes the design is acceptable, and the graphic elements help
identify the type of business and also add interest to the design. Staff also
prefers the proposed format over a can sign. The sign is not centered over
the storefront, which gives it a somewhat off balance look; however, given
the fact that it hides the wall-mounted air conditioning unit, staff is supportive
of the location. Due to the Commission's past concerns about exposed
neon, staff would ask that the Commission make a determination regarding
acceptability of the exposed neon portion of the sign. If acceptable, staff
would recommend a condition limiting the exposed neon to 4500 intensity,
pursuant to the Commission's past practice.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
proposed signage,with a condition that the exposed neon be limited to 4500
intensity.
Commissioner O'Donnell felt that the finro, 21-inch scissor graphics should be
reduced to 13-inches, or in the alternative, that one 21-inch scissor graphic
be deleted. Commissioner O'Donnell suggested that the quotation marks
also be deleted.
Mark Ross was present to represent the applicant and concurred with the
suggested revisions.
Commissioners Lingle and Van Vliet disliked the neon element of the sign.
Action:
Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
approve the plans with the condition that one 21-inch scissor graphic be
eliminated and that the quotation marks be eliminated. The motion carried
5-2, with Commissioners Lingle and Van Vliet dissenting.
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3. CASE NO.: SA 00-34
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS�, BILL ECKEBRECHT, EUROPEAN
ANTIQUE IMPORTERS, 80-288 Royal Dornoch Drive, indio, CA 92201
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business
identification signage
LOCATION: 74-990 Joni Drive, Building 3, Units A & B
ZONE: S.I.
Ms. Chafin reported that the applicant requests approval of business
identification signage for European Antique Furniture, located at 74-990 Joni
Drive, Building 3. The business has 42 lineal feet of frontage and is entitled
to 42 square feet of signage.
The applicant proposes to bolt individual letters on the metal fascia of the
building, and the copy would read "Antique Furniture" in a Lucinda
Calligraphy font. The letters would be comprised of 3/8-inch plywood
covered with epoxy resin and painted with epoxy in antique white. The
capital letters would be 24 inches in height and the lower case letters would
be 15 inches in height. The sign would be non-illuminated. The metal fascia
is dark bronze, and the rest of the front elevation is antique white stucco with
bronze framed doors and windows. Although the Commission has
previously expressed objection to installation of signage on a building fascia,
staff would note that the fascia is the only other logical location for the
proposed sign.
The business has 42 lineal feet of frontage. Although the application
indicates that the proposed sign totals 35 square feet, staff's measurements
show a total of 63 square feet., pursuant to Code direction on measuring
sign area. Staff would recommend reducing the capital letters to 18 inches
and the lower case letters to 14 inches so that the sign will comply with the
maximum allowable square footage pursuant to the City's Sign Ordinance.
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Chairman Gregory preferred to avoid signage on the building fascia and
suggested that the proposed sign be located underneath the fascia, and Mr.
Eckebrecht indicated that he would be agreeable to so revising the plans.
Action:
Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate the Commission's
suggestions. The motion carried 7-0.
4. CASE NO.: SA 00-35
APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS)• GUARDSMARK SECURITY, 73-161 Fred
Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Approval of sign program
LOCATION: 73-161 Fred Waring
ZONE: O.P.
Mr. Alvarez reported that the property is on the south side of Fred Waring
Drive, 400 feet west of San Pasqual. The applicant requests approval of a
business identification sign program consisting of a maximum of four
individual tenant signs mounted on the north facing elevation (Fred Waring).
The letters would be 15 inches high in black, non-illuminated gator foam.
The total area to be occupied is 55 square feet.
The building has 60 feet of building frontage and is entitled to 55 square feet
of signage for the first floor area and up to 50% of the sign area authorized
for businesses conducted in the single-story buildings by the Architectural
Review Commission. The applicant has opted to utilize only the first floor
area for signage or a maximum of 55 square feet.
Staff believes the non-illuminated signs will be acceptable, but recommends
that the Commission limit the sign copy to three lines to limit signage
overcrowding on the elevation.
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John O'Hea spoke on behalf of the applicant and indicated that he would
prefer that the building be permitted four lines of copy rather than being
limited to three lines and provide wider borders on each side.
Commissioner Hanson commented that she would be comfortable with four
lines of copy as long as the letters are equal in height, that a three-foot
border is maintained on each side and that no window signage be allowed,
with which Commissioner Lingle concurred.
Action:
Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
approve the sign program with the condition that a minimum three-foot
border on each side be maintained for each sign, that a maximum of four
lines of copy be allowed with all letters being equal in height, and that the
maximum square footage allowed by the City's Sign Ordinance not be
exceeded and that window signs/graphics be removed. The motion carried
7-0.
5. CASE NO.: SA 00-19
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� DELTA SIGNS, 2100 Sanguinetti Lane,
Stockton, CA 95205 for GUARANTY FEDERAL BANK, 72-625 Highway 111,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised
business identification signage
LOCATION: 72-625 Highway 111
ZONE: PC-3
Mr. Alvarez reported that this item was continued from March 14, 2000 to
allow the applicant to modify their submittal to comply with the City's Sign
Ordinance and address staff's concerns.
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On the north (Highway 111)elevation, the applicant proposes one set of blue
individual channel letters reading "GUARANTY FEDERAL BANK." The word
"GUARANTY"was originally proposed at 27 inches high, but the letters have
now been reduced to 19 inches. The words "FEDERAL BANK" were
originally proposed at 14.5 inches, but now are proposed at 12 inches. The
revised sign has a three-foot logo box versus the four-foot logo box
previously proposed. The logo is internally illuminated and has red and blue
colors.
The revised sign totals 45.5 square feet. The north elevation is entitled to up
to 85.7 square feet based on the City's Sign Ordinance, if it is found to be
compatible with the elevation. The signage proposed for the east elevation
is the same as the north elevation (i.e., 45.5 square feet of signage). This
elevation is entitled to 59 square feet of signage.
On the west elevation, the applicant proposes finro signs above the bank's
drive-thru canopy. The signs are proposed as two sets of 10-inch, blue
individual channel letters reading "DRIVE UP TELLER" and "DRIVE UP
ATM." Staff believes the applicant has address concerns regarding the north
and east elevations, and the signs now meet the City's Sign Ordinance.
Staff's only recommendation would be consolidating Signs C and D (drive-
thru canopy) into one sign reading "DRIVE UP TELLER/ATM."
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
signs with a condition that signs C and D be consolidated into one sign
reading "DRIVE UP TELLER/ATM."
Action:
Chairman Gregory moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet,to approve
the signs with the condition that Signs C and D be consolidated into one sign
reading "DRIVE UP TELLER/ATM" and that signs on the north and east
elevations have a three-foot border from the edge of the building and a finro-
foot border from the top of the building. The motion carried 6-0, with
Commissioner Lingle absent.
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6. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 98-5
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS)• MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS,
INC., 6649 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32809-6090
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Approval of final working
drawings for the clubhouse
LOCATION: 36-750 Monterey
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Smith reported that the working drawings for the clubhouse are
consistent with those previously given preliminary approval, and staff
recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant approval of the
final working drawings for the clubhouse.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
approve the final working drawings. The motion carried 7-0.
7. CASE NO.: PP 99-25
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS.�• ROBERT RICCIARDI, 75-090 St. Charles
Place, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211 for KERRY MEIER, 42-502 Melanie
Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working
drawings for a 14,832 square foot industrial/office building
LOCATION: 75-200 Merle Drive
ZONE: S.I.
Mr. Alvarez reported that the Commission granted preliminary architectural
and landscaping approval at the January 11, 2000 meeting, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That a six-foot block wall be constructed along the east property line;
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2. That the loading dock soffit be extended out eight feet from the top of
the roll-up door to reduce the door's visual impact on the street;
3. That a six-foot gate be installed between the west property wall and
the building to screen the loading dock;
4. That the loading dock exterior be finished in stucco to match the
remainder of the south facing elevation or office area;
5. That a seven-foot planter be installed along the east and north
property lines to accommodate the required parking lot shade trees,
and that the landscape plan be revised with the use of one shade tree
for every three parking spaces, spaced evenly.
All of the above conditions have been implemented on the final working
drawings. Staff's only concern at this time is the potential visibility of four
evaporative coolers on the warehouse portion of the project. Staff did not
find a detail illustrating the height of the coolers. If visible from adjacent
properties, the coolers must be screened.
The final landscape plans have not been submitted to staff, and staff
recommends that the Commission authorize staff to approve the final
landscape plans once they have complied with the preliminary comments
and conditions.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant approval
of the final working drawings with the condition that the final landscape plans
be approved by staff and that the applicant provide a detail regarding the
height of the evaporative coolers.
Mr. Ricciardi pointed out that the evaporative coolers will be a low-profile
variety and will be located below the top of the parapet. The trash enclosure
will not be visible from the street as it will be located behind the gate.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Chairman Gregory, to approved
the final working drawings, with the condition that the comments written on
the plans by the City's Landscape Manager be incorporated. The motion
carried 6-0-1, with Commissioner Van Vliet abstaining.
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8. CASE NO.: PP 99-23
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� CONNOR & ASSOCIATES, 44-267
Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 for CHRIS VAN VLIET, 75-145
St. Charles Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of
landscaping
LOCATION: 42-525 Melanie Place
ZONE: S.I.
Mr. Smith reported that the City's Landscape Manager, Spencer Knight, has
reviewed the final landscaped plans and found them to be acceptable. Staff
recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant final approval
of the landscaping.
Action:
Chairman Gregory moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant
final approval of the landscape plans. The motion carried 5-0-2, with
Commissioners Connor and Van Vliet abstaining.
9. CASE NO.: C 00-4
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� ST. JOHN KNITS, 17422 Derian Avenue,
Irvine, CA 92614
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of remodel to
expand St. John's boutique into former Club 74 restaurant
LOCATION: 73-061 EI Paseo
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Smith reported that St. John Knits , located at the southeast corner of EI
Paseo and Highway 74, is expanding into the former Club 74 Restaurant
adjacent to and above the existing store. The facade will be unified by a
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two-story limestone clad addition on EI Paseo and Highway 74. The
proposal also includes signs and awnings.
The awnings will be black fabric with white logo reading "St. John" in six-inch
letters. The signs will be polished stainless steel with back illumination.
Signs are shown on the north, west and south elevations of the building.
This is a quality remodel.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant
preliminary and final approval of the proposed remodel.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
grant preliminary and final approval of the proposed remodel. The motion
carried 7-0.
10. CASE NO.: PP 99-10
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS�, SELECT PROPERTIES, 18652 Florida
Street, #200, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised
preliminary plans for architecture of satellite building and perimeter
landscaping
LOCATION: 77-850 Country Club
ZONE: PC-2
Mr. Smith reported that the applicant has revised the site plan and
elevations. The driveway befinreen the building and Country Club Drive has
been eliminated and the depth of the architectural treatments on the south
side of the building is increased.
Staff recommends that .the Architectural Review Commission grant
preliminary approval.
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Commissioner Vuksic suggested that the arched structures tie into the
building more on the front (north) elevation so that the columns do not cut off
the windows.
Commissioner Vuksic commented that the applicant should submit a roof
plan, and suggested that the walls be thicker where there is glass.
Commissioner Van Vliet noted that the HVAC units will be located on the roof
behind the upper parapet.
Commissioner O'Donnell felt that the south elevation has been improved
somewhat, but he would still like more improvement to the details in the
center area of the south elevation.
Commissioner Vuksic felt that the south elevation needs more undulation.
Commissioner Connor referenced the landscape plan and suggested that the
small lawn area along Country Club Drive be deleted, and indicated that the
applicant should submit a larger scale (i.e., minimum 20 scale) plan for the
area in front of Building 3 so that it can be reviewed in more detail.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
continue the landscape plans to allow the applicant to incorporate the
Commission's suggestions (deleting small lawn area along Country Club and
submitting a larger scale plan, i.e., minimum 20 scale) and incorporate
revisions pursuant to written comments provided by the City's Landscape
Manager, and to grant preliminary approval of the architecture with the
following conditions: 1) that the arched structures tie into the building more
on the front elevation so that the columns do not cut off the windows; 2) that
a roof plan be submitted; 3)that the walls be thicker where there is glass; 4)
that the roof-mounted equipment be screened behind the upper parapet; 5)
that improvements be made to the architectural details in the center portion
of the south elevation; 6) that the south elevation have more undulation; 7)
that the south elevation plans reflect the elevation visual with regard to pop-
outs. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent.
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11. CASE NO.: CUP 00-6
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, 17275
Derian Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of instailation of
a wireless telecommunication facility consisting of a 65' structure designed
to resemble a palm tree and a 10' x 20' radio equipment shelter
LOCATION: 77-850 Country Club
ZONE: PG2
Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval to install a 65-foot
high wireless telecommunication tower at 77-850 Country Club. The site is
located at the rear of the Desert Country Plaza shopping center. The tower
and equipment will occupy a 22' by 40' area at the southeast corner of the
retention basin. The pole and antennas will be camouflaged as a 65-foot
artificial palm tree.
The City's Commercial Communication Tower Ordinance allows towers in
the Planned Commercial District with a minimum separation of 1,000 feet
from other existing communication towers. The proposed tower meets the
City's separation criteria.
The ordinance allows towers with a maximum height of 85 feet. The towers
must be compatible with the existing and adjacent properties, and their
design and location should minimize visual impacts. The proposed tower is
65 feet high. The artificial mono-palm tree minimizes visual impacts. The
palm tree will not be visible from eastbound Country Club or from in front of
the center. When the property to the east develops, the tower will not be
visible.
The applicant proposes to screen the 10-foot high prefabricated mechanical
room with a six-foot chain line fence on the north, south and east sides. On
the west side, the applicant proposes a combination solid retaining wall and
chain link fence. The ordinance requires that the equipment be screened
with a minimum eight-foot high fence or wall.
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Normally when these types of artificial palm trees are presented to the City,
they are placed with additional live palm trees to create a cluster effect. In
this case, the applicant's lease area is such that only a single artificial palm
tree is possible. The landscape plan for the entire center was reviewed
earlier in today's meeting. The landscape plan does not show any palm
trees within the retention area. Staff recommends that the Commission
require the applicant to install other palm trees near and adjacent to the site
within the retention area to create a planned effect.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
tower with the following conditions: 1) that the applicant enter into a
maintenance agreement for the life of the project; 2) that the applicant
construct an eight-foot wall around the perimeter of the project area and
provide a landscape plan to the City for approval; and 3) that the applicant _
install additional irrigated palm trees, strategically near and adjacent within
the retention basin.
Barbara Sidel of Nextel indicated that two additional live date palms
measuring 45 feet and 50 feet will be planted next to the mono-palm, and the
mono-palm will have a square trunk, but it will be more than 600 feet from
Country Club; so the view from Country Club will merely look like a cluster
of palm trees.
Chairman Gregory suggested that the finro additional live date palms
measure 40 feet and 45 feet so that the fronds to not interfere with the
transmitters as the palms grow in height.
Commissioner Connor noted�that the landscape plan for this commercial
center has no palm trees at all in this area, and suggested that some other
palm trees be incorporated into the center's landscape plan so that these
palms are not the only palms in this area.
Mr. Alvarez pointed out that chain-link is not an approved fencing material,
and staff would recommend the use of a solid decorative wall around the
base of the equipment for screening purposes.
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Mr. Alvarez commented that members of the City Council have expressed
a pceference for the round trunk mono-palms rather than square, to which
Ms. Sidel replied that the manufacturer of the faux date palms do not make
a round trunk.
Commissioner Vuksic remarked that when he saw the mono-palm on Cook
Street, he thought it was a real tree with antennas mounted in it.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
approve the plans for a 65' structure with the following conditions: 1) that an
8' slump stone wall be used to screen the base equipment; 2) that two live
date palms measuring 45' and 40' be planted next to the structure to create
a cluster effect; 3) that an additional three to five live date palms ranging
from 40'to 45' be planted around the lip of the retention basin. The motion
carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent.
12. CASE NO._ TT 24948 Amendment
APPLICANT (AND ADDRES�• WORLD DEVELOPMENT, 74-333
Highway 111, #103, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Preliminary and final
approval of revised plans for a 21-lot tract of homes at The Grove
LOCATION: Deep Canyon 500 feet south of Fred Waring
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant's request was continued from the
March 28, 2000 meeting to allow the applicant to incorporate several of the
Commission's suggestions. Those suggestions included the following:
1. That side yard setbacks should be optimized;
2. That Plan 1A's clipped hip roof should be eliminated;
3. That the front elevation should be simplified (too much gingerbread);
4. That the front elevation windows should be recessed to match other
homes in the neighborhood; and
5. That the applicant should submit a professional landscape plan.
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All of the above recommendations have been implemented on the revised
plans.
The revised landscaping plans will be reviewed by the City's Landscape
Manager.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant
preliminary approval and authorize staff to approve the final working
drawings.
Chairman Gregory agreed that staff could be authorized to approve the final
landscape plans.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
granted preliminary and final approval of the architecture, and authorized
staff to grant final approval of the landscape plans when revised. The motion
carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent.
13. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 98-16, C 98-5
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� SECOY ARCHITECTS for PALMS TO
PINES RETAIL CENTER, 45 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866/AMERICAN
INVESTMENT GROUP/PALM DESERT, LLC, 301 Forest Avenue #200,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-001
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revisions to
preliminary elevations for former Rite Aid building
LOCATION: South side of Highway 111 east of Plaza Way
ZONE: PC-3
Mr. Smith advised that revised plans have not been received, and this matter
should be tabled. Commission agreed to table the matter.
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14. 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: Approval of final working
drawings and landscape plans
LOCATION: 77-120 California Avenue
ZONE: R-2 (4,000) S.O.
Mr. Smith reported that the final working drawings and landscape plans are
consistent with those which the Commission previously granted preliminary
approval, and staff recommends the Commission grant final approval.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
grant approval of the final working drawings and landscape plans. The
motion carried 7-0.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
STEPHEN R. SMITH
PLANNING MANAGER
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