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PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2000
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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 10 2
Ronald Gregory X 11 1
Kristi Hanson X 8 0
Neil Lingle X 9 0
Richard O'Donnell X 10 2
Chris Van Vliet X 11 1
John Vuksic X 10 0
Staff Present: Steve Smith, Planning Manager
Martin Alvarez, Associate Planner
Kim Chafin, Senior Office Assistant
Jason Finley, Code Enforcement Officer
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to approve
the minutes of the June 13, 2000 meeting. Motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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IV. CASES
1. CASE NO.: SA 00-53
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS] PALMS TO PINES CANVAS, 69-690
Sugarloaf Avenue#69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 for MEPHISTO, 73-580
El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with
signage
LOCATION: 73-580 El Paseo
ZONE: C-1
Ms. Chafin reported that the Mephisto shoe store at 73-580 El Paseo
currently has a canvas awning with signage which wraps around the corner
of the building where the front entrance is located, as well as a small sign
next to the storefront display window just east of the entrance. The applicant
proposes to replace the existing canvas awning with a canvas awning
designed to resemble four sails. The canvas banner sails would be
anchored at the top by square steel tube railing at the corner of the roof and
at the bottom by a cantilevered rail that wraps around the corner of the
building. The lowest part of the structure will be eight feet above ground, will
extend up an additional five feet and will project out three feet from the
building.
Although the artist's rendering depicts a canvas banner sail awning over the
storefront window west of the entry, the applicant indicates he does not wish
an awning for that window. Each of the four proposed sails features a bright
solid colored canvas with white, eight-inch copy. The easterly sail is
proposed to have Sunbrella canvas in sunburst yellow with white copy
reading "MEPHISTO." The adjacent sail will have Sunbrella canvas in arctic
blue with white copy reading "TBS." The adjacent sail will have Sunbrella
canvas in crimson red with white copy reading "RCHIDE", and the westerly
sail will have Sunbrella canvas in victoria green with white copy reading
"MEPHISTO."
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The business has 40 lineal feet of storefront on El Paseo and is thus entitled
to 40 square feet of signage. The proposed signage falls well within the
maximum allowed. Staff finds the proposed structure unique and interesting,
and requests that the Commission render a decision regarding acceptability.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
approve the plans as submitted. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
2. CASE NO.: SA 00-55
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & SIGNS,
INC., 1802 American Street, Anaheim, CA 92801 for HOUSE 2 HOME
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business
identification signage
LOCATION: 72-700 Dinah Shore Drive (former Home Base)
ZONE: PC-3
Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval to install new
business identification signage at the former Home Base store. The new
tenant will be "House 2 Home." The signage request includes individual
signs on the north, south and east elevations. Each of the three signs
consists of a 5' x 38'4" can sign. The sign reads "House 2 Home." The
background is blue and letters are white. The returns are painted blue to
match the background. The north and south elevations have 369 feet of
building frontage, and the east elevation has 281'4"of building frontage. The
signs meet the ordinance requirements, and the location, size and colors are
compatible with the building. Staff recommends that the Architectural
Review Commission approve the request as submitted.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
approve the plans as submitted. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
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3. CASE NO.: PP 00-15
APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): NORWALK FURNITURE STORE, c/o JOE
RUBENSTEIN, 150 Oakway Road, Eugene, OR 97401
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of
proposed furniture store with parking and landscaping
LOCATION: 73-498 Highway 111
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Smith reported that some time back the Commission approved plans for
an El Pollo Loco restaurant at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and San
Pablo. El Pollo Loco chose not to proceed. At this time we have a request
to construct a new building on the site in the form of a furniture store.
Furniture stores have a lower parking standard than general commercial and
hence we have a request for a much larger building than currently exists on
the site. The building as laid out does comply with parking for a furniture
store use. The building has a semi-circular shape with the curved portion
facing Highway 111 and San Pablo, while the flat side faces the west to the
parking lot. This provides for very interesting elevations and increases the
normal setback at the intersection. The building height varies from 19 feet
to 25 feet at the south end where the structure is two stories (i.e., small
second floor office area) to 28 feet to the top of the acrylic dome. The
building will be tan in color with an light dash plaster finish. The project
includes a trash enclosure at the south end of the parking lot. This will need
to be relocated or lowered (depressed into the ground) as it is located in the
line of sight triangle. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review
Commission grant preliminary approval of the architecture.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant
preliminary approval of the architecture and granted preliminary approval of
the landscape plans with the condition that the comments of the City's
Landscape Manager be incorporated approve the plans. The motion carried
4-0-2, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent and Commissioners Vuksic and
Gregory abstaining.
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4. CASE NO.: CUP 00-7
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSk FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PALM
DESERT, 43-400 Warner Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92211-8213
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of landscaping
and walls associated with proposed expansion of church facility
LOCATION: SE corner Warner Trail and Robin Road, 43-400 Warner Trail
ZONE: R-1 (9,000) and RE (40,000)
Mr. Smith reported that staff placed this item on the agenda in anticipation
of the applicant submitted revised plans, however, no plans have been
submitted.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
continue the case to allow the applicant additional time to submit plans. The
motion carried 5-0-1, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent and Chairman
Gregory abstaining.
5. CASE NO.: CUP 99-7
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI. LES SURLOW, 78-640 Autumn Lane,
Palm Desert, CA 92211 for ROBBINS & BROWN, 14955 Califa Street, Van
Nuys, CA 91411
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised
landscaping plans
LOCATION: 73-251 Hovley Lane West (Temple Sinai, formerly Southwest
Community Church building)
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Smith reported that staff placed this item on the agenda in anticipation
of the applicant submitted revised plans, but no plans have been submitted.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
continue the case to allow the applicant additional time to submit plans. The
motion carried 5-0-1, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent and Chairman
Gregory abstaining.
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6. CASE NO.: PP 00-9
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DESERT WILLOW CONFERENCE
CENTER, LLC, 12011 San Vicente Blvd #350, Los Angeles, CA 90059
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of
revised preliminary plans for the conference center hotel
LOCATION: 39-000 Desert Willow Drive
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Smith reported that this item was before the Architectural Review
Commission on June 13, 2000 and was given preliminary approval with
some suggested modifications. The applicant has taken the suggested
changes to heart and implemented them as follows:
1. A trellis has been added to the parking structure and the support
columns have been altered;
2. A wall detailing has been added to the conference center building;
3. The parking structure has been superimposed in the background on
the entry detail.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
modifications to the preliminary plans for Case No. PP 00-9.
Commissioner Hanson noted that the changes were consistent with the
Commission's direction.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant
preliminary approval of the revised plans as submitted. The motion carried
5-0-1, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent and Chairman Gregory
abstaining.
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7. CASE NO.: C 00-6
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS,: KIP DOWNING, 1555 Camino Del Mar,
Del Mar, CA 92014 for PACIFICA IN THE DESERT, 73-505 El Paseo#2608,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of exterior
modifications at The Gardens for a restaurant with terrace
LOCATION: 73-505 El Paseo, Suite 2608
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Smith reported that another restaurant use is proposed in The Gardens.
This one will be located on the upper level at the southeast corner of El
Paseo and San Pablo, above Eddie Bauer. The proposal includes large
terrace areas for outdoor dining on the San Pablo side and El Paseo side of
the project.
The terrace areas will include table umbrellas, trellis and palm trees and
provide seating for 264 persons.
The request also includes signs on the east, north and west. The signs will
be 56 square feet each and will be reverse channel, halo illuminated. The
fish graphic will be red, "Pacifica in the Desert" in black and a wave graphic
in red to yellow. The signs fit in the areas allotted.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
plans as submitted.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
approve the plans with the condition that the glass railing be inset three
inches. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
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8. CASE NO.: C 00-5
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRONTIER BANK, c/o Jim Montgomery,
1245 Deer Valley Drive, Park City, UT 84060
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of remodel of
existing building and convert use to bank
LOCATION: 74-175 El Paseo (east side of El Paseo south of Highway 111)
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Smith reported that the applicant is proposing to make major
architectural modifications to the former"Blueprinter" building. The remodel
includes only a small amount of new building area for the vault. The
remainder exists.
The proposal is to install new wall elements in front of the existing walls and
create a Southwest or adobe look with three-inch radius corners. Building
colors will be in a tan/brown range. At the rear, a covered drive-up window
will be added.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant
preliminary approval subject to receipt of a preliminary landscape plan.
Commissioner Hanson felt that the elevation facing Jillian's Restaurant
should be shielded to prevent visibility into the building and drive-thru area,
and indicated that it should appear more like a part of the building rather than
just having an awning. Commissioner Hanson added that the elevation
should not look like the back of a building, and suggested a vine covered
trellis. Commissioner Connor agreed with Commissioner Hanson's
suggestion for a trellis and indicated that it should be a substantial trellis
made of durable materials, i.e,. steel tubing.
Greg Swajian noted that Jillian's is only open during the evenings in the
winter; so it is dark during the hours of operation. Mr. Swajian pointed out
that the proposal is a big improvement to the building, and added that a
trellis with landscaping can be incorporated into the elevation facing Jillian's.
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Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant
preliminary approval of the plans with the condition that a substantial vine-
covered trellis made of durable materials (i.e., steel tubing) be incorporated
into the elevation facing Jillian's Restaurant. The motion carried 6-0, with
Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
9. CASE NO.: PP 00-13
APPLICANT (AND AQQRESSL SHERMAN/SHRADER ENTERPRISES
c/o LEWIS BISHOP, 73-350 El Paseo, Suite 207, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of 1,437 square
foot addition to existing retail building for Kinko's (former tenant A.G.
Edwards)
LOCATION: 72-795 Highway 111 (Palms to Pines shopping center)
ZONE: PC-3
Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant seeks approval to add 1,437 square
feet to an existing 8,271 square foot commercial building. The current
lessee, A.G. Edwards and Sons, is moving to a new building being
constructed at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Portola Avenue.
The applicant indicates that Kinko's will be occupying the vacated building.
The 1,437 square foot addition occurs on the building's north and west
elevations. An existing row of parking spaces, covered by a carport, will be
removed. The building's west entrance will be removed and the wall will be
extended 20 feet. The addition's exterior finish will be a continuation of the
existing slump stone block, painted to match the building.
Staffs only concern is the location of the addition to the interior drive aisle.
Adjacent to drive aisles and/or parking, staff prefers to see a landscape
planter to provide separation between the building and driveway. The
Planning Commission has required a two-foot planter along the west
elevation. The applicant has met the condition, providing a four-foot planter
between the building and the drive aisle.
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Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
addition as submitted.
Commissioner Hanson asked why no plans were submitted for the west
elevation, to which Mr. Alvarez replied that the applicant indicated that the
elevation would not change in appearance, but would merely be extended
out.
Mr. Bishop explained that the rear area would be used for loading and
receiving.
Commissioner Hanson noted that other businesses look directly into the rear
(west) elevation, which currently has a trellis which appropriately breaks up
the elevation, but the proposal is to remove the trellis and extend the
elevation out so that it is closer to those other businesses.
Commissioner Connor felt that additional landscaping is needed on the west
elevation.
Mr. Bishop commented that this building is on a separately owned piece of
property so the impact to other businesses in the adjacent center is not
relevant.
Commissioner Vuksic noted that the west elevation will be seen by the public
so it should not look like the back of a building, and indicated that he also
has a problem with the massing on the north elevation.
Commissioner Van Vliet agreed with Commissioner Vuksic, and commented
that the building needs more architecture, especially the west elevation,
which is highly visible.
Mr. Bishop asked why an honest expression of the use of that portion of the
building is not appropriate, to which Commissioner Vuksic replied that it is
appropriate, but that doesn't preclude it from looking nice.
Mr. Bishop noted that the proposal is merely an extension of what already
exists, with which Commissioner Connor disagreed and pointed out that the
proportions of the building change as a result of the extension.
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Commissioner Connor commented that the Commission is not asking for
major modifications, such as adding windows, but because of the large
massing, the building needs some architectural element to make it
aesthetically pleasing.
Mr. Bishop commented that the south elevation of the drycleaner building in
the adjacent shopping center has a blank wall, and Chairman Gregory noted
that this is the only opportunity to make an improvement.
Commissioner Vuksic reported that he visited the site and did not see any
other buildings with large blank walls so close to the drive aisle.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate modifications
suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
8. CASE NO.: PP 00-12
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS SIXTH STREET PARTNERS (formerly
SELECT PROPERTIES), 7143 Katella, Suite B, Stanton, CA 90680 for
DESERT COUNTRY PLAZA
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of
plans for three commercial and one showroom building
LOCATION: 77-880 Country Club Drive (Desert Country Plaza)
ZONE: PC-2 (FCO)
Mr. Smith reported that the original master plan for this 20-acre project
(Desert Country Plaza) included an area at the southwest corner of the site
fronting on Country Club Drive for a future hotel. After two years of
marketing this area to hotel uses, the applicant has been unsuccessful in
attracting a suitable user and is now requesting an amendment to the master
plan of development which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
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The applicant now proposes a warehouse/showroom/commercial type of
land use. The proposed buildings are all one story and range in height from
20 feet to 25 feet at the tower element.
The four buildings have been laid out with parking around the perimeters and
a central delivery driveway (east/west) through the center between the
buildings. The elevations facing the perimeter have typical glass commercial
fronts while the elevations on the delivery driveway are flat stucco with
overhead doors (three in each building).
The applicant notes that this type of use would be a good transition with the
warehouse/showroom uses to the west.
The property is zoned PC-2 and the project is a district commercial center.
Parking for district commercial centers is prescribed at five spaces per 1,000
gross square feet. This higher standard allows the applicant to place up to
20% restaurant use and medical office uses in the center without processing
a conditional use permit for each use.
This portion of the property is only parked at four spaces per 1,000 gross
square feet. The applicant can reduce the building area to meet the five
spaces per 1,000 gross square feet or file for a zone change to service
industrial consistent with the property to the north and west, although staff
cannot assure success in that request. The City's intent when approving the
master plan of development was to have a district commercial center.
The most recent site plan shows a total of 74,695 square feet of building
area proposed for Buildings 1 through 7 (excluding the car wash)which has
a parking requirement of 374 spaces. That plan shows 374 spaces;
however, 25 spaces are allocated to the car wash. Code required parking
for the car wash is 16 spaces; so we have an addition of nine to the center
for a total available of 358 spaces.
The overall site plan, dated June 2000, shows deletion of four spaces from
a corner of the pad at the intersection of Harris Lane and Country Club. This
was done to connect the two sections of the project together. The current
request from Sixth Street Partners claims eight parking where the master
plan was showing nine spaces allocated to buildings to the east.
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The east portion will have 343 parking spaces plus whatever spaces are
provided on the corner piece at Harris Lane and Country Club. Excluding the
spaces on the corner piece, this portion of the center would be underparked
by 41 spaces. This area will need to be adjusted in the size of Buildings 1,
2 and 7 for which permits and approval have not been issued.
This above problem makes it imperative that the current proposal (Sixth
Street Partners) stand on its own for parking purposes.
Commissioner Connor expressed concern regarding which zoning will be in
place because that could change the architectural concept. Dave Osmon of
Sixth Street Partners commented that the concept is warehouse/showroom,
and because proposed layout is preferred, the applicant would like to
address the parking issue from a zoning standpoint. This would limit the
uses and lower the parking requirement.
Chairman Gregory opined that the buildings look pretty good for an industrial
use.
Commissioner Hanson suggested that easternmost ends of the east
buildings and the westernmost ends of the west buildings be connected in
some way, i.e., arches and landscaping, to which Mr. Ricciardi, the project
architect, replied that he would be glad to incorporate that suggestion.
Commissioner Vuksic preferred that the parapets have a slight plane change
via use of 3-1/2" studs, and Mr. Ricciardi indicated that could also be done.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to grant
preliminary approval with the condition that the easternmost ends of the east
buildings and the westernmost ends of the west buildings be connected with
some type of archway and that a slight plane change be effected on the
parapets via 3-1/2" studs. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
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11. CASE NO.: SA 99-76
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) A&S ENGINEERING for CIRCLE K, 207
W. Alameda Avenue #203, Burbank, CA 91502
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Remodel of existing
fascia, installation of one building sign and reface one monument sign
LOCATION: 45-200 Portola Avenue
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval of new signage and
fascia remodel for the Circle K building located at 45-200 Portola Avenue.
The applicant has been before the Architectural Review Commission with
several proposals that were continued and ultimately denied by the
Commission on November 23, 1999. The applicant appealed the decision
to the City Council on January 27, 2000. The City Council concurred with the
Commission's decision and referred the matter back to the Commission.
The applicant's proposal includes the following elements:
1. Removing the existing overhang and replacing with a new five-foot
high fascia having a seven-foot overhang;
2. Incorporating a new 5' x 5' can sign into the fascia design;
3. Adding new landscaping planter at the south property line; and
4. Resurfacing and restriping the parking lot area.
The new five-foot fascia design continues around all sides of the building.
The fascia will screen all roof-mounted equipment. The west (front), north
and south elevations will have two rows of three-inch thick sculpted pop-outs
stuccoed and painted dark beige. The rear or east elevation will have a
sheet metal fascia, painted to match the other fascias. The building will be
painted beige with a dark beige/red bottom trim. The wall sign is integrated
into the fasica remodel and is mounted flush to the fascia. The sign will have
the Circle K logo with red and white faces. The existing monument sign will
be refaced in the exact location.
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Staff recommends that the fascia detail used on the front and side elevations
be carried around the rear elevation. By carrying this element around the
entire building, the fascia will be more compatible and aesthetically pleasing.
Staff recommends that the applicant's trash enclosures utilize solid metal
gates, per the City's trash enclosure standards.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant
preliminary approval for the signage and fascia remodel, with a condition that
the fascia detail be carried around the rear elevation.
Commissioner Van Vliet noted that this is a high visibility site, and
commented that the applicant has not made substantial changes to the
previous plans, which were not approved by the Commission or City Council.
Chairman Gregory noted that the landscape plans do not call out plants, so
the plans appear to be conceptual in nature rather than preliminary.
Commissioner Connor stated that he doesn't see a lot of difference from
what was submitted in the past, and indicated that he prefers the existing
building over the one proposed.
Doug Masaro of A&S Engineering indicated that the applicant will not be able
to make substantial changes to the architecture, and the intent is to enhance
the appearance, remove the existing cantilever element from the front,
relandscape the site, and make the outdated building more aesthetically
pleasing.
Commissioner Van Vliet felt that the Commission has no choice but to deny
the request because it is architecturally unacceptable.
Commissioner Hanson noted that the massing is in appropriate because the
fascia is too heavy for the building.
Commissioner Connor also expressed opposition to the entire fascia being
used for signage rather than as an architectural element.
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Chairman Gregory asked the applicant if he would prefer a denial or that the
case be continued to allow the applicant to make modifications to the plans,
to which Mr. Masaro replied that he would prefer a denial so that he can file
an appeal.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
deny the request due to lack of architectural detail, inappropriate massing of
the fascia (too heavy for the building), and inappropriately covering the entire
fascia with signage, and the applicant's statement that he prefers a "yes" or
"no" answer on the plans. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent,
12. CASE NO.: SA 99-78
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESU• A&S ENGINEERING for CIRCLE K, 207
W. Alameda Avenue #203, Burbank, CA 91502
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Remodel of existing
fascia, one building sign and two monument signs
LOCATION: 44-775 San Pablo Avenue
ZONE: C-1
Mr.Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval of new signage and
fascia remodel for the Circle K building located at 44-775 San Pablo. The
applicant has been before the Architectural Review Commission with several
proposals that were continued and ultimately denied by the Commisison on
November 23, 1999. The applicant appealed the decision to the City Council
on January 27, 2000. The City Council concurred with the Commission's
decision and referred the matter back to the Commission.
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The applicant's proposal includes the following elements:
1. Removing the existing overhang and replacing with a new five-foot
high fascia having a seven-foot overhang;
2. Incorporating a new 5' x 5' can sign into the fascia design;
3. Adding new landscaping planter at the southeast corner of the
property;
4. Adding landscaping along the north side and at the rear of the
building;
5. Removing the nonconforming monument sign at the south end of the
property;
6. Removing block walls at the southeast corner and replacing the
existing monument sign with a new monument sign;
7. Both front and rear parking areas will be resurfaced and restriped.
The new five-foot fascia design continues around all sides of the building.
The fasica will screen all roof-mounted equipment. The east (front) and
north and south elevations will have two rows of three-inch thick sculpted
pop-outs stuccoed and painted dark beige. The rear or west elevation will
have a sheet metal fascia, painted to match the other fascias. The building
will be painted beige, with a dark beige/red bottom trim. The wall sign is
integrated into the fascia remodel and is mounted flush on the fascia. The
sign will have the Circle K logo with red and white faces.
Staff recommends that the fascia detail used on the front and side elevations
should be carried around the rear elevation. By carrying this element around
the entire building, the fascia will be more compatible and aesthetically
pleasing.
Staff recommends that the applicant's trash enclosures utilize solid metal
gates, per the City's trash enclosure standards.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant
conceptual approval for the signage and fascia remodel, with a condition that
the fascia detail be carried around the rear elevation and that the applicant
submit a landscape plan that is consistent and compatible with the City's
desert landscaping standards.
The consensus of the Commission was that the same comments apply to
this case as the application for the proposed remodel on Portola.
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Chairman Gregory asked the applicant if he would prefer a denial or that the
case be continued to allow the applicant to make modifications to the plans,
to which Mr. Masaro replied that he would prefer a denial so that he can file
an appeal.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
deny the request due to lack of architectural detail, inappropriate massing of
the fascia (too heavy for the building), and inappropriately covering the entire
fascia with signage, and the applicant's statement that he prefers a "yes" or
"no" answer on the plans. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner
O'Donnell absent.
13. CASE NO.: PP 00-7
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MAINIERO SMITH & ASSOCIATES, 777
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 301, Palm Springs, CA 92262 for BASIC
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, 10670 North Central Expressway, Suite 600,
Dallas, TX 75231
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Review and comments on
conceptual plans for two office buildings, service station and convenience
store and sit-down restaurant
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Gerald Ford and Cook Street: 74-950
Cook Street
ZONE: FCO
Mr. Smith reported that the applicant has submitted drawings to get the
Commission's input as to whether this style of architecture is appropriate for
the area. The consensus of the Commission was that the architecture would
be appropriate, depending on the materials used.
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14. CASE NO.: MISC 00-17
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS, WESTVEST, 3991 MacArthur Blvd #350,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final
approval of two single-family dwellings
LOCATION: 74-770 Waring Court & 74-765 Waring Court
ZONE: PR-7
Mr. Alvarez reported that the subject properties are located on Waring Court,
a cul-de-sac subdivision located off of Phyllis Jackson. The existing
subdivision has seven undeveloped lots. The applicant seeks architectural
approval for two models that would be used on the remaining lots.
The proposed residences are a combination of pre-manufactured and
conventional wood framed construction. The principal living space consists
of a pre-manufactured structure, and three-car garages are wood framed.
The homes have three-car garages and have a maximum height of 15 feet.
The homes will be installed and constructed pursuant to state and local
building codes and regulations.
The home exteriors have gabled roof systems and are finished with standard
materials used in conventional construction. The exteriors will be stuccoed.
The roofs will use Spanish and flat concrete tile, and one of the two models
features a decorative stone veneer as an accent. Stucco colors are
white/off-white with a tan trim color.
Landscaping is acceptable and compatible with the existing residences.
The adjacent property owners within the subdivision will be notified of the
proposed project. In instances where an existing subdivision has vacant lots,
staff and Commission review focuses on architectural compatibility with the
existing residences. Staff believes that the proposed homes are compatible
and consistent with ones found within the subdivision, and the project's
setbacks meet the City standards.
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Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
request as submitted.
Tom O'Connor, a neighbor at 74-820 Waring Court, commented that he is
not opposed to the project, but suggested that some traffic mitigation efforts
be undertaken with regard to the intersection at Phyllis Jackson being
blocked during peak hours at the high school, particularly in the morning.
Chairman Gregory noted that the landscaping plans shows trees as shrubs
and shrubs as ground cover, and indicated that an accurate plan should be
submitted.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
grant preliminary and final approval of the architecture, with staff to review
the landscape plans in concert with the City's Landscape Manager. The
motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell absent.
15. CASE NO.: C 98-6
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): A.G. EDWARDS, 73-991 Highway 111,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Review of satellite dish
installation
LOCATION: 73-991 Highway 111 (A.G. Edwards)
ZONE: C-1
Mr. Smith reported that a satellite dish of the size requiring a permit was
placed on the roof without benefit of a permit, but has subsequently been
removed; so staff would suggest that the Commission continue the matter.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
continue the case. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner O'Donnell
absent.
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16. CASE NO.: MISC 00-18
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS)- RGA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, 74-
020 Alessandro, Suite E, Palm Desert, CA 92260 for John & Grace Nichols,
73-155 Fiddleneck, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of lighted tennis
court
LOCATION: 73-155 Fiddleneck
ZONE: R-1 (20,000)
Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval to construct an
outdoor tennis court. The property is located in a residential zone. The
City's Zoning Ordinance Section 26.16.120 requires tennis courts to be
reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Commission. The
Commission review is to ensure minimum impacts to adjacent properties. To
minimize impact to adjacent properties, the Ordinance requires the following
development standards:
1. Setback of 10 feet from rear and side property lines;
2. Fence height a maximum of 10 feet measured from the adjacent
property;
3. Screening the facility from adjacent properties with the use of
landscaping, walls and berms; and
4. Compliance with the City's Outdoor Lighting requirements.
The applicant's proposal meets the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Adequate walls, berms and landscaping are provided to screen the tennis
court from public view and adjacent properties.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
request, subject to the applicant meeting the Outdoor Lighting requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance.
Action:
Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
approve the plans as submitted. The motion carried 5-0-1, with
Commissioner O'Donnell absent and Chairman Gregory abstaining.
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17. Presentation of Drawings for Cal State campus
William Liu, the project architect, presented drawings for the 36,000 square
foot, three-story building to be located at the Cook Street entry of the Cal
State campus, including floor plans. Mr. Liu pointed out that the building
exterior will feature a combination of split face and precision block on the
base, with earth tone stucco above the base. The first floor will be partially
subgrade, and the project will feature xeriscape landscaping.
Mr. Smith noted that the applicant may wish to consider carports rather than
tree planters in the parking lot, due to the high wind and sun exposure.
Commissioner Connor suggested thatg the west elevation overhang extend
out much further than four feet.
Commissioner Hanson suggested using slightly darker colors than those
proposed, as the intense sunlight in this area tends to make building colors
appear much lighter.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
STEPHEN R. SMITH
PLANNING MANAGER
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