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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-14 � . �w�` '� PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000 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 4 1 Ronald Gregory X 5 0 Kristi Hanson X 1 0 Neil Lingle X 3 0 Richard O'Donnell X 4 1 Chris Van Vliet X 5 0 John Vuksic X 3 0 Staff Present: Phil Drell, Director of Community Development 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 February 22, 2000 meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1, with Commissioner Hanson abstaining. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1 � � � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES IV. CASES 1. CASE NO.: C 99-9 APPLICANT�AND ADDRESSI: DAVID CHRISTIAN, 15 Palomino, Palm Springs, CA 92264 for BANANAZ BAR AND GRILL, 72-291 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings for a 68-seat patio dining area LOCATION: 72-291 Highway 111 ZONE: PC-4 Mr. Smith reported that the applicant seeks approval of plans to add a patio dining area on the parking lot side of the building. The patio will provide an acceptable smoking area for up to 68 patrons. The area in question is currently a heavily landscaped area. The proposal is to enclose the patio with a low wall system and planting on the exterior and interior. At this time, we do not have an actual landscape plan. The roof system is flat with a grid system to support ceiling fans. The posts holding the roof system are similar in size to the existing entry structure to the south. The proposed patio structure is acceptable. � Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the request subject to the applicant providing a landscape plan with material acceptable to the City's Landscape Manager. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to grant final approval of the plans as submitted. The motion carried 7-0. 2 � , �`'1�" �rr+�' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 2. CASE NO.: PP 98-11 APPLICANT,�AND ADDRESSI: ROBERT RICCIARDI &ASSOCIATES for BRUCE KAPLAN, M.D., 75-090 St. Charles Place, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings for an 9,400 square foot industrial building LOCATION: Northwest corner of St. Charles Place and Mediterranean ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith reported that the plans are consistent with those which were granted preliminary approval on January 12, 1999 (see minutes attached). The landscaping has been reviewed and needs revisions as noted on the plans by the City's Landscape Manager. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant final approval subject to landscape changes as noted. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to grant final approval subject to incorporating the revisions noted on the landscape plans by the City's Landscape Manager. The motion carried 7-0. 3 � , `�„r �r''� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 3. CASE NO.: CUP 00-3 APPLICANT ,�AND ADDRESS): SAM REBER, M.D., 74-680 Oid Prospector Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final approval of design for a second unit senior housing unit (per Municipal Code 25.21) in rear yard of a single-family residence LOCATION: 74-680 Old Prospector Trail ZONE: R-1 Mr. Smith reported that the applicant seeks approval of a 1728 square foot addition to the main dwelling. The addition includes a two-car garage measuring 26' x 24' and 1344 square feet of living space for Dr. Reber's father and his wife. The request will also require approval by the Planning Commission of a conditional use permit. The proposed structures provide plaster with cantera stone columns and mission tile roofing. The building height is called out at 14 feet on Section B, but scales out at 15 feet. Eighteen feet is the maximum . Along the west side is an eight-foot wide patio which extends the full length of the building. Staff's only concem is with the east side yard setback. Code requires 15 feet in this zone, and the plans show a nine-foot setback. For purposes of the code, the addition needs to be connected to the main dwelling, which it is by . means of a series of beams. It would appear that the structure can be shifted six feet to the west to meet the setback. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant approval subject to the applicant obtaining approval of a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission and complying with the side yard setback. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to grant preliminary and final approval with the condition that the side setback requirement be met and subject to the applicant obtaining approval of a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission. The motion carried 6-0-1, with Commissioner Van Vliet abstaining. 4 . t . � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 4. CASE NO.: MISC 00-5 APPLICANT�AND ADDRESS): ALLEN VALLEY, 73-221 Pinyon Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of remodel of an existing single-family residence with an 18-foot height maximum LOCATION: 73-221 Pinyon ZONE: R-1 (20,000) Mr. Smith presented the plans, and indicated that all homes exceeding 15 feet in height must obtain approval from the Architectural Review Commission, and added that this home does not exceed the 18-foot height maximum. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to grant approval of the plans as submitted. The motion carried 6-0-1, with Commissioner Connor abstaining. 5. CASE NO.: SA 00-19 APP�ICANT (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 business identification signage LOCATION: 72-625 Highway 111 ZONE: C-3 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant has requested a continuance. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the case at the applicanYs request. The motion carried 7-0. 5 , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 6. CASE NO.: SA 00-23 APPLICANT �AND ADDRESSI: IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, 46-120 Calhoun Street, Indio, CA 92201 for BERGER FOUNDATION, 42-600 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 42-600 Cook Street ZONE: S.I. Mr. Smith reported that the applicant will be locating in the building formerly occupied by Sunrise Company and wishes to locate two wall-mounted non- illuminated off-white acrylic letter signs in the same location. The proposed signage has an overall length of 33 feet and height varying from 7'5" to 3.5 feet with an area of 116 square feet. This is a large sign, but this is a very large building. The building has frontage on Cook Street of 184 feet and a length of 256 feet along Merle. The sign size complies with code limits for a building of this size along Merle, but is 20 feet over the size limit for the Cook frontage. The existing L-shaped monument sign at the corner will have the existing "Design Center" signage removed and will be replaced with non-illuminated six-inch plex letters, off-white, reading "CHARITABLE CENTER." Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant approval subject to reducing the Cook Street sign to a maximum of 96 square feet, per code. Nancy Cobb of Imperial Sign asked that the Commission not require a size reduction for the signage on Cook Street, to which Chairman Gregory responded that the Commission does not have the authority to overturn Code requirements in this matter. 6 . � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve the plans with the condition that the Cook Street signage be reduced to a maximum of 96 square feet, per code requirements. The motion carried 7-0. 7. CASE NO.: SA 00-14 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: ELECTRO-LITE SIGNS, 9333 Ninth Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 for WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, 44-250 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised business identification signage LOCATION: 44-250 Monterey Avenue ZONE: O.P. Mr. Smith reported that the Commission initially reviewed a sign proposal from this applicant on February 22, 2000 (see attached minutes). The plans have been revised. The applicant proposes non-illuminated channel letters with white pfex faces with a orange bar beneath. To the left of "HOME MORTGAGE" is a red panel measuring 3' x 3' with orange letters reading "WELLS FARGO." The Commission may wish to consider using flatter acrylic letters. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant approval subject to all signage being non-illuminated. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant approval subject to all signage being flat acrylic letters and non- illuminated. The motion carried 7-0. 7 . � °� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 8. CASE NO.: CUP 99-5 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: ONE EL PASEO, LLC, 1919 Grand Avenue, Suite 2A, San Diego, CA 92109 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings LOCATION: Southeast corner of EI Paseo and Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reported that the applicant seeks approval of final working drawings for a 21,813 square foot medical office building. The plans are generally consistent with the approval for Building A on the corner at Highway 111 and EI Paseo. The building has expanded by adding area at the southwest corner and eliminating the landscape planter area, changing three exits to two and eliminating an interior corridor. While there may be sufficient parking to support the extra floor area, staff is concerned with the loss of planter area and the rear access to the building in that the main parking area is adjacent to the south. In order to add the landscape planter back in, it would be necessary to revise the building or eliminate parking spaces. It would seem counter-productive to increase building area while reducing the number of parking spaces. The roof-mounted equipment shown on the plans does not show on the elevations, but there are many A/C units on the roof. The Commission may wish to be assured that these units will not extend above the parapet. Sheet A1.1 shows a large electro-mechanical room, while Sheet M2 shows this area as tenant space. These sheets need to be reconciled. Staff recommends that final approval be continued and that the applicant be directed to add back in the planter at the southwest corner of the building. Tom Doczi presented the landscape plans for the Commission's review. 8 . �r�' � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Mr. Smith suggested deleting three parking spaces and shifting everything down 10 feet so that the landscaping could be put back in, with which Commissioner Connor concurred. The project architect indicated that things could be shifted as much as 20 feet. Sam Rasmussen agreed to screen the roof-mounted equipment, but indicated that they will be located in the middle of the building, to which Mr. Smith replied that although the code requires that roof-mounted equipment be adequately screened, locating the equipment below the parapet is preferable. Action: Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to continue the case to allow the applicant time to make changes suggested by _ the Commission. The motion carried 7-0. 9. CASE NO.: CUP 95-10, PP 95-6 APPLICANT �AND ADDRESS� URRUTIA ARCHITECTS, P.O. Box 13750, Palm Desert, CA 92260 for BARTLETT COMMERCIAL, 73-382 Salt Cedar Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised architecture and site plan for an art gallery building LOCATION: SE corner Portola and Highway 111 (formerly Nevada Bob's) ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reported The applicant seeks approval of revised preliminary plans for a retail building at the southeast corner of Portola and Highway 111. The site has previously been approved for a restaurant use and a golf retail outlet. Both have disappeared. Mr. Bartlett purchased the site from the Redevelopment Agency with some strings attached such as providing parking in excess of that which the development requires. 9 . �rr�+' "�ww� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES The present request is for a 4,808 square foot art gallery. The building has been oriented to face Portola and has its narrow end facing Highway 111 and takes access from both Highway 111 and Portola. Thirty-four (34) parking spaces are provided on the east and south side of the building. The perimeter of the site along Portola and Highway 111 are to be extensively landscaped. The building architecture has been upgraded from the former golf shop and is proposed to be more consistent with an art gallery. Building height varies from 18 feet to 20 feet to 25 feet. Building materials will be stucco scored over by Fry rheglets at regular intervals. Colors will be presented to the Commission on Tuesday. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant _ preliminary approval to the revised plans, subject to obtaining an acceptable color scheme and landscape plan. Frank Urrutia noted that the building has more frontage on Portola than Highway 111, and the plans demonstrate the attempt to preserve open space at this corner. The building will contain five galleries, with the main gallery being located in the center. A sculpture garden will be featured on Portola. Mechanical equipment will be mounted on the roof below the parapet. The property will share a trash enclosure with the adjacent property. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant preliminary approval of the architecture only. The motion carried 6-0- 1, with Commissioner Connor abstaining. 10 , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 10. CASE NO.: PP 84-7 Amendment APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): SANBORN ARCHITECTURE, 1227 South Gene Autry Trail, Suite C, Palm Springs, CA 92264 for SHEILA WEINSTOCK, 7071 Consolidated Way, San Diego, CA 92121 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of revised plans for 11,492 square foot addition to existing retail furniture store LOCATION: 72-111 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez reported that this item was continued at the February 8, 2000 Architectural Review Commission meeting to allow the applicant to incorporate modifications suggested by the Commission. The applicant has submitted revised plans that include modifications to the south elevation as suggested by the Commission. The architect has also submitted the following items, as suggested by the Commission: 1) roof plan; and 2) landscape plan. At the February 8, 2000 meeting, the Commission indicated they would like to review the proposed remodel as a whole, including the portion proposed within the City of Rancho Mirage. At this time, the proposed project within the City of Rancho Mirage has been put on hold indefinitely; thus, the Commission will be looking only at the proposed improvements proposed within the City of Palm Desert. The applicant will provide photographs of the existing elevations within the City of Rancho Mirage. Staff recommends the Commission grant preliminary architectural approval, subject to a condition that all existing and proposed mechanical equipment be screened. Commissioner Vuksic remarked that the deeper recesses are a big improvement over the previous submittal. Commissioner Connor noted that some of the trees have not been called out, and commented that the south side shrubs will suffer from reflective heat from the paving. 11 , �wr '� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Commissioner Connor expressed a preference for the third option listed by the City's Landscape Manager as indicated on the landscape plans. Action: Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant preliminary approval of the architecture and continued the landscaping. The motion carried 7-0. 11. 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 preliminary plans for architecture of satellite building and perimeter landscaping LOCATION: 77-850 Country Club ZONE: PC-2 Mr. Smith reported that the applicant seeks preliminary approval of landscaping and building elevations for one of the satellite pads at Desert Country Plaza on the north side of Country Club Drive at Harris Lane. The specific building is at the northeast corner of Harris and Country Club. The building architecture (materials and colors) has been designed to be consistent with the remainder of the center as previously approved. Staff is concerned that the rear of the building facing Country Club Drive lacks depth and undulation, and this is the elevation facing the main entrance to the center. Landscape depth has been reduced by about half that shown on an earlier site plan in that the applicant has added a 14-foot wide access driveway (for deliveries) across the south side of the building. This results in only being able to fit in six Mexican Fan Palms against the building and two African Sumac and a California Pepper in the area between the driveway and the sidewalk. 12 . `�r '�r�+* ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES This elevation and landscaping is unacceptable to staff. Either the driveway needs to be removed or the building needs to be moved north with a reduction in parking. The original approval on this pad called for a 7500 square foot building. This building is 7040 square feet. The same applies to the building on the pad to the east. In the original plan, there was a minimum of 22 feet between the buildings, while the minimum is now eight feet. The wider (north) end of the open space befinreen buildings was 76 feet and is now 50 feet. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission refer this matter back to the applicant to increase landscape depth between the buildings and Country Club Drive, to improve the south elevation architecture and enlarge the open space area befinreen the buildings. Dave Osmond of Select Properties noted that there will be a combination of retail and food uses, and there will be tables in the courtyard area. He would like to hide the trash enclosures behind the berm befinreen Country Club and the buildings. He feels a combination of low and high trees will allow for adequate exposure of business identification signage. Mike Lorenz, the project architect, noted that project landscaping and signage often conflict, and pointed out that the building duplicates the detail in the rest of the center. Commissioner Vuksic asked how the berm will work, to which Mr. Doczi replied that the wall would wrap around the trash enclosure, and the intent would be to berm up against the wall, and there would be approximately four feet between the sidewalk and trash enclosure. Chairman Gregory expressed concern that the applicant's approach to solving the problem does not address the Commission's concerns, i.e., how the project will look from the street. He also believed that tenants would not be happy because there wouldn't be adequate exposure of their business signage. 13 ' �✓ ';�,` ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Chairman Gregory was concerned about the shallow planting area along Country Club and felt there wouldn't be enough room for a berm. He believed that the proposed service drive would not work because it would create a dangerous ingress/egress, and would also drastically reduce the amount of landscaping along Country Club, all of which contribute to serious site plan problems. Commissioner Connor concurred with Chairman Gregory. Commissioner Lingle felt that there are other opportunities to get in and out of the complex without creating a service drive along Country Club. Commissioner O'Donnell felt that the proposed eight-foot wide spaces between the buildings would be too narrow, and added that the outdoor eating areas should have fixed shading rather than just umbrellas. Commissioner Vuksic felt that the building has an industrial appearance and needs more undulation on the south elevation. Commissioner Connor felt that the area is just too tight to accommodate so many uses, i.e., outdoor dining. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate suggestions by the Commission. The motion carried 7-0. 12. CASE NO.: PP 00-2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� GHA HOLDINGS, INC. 68-936 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of architecture and landscaping for a 4,751 square foot office building LOCATION: 73-081 Fred Waring Drive ZONE: O.P. 14 . � v�r�'' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Mr. Alvarez reported that this item was continued from the February 22, 2000 meeting to allow the applicant to address the Commission's concerns regarding the location of inechanical equipment, detailing of the staircase facing Fred Waring Drive and the required setback for carports. The applicant's revised plans illustrate the mechanical equipment will be placed on the ground, unde�neath the staircases and out of view. The Fred Waring facing staircase has been modified to include a solid stucco finish. The carports have been given a five-foot setback from the rear property line. The project now meets the required setbacks and height limits for the Office Professional zone, and staff recommends that the Commission grant preliminary architectural approval. Commissioner Vuksic was concerned that the north and south elevations still lack undulation, to which Mike Lorenz, the project architect, replied that the south side wall has been pulled back eight inches. Commissioner Vuksic noted that the north side parapet is still flush, to which Mr. Lorenz replied that the fascia element could be moved back. Commissioner Van Vliet indicated that he still ha a problem with the staircase facing Fred Waring, with which Commissioner Vuksic concurred and commented that if a stairway is to be tocated on the Fred Waring elevation, it should be as attractive as possible. Commissioner Connor had a problem with the stairway on the Fred Waring elevation and felt that it did not add to the architecture and looks more like it belongs on the back side of a building. Commissioner O'Donnell commented on the lack of visual interest and asked if the veneer wall elevation could be allowed to project up above the roof, to which Mr. Drell responded affirmatively. Commissioner Van Vliet indicated that it would be preferable to move the stairs to the back of the stone veneer wall, with which Commissioner O'Donnell concurred, who added that some design would then be needed for that area. The developer commented that he would be willing to locate artwork in that area. 15 . �✓ � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Commissioner Vuksic was concerned that the stone wail woutd be huge and thick, that the glass which would terminate at the end of the wall would also be thick, and was concerned above the overall lack of detail. Commissioner Connor also objected to the lack of architectural detail. Commissioner Van Vliet felt that the building is too boxy. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to continue the case to allow the applicant to make changes suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 7-0. Whereupon Commissioner Lingle left the meeting. 13. CASE NO.: TT 29585 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� KRISCO, INC. 200 Pier Avenue, Suite 3, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of 16 single-family homes LOCATION: 73-055 Hovley Lane West ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests design approval for 16 single-story residences. The subdivision will have three models: Plans 1, 2 and 3. Plan 1 totals 3,098 square feet with 2,416 square feet of living area and a 682 square foot, three-car garage. The home is 17 feet high and will have a hipped roof system. Plan 1 has an option for a guest unit, but is not plotted on the plan. The locations and elevation of the guest units will be reviewed later. 16 � � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Plan 2 totals 2,782 square feet with 2,128 square feet of living area and a 654 square foot, three-car garage. The home is 17'3" and will have a hipped roof system. Plan 3 totals 2,782 square feet with 2,337 square feet of living area and a 445 square foot, two-car garage. The home is 17 feet high and will have a hipped roof system. All the homes have gabled roofs and are below the maximum height limit of 18 feet. Stucco and trim colors consist of warm earth tones. Roof colors and samples are acceptable. With the exception of Lots 10 and 11, all homes meet the City's required residential setbacks. Lots 10 and 11 will require an Adjustment to the rear yard setback approved by the Community Development Director. Staff does not anticipate a major problem granting the Adjustment since it is an irregular shaped lot and the lots back up onto Monterey Avenue. The City's Zoning Ordinance allows the Architectural Review Commission to increase the residential building coverage from 35% to 50%. Items to be considered are building setbacks and neighborhood compatibility. Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 13, 15 and 16 have building coverages befinreen 37% and 39%. Except for Lot 10, which requires an Adjustment, the building setbacks for these lots meet the City's requirements. The home designs are compatible with the adjacent properties. As promised to the adjacent neighbors to the east during the Planning Commission hearing, staff has sent notices of the meeting to the residents of Avenida Califia. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant final approval, subject to securing an Adjustment from the Community Development Director for setbacks on Lot 10. Commissioner Hanson noticed that the side yard setbacks befinreen some of the houses are five feet and five feet, while others are nine feet and nine feet, and she would suggest that they be five feet and nine feet. Commissioner Van Vliet commented that the windows don't have detail. 17 , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Commissioner O'Donnell noted that the color board does not indicate how the colors will be used throughout the project. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to granted preliminary approval subject to securing an Adjustment from the Community Development Director for Lot 10 and the following conditions:: 1) implementing the smaller of the finro plans on Lot 6 so that it conforms to the 35% maximum lot coverage requirement; 2) providing a minimum of 14- foot side yard spacing befinreen homes where possible; 3) adding window details on all four sides of the buildings; and 4) providing an explanation of how the colors are to be used of the buildings. The motion carried 4-0-2, with Commissioner Lingle absent and Commissioners Vuksic and Gregory abstaining. 14. CASE NO.: TT 29045 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� LA PALOMA HOMES, INC., P.O. Box 10179, Palm Desert, CA 92255 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Preliminary approval of 15 single-family homes and typical front yard landscaping LOCATION: 73-401 Hovley Lane West ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests approval of design for 11 single-story residences. The subdivision was approved as a 15-lot subdivision in March of 1999. The developer proposed four models: Plans 2, 2, 2JD and Plan 3. The remaining four lots will have custom homes that will be reviewed by the Commission at a later date. Plan 1 totals 3,388 square feet with 2,328 square feet of living area and a 530 square foot, finro-car garage. The home is 17'6" high and will have a combination of hip and gable roofs. Plan 1 has an alternate front elevation, with only minor changes to the architectural detailing. 18 . � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Plan 2 totals 3,175 square feet with 2,465 square feet of living area and a 710 square foot, three-car garage. The home is 17'6" high and will have a combination of hipped and gabled roofs. Plan 2 also has an alternate front elevation, with only minor changes to the architectural detailing. This plan also has an option for a detached front yard casita. Plan 2JD totals 3,194 square feet with a 729 square foot, finro-car garage and an option for a 300 square foot front yard casita and 445 square foot, finro-car garage. The home is 17'6" high and will have a hipped roof. Plan 3 totals 3,223 square feet with 2,533 square feet of living area and a 690 square foot, three-car garage. The home is 17'6" high and will have a combination of hip and gable roofs. Plan 3 also has an alternate front elevation with only minor changes to the architectural detailing. Stucco and trim colors consist of warm earth tones. Roof colors and samples are acceptable. The applicant also requests preliminary approval of landscaping for each of the proposed plans. The City's Landscape Manager has provided his written comments on the plans. The homes are compatible with surrounding properties, and the design is acceptable and the homes meet the City's residential development standards. Staff would note that Lots 5 and 14 need to be shifted to meet side setbacks. Commissioner O'Donnell felt that the stucco colors lack sufficient variation. Commissioner Connor commented that he has no problem with the original landscape design. Commissioner Van Vliet indicated that window detail is needed on all elevations. 19 � � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant preliminary approval subject to: 1) adding window details on all four sides of the buildings; 2) providing a greater variation of colors; 3) meeting side setbacks on all lots; and 4) incorporating the revisions written on the landscape plans by the City's Landscape Manager. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent. 15. CASE NO.: CUP 00-2 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� McFADDEN/McINTOSH ARCHITECTS, 72-925 Fred Waring Drive # 204, Palm Desert, CA 92260 for KERRIGAN MEDICAL GROUP, 42-575 Washington Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of a 30,033 square foot medical office building LOCATION: 42-575 Washington ZONE: PC-2 Mr. Alvarez reported that the applicant requests preliminary architectural and landscaping approval for a 3,693 square foot medical office buiiding (Building B). The existing property is developed with a 5,000 square foot medical office building (Building A) located at the west end of the property. The proposed Building B is located atong Washington Street and set back 30 feet from the existing right-of-way. The ultimate right-of-way will leave a 15-foot setback along Washington Street. Building B is a finro-story building with a maximum height of 31'S". The City's Zoning Ordinance has a maximum height of 30 feet for this commercial district. The building will have stucco finish with a Spanish tile roof. The architectural design incorporates trellis work along the front and southeast corner of the building. 20 . � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES Staff will require that the building height be lowered to a maximum of 30 feet from finished pad height. Staff suggests that the Commission look at the east elevation (facing Washington Street) and request that additional architectural detailing be added to make it appear less like the back of a building. The applicanYs submittal includes a landscape plan, but a plant legend is not provided; thus, staff cannot comment on the landscape plan. Staff recommends that the Commission continue this case to allow the applicant to address concerns with the building height, east elevation and landscaping plan. Mr. Drell noted that in addition to the fact that the building height must be reduced, this case will have to go to the Planning Commission for consideration of a variance from parking standards, or in the alternative, the square footage of the building will need to be reduced. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate changes suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent. 21 . � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 16. CASE NO.: MISC 00-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� O'DONNELL & ESCALANTE ARCHITECTS 121, South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 227, Palm Springs, CA 92262 for TRI-A-BIKE, 44-841 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Conceptual approval of facade improvement LOCATION: 44-841 San Pablo Avenue ZONE: C-1 Mr. Drell reported that the applicant is proposing a storefront remodel. Staff has proposed to the City Council a facade grant improvement program whereby the City will fund half (up to $25,000) for facade improvements for qualifying businesses along Highway 111 and San Pablo, and if this program is approved, this applicant would be the first participant. Commissioner O'Donnell found the proposed improvements very nice, and Commissioner Van Vliet agreed that the design was also very creative. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to grant conceptual approval. The motion carried 7-0. 22 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 17. CASE NO.: MISC 00-6 APPLICANT�AND ADDRESS� RBF ASSOCIATES, 74-410 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 for CVWD, 85-820 Coachella Heights, Coachella, CA 92236 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of drawings for Booster Pump Station 540 serving Bighorn LOCATION: West of Palm Valley Storm Channel, north of Green Way (opposite west end of Hedgehog Street) ZONE: HPRD Mr. Drell presented a site map and indicated that the structure would consist of eight-foot split face block measuring 138 feet by 78 feet. Staff intends to consult further with CVWD to determine what is required and whether or not the structure can be undergrounded. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the case to allow staff to consult with CVWD regarding possible undergrounding of the facility. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent. 18. 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: Review of perimeter/golf course landscaping LOCATION: 36-750 Monterey ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Drell reported that when this project was approved, one condition was 23 . . �irr+ �i ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES that the landscaping reflect somewhat of a desert theme, especially on the perimeter. The applicant interpreted the perimeter to be the area between the curb and the perimeter wall, and the City believes it's that which can be seen from the street. The landscape theme of the golf course is Australian woodland/grassland, which conflicts with the desert theme. Brian Curly presented the conceptual plan which provides a more arid palette, and indicated that the amount of plant material around the perimeter will be reduced by half. Commissioner Connor felt that the design team seems to have a good understanding of what needs to be done, and commented that the problem with Eucalyptus is that the vertical growth is so pronounced. Chairman Gregory agreed that the proposed solution should work. Commissioner Connor indicated that he doesn't have a problem with vertical plants as long as they are not located on the top of the berm. Commissioner Connor commented that he would actually like to see some of the lower profile plants from the interior scheme transitioned out into the perimeter. Commissioner Van Vliet felt that it would be good to have variation in the perimeter. Commissioner Connor recommended leaving out California Fan Palms and downplaying the pines on the interior. Mr. Smith presented minor architectural alterations proposed for the six-unit and eight-unit villas. Action: Chairman Gregory moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to: 1) endorse the arid Australian woodland grassland interior landscape theme with the direction to come back with details on the transition into the Sonoran desert palette in the perimeter area; and 2) accept the minor architectural revisions proposed to the 6-unit and 8-unit villa buildings. The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent. 24 . . '�' '�wrr�'� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES 19. CASE NO.: SA 00-24 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� RIO FINE NEON SIGN COMPANY, 3500 Tachevah Drive, Suite D, Palm Springs, CA 92262 for RANCHO MIRAGE 2 FLORIST, 73-161 Country Club Drive #D-1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 73-161 Country Club Drive, #D-1 ZONE: PC-3 Ms. Chafin reported that the applicant requests approval of business identification signage for Rancho Mirage Florist, 73-161 Country Club Drive, Suite D-1. The site is located in Plaza de Monterey at the southeast corner of Monterey and Country Club. The suite was previously occupied by 1-800 FLOWERS. � The applicant is relocating from his current site in Rancho Mirage on Highway 111 west of Bob Hope. The buildings at that location are being demolished to make room for a new commercial development. Even though the business is moving to Palm Desert, the applicant will retain the name "RANCHO MIRAGE FLORIST" in order to maintain business name recognition with his existing clientele. The applicant wishes to bring the existing can sign from that location and proposes to modify it slightly. The new signage proposed includes an illuminated can sign measuring 18 inches high and 17.5 feet long with a white background and 3/4" raised red letters . reading "RANCHO MIRAGE FLORIST." The sign program does not cover the building occupied by Albertson's or Sav-On. The sign program for the subject building allows 12-inch channel letters in ivory and blue. Existing signs in the area covered by the sign program comply with those restrictions, with the exception of Kenny Rogers Roasters, which has a small (2' X 3') can sign featuring yellow copy and brown background, and the word "Roasters" in 18-inch letters in white with brown returns. 25 � . � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 MINUTES The applicant's proposal does not meet the requirements of the existing sign program, and as such, staff cannot support the plans as submitted. Staff would recommend 12-inch channel letters in ivory and blue to conform with the sign program. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission not approve the proposal as submitted, but approve 12-inch channel letters in ivory and blue to conform with the existing sign program. Action: Commissioner Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to reject the applicant's proposed internally illuminated can sign and approved signage to conform to the center's sign program (12-inch channel letters in ivory and blue). The motion carried 6-0, with Commissioner Lingle absent. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER 26