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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 g 1
Ronald Gregory X 9 1
Kristi Hanson X 6 0
Neil Lingle X 7 0
Richard O'Donnell X g �
Chris Van Vliet X 10 0
John Vuksic X g p
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 Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to approve
the minutes of the May 9, 2000 meeting. Motion carried 6-0, with Chairman
Gregory absent.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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IV. CASES
1. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 99-3
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� HOLDEN & JOHNSON ARCHITECTS for
SEAN KEARNEY, 44-267 Monterey Avenue, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA
92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working
drawings for a two-story 7,500 square foot office building at the southwest
corner of Fred Waring Drive and Acacia Drive
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Acacia Drive
ZONE: O.P. and R-1
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
approve the final workings as submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with
Commissioners Lingle and Gregory absent.
2. 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 final working
drawings for projecYs main buildings and Building 3
LOCATION: 77-850 Country Club
ZONE: PC-2
Mr. Smith reported that the applicant seeks final approval of working
drawings for the main retail buildings through the center of the site (Buildings
4, 5, and 6) and final approval of the satellite pad (Building #3).
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Staff has reviewed the plans for Buildings 4, 5 and 6 and found them to be
consistent with those given preliminary approval in July 1999. The proposed
signage on Sheets A-4.0 and B-4.0 exceeds the code limits, so it cannot be
approved at this time. A separate sign submittal will be required. Any signs
above 20 feet high will need approval of the City Council.
The plans for Building #3 have been updated to reflect the Commission's
comments from April 14, 2000, as has the site plan for this area of the
property. The south elevation has increased undulation, but the doors
remain as before. Commission may wish to review the doors further.
Staff recommends: 1)that the Architectural Review Commission grant final
approval of plans for Buildings 3, 4, 5 and 6, excluding proposed signage; 2)
that this applicant provide a revised site plan with a table specifying parking
counts, landscape areas and building coverage, said site plan to include golf
cart parking areas and bicycle racks; and 3) that the applicant process a
separate sign program for the center.
Commissioner Vuksic suggested that minimum six-inch glass insets be used
wherever the glazing butts up.
Commissioner Hanson felt that more undulation is needed on the uppermost
parapet on the Country Club elevation, and also suggested additional
detailing for that elevation since it is will be the most visible to the public.
Commissioner Vuksic recommended that the corner columns be thicker or
the tops made more proportional.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
approve the final working drawings for Buildings 4, 5 and 6 and grant a
continuance for Building 3 to allow the applicant to incorporate modifications
suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioners
Lingle and Gregory absent.
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3. CASE NO.: PP 79-12 Amendment
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS�. F &A ARCHITECTS, 116 East Broadway,
Glendale, CA 91205 for MACY'S MENS/HOME STORE, 72-810 Highway
111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working
drawings (including signage)for a 22,000 square foot expansion of existing
Macy's Mens/Home Store
LOCATION: 73-810 Highway 111
ZONE: PC-3
Mr. Smith reported that on December 14, 1999, the Commission granted
preliminary approval of the expansion of Macy's. The final plans are
consistent with those given preliminary approval.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant final
approval of the working drawings, including signage.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
approve the final workings as submitted. The motion carried 5-0, with
Commissioners Lingle and Gregory absent.
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4. CASE NO.: CUP 99-7
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI• TEMPLE SINAI, Burton L. Kaplan,
President, 7 Wake Forest Court, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Approval of final working
drawings for school addition and landscaping
LOCATION: 73-251 Hovley Lane West
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Alvarez reported that this item received preliminary approval at the
August 25, 1999 meeting. At the time of approval, the project included
architectural modifications to a detached multi-purposes building. The multi-
purpose building has been removed and will not be replaced.
Staff has reviewed the working drawings for the proposed school addition.
With exception to the mechanical roof screen, the plans are consistent with
the preliminary plans. Staff contacted the applicant and discussed this issue.
The applicant has submitted a revised elevation that more closely resembles
the preliminary approval. The preliminary approval illustrates the mechanical
equipment screens in different locations. The height of the screens has not
changed, but the locations vary slightly. Staff believes the locations of the
screens accomplish the same goal, but their exact placement varies from the
preliminary approval.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission review the
plans for consistency with the preliminary plans and determine compatibility.
Commissioner O'Donnell commented that beefing up the columns is a good
start.
Commissioner Connor noted quite a bit of discrepancy befinreen the
approved preliminary plans and the final working drawings, to which Mr.
Alvarez replied that, with the Commission's direction, staff can meet with the
architect regarding revisions.
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Commissioner Connor noticed that a lot of detail has been deleted, and the
proportions have been changed on the columns.
Commissioner O'Donnell noted that the roof screening changed the massing
on the building.
Commissioner Van Vliet requested that the project architect make a
presentation to the Commission, and Mr. Drell noted that a landscape plan
is needed for the entire property.
Commissioner Hanson asked if the addition of the proposed buildings will
eliminate the need for the modular buildings, to which Mr. Drell responded
that the modular buildings will still exist, but they will no longer look like
trailers.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate modifications
suggested by the Commission. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioners
Lingle and Gregory absent.
5. CASE NO.: PP 99-24
APPLICANT (AND ADDRES�: ROBERT RICCIARDI, 75-090 St. Charles
Place, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211 for MAX BRIGGS & DAVID NEIL,
74-996 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working
drawings for a 4,706 square foot o�ce building (Franklin Loan Center)
LOCATION: 2 Village Court
ZONE: O.P.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
continue the case. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioners Lingle and
Gregory absent.
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6. CASE NO.: SA 00-39
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI• PARAGON SIGNS, 77-650 Enfield Lane,
Palm Desert, CA 92211 for STAT URGENT CARE, 73-758 Agave Lane,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised plans
for a monument sign
LOCATION: 73-211 Fred Waring , Suite 101
ZONE: O.P.
Ms. Chafin reported that the Commission reviewed the applicant's request
on May 9, 2000 and continued the case to allow the applicant to incorporate
suggested modifications. The Commission's suggestions included a wider
border, a design more architecturally compatible with the building, and a
more substantial monument, i.e., a 12-inch concrete or brick base.
The applicant has submitted revised plans which address the Commission's
concerns. The revised submittal includes a double-sided aluminum
monument sign with stucco finish to match the building, a concrete base with
decorative block to match the building, a three-tiered cap on the top of the
monument, and elimination of the words "Sunlife Medical Center" to create
a wider border around the sign copy "Stat Urgent Care Medical Group, Inc."
and the medical cross logo. The proposed copy colors remain the same
(sintra painted letters and logo in red with gold trim), and the copy measures
15 square feet on each side. The monument height is 63 inches. The sign
will not be illuminated.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approved the
revised proposal with the condition that this be the only monument sign on
the Fred Waring frontage, that the sign be located totally within the
applicanYs private property in the grassy area near the northwesterly corner
of the building, and that the copy color match that of the existing Sunlife
Medical Center.
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Commissioner Vuksic commented that the building has wonderful,
substantial overhangs, and he had hoped the revised monument sign design
would pick up on that, but instead the only change is the addition of a three-
tiered cap. He believed the monument sign should look like a piece of the
building and sketched an example. The applicant and Commissioners
agreed that Commissioner Vuksic's example should serve as the design
guideline.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to
authorize staff to approve revised plans pursuant to the Commission's
direction. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioners Lingle and Gregory
absent.
The Commission indicated that the applicant should be given a three-week
extension on existing temporary signage.
7. CASE NO.: CUP Amendment
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESSI: JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM
SPRINGS AND DESERT AREA, 255 North EI Cielo, Suite 430, Palm
Springs, CA 92262
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a 2-story
administrative office for Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Service;
approval to renovate existing Temple Sinai into a Jewish Community Center
LOCATION: 43-435 Monterey Avenue
ZONE: PR-7
Mr. Drell reported that this project is an addition totaling three stories, with
one story being at subgrade. The building will be set back 58 to 61 feet from
the curb. A wall will be built in front of the amphitheater, and there will be a
berm in front of the wall. The existing building is 27 feet high, and the tower
will go up to 36 feet.
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Pam Touschner explained that Jerusalem stone will be used to accent the
building. The fascia will probably be stucco with the color to match the
Jerusalem stone.
Mr. Drell pointed out that the landscaping is typical 1970's style.
Commissioner Van Vliet felt that the plans did not have enough detail to
warrant preliminary approval, with which Commissioner Connor agreed, and
indicated that larger scale elevations should be submitted, especially since
this is such a large building, and colors and materials should be called out,
and the plans should have full dimensions.
Commissioner Hanson asked if the overhangs will be made of inetal, to
which Ms. Touschner responded affirmatively, and added that they will be
painted.
Commissioner Hanson requested that the applicant also submit a roof plan.
Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to
grant conceptual approval of the architectural and grant a continuance on the
landscaping plans to allow the landscape architect to address the concerns
of the City, especially along Monterey. The motion carried 5-0, with
Commissioners Lingle and Gregory absent.
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8. CASE NO.: PP 00-6
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� SHOOSHANI DEVELOPERS, 9200
Sunset Boulevard, Penthouse 9, Los Angeles, CA 90069
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of a
6,547 square foot retail building
LOCATION: 42-185 Washington
ZONE: PC-2
Mr. Alvarez reported that the subject property consists of an undeveloped
pad within the Albertson's Shopping Center. The pad has frontage on
Washington Street and totals 25,037 square feet. The applicant proposes
the construction of a 6,547 square foot retail building. The proposed building
has a maximum height of 23'0", and the building is set back 32 feet from
Washington Street as required by the City Ordinance.
The building design utilizes architectural elements found in the existing
shopping center. The building's Spanish tile and ceramic detailing mimic that
which is found on the existing shopping center. The building colors will
match those found within the center. Staff believes the colors and materials
are compatible.
The applicant has submitted landscaping plans that incorporate the existing
landscaping with new materials. The City's Landscape Manager will be
reviewing the plans.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission grant
preliminary approval, subject to comments made by the City's Landscape
Manager.
Commissioner O'Donnell commented favorably on the colors.
Commissioner Hanson asked where the signs will go, and Huge Jorgensen
indicated that the flat panels on the walls above the storefronts will be used
for signage.
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Mr. Alvarez noted that the City's Landscape Manager has written comments
on the plans, and at this point, the landscape plans are merely conceptual
in nature.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant
conceptual approval of the architectural and grant a continuance on the
landscaping plans to allow the landscape architect to address the concerns
of the City, especially along Monterey. The motion carried 5-0, with
Commissioners Lingle and Gregory absent.
9. CASE NO.: MISC 00-16
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� GABRIEL KING & ASSOCIATES, 9871
San Rafael Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 for MICHAEL & RALENE
SHIMON, 74-301 Myrsine, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL �OUGHT: Approval of 18-foot high
single-family residence
LOCATION: 77-905 Delaware Street
ZONE: RE (40,000)
Mr. Smith reported that the applicant requests approval of a 5,880 square
foot dwelling and garage. The dwelling is 18 feet high. Structures 15 feet
or greater in height require approval of the Architectural Review Commission.
This is a large home on a large lot. The applicant has proposed a full hip
roof system which helps to reduce the impact of the dwelling. The garage
entry is from the east side yard so the front elevation facing Delaware Place
has no garage doors.
The applicant also shows a detached accessory structure in the required rear
yard. These stn.�ctures are currently under a moratorium imposed by the City
Council. In the near future, the applicant may be in a position to apply for a
conditional use permit for the detached accessory structure. Staff
recommends that the Architectural Review Commission approve the
proposed dwelling only.
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Action:
Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to
approve the 18-foot high single-family residence only. The motion carried 5-
0, with Commissioners Lingle and Gregory absent.
10. CASE NO.: PP 00-4
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� BOB RICCIARDI, 75-090 St. Charles
Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211 for L.V. INVESTMENTS, LLC, 75-150 St.
Charles Place, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of
revised plans for a 4,900 square foot industrial building (Building No. 2)
LOCATION: 42-100 Beacon Hill
ZONE: S.I.
Mr. Alvarez reported that the buildings were reviewed by the Planning
Commission and preliminary approval was granted subject to Building 2
coming back to the Architectural Review Commission for modifications. The
architect has lowered the corner and increased the mass of the pop-outs; so
it appears that the concerns previously expressed by the Commission have
been addressed.
Commissioner Van Vliet was concerned that the north side has a zero lot
line, to which Mr. Alvarez replied that zero lot lines are allowed in the Service
Industrial District.
Commissioners Connor and Van Vliet felt there was a lack of sufficient
architectural detail, especially in comparison to Building 1.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to
grant preliminary approval of Building 2. The motion carried 3-2, with
Commissioners Connor and Van Vliet dissenting and Commissioners Lingle
and Gregory absent.
Commissioner Lingle subsequently joined the meeting in progress.
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11. CASE NO.: PP 00-6
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� ROBERT RICCIARDI & ASSOCIATES,
75-090 St. Charles Place, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211 for JOHN &
MARY OATEY, 51 Gibraltar Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary and final
approval of landscaping and carports for a 7,430 square foot office building
LOCATION: 10 Village Court (east side of Village Court, north of Hwy 111)
ZONE: O.P.
Mr. Smith reported that the plans for the carports have been submitted, and
they will cover four parking spaces on either side of the entry. The proposed
plans meet the City's shade requirements. Staff recommends that the
Commission approve the landscaping, but hold back on final approval of the
working drawings until after the Planning Commission has had a chance to
review the case.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant
preliminary approval of the carports and landscaping. The motion carried 6-
0, with Chairman Gregory absent.
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12. CASE NO.: MISC 00-1
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� TRA ASSOCIATES, .12600 Centrai
Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 for ANTHONY CORONA, 40-900 Centennial
Circle, Palm Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised pians
for an addition to a single-family dwelling
LOCATION: 40-900 Centennial Circle
ZONE: PR-5
Mr. Drell reported that under the new ordinance, the Commission can
approve lot coverage befinreen 35% and 50%, with findings of neighborhood
compatibility. The proposed addition would bring the lot coverage to 42%.
The Commission previously granted approval of the proposed addition,
subject to the applicant obtaining concurrence from property owner to the
south. The neighbor did not approve of the proposed plans, so the applicant
has submitted revisions, and the lot coverage would now total 38%.
Mark Allaire, the property owner to the south, explained that the proposed
addition will be located in front of his home and will thus obstruct the view of
the front of his house from the street. A realtor has advised him that his
house will have zero curb appeal if the front is blocked in this-way. He would
like for the addition to be set back so that it does not block the front of his
home. He is not opposed to lot coverage in excess of 35%, but is merely
opposed to the proposed addition blocking the front of his home.
Clemente Troncoso, the project architect, pointed out that the proposed
addition does not encroach into the required setbacks.
Commissioner O'Donnell felt that the neighbor's concerns are quite valid and
noted that the applicant is willing to compromise, and suggested that the
plans be further revised so that the neighbor's house is not adversely
affected, with which Commissioner Connor concurred.
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Commissioner O'Donnell asked if the revised plans are acceptable to the
neighbor, to which Mr. Allaire replied that he is not comfortable with the
grade being raised because his property already experiences flooding
problems from water spilling over from Mr. Corona's property. Mr. Drell
explained that the grading problem would be fixed on the grading plan; so
the City's Public Works Department will address that issue.
Commissioner O'Donnell noted that the major issue is aesthetics, and the
applicant should consider an addition that does not encroach on the
aesthetic impacts of the neighbor. He believed the neighbor's concerns to
be reasonable, and hoped the applicant would reconsider the size of the
addition and try to reconfigure the plans.
Mr. Corona remarked that if the Commission feels there is an obstruction, he
will abide by it, and suggested removing a portion of the side.
Commissioners Vuksic and Hanson felt that the compromise would address
the concerns, and Mr. Allaire also found the proposed compromise to be
reasonable.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
reaffirm its previous action (approve the plans as submitted, subject to the
applicant obtaining concurrence from property owner to the south). The
motion carried 6-0, with Chairman Gregory absent.
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13. CASE NO.: MISC 00-18
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� MR. HESS, 73-480 Sunny Trail, Palm
Desert, CA 92260
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Approval of a RV storage
facility (garage)
LOCATION: 73-480 Sunny Trail
ZONE: R-1 (43,560)
Mr. Smith reported that Mr. Hess seeks approval to construct a large RV
storage facility in the side yard of his lot on Sunny Trail, which is
approximately one acre in area. The proposed structure is 28' x 48' with an
area of 144 square feet and a height of 18 feet.
The existing dwelling and garage on this lot are quite large and have full hip
roofs to minimize its impacts on adjacent properties (i.e., City park site to the
west). The applicant is tied to this style and size of building due to the size
of his motor home and the code which limits building height to 18 feet.
The applicant had his designer add detail treatment on the edge of the roof
to match that on the existing dwelling; however, this proposed structure and
its height and roof type do not tie in with the existing architecture.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission not approve
the requested accessory building for the following reasons: 1) the proposed
structure is not compatible with the existing architecture on the lot; and 2)the
proposed structure, due to its mass and height, will not be compatible with
the surrounding area and land uses.
Mr. Hess presented an alternative plan consisting of a 20-foot high building
with a hipped roof. Mr. Hess noted that the only neighbor impacted is the
neighbor to the north, and she is supportive of his proposal.
Commissioner Hanson noted that the biggest problem is the proposed
structure would be like a big box sitting out separate from the house, and it
would be better if it was attached.
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Commissioner O'Donnell felt that it would be very difficult to make the
proposed building aesthetically pleasing, given the dimensions needed to
house the vehicles.
Commissioner Hanson indicated that she could not support a separate
building, and if the applicant needs something this tall, it should tie into the
architecture of the main house, with which Commissioner Connor concurred.
Commissioner Vuksic commented taht a flat roof structure will not work here,
and agreed that the proposed structure should look more like the main
dwelling, but in order to accomplish that, the structure would have to go up
to 20 feet which is higher than the code allows.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to
continue the case to allow the applicant to further explore his options. The
motion carried 6-0, with Chairman Gregory absent.
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APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS)• DON STEFFENSEN, 43-060 Tennessee
Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92211
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Approval to store an RV
in front yard
LOCATION: 43-060 Tennessee
ZONE: R-1 (9,000)
Ms. Chafin reported The applicant seeks approval to store a recreational
vehicle in the front yard area of his home at 43-060 Tennessee. The RV
measures 11 feet high and 31'10" long (see attached photos).
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The applicant proposes to store the RV in a 32'10" by 12' space in the front
yard area adjacent to the garage. The applicant proposes to screen the
sides of the RV with 15-gallon ficus shrubs. The applicant proposes to
screen the front of the RV with a planters mounted on rollers. The planters
would include 8-foot screens, and the applicant would install Bougainvillea
to cover the screening device. The vehicle would be set back 13 feet from
the face of the curb (one foot back from property line), and the screening
device would be set back nine feet. The applicant indicates that, while he
feels his proposal is acceptable, he is open to suggestion from the
Commission.
The City's RV Ordinance requires that the vehicle be substantially screened
and be aesthetically acceptable. Pursuant to RV Ordinance requirements,
staff mailed notices of this meeting to property owners within a 300-foot
radius of the subject property. As of the writing of this report, staff has
received two letters of objection, one from Rodney Thompson of 76-929
Oklahoma Avenue and one from Fred Benford of 42-880 Tennessee
Avenue. Mr. Thompson's objections include: 1) traffic hazards created by
RVs blocking views of cars exiting driveways; 2) unsightliness and negative
impact to property values; and 3) problems associated with the temptation
to let visitors live in an RV and difficulties associated with
monitoring/enforcing this type of violation. Mr. Benford's objections are
related to a negative impact on the neighborhood's aesthetics.
The applicant has obtained signatures in support of his application from five
of his neighbors on Tennessee, including both of his next-door neighbors
and three of the four neighbors directly across the street.
Although the proposed screening mechanisms seem aesthetically
acceptable, staff is concerned that the RV will still be quite visible, especially
since it would be so close to the st�eet (13 feet). In addition, because the RV
is as tall as the roof of the building (11 feet), staff is concerned that the
resulting visual effect would be similar to that of a building addition which
extends into the front yard setback. Therefore, staff cannot support the
request.
Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Commission not approve the
request.
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Mr. Steffensen explained that he currently stores his RV off-site and he has
already used four temporary permits this year to load/unload the vehicle, and
the City only allows up to six per year; so he is hopeful that the Commission
will approve his request for permanent storage of the vehicle on his property.
Mr. Steffensen submitted two additional signatures of neighbors in support
of his application.
Fran Thompson, 76-929 Oklahoma, strongly objected to permanent storage
of the RV on the property, and commented that someone who can afford to
buy an RV should be able to afford to store it off-site. Ms. Thompson noted
that the neighborhood has had problems in the past with RV parking during
the weekends and holidays which has created traffic hazards.
Rodney Thompson, 76-929 Oklahoma, noted that it is difficult to discern
whether or not an RV parked at a residence has the required temporary
permit. Mr. Kilpatrick explained that the City issues temporary permit tags
which are to be displayed on the vehicle while it is parked at the residence.
Commissioner O'Donnell felt that it would not be possible to substantially
screen the vehicle on this site.
Commissioner Hanson commented that she doesn't believe it would be
possible to adequately screen this vehicle in the applicanYs front yard.
Commissioner Connor noted that the vehicle is as tall as the applicanYs
house, and agreed that it would not be possible to properly screen the
vehicle in the front yard.
Action:
Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to deny
the request. The motion carried 6-0, with Chairman Gregory absent.
Whereupon Commissioner Connor left the meeting.
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15. CASE NO.: TT 29067
APPLICANT �AND ADDRESS�• U.S. HOME, 4371 Latham Street, Suite
204, Riverside, CA 92501
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT• Approval of 18-foot high
single-family residences
LOCATION: 40-752 Portola Avenue
ZONE: R-1
Mr. Alvarez reported that the subject property is located on the southeast
corner of Silver Sands and Portola. The original plans were never submitted
to the Planning Department, but were instead submitted directly to the
Building Department with 22-foot high buildings. Planning Department did
not stamp the plans because they had never been submitted for preliminary
approval, and staff noted that the proposed height exceeded that allowed by
Code. The plans have been revised to reflect a maximum height of 18 feet,
and are now submitted for approval. The grading plan has already received
approval.
Commissioner Hanson felt that the architecture looks pretty good, but
suggested thicker walls with recessed windows.
Mr. Alvarez noted that there are neither window treatments or recessed
windows on the side elevations, and the Commission generally requires
some type of detailing on all sides.
Commissioner Van Vliet felt that either window treatments or recessing is
definitely needed on all sides, especially since the buildings are so close
together, and noted that Lot 19 should be reconfigured to create a greater
distance between the buildings.
Commissioner Vuksic felt that window trim would be acceptable on the sides,
but felt that thicker walls would be needed on the front elevation.
Mr. Smith suggested that the rear elevation have some shading, and
Commissioner Van Vliet indicated that the rear elevations need detailing.
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Mr. Alvarez pointed out that the City's Landscape Manager has not had an
opportunity to review the landscape plans.
Commissioner Lingle was concerned that the project was being presented
to the Commission without giving staff adequate time to review the plans.
Mr. Smith commented that preliminary approval would be in order, provided
that the Commission's suggested modifications are incorporated into the
revised plans, which should be brought back at the next meeting, including
changes to the site plan to address the issue of the distance befinreen the
buildings.
Action:
Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to
granted preliminary approval with the condition that the applicant make the
suggested changes to the architecture and site plan. The motion carried 5-0,
with Commissioners Connor and Gregory absent.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
° STEPHEN R. SMITH
PLANNING MANAGER
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