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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-22 , � � �1•�'�\ CITY OF PALM DESERT . ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 **************************************************************************************************** I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ronald Gregory, Chairman X 9 1 Kristi Hanson X 8 2 Neil Lingle X 6 4 Richard O'Donnell X 7 3* (*Two bereavement) Chris Van Vliet X 9 1 John Vuksic X 10 0 Also Present: Phil Drell, Planning Director Steve Smith, Planning Manager Martin Alvarez, Associate Planner Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Hart Ponder, Code Compliance Gail Santee, Senior Office Assistant III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 8, 2001 Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to approve the minutes of May 8, 2001. The motion carried 6-0. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mr. Smith noted the City Council had accepted Wayne Connor's resignation from the Architectural Review Commission. Mr. Connor had been a member of the Commission since January, 1990. The City Council will make a presentation to publicly recognize his service during its May 24, 2001, meeting. i . , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 22, 2001 MINUTES V. CASES A. Final Drawings 1. APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIXTH STREET PARTNERS, 7143 Katella, Suite B, Stanton, CA 90680 RICK BLOMGREN, AIA, Axcess Architects, 18652 Florida Street, #200, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings for Buildings 2 and 7, DESERT COUNTRY PLAZA LOCATION: 77-932 and 77-940 Country Club Drive ZONE: PC-2 (FCO) Mr. Smith stated the plans were the same as the other buildings and a continuation of the same theme. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to approve the final working drawings for Buildings 2 and 7, DESERT COUNTRY PLAZA. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO.: PP 00-17 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, 4711 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201 clo ROBERT RICCIARDI, 75-090 St. Charles Place, Suite A, Palm Desert CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final working drawings for medical office building LOCATION: 73-555 San Gorgonio Way ZONE: O.P. The Commission was provided the plans for the building. Mr. Alvarez reported the plans were consistent with the approved preliminary plans. Staff had received and distributed a letter from G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgmin�,4R010522.ag.wpd 2 . , '�rr� '�° ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 an adjacent owner who has a two-story building overlooking the roof of this medical clinic. That letter expressed concern about the visibility of the roof mounted equipment from the second floor, the alley in the back, the landscape plan, and the relocation of the trash yard. Staff recommended that the roof-mounted equipment be screened. Mr. Ricciardi noted the equipment was not above the parapets. The equipment will be about three feet high. Commissioner O'Donnell recommended adding a 5-foot high screen wall finished in stucco adjacent to the roof-top units on three sides in order to mitigate the concerns of the adjacent two-story property owner. The screening will be used at all air-conditioning and condenser units locations. Commissioner Vuksic asked if this action might be setting a precedent of screening mechanical units on one-story buildings from two-story buildings which might be tough to do. Staff responded that in this case the adjacent property owner had expressed his concern and had also suggested a recommendation to that concern. When the Planning Commission approved this case, it was with the condition that the equipment be screened. The landscape plan had been reviewed and is acceptable to the City Landscape Manager. He noted that at the row of parking spaces adjacent to the building, the tree count is there but the trees are back away from the parking lot and therefore limited in the amount of shade they will provide to the parking lot. They are also very close to the building. Commissioner Gregory recommended on the other side of the parking lot, if the trees are pulled away from the building and clnser to the parking space, they should align with the parking space lines so there is less chance of someone hitting them. Mr. Ricciardi agreed the trees could be moved accordingly. Commissioner O'Donnell noted that previous approval of the project stated signage would be included at the final working drawings. Mr. Ricciardi stated they hadn't started talking about signage, but that they would probably put a monument sign near the street. That was better than the building acting like a billboard. He did not anticipate the Foundation needing building signage as it was a clinic, at an address, with a particular use. There might be G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocs�AgminWR010522.ag.wpd 3 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 directional signs on the door. He will come back with a monument sign proposal at a later date. Should the applicant's client decide the monument sign is unacceptable and they would need to have something on the building, they would have to make a strong argument as to why the Commission should reverse its position. The alley way issue will be addressed with the Public Works Department. The relocation of the trash yard has been addressed. Action: Commissioner O'Donnell moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to approve the working drawings for the medical office buildings subject to the addition of 5-foot high screen walls finished in stucco on three sides of all air-conditioning and condenser units on the roof. Approval was subject to no signage on the building and a monument sign which would be presented for approval at a later date. The landscape was approved subject to the Landscape Manager's comments. Motion carried 6-0. 3. CASE NO.: SA 01-46 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NANCY COBB, DGI SIGNS, INC., 77-720 Springfield Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to add non-illuminated 1/4" red plex, individual letters to existing monument sign at Cam's Corner LOCATION: 74-478 Hwy. 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith reported the applicant wished to add to the two existing free-standing signs for Mobil the words "Mail Bag" and "City Pizza" in red plex individual, flush mounted letters. The signs are to be externally illuminated. The Commission had concerns with the amount of signage already out there. Commissioner O'Donnell stated there was a lot of discussion on this project when it was proposed, including the siting of the building. At the time, the Commission members were against the way it was built out. It would have preferred having the building sited differently so you wouldn't be able to see any thing that is G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocs�AgminWR010522.ag.wpd 4 . , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 currently visible. The argument was that it was a gateway to the City and the siting of the building was important. Nevertheless, it got approved the way it is. Commissioner O'Donnell continued stating the signage on the building is, in his opinion, inappropriate. The lighting is horrendous. The building has a lot going against it to start. To add more signage, especially the type that has been proposed, could not be approved. Ms. Cobb asked if the proposed wording could be placed under the arch that says "Cam's Corner". Commissioner O'Donnell stated adding more signage doesn't do justice to some of the pre-existing problems. One of those problems is that the City had a hand in not going back and re- landscaping which had been removed by Public Works as part of the Deep Canyon/Hwy. 111 intersection improvement. The lighting on the canopy should not have been projecting down through the canopy. It should have been flush. The building throbs with heat and radiation. In addition, every one of the fuel pumps has a sign on it. That was not included in the original proposal. He asked staff to recalculate the signage including the double faced signage on each pump that is illuminated. Commissioner O'Donnell recommended turning off the Mobil lights in the pumps as they glow at night in a purplish hue. Mr. Smith noted that initially it was over- lit and only half the lights were to be used under the canopy. Commissioner Lingle stated he drove by the building every day and is appalled to have to look at it. It is absolutely out of context with things the Commission has done and he would not approve anything associated with it. Ms. Cobb asked what the difference was between this signage and the Albertson's center signage across the street which is reverse channel letters. Commissioner O'Donnell responded it wasn't the signage the applicant was asking for. It is the amount of existing signage. This request will not correct the problems. There needs to be a total review of what's going on with the building. G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgminWR010522.ag.wpd 5 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 Ms. Cobb noted the tenants had been complaining they don't have enough exposure and they want to be on a directory sign out front. She had suggested putting their names under the arch since that sign is already there. Commissioner O'Donnell responded the applicant would have to come back with some trading. If they wanted to remove some of the existing signage, the Commission might be open to additional signage closer to the street. Commissioner Gregory explained that so many things about this entire project have been pushed just outside the edge of the envelop that the Commission is comfortable with including the architecture, lighting, landscaping, and signage. Coming before the Commission asking for additional signage, the response is going to be negative. If there are things that could be done to make the Commission feel more positive about the project, then maybe it could support the request. Commissioner Hanson stated the signage was not put up in an architectural way. There are signs everywhere on the building. Ms. Cobb said she had recently met with the owner of the project who stated he had a new landscaper. While it looks better, it isn't what had been approved. Mr. Knight noted if the City had a hand in the lack of current landscaping, the City would resolve that issue. Commissioner Gregory stated if the approved landscaping were in, it would help in his opinion. For instance, the canopy was approved because of the trees that were there. However, the trees aren't there anymore. It did look better but it was not what had been originally approved which wasn't Mr. Nevan's fault. If the approved landscaping were in, it would help. Mr. Knight stated if the City had a hand in the landscaping problem, it would be resolved. The Commission suggested the applicant work with staff on the entire signage program. Commissioner Gregory recommended attention be given to making the signage handsome and providing a good feeling for the City as a whole. Action: Commissioner Gregory moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to continue the case to give applicant opportunity to work on the project's entire signage program with staff. Motion carried 6-0. G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocs�P,gmin�AR010522.ag.wpd 6 ' �, � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 4. CASE NO.: SA 01-50 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NANCY COBB, DGI SIGNS, INC., 77-720 Springfield Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval for plex face change in existing monument sign for HOSPITALITY DENTAL LOCATION: 77-900 Fred Waring Drive ZONE: O.P. This property is located at the northwest corner of Washington and Fred Waring. The site has an existing double-sided 4x4 monument can sign with a stucco base which has been there since before the City annexed the area. The proposal is to refurbish the sign, add "Hospitality Dental" which is the only existing building on the site. There are other pads on the site, but no buildings have been approved. The applicant would like to put "Hospitality Dental" on the sign and potentially add two other tenants. Mr. Alvarez noted that the sign needs to be improved as it has deteriorated and the City is trying to get away from this type of sign. Staff recommended that some type of substantial monument design be used rather than just a can on a base. Mr. Alvarez pointed out that until the other tenants' names are added to the sign, at night, white light will be shining through those two spaces. Ms. Cobb suggested they could add some molding and capping around the existing sign, instead of having to charge for a brand new cabinet. Commissioner O'Donnell stated the sign needed more landscaping behind and along the sides to soften the effect. Commissioner Vuksic thought the proportion was awkward - it was narrow and tall. It should be broad and lower, making it look more substantial and elegant. Commissioner Lingle would like to look at the proposal again after the applicant has had time to incorporate some of the Commission's recommendations. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to continue the case to allow the applicant the opportunity to G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgmin�,4R010522.ag.wpd 7 . , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 incorporate some of the Commission's and applicant's recommendations, ie, build a broader and lower monument sign to make it look more substantial, add some molding and capping around the existing sign, add more landscaping behind and along the sides to soften the effect, consider the affect of having two blank spaces on the monument until future tenants move in. Motion carried 6-0. 5. CASE NO.: CUP 01-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DAVID LEONARD ASSOCIATES, 1223 University Avenue, Suite 240, Riverside, CA 92507 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of telecommunications facility featuring 12 transmitter/receiver poles ranging in height from 10 - 16 feet and supporting equipment shelter LOCATION: West of Hwy. 74, adjacent to existing "cross", past the under-construction water tank ZONE: HPR Mr. Alvarez distributed photos of the site for the proposed twelve free-standing uni-pole antennas. The site is located southeast of the "cross" structure in the hillside district. The applicant provided material samples of the antenna covers, the steel poles, and the material for the related 10-foot high equipment structure to be located behind the ridge which may project above the ridge line by several feet. Commissioner O'Donnell expressed concern about some of the antennas being lined up in a row. He asked if they could be varied in height so they wouldn't look so horizontal and more natural as some of the other antennas are. Mr. Leonard stated this type of antenna was new to him and said he would have to check his plans. Commissioner O'Donnell's second concern was the height of the equipment structure. He asked if the building could be set further into the ground. Mr. Leonard provided the Commission photo- simulations of the site taken from the end of Thrush Road. He noted that the building blends into the hill. He also noted that the G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgmin�AR010522.ag.wpd g �irw �" ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 building had been adjusted down since the photo-simulation was made. He believed the building could be hidden by lowering it. Commissioner Hanson stated she would be disappointed to have the antennas and building there as it is primarily a residential area. It doesn't belong there. There is no way to actually hide any of it. It is one of the few open, unobstructed spaces. There are hiking trails in the area as well as the new park which will be located just below. While the structure might be acceptable, the poles are inappropriate and have no bearing to anything else. Mr. Leonard noted the property contained a lot of rock and felt that if there were a breach where the building can be seen, rock can be added to the saddle. Commissioner Vuksic asked why this site had been chosen. Mr. Leonard responded this was the fifth location they had considered. The coverage objective is Bighorn as they have been trying to get service into that enclave for several years. This site picks up the signal from the artificial palm on EI Paseo and transmits it over to Bighorn and the Hwy. 74 corridor. Commissioner Vuksic stated he had been to the view the site and indicated it was difficult to see the poles. He stated you had to be looking for them to have any hope of noticing them. Commissioner Hanson stated from down below that would be true, however, what about the property owners located around the site. Commissioner O'Donnell agreed stating the entire area is somewhat pristine except for the developed islands. It is out of context with everything else. He doesn't believe the building can be disguised as a house. Commissioner Gregory stated he wouldn't have a problem with the poles, but recommended the applicant use natural rock to make the building stand out less. He stated the major problem could be the potential concerns of neighbors or people who hike up there so that it is not an eye-sore to them. Commissioner Van Vliet asked the applicant to provide a proposal to show exactly how the structure would be handled to make it almost go away. Mr. Drell noted there would be house on the site. Mr. John McCormick explained the plans were to build a small home up there. The subject project is on his property and he doesn't expect G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocs�P,gminWR010522.ag.wpd 9 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 hikers to be coming through that area. There is a back area where most people hike over the mountain to come back to the cross and they return the same way. The adjacent neighbors do not object to the project. He asked if making the project look like an oasis with palm trees would help. He would be able to do this because he already has water on the property. Commissioner Vuksic responded that it wouldn't look natural because oasis don't occur on mountainsides. Commissioner Gregory asked the Commission to give the applicant some direction as to what it would like to see happen and continue it to the next meeting. Commissioner Van Vliet's main concern was the building and made a motion to continue it to allow the applicant to re-study it. He was unsure what the best method would be to screen or mitigate the building. However, it is important to do it for long-distance and local viewing. Since it is private property, maybe there will not be people walking close to the structure. He suggested using boulders and keeping it as low as possible. The applicant explained there would be a road cut in behind the ridge. The property is covered with rock some of which will be loosened up during the road building. The notion of using rock around the structure to help blend it in would be advantageous to everyone. He was unsure whether they would have enough rock to go to the height of the building, but he can put additional rock in the saddle and put rocks around the building. Commissioner O'Donnell noted that the building just had to be hidden from view; it did not need rock on the backside. Mr. Leonard asked if there was a procedure to come back before the Commission, without a continuance, in that they are dealing with conceptual plans now. If they could go into engineered grading plans, those plans would be more valuable to the Commission in terms of making sure the structure is set precisely where it needs to be out of view. Commissioner Gregory responded that should they move ahead and the Commission decides it isn't what it wants, more money would have been spent and time wasted. He suggested getting the continuance before spending time and money and engineering it. G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocs�Agmin�P,R010522.ag.wpd 10 . , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 Commissioner Van Vliet repeated that the main concern was mitigating the visual impact of the building. He would like to see line-of-sight studies. While the applicant cannot lower the building, he can lower the pad about four feet without affecting the drainage system. Mr. Drell stated the road will require cut-and-fill and will have to be re-naturalized. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to show a better diagram of how the equipment structure will sit behind the ridge, how it will be camouflaged, and information on the road and its re-naturalization. Motion carried 5-1 with Commissioner Hanson opposed. 6. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 98-21 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� ROYCE INTERNATIONAL INV. CO., 249 Las Entradas Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final landscape plans for VILLA PORTOFINO LOCATION: Southwest corner of Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue ZONE: PR-5, S.O. The landscape plans were presented to the Commission and had been reviewed by the City's Landscape Manager. Mr. Knight stated his department does not address golf courses, which may change in the future. He asked if there would be any shrubs on the golf course because none were indicated on the plan. The response was that there would be. Mr. Knight stated the plant palette was fine, but he would like to see the water calculations including the golf course and water features. The applicant considered this an active amenity, like a tennis court. Mr. Knight's question was "is it landscaping" and if it is, it falls under the water-efficient landscaping ordinance requirements. The applicant responded he thought it would be an "active use area". This is the first nine of what will be a 18-hole putting course or a G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocs�,4gminWR010522.ag.wpd 11 �+" '� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 small golf course. It is turf that is meant to be walked on. As a matter of fact, the project may go with an artificial turf. Mr. Smith stated is someone came before the City with a senior complex indicating they were going to put in a mini-put for their seniors, it would be endorsed. Mr. Knight was asked if he considered a putting course in a senior development as an active use area or as landscaping. Landscaping would grace an active use area. When someone plants a lawn for a parkway and the goal of the City is to have water-efficient landscape and that lawn is never meant to be utilized by someone running, sitting, playing on it, then why have turf there. But when it is an active use area, ie, soccer, golf, then that is when the turf is being used. The applicant commented the water features will be recirculating. Action: Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to approve the final landscape plans subject to the City's Landscape Manager's modifications. Motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Gregory abstaining. 7. CASE NO.: SA 01-52 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JUNE WACHS, CALENDAR GIRLS, 73-885 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of illuminated reverse channel letter business signage for VILLAGE COUNSELING LOCATION: 73-302 Hwy. 111 ZONE: C-1 Mr. Alvarez stated the applicant was requesting 12-inch reverse channel letters with a logo located over the three windows. Commissioner Gregory stated that with all the meticulous detail to architecture, the building still ends up being a billboard. Although it is a commercial building, he thought there might be an opportunity to do something a little more clever. The Commission proffered ideas of reducing the size of the logo and centering the signage over the three windows. The letters will be two-toned bronze. Action: G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgmin�AR010522.ag.wpd 12 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to approve the signage subject to reducing the size of the logo and centering the signage over the windows. Motion carried 6-0. 8. CAS E N O.: SA 01-34 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JERRY MURDOCK, ULTRASIGNS, 5450 Complex Street, Suite 307, San Diego, CA 92123 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised monument sign at Pines to Palms (VONS) LOCATION: 72-675 Hwy. 111 ZONE: C-1 Colored drawings of the revised monument sign were distributed to the Commission. Mr. Alvarez noted that the applicant had made the revisions requested by the Commission. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to approve the revised monument sign at Pines to Palms (VONS). Motion carried 6-0. 9. CASE NO.: SA 01-44 APPLICANT �AND ADDRESS�: PARAGON SIGNS, 77-650 Enfield Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business signage on building turret for CB Wealth Management Group LOCATION: 44-672 Monterey Avenue ZONE: OP Mr. Alvarez requested that this item be put on the agenda. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Lingle, to approve the request. Motion carried 6-0. G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgminWR010522.ag.wpd 13 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 Mr. Alvarez distributed colored photos of the building as it stands without signage and of the proposed signage. The applicant is requesting approval for a reverse channel letter signage to be located on the turret. This single-story office building is across from JC Penneys. The Commission was not in favor of having the signage on the turret. The Commission preferred the signage be located on the band that runs along the front and side of the building. The applicant asked if they could install a raceway. Commissioner Gregory asked the Commission members if there could be a disguised shallow relief (2 inch) raceway on the band. The applicant stated his clients would like the logo and the capital "C", "B", and the word "Wealth" back lit. "Management Group" would be non-illuminated fabricated channel letters. Discussion followed regarding raceway solutions, letter sizing, the logo, and the possibility of a monument sign. The logo is too dominant. The reason the applicant would prefer having a raceway rather than a transformer is because there is no electrical power available. He would have to go through the fascia. To improve the visibility of the band, it was recommended that the tree at the front either be pruned or changed. Commissioner O'Donnell stated there was too much on the signage. In particular, the logo at the end is too much. The colors could be classier in brass or a brass finish or to match the window frames. The applicant noted the colors are used on the client's stationary. It is actually a little darker blue with terra cotta. Except for the insurance agency, there are no illuminated signs along that portion of Monterey. The applicant noted that there were illuminated monument signs in the area. However, monument signs are different than building signs. As an example, Dr. Shah's building does not have illuminated signage on the building. The applicant summarized the Commission's discussion noting the signage should be on the fascia band, non-illuminated, and with a smaller sized logo. The letter size will have to be reduced to fit on to the fascia band. G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgminWR010522.ag.wpd 14 ' �" � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 22, 2001 MINUTES Action: Commissioner Gregory moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell, to continue the case to allow the applicant to incorporate the Commission's recommendations: relocate signage to fascia band, non-illuminated, smaller letter size and smaller logo or eliminate logo totally. Motion carried 6-0. B. PRELIMINARY PLANS 1. None VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER /gs G:\Planning\Gale Santee\wpdocsWgminWR010522.ag.wpd 15 > '�' �� CI � Y Q � � � 1. f� DESE � � 7j—SIO FRED WARING DRIVE ��A�",�� PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 922C0-257$ ��� e w I TEL: E)O 7 346-o6ii Fwx: 760 340-0574 k�A�� 1 � La�� � ciryhall@ci.palm-dcser�.ca.us i cc;�r��:HI�V L��E�U�i.=���Y DEPA�",+���,r � OFFICB OF THE MAYOR h p.�!a`n�`E�T j May 14, 2001 I i � � I Mr. Wayne Connor l,,;u Wayne Carlton Connor&Associates �1 _ i 44267 Monterey Avenue ` � j Palm Desert,California 92260 �� I � / ��� � Dear Mr. nnor: W�(� W I � � At its regular meeting of May 10, 2001, the Palm Desert City Council accepted your resignation from the City's Architectural Review Commission with very sincere regret. ' On behalf of the citizens of Palm Desert, the City Council would like to extend its appreciation for your time and effort. We invite you to the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, � 2001,when we will make a presentation to publicly recognize your service. � As a matter of o�cial business with your resignation from the Commission,enclosed is a copy of City of Palm Desert Resolution No. 00-136 and a 2000/01 Form 700, Statement i� of Economic Interests,which requires filing under the"Leaving Office"category. Please co�tact Rachelle Klassen at 346-0611, Ext. 304, to confirn► your attendance at the May 24 City Council Meeting and/or if you wish to review or receive a copy of the last Form 700 you filed on April 3,2000. i I hope you will not hesitate to call on us if we can ever be of service to you. I Si erely, ( I � � i J FERG SON ���� ��� YO � JF:mgm • Enclosures(as noted) ' cc: Gail Santee, Senior Office Assistant i I � � ,