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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-27 i � � / • \ CITY OF PALM DESERT � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • � MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2004 **************************************************************************************************** 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 2 Kristi Hanson X 2 Chris Van Vliet X 2 John Vuksic X 2 Ray Lopez X 2 Karen Oppenheim X 2 Also Present: Phil Drell, Director, Community Development Steve Smith, Planning Manager Francisco Urbina, Associate Planner Tony Bagato, Planning Technician Donna Quaiver, Senior Office Assistant Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 13, 2004 Commissioner Van Vliet moved, seconded by Commissioner Lopez to approve the minutes of January 13, 2004. The motion carried 6-0. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. None. 1 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2004 MINUTES A. Final Drawinqs 1. CASE NO.: SA 04-04 APPLICANT �AND ADDRESS�: RIOFINE NEON for JIFFY LUBE, 68895 Perez Road, I-18, Cathedral City, CA 92234 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of business signage for Jiffy Lube. LOCATION: 72-499 Fred Waring Drive ZONE: PC Mr. Smith stated that the building construction is nearing completion. Fine Score, representative from Riofine Neon was present and commented that they're right on for square footage. The channel letters are 32 square feet. She presented photos of the building for the commission to review. There's a 6" space on the top and bottom of the lettering. Commission noted that across Fred Waring Drive are single- family dwellings on Joshua Road and discussed whether the wall signs should have through-the-face lighting or be reverse channel (halo lit). Commissioner Van Vliet stated that the monument sign should come down in height because it's 7' tall. Ms. Score stated that the foundation is 12" tall and there's a decorative spacer befinreen the sign cabinet so that the total, including the foundation, is 7'. Commissioner Gregory stated that iYs not really a foundation, but more like a pedestal. Ms. Score showed the commission a photo of the monument sign for the Jiffy Lube on Washington Avenue. The proposed monument sign would be the same size. The material face will be stucco to match the building. Only the letters will light up at night. Commissioner Gregory suggested that the lettering be reduced so that there's a comfortable margin all the way around it. Commissioner Hanson suggested reducing the size of the lettering on the monument sign by 10%-15% (18") and bring it down so that there's some relief above it. Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Lopez for approval subject to (1) using reverse channel letters on the wall signs, and (2) reduce the size of the letters on the monument sign to 18" in height and bring the lettering down 4". Motion carried 5-0-1-0 with Commissioner Gregory abstaining. G:Planning\Donna Quaiver\wpdocsWgmin�P,R040127.MIN 2 , � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2004 AGENDA 2. CASE NO.: PP/CUP 98-21, GPA 98-6, C/Z 98-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ROYCE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS CO. for PORTOFINO, 249 Las Entradas Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of recreation and fitness center at Villa Portofino. LOCATION: Southwest corner of Country Club and Portola Avenue ZONE: PR-5 Mr. Smith stated that the working drawings were available for the commission to review. This application was submitted in September of 2000. Michael La Melza, representative for Villa Portofino, was present. The commission reviewed the plans. A suggestion was made by Commissioner Hanson to remove the stone from the gable element and replace it with stucco. The trellis element is fine. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson for approval subject to the gable element to the right of the entry being stucco instead of stone. Motion carried 6-0. 3. CASE NO.: SA 04-06 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� BARRY SHERWOOD for THE BETTER FOOT STORE, 72-180 Park View, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of existing yellow awnings with signage for the Better Foot Store. LOCATION: 72-180 Park View ZONE: C-1 Mr. Smith commented that the applicant would like approval of the existing yellow awning with signage. The location is on the corner of Park View and Highway 111. Photos were shown to the commission. Mr. Urbina stated that he measured the size of the awning which is 11' wide and 3' high. The awnings are in compliance with the sign G:Planning\Donna Quaiver\wpdocsWgmin�P,R040127.MIN 3 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2004 MINUTES ordinance standards for square footage. The main issue of discussion is probably going to be color, which is bright yellow. The applicant, Barry Sherwood, was present. Mr. Sherwood mentioned that he's seen other bright yellow signs, i.e. the liquor store on San Pablo and Highway 111. He has tried to contact the awning vendor to ask him why they didn't get a permit for the awning, but he didn't receive a return call. He's had corporate identity issues at the site, as well as recognition issues. The awning has kept his business in the "survival mode". He's tried to maintain the property as best as he can without any participation from the land owner or the City of Palm Desert for a facade enhancement. It's been a difficult corner to manage and he's trying to bring the standards up a little bit and he's reducing the number of stickers on the windows. Commissioner Oppenheim commented that the building is very residential looking and she'd miss it if there wasn't something that's a little more aggressive than what we're used to. Mr. Sherwood stated that it's a sleeper. Commissioner Hanson commented that she's driven by the site a lot and the awning doesn't offend her. Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet for approval. Motion carried 6-0. 4. CASE NO.: MISC 04-02 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): HOLT ARCHITECTS, TOM HOWELL, 41-555 Cook Street, Suite 1-100, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of new landscaping and 6'8" wa�l along Fred Waring Drive. LOCATION: 43-775 Deep Canyon ZONE: R-1 Mr. Bagato stated that the proposed fence will be made of split-face block with wrought iron in front of the Sacred Heart Church. The City did the road widening in this area, leaving very little space for landscaping. The plans show the wall being 5' from the curb, but the City shows an 8' right-of-way. Tom Howell, applicant, stated that there was some confusion that grew out of the transfer of property at the south end, which wasn't registered with the assessor. The Public G:Planning\Donna Quaiver�wpdocs�AgminWR040127.MIN 4 . "�r� ��rr'" ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2004 MINUTES Works Department felt initially that the sidewalk was where the property line stopped. Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Lopez for approval subject to approval by the Landscape Manager. Motion carried 6-0. B. Preliminary Plans 1. CASE NO.: C 04-01 APPLICANT �AND ADDRESS): GARY W. LYONS, 160 Menil Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260 PAR DEVELOPMENT, P.O. Box 1455, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of storefront remodel in conjunction with the City of Palm Desert's Facade Enhancement Program. LOCATION: 74-220 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic for approval by minute motion subject to the signage being amended to be more consistent with the architecture (specifically not a can sign). Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO.: TT 31969 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SOUTHERN SUN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 73-733 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request preliminary approval of architecture and landscaping for 64 single-family homes. LOCATION: Northeastern corner of Fairhaven Drive and Parkview Drive; Paseo Village G:Planning\Donna Quaiver\wpdocs�AgminWR040127.MIN 5 `�1wr� +� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2004 MINUTES ZONE: PR-7 Mr. Smith stated that the applicant would like preliminary approval of architecture and landscaping for a 64-unit tract on the south side of Park View and Fairhaven. The ARC reviewed the project two weeks ago. The commissioners received revised elevations showing the sides and rear elevations. Mr. Morehead, applicant, was presented and stated that he has revised single-story elevations. Mr. Smith commented that there are four lots adjacent to Fairhaven, which require one-story buildings, per code. Sixty of the units will be two-story and four units will be one-story homes. Commissioner Van Vliet asked the architect, Joe Digrado, if they were only going to enhance the side and rear elevations in units that face the street. Mr. Digrado stated that they will enhance all of the elevations with trim, shutters and other elements that are on the front elevations. The single-story homes will be in the same architectural style as the two-story units. The rear yards will be approximately 15 feet deep. Commissioner Lopez commented that he still felt that there were stacking issues at the entry. Mr. Morehead stated that there was a mistake on the last site plan. It showed 60' to the gate, when it's actually 75' to the gate. Commissioner Lopez commented that he's concerned about the distance to the call box, not to the gate. People generally wait at the call box and that's where the stacking has to start. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved, seconded by Commissioner Hanson for preliminary approval subject to having the trim details on all four sides of all homes. Motion carried 5-0-1-0 with Commissioner Gregory abstaining. 3. CASE NO.: MISC 04-01 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS� HAYWARD PARDUE, 47-455 South Cliff Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request approval of remodel and color change to an existing home in the hillside. LOCATION: 47-455 South Cliff Road ZONE: H.P.R. G:Planning\Donna Quaiver\wpdocsWgminWR040127.MIN 6 ',�„ ,"� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2004 MINUTES Commissioner Hanson stated that the use of the stone is arbitrary and suggested that he use stone on certain architectural forms. Commissioner Vuksic stated that the stone should be applied in appropriate areas. An offset in the wall thaYs not just straight across is a logical place to stop the stone and it needs to wrap around the corner and die into something. It shouldn't stop on an edge. It should look like a form that's built out of stone. The commissioners were given color samples by the applicant to review. Commissioner Gregory stated that colors look a lot lighter in the full sun than on a small chip. The commission agreed that the color Coyote Paw would be acceptable. Commissioner Hanson asked the applicant why some of the windows are so low. Mr. Pardue stated that this is the existing height of the windows. Commissioner Hanson suggested either raising the windows or adding clear stories, depending on the ceiling height. It will add light and increase the value of his property. Mr. Pardue agreed to add a second set of narrow windows on top of the windows. Action: Commissioner Hanson moved, seconded by Commissioner Oppenheim for preliminary approval subject to changing the exterior paint color to Coyote Paw. Suggestions were also made to use stone in a massing sense instead of a tack-on and also to add a smaller window on top of the large window on the north elevation. Motion carried 6-0. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:16 p.m. STEVE SMITH PLANNING MANAGER G:Planning\Donna Quaiver\wpdocsWgminWR040127.MIN �