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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-24 f • � � ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:35 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ronald Gregory, Chairman X 7 1 Kristi Hanson X 7 1 Chris Van Vliet X 8 John Vuksic X 8 Ray Lopez X 7 1 Karel Lambell X 6 2 Also Present Laurie Aylaian, Director, Community Development Tony Bagato, Acting Principal Planner Ryan Stendell, Associate Planner Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 10, 2007 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to approve the April 10, 2007 meeting minutes. Motion carried 3-0-2-1 with Commissioners Lambell and Hanson abstaining and Commissioner Lopez absent. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bagato informed the Commission of the resignation of Commissioner Oppenheim. V. CASES: � ARCHITECTURAL RE�I�V COMMISSION "'r"`` MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: CUP 02-22 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): R.A. WASSERMAN COMMERCIAL, INC., 79-440 Corporate Center Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approval of exterior paint colors; Palm Desert Hand Car Wash. LOCATION: 41-185 Washington Street ZONE: P.C. Mr. Bagato stated that since the sample colors were not available on site for review, this item would be continued. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant a continuance due to colors not being available for review. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lopez absent. 2. CASE NO: SA 07-55 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ERIK R. WILLIAMS, CONTRACTING, 39-610 Entrepreneur Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of monument signage; Monica Tile and Stone Fabrication. LOCATION: 39-610 Entrepreneur Lane ZONE: S.I. Commissioner Vuksic felt that there was a lot of information on the sign that didn't necessarily need to be there. Mr. Stendell stated that this request was for two separate businesses; one for Monica Tile and the other for Erik Williams, he suggested removing "Cabinet Remodels and Custom Framing" to reduce crowding. It was recommended that the street name be removed, keeping the numbers only. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�.4RC Minutes�2007WR070424.min.DOC Page 2 of 8 � ARCHITECTURAL REV�l11 COMMISSION "'� MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 Mr. Stendell stated that this was on a corner that currently has turf with an existing landscaped bed. However, if the Commission required additional landscaping around the sign, we could tie the two together; subject to landscape approval. He also stated that the sign would have to be approved subject to being out of any city right of way. It was shown as 10 feet and it needed to be increased to 11 feet. Commissioner Vuksic pointed out that they were using ledge stone that was 12 inches wide and stated that he has never seen a ledge stone that wide and wasn't sure how they would create that especially since it was four-sided. He also stated that the bottom piece was coming out four inches from the rest of the sign so it was really very flat. He recommended that this item be continued and asked that the applicant provide further details of the sign and ledge stone. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant a continuance to allow applicant to be present to provide further detail. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lopez absent. 3. CASE NO: SA 07-54 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JOE BARRIER, 6001 Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, IN 46628 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of wall signage and modification to existing pedestrian signage; Fidelity Investments. LOCATION: 73-575 EI Paseo, Suite C-2300 ZONE: C-1 SP Mr. Bagato stated that the applicant was requesting two signs. One for the backside of the Gardens center facing the parking structure and the addition of a sign to the freestanding pedestrian sign. Previously, Staff had explained to the Gardens property manager that if he were to have more signs on the wall a sign program would be needed. The manager informed Staff that there wouldn't be any further signs, however one is being requested now. G\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesViRC Minutes�2007WR070424.min.DOC Page 3 of 8 � ARCHITECTURAL REV�V COMMISSION `'""'� MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 Commissioner Lambell stated that the Commission needed to review the sign program before they could make a motion. She also mentioned how lighting from the wall signage could affect the residents at Shadow Mountain. Mr. Bagato asked if the Commission would give feedback about the wall sign prior to submittal of the sign program. Commissioner Hanson stated that she didn't want to see a lot of signs on the back wall and felt that the center had done an amazing job on handling signage and creating elements like freestanding signs. She stated that it would be inappropriate to have a row of signs and suggested it be a group effort as opposed to individual signs. She indicated that the freestanding sign was okay, but at this time, the Commission couldn't review the wall signage without the sign program. Mr. Tony Freitag, the sign consultant, stated that the wall signage was requested because there had been occasions where their customers have had trouble locating the second floor office. He asked the Commission if they would consider approving the freestanding directional sign at this time and the wall signage would be submitted as a sign program at a later date. Commissioner Hanson suggested that management place additional directional signs in the back parking lot instead of wall signage. Mr. Stendell stated that Staff had suggested to management to add directionals at the two entrances, but it was never completed. Mr. Bagato stated that he would contact the manager again. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant approval subject to: 1) approval of freestanding signage; and, 2) eliminating wall signage from this request and resubmitting with a sign program. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lopez absent. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes\2007WR070424.min.DOC Page 4 of 8 ARCHITECTURAL REV�IN COMMISSION � MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 4. CASE NO: MISC 07-11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NAOMI KOBRIN, 73-559 Joshua Tree Street, Palm Desert, CA 92235 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of metal fencing material and a reduction in the required setback to allow the gate to be 12 feet 6 inches from the curb. LOCATION: 73-559 Joshua Tree Street ZONE: R-1 12,000 In the absence of the applicant, the Commission gave direction regarding approval of the metal fencing. Commissioner Gregory stated that the small gate appeared to be satisfactory, however the large gate would meet with serious opposition. The Commission requested a continuance in order to discuss with applicant. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant a continuance to allow applicant to be present. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lopez absent. 5. CASE NO: SA 07-57 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): JOSH PIATT, P.O. Box 45, Sun City, CA 92586 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of signage; Albertson's. LOCATION: 74-590 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C-2 Mr. Stendell stated that the size of the sign was over the allowable size for monuments. He suggested either reducing the "Albertson's" logo or reducing the "Sav-On Pharmacy" letter size to 18-inch avoiding over-crowding and bring this sign proposal into conformance. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007W,R070424.min.DOC Page 5 of 8 � ARCHITECTURAL REV�N COMMISSION � MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner Vuksic stated that "Sav-On Pharmacy" appears a little crowded and that "Albertson's" and the logo belong together and the size was satisfactory. He suggested more space between the red letters and the blue letters. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant approval subject to either reducing the "Albertson's" logo or reducing the "Sav-On Pharmacy" letter size to 18-inch to eliminate crowding and submit to Staff for review and approval. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lopez absent. 6. CASE NO: RV 07-01 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): ISAAC SUAREZ, 43-570 Joshua Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approval to allow parking of an RV on a side yard. LOCATION: 43-570 Joshua Road ZONE: R1 Mr. Stendell presented photos of the applicant's RV behind the gate and stated that the trailer was pushed as far back as possible without removing the shelf on the back. If the Commission preferred, they could remove the shelf and push the trailer back. Commissioner Vuksic wondered if the trailer would be parked behind the gate in the future or parked forward to allow for circulation purposes. The applicant stated that it would be parked behind the gate. The Commission discussed the gate protrusion and the space on the sides and back of the trailer. Commissioner Vuksic asked if the gate was initially approved without the RV. Mr. Bagato stated that the applicant requested approval of the gate and since it met the setback requirements, Staff had no reason not to approve it. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007W,R070424.min.DOC Page 6 of 8 • ARCHITECTURAL RE�IV COMMISSION � MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner Vuksic stated that if the Commission had initially reviewed the gate with the RV, they would have approved it with the gate being even with the house and not coming out three to six feet. Mr. Bagato informed the Commission that the Ordinance requires that RVs be parked at the roofline and back. Mr. Stendell asked the applicant if he were to remove the shelf from the rear of the trailer, would he be able to move the gate back. Mr. Suarez replied that the steel and cement posts for the gate were buried six feet down. Commissioner Lambell stated that if the gate had met the setback requirements and if the RV was at or behind the roofline, the applicant has accomplished the task. The Commission agreed. Commissioner Hanson felt that the RV was substantially screened and stated that if there was an issue with the visibility of the gate protrusion she suggested planting some trees or shrubs to screen it. She made a motion for approval and Commissioner Gregory amended the motion by suggesting that landscaping assistant be made available to the applicant. Commissioner Van Vliet agreed that it was substantially screened, however the design of the gate didn't enhance the house and he didn't like the look of it. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant approval subject to: 1) adding landscaping on both sides of gate; and 2) landscape review by Landscape Manager. Motion carried 4-1-0-1, with Commissioner Van Vliet opposing and Commissioner Lopez absent. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�ARC Minutes�2007WR070424.min.DOC Page 7 of 8 t • ARCHITECTURAL REV�W COMMISSION `� MINUTES APRIL 24, 2007 B. Preliminary Plans: None. C. Miscellaneous Items: None. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Lambell, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lopez absent. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. c---� � TONY AGATO ACTING PRINCIPAL PLANNER G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070424.min.DOC Page 8 of 8