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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TONY AGATO
ACTING PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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