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Home My WebLink About2007-03-27 , � � • �,�-�•��•� � � CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 27, 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 5 1 Kristi Hanson X 6 Chris Van Vliet X 6 John Vuksic X 6 Ray Lopez X 6 Karen Oppenheim X 5 1 Karel Lambell X 5 1 Also Present Laurie Aylaian, Director, Community Development Tony Bagato, Acting Planning Manager Ryan Stendell, Associate Planner Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 13, 2007 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Oppenheim, approving the March 13, 2007 meeting minutes. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS V. CASES: 1 � • ' ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � . MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: C 06-15 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RJ VENTURES, LLC., 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 920, Los Angeles, CA 90067 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approval of construction drawings for a Kohl's Department Store. LOCATION: 34-940 Monterey Avenue ZONE: PC-3 Ms. Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist stated that due to a lack of planting in front of this huge building, the landscape architect would be putting in decorative trellis so vines can grow. She presented photos of the trellis called Eternal Silhouette. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant approval by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. 2. CASE NO: SA 07-49 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIGN-A-RAMA, 41945 Boardwalk, Ste 6, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approval of sign program; Monterey Shore Business Park. LOCATION: 73-850 to 74-000 Dinah Shore ZONE: S-1 Mr. Bagato stated that he found no problems with the proposal for the inside, however he needed clarification on the sign facing the freeway and asked if it was a can sign and if the band would be painted red. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007�AR070327.min.DOC Page 2 of 10 , � ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- The representative stated that it would not be a can sign, it would be individual letters that would be illuminated internally. Buildings four and five had been previously approved to be painted with the spiced rum color. Commissioner Vuksic asked about the colors of the letters. The representative stated that they would be ivory. Commissioner Vuksic asked when the letters were lit up would they be a warm white. The representative stated that was correct. Commissioner Lambell asked what illumination #6500 white neon was. Mr. Bagato stated that was the sign color, however code calls for#4500 or less, so that would have to be reduced. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant approval subject to reducing neon to #4500 or less. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. 3. 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 as part of the certificate of occupancy that was issued the applicant had agreed that even though the current colors had been approved on the building they would modify them in an attempt to "dumb" down the colors to blend with landscaping. He presented three color chips for review and asked the representative if they were planning on painting the walls all one color or all three colors. Mr. Dean Holme, representative stated that the main wall behind the new landscape would be one color and a second color may be used on the small portions of the new retaining wall. The backdrop would be a light tan color to show off the landscape and a darker color would be used on the front wall to blend in with the rocks. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070327.min.DOC Page 3 of 10 � , ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION � � . MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 Mr. Bagato asked if they could apply these colors on a few areas so Staff could review. Mr. Holme answered that he would be able to apply the paint to the northeast side and a portion behind the monument sign. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Lambell, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to grant a continuance to allow Staff to review paint in context with the walls. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. 4. CASE NO: PP 00 11 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DAVID SACCULLO, 74-923 Highway 111, Suite 114, Indian Wells, CA 92210 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approval of working drawings for the main two-story building. LOCATION: 72-650 Fred Waring Drive ZONE: OP Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant approval by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: TT 33935 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT TERRACINA, LLC c/o Trans West Housing, Inc., 47-120 Dune Palms Road, Suite C, La Quinta, CA 92253 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request preliminary approval of architecture of elevations for Kingston Court East and West. LOCATION: Tract 33935 at the intersection of Shepard Lane & Kingston Court East and Kingston Court West G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�,4RC Minutes�2007WR070327.min.DOC Page 4 of 10 , ' ARCHITECTURAL RE�VV COMMISSION � � - . MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 ZONE: R1 Commissioner Vuksic asked why the rafter tails weren't carried around in the front elevations. They appear on the other plans, but not on Plan 1. Mr. McKinley answered that it was a cost factor and they were trying to get a little variety with the fascia detail between all the elevations because it was inset into a recessed area of the building. They felt that it was an appropriate cut-off point for doing that type of detail. Commissioner Vuksic stated that he was all for variety, but it appeared that the applicant didn't care that it was only on the front elevation and stopped on the corners. The rafters appeared to have no detail to them and were just square cut. He stated that if they angle the cut at the bottom instead of a square cut rafter tail it would be better and it would have some detail to it. One house could have a sharper cut and one house could have a blunter cut. Mr. McKinley stated that they would round them to create more of a craftsman look. Commission reviewed the plans and made some recommendations: Plan 1: a) Spanish Colonial - recess windows and add more detail to the rafter tails; b) Italian Farmhouse — recess windows three inches and work on the stone detail wrapping so that it didn't stop arbitrarily; and c) French Cottage - scale down dormer due to a disproportionately large fascia and molding detail, add a 6-inch seal to the large front window and have foundation come out to accept the wainscot. Plan 2: a) Spanish Colonial — add seals on the bottoms and header details on top and remove surround trim; b) French Cottage — give an option for a gate design at the entrance. Plan 3: a) French Cottage - remove shutter detail and create more mass to entrance; b) increase columns on the back elevations and increase brick detail for all Plan 3 models. Commission reviewed window recesses for all plans. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant a continuance to allow applicant to submit modifications as discussed by Commission. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�ARC Minutes�2007V,R070327.min.DOC Page 5 of 10 � ' ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � . MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 2. CASE NO: PP 06-04 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SIPOVAC CONSTRUCTION, INC., 72-651 Theodora Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request preliminary approval of a revised four-unit residential project. LOCATION: 74-360 Magnesia Falls Drive ZONE: PR-7 Mr. Bagato presented this four-unit residential project and stated that the Planning Commission heard a lot of opposition from the neighborhood regarding this proposed two-story project and it was denied. Given the direction of the Planning Commission to go to a one-story, the applicant has requested a variance of the rear property line setbacks. As a two-story project the site plan had access from the existing driveway of the adjacent property and the garages would have been in the back with a smaller footprint. A driveway entrance would now be proposed for Magnesia Falls and placement would be limited. The applicant would be using decorative pavers for the driveways and may match the sidewalks in that area to bring in some color because of the limited space for landscaping in front of the units. Mr. Bob Sipovac, contractor stated that by changing to a single story, his footprint increased dramatically causing the garages to be placed in the front. Architecturally it looked better to have the garages in the back of the units, but in this case he didn't have a choice. Commissioner Hanson noticed that Unit 2 didn't have any windows. Mr. Sipovac stated that he would be addressing that issue with a skylight. She asked if it was possible to flip the laundry and put it next to the fridge with a window in the back. He stated that might be possible. Mr. Bagato stated that he had suggested underground parking with the applicant but from a cost standpoint he didn't know if it would work. Mr. Sipovac stated that he angled the garages so that if you G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�P.RC Minutes\2007\AR070327.min.DOC Page 6 of 10 , • ARCHITECTURAL RE�N COMMISSION � MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 were driving either east or west on Magnesia Falls, you would only see two garage doors. He remarked that the doors would be a white opiate glass with a metal frame and wouldn't look like garage doors. Commissioner Lopez asked if the bathroom could be flipped to make a Jack and Jill type bathroom. Mr. Sipovac stated that he would work on that. Commissioner Vuksic said that it appeared that the doors and windows were 7 feet high and asked if that was correct. Mr. Sipovac answered they were 6 feet 8 inches. Commissioner Vuksic stated that the forms were interesting, but suggested raising them up to 8 feet. He suggested that to get this effect they could by fur out some walls and little sections above the windows. He informed the applicant that he marked up some suggestions on the plans on how to do that to make it all come together. Commissioner Lopez asked if there would be planting up against the walls. Mr. Sipovac answered that he left about two feet of space and would be planting some vines or bougainvillea. Mr. Bagato asked where the air conditioning equipment would be located. Mr. Sipovac stated that the A/C would be ductless in conditioned space. He informed the Commission that the building was Energy Star compliant, which is 15% better than what they currently demand, as far as energy efficiency was concerned. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Oppenheim, to grant approval subject to landscape review by Landscape Manager. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070327.min.DOC Page 7 of 10 . ' ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 3. CASE NO: CUP 07-04 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS T MOBILE USA, 3 Imperial Promenade, Suite 1100, Santa Ana, CA 92707 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request preliminary approval of a 75' monopalm at Palm Valley Country Club. LOCATION: 76-002 '/2 Honeysuckle Drive ZONE: PR-5 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant approval by minute motion subject to antennas being placed inside the bulb and the palm fronds matching the existing monopalm. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. 4. CASE NO: C 06-12 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT HOSPITALITY, LLC, P.O. Box 2186, Monroe, LA 71207 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request preliminary approval of revised building elevatinns for Hilton Homewood Hotel. LO�ATION: 37-333 Cook Street ZONE: PCD, FCOZ Mr. Bagato stated that this project had previously been reviewed and the architect was confused with the Commission's direction, so Commissioner Vuksic was hired to work with them in preparing the elevation. Commissioner Vuksic stated that they have moved away from the module wide towers to create a more horizontal feel to the structure, and implemented different planes and colors. They also introduced some interesting molding patterns in special areas where there were standard windows. He indicated that some walls were not as deep that had metal awnings, but several walls were G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070327.min.DOC Page 8 of 10 . • ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � , MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 very deep, which they were currently working with. The roof plan was not completely resolved at this point and a meeting was scheduled with the architect later in the week. He indicated that there were powerful forms that needed to translate properly into three-dimensions. He presented the elevations to the Commission for their review and asked for approval of the design concept. He asked if the Commission would consider conceptual approval to allow them to work out the details, like the proper offsets of the forms and present them in working drawings. Commissioner Hanson stated that these plans were much better and it had the right feel of the horizontals breaking up the space above the windows. She noticed that they put the signage down low on the front elevation and asked if it would actually be low or up top and stated that her preference would be low. Mr. Dave Raymond, Homewood Suites stated that it would be down low facing Cook Street. Commissioner Lopez asked about the roof access and Mr. Raymond indicated that it would be on the inside. Commissioner Lopez then stated his concerns about the planting areas as it tends to take a backseat or are filled with electrical transformers, lighting, backflow preventers, etc., and the planters that were proposed end up being smaller. He wanted to make sure that there was plenty of room for the landscaping as shown. Mr. Bagato stated that they have met preliminarily with Building about ADA to make sure that the landscape they have would work on Cook. Mr. Rick Evans, Architect stated that currently on the site plan the transformer pad location has been set, approved and has been installed. The entire infrastructure that services this building is in place today. Commissioner Hanson mentioned that everything that is showing as planting should remain as planting. Mr. Evans stated that all the ADA sidewalks are designed and the hotel is conforming to an already approved precise plan and precise grading plan. Mr. Bagato stated that in discussion with Building, ADA needed to address the exits points at Cook Street, but that would not impact landscaping. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070327.min.DOC Page 9 of 10 � . � ARCHITECTURAL REVitW COMMISSION � . MINUTES MARCH 27, 2007 Mr. Bagato stated that at this phase it would receive preliminary approval so they can develop the working drawings. He also mentioned that the landscape plans would need to be approved prior to finaL Commissioner Lopez mentioned the screening of the mechanical equipment and stated for the record that the contractor should be aware of the screening. Mr. Evans stated that there would be very little on the roof. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant preliminary approval subject to landscape review by Landscape Manager. Motion carried 5-0-1-1, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining and Commissioner Gregory absent. C. Miscellaneous Items: None. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Gregory absent. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. �---, '�7 TONY BAGATO ACTING PRINCIPAL PLANNER G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070327.min.DOC Page 10 of 10