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Home My WebLink About2007-05-22 f • � � r ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • • MINUTES MAY 22, 2007 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. II. Deputy City Clerk, Grace Mendoza swore in the new Commissioner, Nancy DeLuna prior to the start of the meeting. III. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ronald Gregory, Chairman X 9 1 Kristi Hanson X 9 1 Chris Van Vliet X 10 John Vuksic X 10 Ray Lopez X 9 1 Karel Lambell X 6 4 Nancy DeLuna X 1 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 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 8, 2007 Commissioner Van Vliet noted changes to the minutes. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Chris Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, approving the May 8, 2007 meeting minutes with changes. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Lambell absent. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS VI. CASES: ' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION � MINUTES MAY 22, 2007 A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: C 06-14 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RJ VENTURES, LLC., 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 920, Los Angeles, CA 90067 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of construction for a new bank building; Citibank. LOCATION: 34-140 Monterey Avenue ZONE: PC-3 Mr. Bagato had concerns with the line of sight with the back ends of the parapets being visible from Monterey. The architect proposed some modifications lowering the element to 22.5 feet, which would lose some of the vertical. The Commission reviewed the plans and recommended changing the north elevation roof parapets by enclosing the tower on four sides, tying it into the other tower element on the east side of the building and painting it to match the other building. Staff would need to review line of sight issues for the roof-mounted equipment. It was also recommended extending the west elevation back another 6 to 7 feet for a total of 10 to 12 feet to address any other line of sight issues. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant approval subject to: 1) changing the north, west and east elevation roof parapets to address line of sight issues; and, 2) texturing to match the other building. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Lambell absent. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�ARC Minutes\2007\AR070522.min.DOC Page 2 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL REV�W COMMISSION � MINUTES MAY 22, 2007 2. CASE NO: SA 07-63 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FIRST TEAM REAL ESTATE, 3150 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92637 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of new signage to replace existing signage; First Team Real Estate. LOCATION: 72-171 Highway 111 ZONE: C-I Mr. Bagato presented modifications to the sign as recommended by the Commission at the last meeting. In regards to the landscaping, he had some concerns and stated that when monument signs are approved, we have to look at them in context with the landscaping; however, there were concerns that this landscape plan was too dense and tropical for this location. Staff is asking for modifications to meet the comments recommended by the Landscape Department. The material samples for the building were expected for today's meeting, but did not arrive. Mr. Hudson Hale, representative stated that the paint color selection was still in committee with First Team Realty and should be ready in a week or two. Mr. Bagato stated that not only were they approving the monument signage, they were looking at it in context with the landscaping and the building; so the Commission doesn't want to approve material for a sign that they may not approve for the building. Commissioner DeLuna stated that the proposed water feature would use not only water, but power as well. She went on to say that Palm Desert has a guideline to reduce their water and energy consumption by 30% and expressed that this wasn't considered a necessary use. It would be costly and she didn't know what it would add to the sign. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minufes�2007WR070522.min.DOC Page 3 of 6 ' ARCHITECTURAL REV�W COMMISSION � MINUTES MAY 22, 2007 Commissioner Gregory was concerned about the constant maintenance of the fountain because the end result of most fountains was that they break down and are not repaired. Commissioner Lopez stated that they do work, but require high maintenance. He also had concerns with the maintenance and keeping it working. Commissioner Vuksic stated that the applicant has a right to put in a fountain and be within their limits of water usage. Mr. Bagato stated that since they are doing a remodel that is less than 2,000 square feet they are not required to meet the water efficient ordinance, however we could express our concerns with what is being proposed. Ms. Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development stated that we couldn't forbid them from having a fountain because of the consumption of water or power, but there were concerns with the maintenance that may effect approval. Commissioner Hanson thought that it was important that the water and power consumption is noted and if the applicant thinks it would be a necessary item it would need to be re-evaluated. Commissioner Hanson pointed out that the plan view was drawn incorrectly as shown on the elevation and would have to be modified. She recommended a continuance since it was difficult to approve without the materials being available. Mr. Hale indicated that the color palette on the building would be based on the color of the ledge stone and stated again that the selection was going through the approval process with corporate. Commissioner Vuksic stated that the impression you get with these plans was that there are masses that have significant offsets, but when you look at the plan it doesn't look anything like the elevation because everything is on one plane. To be approvable, it would need to be modified showing those offsets. Mr. Bagato stated that part of the problem they were having was that they were trying to accommodate the fountain, which limited the massing at the base. Mr. Hale asked if there was a general objection to the kind of Mediterranean landscape that was proposed. Ms. Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist stated that it was all very tropical and didn't fit in with the turf. She pointed out that the landscaping was already being impacted with the sign and the turf. Mr. Hale stated that it G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�ARC Minutes\2007�AR070522.min.DOC Page 4 of 6 • ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � MINUTES MAY 22, 2007 was very shady on one side of the building; it received the morning sun and no afternoon sun. He had some concerns with the desert plants that were being recommended in an area that wouldn't get much sun. Ms. Hollinger stated not to use tropical and they could work on that. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to continue to allow the applicant to: 1) redesign the massing offsets; 2) submit color board for Staff review; and, 3) submit landscaping plan with desert scheme for review by Landscape Manager. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Lambell absent. 3. CASE NO: SA 07-72 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DAVID STRAUSS, PROMOTIONAL SIGNS, 20361 Hermann Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of signage program; Starbucks. LOCATION: 34-300 Monterey Avenue Suite A ZONE: PC (3) FCOZ Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuskic, to grant approval by minute motion with the sign centered in the tower. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Lambell absent. 4. CASE NO: SA 07-76 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): TRAVIS DESIGN GROUP, P.O. Box 1396, Pauma Valley, CA 92061 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of new sign program; Palm Desert Professional Building. LOCATION: 44-651 Village Court ZONE: OP G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2007WR070522.min.DOC Page 5 of 6 � " ARCHITECTURAL RE'�r'�IV COMMISSION """� MINUTES MAY 22, 2007 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to grant approval by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0-1-0 with Commissioner Lambell absent. 5. CASE NO: MISC 07-14 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): DENNIS WALCOT, 74-110 Setting Sun Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval for addition to existing house with an exception on side yard setback due to an irregular shaped lot. LOCATION: 74-110 Setting Sun Trail ZONE: R-1 10,000 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, to remove item from the agenda. Motion carried 6-0-1-0, with Commissioner Lambell absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None. C. Miscellaneous Items: None. VII. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1-0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. TONY BAGATO ACTING PRINCI AL PLANNER G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�ARC Minutes�2007WR070522.min.DOC Page 6 of 6