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Home My WebLink About2008-04-08 � � � ��•��` CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 8, 2008 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 7 Kristi Hanson X 5 2 Chris Van Vliet X 7 John Vuksic X 6 1 Karel Lambell X 6 1 Nancy DeLuna X 6 1 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Ryan Stendell, Associate Planner Renee Schrader, Associate Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 25, 2008 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to approve the March 25, 2008 meeting minutes with minor changes. Motion carried 6-0. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS V. CASES: ' ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION � r MINUTES APRIL 8, 2008 A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 08-135 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FIEDLER GROUP, 2322 W. 3RD Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057-1906 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of installation of Healy Air separator for compliance with Executive Order VR202-E; Exxon Mobile. LOCATION: 73-001 Country Club Drive ZONE: P-C (2) Action: It was moved by Commissioner DeLuna and seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant an approval by minute motion. Motion carried 6-0. 2. CASE NO: C 06-12 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT HOSPITALITY, LLC, P.O. Box 2186, Monroe, LA 71207 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of Hilton Homewood Hotel. LOCATION: 37-333 Cook Street ZONE: PCD, FCOZ Action: It was moved by Commissioner DeLuna and seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant an approval by minute motion subject to architectural revisions per staff and landscape specialist. Motion carried 5-0-1-0, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining. G�.�PlanningUanine Judy\Word Files\ARC Minutes�2008\AR080408.min.doc Page 2 of 6 ' ARCHITECTURAL R�W COMMISSION `"`�'� � MINUTES APRIL 8, 2008 3. CASE NO: SA 08-143 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MONICA STONE FABRICATION, 39610 Entrepreneur Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of new monument and wall sign: Monica Stone Fabrication. LOCATION: 39610 Entrepreneur Lane ZONE: S.L Mr. Swartz presented the staff report and summarized the project. He informed the Commission that the building frontage was 111 linear feet and the allowable signage is 78 square feet. The proposed size is 74 square feet and the monument wording is 11 square feet, which is over the allowed square footage. Staff is recommending that the applicant reduce the lettering height of "Monica Stone Fabrication" on the wall from the proposed 29.98 inches. Ms. Katelyn Quinn, Representative, stated that the building is 100 feet 9 inches with a non-illuminated sign that is well portioned for the building. The Commission stated that the proportion of the sign was just too big and they didn't want the building to look like a billboard. They asked staff what size the letters would have to be reduced to in order to make it work. Mr. Swartz answered that staff is recommending 22-inch lettering height. Ms. Quinn stated that if the lettering were 22 inches on such a large building the lettering would look ridiculously small. Ms. Quinn suggested reducing the letters to 26 inches. The Commission and the applicant reviewed and discussed the usable space and the wording "Granite and Caesar Stone". It was recommended that "Monica Stone and Fabrication" should fit in one bay, one down from the top and to remove "Granite and Caesar Stone". The Commission also suggested that the applicant clarify how they were building the monument sign and to add a reasonable amount of turf around the sign to include native material to protect the sign from the sprinklers. G:\PlanningVanine ludy\Word Files\ARC Minutes\2008\AR080408.min.doc Page 3 of 6 ' ARCHITECTURAL R�EW COMMISSION '� MINUTES APRIL 8, 2008 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic and seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant approval subject to: 1) lower and reduce size of sign; fitting it into one bay, second down from the top; 2) eliminate "Granite and Caesar Stone" from the wall sign; 3) clarify how monument sign is being built; 4) addition of a reasonable amount of turf around sign to include native material; and 5) reviewed by staff. Motion carried 6-0. 4. CASE NO: HTE 08-146 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRANK AGLO, P.O. Box 547, San Clemente, CA 92674 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of a fa�ade enhancement. LOCATION: 74-990 Joni Drive ZONE: S.I. Mr. Stendell presented and summarized the project. He stated that this item was approved in 2006 and the applicant has resubmitted it because the approval has lapsed. Commissioner Vuksic commented on the forms that were furred out on the 3-D photo simulations on the south elevation where there was plaster and stone elements next to each other. They are on different planes with a shadow between the two and the cornice detail is continuous across them both, which he felt was not the intent. Mr. Ricciardi indicated that the intent was to have it stick out a little farther. Commissioner Vuksic asked if those surfaces were offset more than the thickness of the stone. Mr. Ricciardi stated that the offset would be four inches or so because there wasn't a lot of room to work with. Commissioner Vuksic stated that it would be better if those forms were at different heights and levels to give it more interest and reduce the play of forms. Mr. Ricciardi and the Commission reviewed and discussed the suggested changes. They also reviewed the arched elements connecting the buildings and discussed the returns and recommended that the depth be increased to six feet. G\PlaoningVanine Judy\Word Files\ARC Minutes\2008\AR080408.min.doc Page4of6 ' ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION ""� � MINUTES APRIL 8, 2008 They discussed the HVAC and Mr. Ricciardi stated that everything would be in the back and the evaporative coolers would be on the walls. They also reviewed the roof access and the applicant stated that the ladders leading up to the roof or connecting roofs would be internal. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic and seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to grant approval subject to: 1) the stone and plaster elements on the south elevation be differentiated in height at least 12 inches; 2) increase the arched elements connecting the buildings along Cook Street to six feet in depth; wall to wall not cornice to cornice; and 3) all ladders leading up to the roof or connecting roofs be internal. Motion carried 6-0. NOTE: Staff requested that an additional item be added to the Agenda. Commission concurred. It was moved by Commissioner Lambell, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, adding Case No. PP 07-08 to the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-1-0, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining. 5. CASE NO: PP 07-08 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PREST/VUKSIC ARCHITECTS, 44- 530 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92262 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of a two-story 15,459 square foot retail/restaurant; Colonnade. LOCATION: 73-999 EI Paseo ZONE: C-1 SP Ms. Schrader presented the staff report and summarized the project. She mentioned that when these plans get stamped for final approval there are a few changes that need to be made on the grading plan. She indicated that the Director of Public Works has stated that it is okay for ARC approval because those changes are numbers and not design changes. Ms. Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist stated that the landscape plans have already been approved. The Commission reviewed and discussed the project. Commissioner Hanson asked where the access ladders were located. Mr. Vuksic pointed them out on the roof plans. G:\PlanningUanine Judy\Word Files\ARC Minutes\2008\AR080408.min.doc Page 5 of 6 � R ARCHITECTURAL RE�W COMMISSION `''� + MINUTES APRIL 8, 2008 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Hanson and seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant approval. Motion carried 5-0-1-0, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: None. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner DeLuna, seconded by Commissioner Lambell to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. RYAN STENDELL ASSOCIATE PLANNER G\PlanningUanine Judy\Word Files\ARC Minutes\2008\AR080408.min.doc Page 6 of 6