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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-27 , �, ,�,, ���•J� CITY OF PALM DESERT / , � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • • MINUTES May 27, 2008 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. II. City Clerk, Rachelle Klassen swore in the new Commissioner, Pam Touschner prior to the start of the meeting. III. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ronald Gregory, Chairman X 10 Kristi Hanson X 6 4 Chris Van Vliet X 10 John Vuksic X 9 1 Karel Lambell X 9 1 Nancy DeLuna X 9 1 Pam Touschner X 1 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Ryan Stendell, Associate Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Missy Grisa, Assistant Planner Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 13, 2008 Action: The minutes of the May 13, 2008 meeting to be approved at the next meeting. � ARCHITECTURAL R�VIEW COMMISSION � MINUTES May 27, 2008 V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ann Barryington, representative for Radiant Barrier and a resident of Palm Desert presented a product that she distributes for insulation. She wanted to introduce this Title 24, Energy Star and LEAD approved product and was looking for assistance to implement this product into the building codes here in the valley. Mr. Stendell stated that the Building Board of Appeals has a function where they look at new products and give their recommendations. He suggested that she talk with the Building and Safety Department. VI. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 08-215 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): GARY BAZIK, 45-751 Edgehill Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of house color change. LOCATION: 45-751 Edgehill Drive ZONE: R-1 Mr. Swartz presented and summarized the project. He stated that the applicant painted his house without obtaining planning's approval. Numerous neighbors have called in and complained regarding the colors that the applicant selected. Code Enforcement went out and cited the applicant and requested the applicant receive planning's approval. The applicant painted the house a peach color with a charcoal trim, and painted the garage and front doors yellow. Other homes in the surrounding area consist of desert colors and do not have any of these colors selected by the applicant. Mr. Swartz indicated that the applicant was not in attendance. The Commission agreed to wait a few minutes for the applicant. G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minutes�2008�AR080527.min.doc Page 2 of 5 ARCHITECTURAL R�IEW COMMISSION � MINUTES May 27, 2008 Commissioner Gregory asked that the ordinance be read so they can be clear on the rule. Mr. Stendell cited the General Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance 1015A - 25.56.510 Exterior Modifications; "The colors of an existing building, structure, sign, wall, fence or other improvements to real property that are visible from public right-of-way shall not be significantly changed unless reviewed and approved by the Director of Community of Development or Architectural Review Commission upon appeal. This shall be a no fee process. For the purposes of this section "significantly changed" means a change in hue, shade or intensity of color." Mr. Greg Kallmann, neighbor, stated that the builder of the fourteen homes told him the care they took in selecting the colors for these homes. They put pallets up against the mountains, stood back and selected colors that blended in. He expressed that this home jumps out and doesn't blend in. Commissioner DeLuna asked what the original color was for this house and was in disrepair. Mr. Shank answered that it was an off creamy white and the house was only six years old so it was not in disrepair. Mr. Stendell indicated that the applicant was still not present and thought the item should be continued. Commissioner Gregory felt that it shouldn't be continued because the neighbors were present and should be heard. He asked Mr. Swartz if the applicant was fully aware of the meeting and the correct time. Mr. Swartz answered that the applicant was notified of the date and time. Ms. Aylaian stated that the Architectural Commission (ARC) could take action in the absent of an applicant. This action was an appeal of her decision and if the applicant is not happy with the decision of the ARC he can appeal. Commissioner Van Vliet asked if the Commission could hear from the neighbors. Mr. Dave Shank, neighbor mentioned that he loves Palm Desert and his neighborhood and was aware of Palm Desert's policy to have consistency of colors within a neighborhood. However he feels that the color of this house is not consistent with the neighborhood and is an abomination. Mr. Kallmann stated that he also loves Palm Desert and his neighborhood, but they were very surprised to see this color. He stated again the vision of the builder that everything blends into the mountains, even the landscaping. So it was a big surprise for them to see this color and indicated that there is also an issue with the color on the back and sides of the house; not only the front as G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minules\2008�,4R080527.min.doc Page 3 of 5 � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION � MINUTES May 27, 2008 shown on the photo. He stated that the yellow color on the sides is more of a fluorescent color; which appears to be a different color than the front. He expressed that he and the neighbors have taken several days to see if the color would grow on them or something that they can live with, but it is not growing on them. He feels that he would not be able to sell his home with a home in the neighborhood with that color. He has always had a lot of respect for the vision of Palm Desert and knew that there were rules of what you can and cannot do and knew there was a review process. He also mentioned that people from other neighborhoods like Vista Paseo have even complained about the color. Mr. Swartz stated that he had received numerous complaints from Vista Paseo. Commissioner DeLuna stated that it is clearly not consistent with the neighborhood or the plan for Palm Desert with the desert feeling and felt that it was out of character. Commissioner Vuksic stated that this made him see the value of having review boards because things happen in neighborhoods. People have the best intentions but they end up playing designer and do some pretty odd things. You can not conform and do it well, but that is hard to do, so it is easier to conform. Commissioner Vuksic expressed that the residents of the neighborhood have a reasonable expectation that their investment be protected. Commissioner DeLuna asked if the Commission was dealing with the statuary. Mr. Stendell stated that that was a separate issue. Mr. Kallmann stated that nude statues have been added and felt that this statue was in an inappropriate area. Mr. Swartz stated that Code Enforcement went out there today and stated again that it was a separate issue. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet and seconded by Commissioner DeLuna, to deny the applicant's current color scheme subject to the applicant submitting a new color scheme consistent with the neighborhood. Motion carried 6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Hanson absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�ARC Minutes�2008\AR080527.min.doc Page 4 of 5 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION � MINUTES May 27, 2008 C. Miscellaneous Items: None VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Lambell to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Hanson absent. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. RYAN STENDELL ASSOCIATE PLANNER G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesWRC Minules�2008WR080527.min.doc Page 5 of 5