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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-08 ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • MINUTES September 8, 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:50 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Ronald Gregory, Chairman X 15 2 Chris Van Vliet X 16 1 John Vuksic X 16 1 Karel Lambell X 16 1 Pam Touschner X 13 4 Allan Levin X 11 2 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Missy Grisa, Assistant Planner Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Pedro Rodriquez, Senior Code Officer Christine Canales, Assistant Engineer Neal Stephenson, Fire Safety Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 11, 2009 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Levin, to approve the August 11, 2009 meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0, with Commissioners Lambell and Touschner absent. ARCHITECTURAL REGV COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2009 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 09-332 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): FRED PIZZUTO, 44-645 San Antonio Circle, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a carport 20 feet from face of curb. LOCATION: 44-645 San Antonio Circle ZONE: R-1 Mr. Swartz stated that this applicant came before the Commission on two separate occasions with two separate design revisions and is submitting changes today for review. The applicant has now gone back to the original submittal and has moved the carport over just a bit. The applicant hired a contractor to draw up a plan since the Commission requested additional information regarding the site. Commissioner Vuksic stated that this new site plan didn't look anything like the first site plan and said the new site plan looks like it might work. The Commission reviewed and discussed the plans. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Levin, to grant approval. Motion carried 4-2, with Commissioners Lambell and Touschner absent. 2. CASE NO: SA 09-365 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): NW Sign Industries/Bill Hellman, 360 Crider Avenue, Moorestown, NJ 08057 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of sign program for Chase. LOCATION: 72-705 Highway 111, Palm Desert ZONE: P.C-3 GAPlanningWanine Judy\Word Files\A Minutes\2009\AR090908min.doc Page 2 of 4 r ARCHITECTURAL REEEW COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2009 Ms. Grisa presented the project and summarized the staff report. The project request is to provide new, re-branding signage to a building that was previously known as Washington Mutual. This place of business did not close and re-open as another business, rather another bank simply took over the existing business with no close of business. The old Washington Mutual signs have been removed and the bank is currently identified by a temporary banner. There are twelve separate signs identified on the site plan in the attached packets. Four of these signs are new wall signs, two are revised ATM signs located outside, and the remaining items are regulatory parking signs. Each wall sign is slightly under 16 sq. ft., which is well within their allowable sign allotment. Each set of letters with the word "Chase" is followed by their logo at the same height of V-6". Two ATM signs will occupy the previous ATM locations with revised designs. The internal edge will be illuminated to light up the work surface and the letters and logo have been designed as push through illuminated letters above each actual ATM. Wall sign colors consist of white acrylic faces with a matte finish which will illuminate at night. The logo behind each set of text will be blue with the white dividing lines as shown in the packet. This logo will be illuminated along with the sign text. ATM signs will be finished in the typical branding colors, Chase nickel and blue. Parking lot regulatory signage will also display the Chase branding colors. In addition, to the new signage, the building eave and fascia will be enhanced by the new colors. The eave along the entire building will be painted to match the existing taupe color of the building. Along the entire edge, the applicant is proposing a blue, band, brim kit. This is a formed aluminum edge detail that will project out from the building a total of Z-9/16". Above the new proposed brim kit, the fascia would be painted the typical branding color Chase nickel. Staff is pleased with the design of the re- branding signage. The applicant has tied together all portions of their signage in a cohesive package. Building and signage colors, size of text and logos, illumination, height and location are all proposed in a manner that fits well with the building. Commissioner Vuksic asked how the signs would be illuminated. Mr. Lou Werbe, Chase representative said that it would be neon, internally lit through the base. Commissioner Levin asked if the logo would be illuminated as well. Mr. Werbe answered that it would be. Staff discussed the brightness of the white neon and stated that they would be limited to 4500 white neon maximum brightness. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word FilesW Minutes\2009WR090908min.dOc Page 3 of 4 i ARCHITECTURAL REVII COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2009 Commissioner Levin asked staff to verify the handicap signs to make sure they were acceptable. Mr. Bagato indicated that he would check with Building and Safety. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet, to grant approval. Motion carried 4-2, with Commissioners Lambell and Touschner absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: Mr. Bagato updated the Commission on the new Sign Ordinance. He stated that this was approved and updated. One of the big issues with the sign ordinance was focused on freeway signage. Architectural Review Commission had recommended 12" non-illuminated letters and the Planning Commission recommended 16" letters be allowed for multi- tenants. They thought 12" was pretty small for some of the signs and the City Council agreed to the 16". Freeway signs will be illuminated or have reverse channel only and the creative sign program was eliminated. Mr. Bagato stated that staff formed a sub-committee for the Recreational Vehicle ordinance. The City Council approved a 45-day moratorium. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Levin, seconded by Commissioner Van Vliet to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0-0-1, with Commissioner Lambell and Touschner absent. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. TON BAGAT PRINCIPAL PLANNER GAPlanning\JanineJudy\Word FilesW Minutes\2009WR090908min.doc Page 4 of 4