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Home My WebLink About2010-03-09 , ,w�r, 'i�,�� CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • ' MINUTES March 9, 2010 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 4 1 Chris Van Vliet X 5 John Vuksic X 5 Karel Lambell X 5 Pam Touschner X 4 1 Allan Levin X 5 Ken Stendell X 5 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Missy Grisa, Assistant Planner Ryan Stendell, Analyst Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Hart Ponder, Code Compliance Manager Neal Stephenson, Fire Safety Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant III. ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 23, 2010 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Levin, to approve the February 23, 2010 meeting minutes. Motion carried 6-1, with Commissioner Gregory abstaining. V. CASES: ARCHITECTURAL RE�'IEW COMMISSION � � MINUTES � March 9, 2010 A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: SA 10-35 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): EL PASEO JEWELRY EXCHANGE, 73-375 EI Paseo, Paim Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of a new awning with signage; EI Paseo Jewelry Exchange. LOCATION: 73375 EI Paseo ZONE: C-1 SP Mr. Bagato presented the changes made since the last meeting. He stated that a new design was submitted to show the revisions made to the metal palm trees located on the awning, the lettering will match the lettering on the storefront, and the awning has been reduced back to 8'-6" due to Public Works comments because of the overall projection. There is still ongoing discussion from Public Works regarding the property line and the airspace easement, Commissioner Vuksic wanted to clarify that the palm trees on the metal awning structure would be equally spaced. Mr. Jim Sadler, representative indicated that they would be. Commissioner Lambell asked about the awning length and Mr. Bagato thought the awning length should be reviewed by the Commission from a design standpoint. He indicated that he will be meeting with Public Works to talk about this issue. Mr. Bagato stated this has the potential of other signage being over the property tine. If the Commission is comfortab�e with this from a design standpoint it can be approved at 8'-6" knowing it might have to be reduced or the applicant will have to get an easement approved. Commissioner Lambell thought that the design would be significantly impacted if reduce to 5'. Commission Touscher was concerned with it being 8'-6" and asked if it was cantilevered out. G1Plannirg\JanineJudy�WordFilesWMinutes�20�0U1R100309min.tice Page 2 of 6 / �' ARCHITECTURAL R�W COMMISSION �-- � MINUTES March 9, 2010 Mr. Sadler explained that there is an existing cantilevered awning there at 72" to 73" out. He explained the design and the size and said that the owner wanted a walk way and canopy. Commissioner Touschner was concerned with how the structure looks underneath. Mr. Sadler pointed out it would be like any other walkway awning and explained that it could not be covered up for maintenance reasons. Commissioner Vuksic asked about the support structures. Mr. ' Sadler explained the structure and said that they are using the same width and height and going out further to lose the big blue box look. ACTION: It was moved by Commissioner Vuksic, and seconded by Commissioner Lambell, to grant approval subject to: 1) final drawings to be reviewed by staff; 2) all palm trees to be equally spaced; 3) all supporting structure happens above the EI Paseo Jewelry sign height. Motion carried 7-0. 2. CASE NO: MISC 10-71 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MASTRO'S RESTAURANTS, Thomas Heymann, 6300 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of new restaurant; Mastro's Restaurant. LOCATION: 73-405 EI Paseo ZONE: C-1 Mr. Stendell presented the project and explained that this is located at the new EI Paseo Village, where the developers are developing the shell. He said that this is the first of many drawings coming forward to the Commission for the Village. He described the materials being used. Commissioner Touschner asked about signage that appears on the drawings. Mr. Stendell stated that the sign program will be G:\Plannirg\JanineJudylWordFilesWMinutes�2010�AR100309min.aoc Page 3 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL R��/IEW COMMISSION '� � MINUTES March 9, 2010 submitted by the developers and anything shown on plans is for visuai purposes only and subject to approval at a later time. Commissioner Touschner pointed out that the trash area is in the same area where deliveries are made. Mr. Stendell stated they didn't have the space for this to be in any other area and explained that it has been a challenge because it is such a tight area. Commissioner Touschner asked that it they would do their best in that area because it will smell. Commissioner Touschner pointed out ADA issues and said that since there are stairs in that area there would be mobility issues. Commissioner Levin said that the only entry is on the corner. Mr. Stendell explained that the project before it was taken to the ground had a 5' grade difference between the parking lot and the buildings. They wanted to take it down as level as they could so they removed 6' of dirt off the property and there is still a significant amount of grade there. Commissioner Touschner pointed out that the delivery door is close to the stairs and opened to the kitchen she asked if they would have control when the deliveries will be made. Mr. Bob Fliday, The Gardens, stated that the rear doors are always kept closed for all restaurants. Commissioner Touschner asked if they could make a corridor or a passage way not right into the kitchen. Commissioner Touschner asked how the units were vented and how were they accessed. Ms. Esther Alva indicated that there is an access panel to the inside of the space and venting comes through the side walls. She explained the units will not be exposed. Commissioner Lambell stated that the mechanical equipment must be screened below the parapet ACTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lambell and seconded by Commissioner Touschner, to grant approval subject to: 1) all mechanical equipment to be below the parapet and screened. Motion carried 6-1, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining. G:\PlannirgWanine Judy�Wortl FilesW Minutes�2070�AR100309min.doc Page 4 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL R��EW COMMISSION '.� i MINUTES March 9, 2010 3. CASE NO: PP 10-074 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 73510 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of terrace and canopy addition; Desert Wiliow. LOCATION: 38-995 Desert Wiliow Drive s ZONE: PR-5 Ms. Grisa stated that conceptual plans came before the Commission a few weeks ago. Landscape has reviewed the first set and comments were returned to the applicant. Mr. Martine Alvarez, Manager Redevelopment Agency explained the changes that were made since the last meeting. The fireplace height was lowered to preserve and enhance the views. Pilasters are now more in line with the break points coming off the building and evenly spaced throughout the whole perimeter of the railings. The corner where the fireplace ties into the handicap ramp now ties in a little bit better. Landscape issues were addressed and palm trees will not be removed. The bar location was moved out closer to the golf course area to capture additional views and two ADA bar seats were added on the west side of the bar. Commissioner Stendell asked if it would be curved glass around the fire pit and Mr. Alvarez stated that it would be segmented glass. Commissioner Stendell felt segmented g�ass would take away from the impact of the area. Commissioner Vuksic commented that it's a fairly tight radius and thought it would look more elegant with a curved railing. The Commission suggested something more unique on the column of the existing canopy. Mr. Alvarez said they would take a look at adding something that would tie in better. ACTION: It was moved by Commissioner Stendell and seconded by Commissioner Levin, to grant approval subject to: 1) consider the use of radius glass on the railing design. Motion carried 7-0. G:\Planning\Janine JuUy�WorA FilesW Minute5�2010V1R100309min.doc Page 5 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL R��IEW COMMISSION � • MINUTES March 9, 2010 B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: None VI. COMMENTS The Commission discussed the mock up of the EI Paseo signage program and Commissioner Touschner suggested it be added to the next agenda. VII. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Lambell, seconded by Commissioner Touschner to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. L— __,_— TONY BAGATO. PRINCIPAL PLANNER G:\Planning\JanineJudylWordFilesWMinutes�207�AR100309min.doc Page 6 of 6