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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-14 err" ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • MINUTES June 14, 2011 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 2 Chris Van Vliet X 9 John Vuksic X 8 1 Karel Lambell X 8 1 Pam Touschner X 6 3 Allan Levin X 9 Ken Stendell X 9 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Pedro Rodriquez, Senior Code Officer Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Neal Stephenson, Fire Safety Specialist Janine Judy, Senior Office Assistant III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 24, 2011 Action: Commissioner Levin moved and Commissioner Lambell seconded, to approve the May 24, 2011 meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0-0-2, with Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent. V. CASES: ARCHITECTURAL RE,, --W COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2011 A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 11-214 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CITY OF PALM DESERT, 73-510 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of wall design only; Alessandro Alley. LOCATION: Alessandro Alley ZONE: C-1 Mr. Swartz presented a block wall design for Alessandro Alley, a Redevelopment Project to beautify the alley and to add parking. When this was brought to the Commission previously, the wall was approved As an 8-foot slump block wall. The photos show the area where this wall will go; starting on Las Palmas Avenue to the apartment complex. The wall goes from 8 feet to 12 feet at the highest point. There is one area where the landscape would have to be modified on the plans. Mr. Bryce White, Redevelopment, stated that the overall project runs from Las Palmas, about 1900 feet long, ending about 300 feet to the east of Monterey near Walgreens. The design of the project itself is to widen the right of way by 27 feet. The project itself will have an 8-foot wall to provide privacy between the residential properties and alleyway; approximately 5 feet for landscaping and parking, and widening the traffic circulation by 4 feet. He presented pictures of the existing area of the apartments that will be removed, as well as existing carports and the addition of new carports to the east. Mr. John Vuksic, Architect, said they are creating a layered wall design that gives an end to the gabled roof building, instead of looking at a very dilapidated structure. The wall is 12' tall at that end because they are creating another feature to this wall design that will carry down the alley, but basically it is an 8' high wall. There is a mix of precision block, smooth block, and split face block. The blocks are thinner at the pilaster to create more of a shadow line, making those pilasters pop. It also varies in height and the pilasters are 24 inches thick so they protrude in the front, as well on the back side of the wall. The wall will be painted with a variety of colors and be more resistant to graffiti. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word FilesW Minutes\2011 WR110614min.doc Page 2 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL RtWEW COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2011 Commissioner Van Vliet asked where the gas and electrical meters were located. Mr. Vuksic said the electrical meters were enclosed in a closet. He also pointed out that the gas meters would be located within a courtyard. Mr. White said on the original exhibit they show lights being mounted on the walls. As they work through the project, the recommendation is to bring the lights off the wall and put them on light pedestals on the tree planters along the alley. Mr. Vuksic described the fixtures that they would be using and said the photometric showed that it would do a good job of casting light where they want it while not casting light into the residential properties to the north. Mr. White and Mr. Vuksic discussed the landscaping with Mr. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager. Commissioner Levin asked about the covered carports. Mr. White said the carports will be located to the east of the apartments. The City purchased this in the past specifically for that purpose. Commissioner Levin asked if it would be covered as opposed to enclosed and Mr. White said that was correct; it will be open for security purposes. Commissioner Stendell asked if there were any consideration for the power poles for the utility lines. Mr. White said they were not doing anything right now. They considered that with the project first, but the cost was so high the City decided not to go forward with that. The Commission discussed the utility lines. ACTION: Commissioner Levin moved and Commissioner Stendell seconded, to grant approval. Motion carried 4-0-1-2, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining and Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent. 2. CASE NO: SA 11-216 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SENSE RESTAURANT, P.O. Box 2589, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of an awning over the rear patio; Sense Restaurant. LOCATION: 73-675 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1-S.P. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word Files\A Minutes\2011\AR110614min.doc Page 3 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL REW COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2011 Mr. Swartz presented the project and summarized the staff report. The applicant is requesting to construct an awning over the rear patio, which faces the parking lot. He described the location, size and color of the awning to the Commission. Staff is recommending approval. The Commission discussed the location of the awning. Mr. Ben Nance, applicant, pointed out where the awning will be located and said it will follow the contour of the roof slope underneath the sign. Commissioner Levin asked if lighting was being considered. Mr. Swartz said patio lighting was not proposed. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved and Commissioner Vuksic seconded, to grant approval. Motion carried 5-0-0-2, with Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent. 3. CASE NO: SA 11-155 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THE FIRST TEE, 74945 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of monument signage; The First Tee. LOCATION: 74-945 Sheryl Avenue ZONE: R-1 Mr. Swartz presented the project and summarized the staff report. The applicant is requesting approval of a new monument sign located in the public right-of-way on the west side of Cook Street for the First Tee of Coachella Valley. The applicant recently acquired the 3.9 acre triangle parcel, which is wedged between the driving golf range property and the White Water Storm Channel, and is planning on expanding the driving range. He pointed out where the sign would be located. This sign is located within the public right-of-way and Public Works is willing to approve an Encroachment Permit if the sign location is approved by the City Council. They are also approved to redo the landscaping in the front along Cook Street. Staff is recommending approval subject to City Council approval and final landscape plan approval. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word Files\A Minutes\201 1\AR1 10614min.doc Page 4 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL RLW COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2011 Commissioner Van Vliet asked if the proposed stone tied in with anything else. Mr. Jeff Grady, representative stated there wasn't any existing stone out there. The Commission discussed the landscaping. Mr. Swartz stated they would be adding boulders and redoing the landscaping. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved and Commissioner Stendell seconded, to approve subject to landscape approval. Motion carried 4-0-1-2, with Commissioner Levin abstaining and Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent 4. CASE NO: MISC 11-203 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RICHIE'S DINER, 43172 Business Park Drive Suite 102, Temecula, CA 92590 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of fagade remodel; Richie's Diner. LOCATION: 72-840 Highway 111 ZONE: PC-3 Mr. Bagato stated this is a fagade remodel for the former Marie Callender's, as well as a patio expansion for Richie's Diner at the Westfield Mall. He presented the drawings and described the project. He mentioned that Richie's will be creating a new main entrance to the restaurant from the outside area and an outdoor patio. Existing landscaping will be removed and the applicant will have to submit landscape plans to the Landscape Specialist for review and approval. The Commission discussed the lighting. Mr. Danny Heifetz, Architect, stated the lighting will be off-set neon giving off a warm, inviting glow. The Mall lighting right now on the outside is stark white and they are trying to give this a little life on this side of the entrance. He stated this is a proto- type they have designed for Ritchie's; it is a diner, but is more contemporary. Commissioner Vuksic asked for more information on the lighting. The applicant and the Commission discussed the lighting specifications. Commissioner Levin asked if they would maintain hours beyond the mall hours; in other words, a focal point for entering and exiting after mall hours. Mr. Heifetz listed the mall hours and said generally Ritchie's would stay open one to two hours beyond those times. That is why they are looking for a separate entrance that would have the light. He also GAPlanning\JanineJudy\Word FilesW Minutes\2011WR110614min.doc Page 5 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL R (EW COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2011 mentioned they would like to put in a flag pole for the American Flag, as well as some pots for plants so it wouldn't just be a completely paved area. Mr. Bagato said if they do pots, they would have to look for a permanent drainage system not just hand watering because usually spilling on the concrete can be a problem. He said the American Flag would not be a problem, but they could not have a diner flag. The Commission and the applicant discussed the outside patio and the trellis. Commissioner Vuksic asked about the A/C units and Mr. Heifetz stated it is the existing equipment from Marie Callender's, as well as an existing tall screen. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved and Commissioner Levin seconded, to approve subject to landscape approval. Motion carried 5-0-0-2, with Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent. 5. CASE NO: CUP 10-262 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): AT&T MOBILITY, 12900 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of installation of a new stealth boulder to house antennas and two sector panel antennas and one GPS antenna and a new column to house antennas. LOCATION: 51-600 Highway 74 ZONE: PCD Mr. Swartz said the applicant was not in attendance and recommended a continuance. He asked the Commission if they had any questions. Commissioner Levin asked what was different on the revised plans. Mr. Swartz presented photos of the existing mono-rock and the surrounding area. He summarized the proposed changes. Commissioner Stendell asked if Bighorn presented any concerns. Mr. Swartz stated he circulated the changes to Bighorn and they did not respond. This will go to the Planning Commission and they may present at that time. ACTION: Commissioner Stendell moved and Commissioner Levin seconded, to continue. Motion carried 5-0-0-2, with Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word Files\A Minutes\201 1\AR1 10614min.doc Page 6 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL R6"EW COMMISSION NOW, MINUTES June 14, 2011 B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: Mr. Bagato, in response to the Commission's request, presented an update on the following projects; Piero's Pizza Vino, Rosewood, Red Lobster, Vons, Carlos Ortega Estates and 70 acres East of Costco. VI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lambell moved and Commissioner Levin seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0-0-2, with Commissioners Gregory and Touschner absent. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. TONY BAGATO PRINCIPAL PLANNER GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word Res\A Minutes\201 1\AR 1 10614min.doc Page 7 of 7