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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-08 r CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2011 1. 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 13 3 Chris Van Vliet X 16 John Vuksic X 15 1 Karel Lambell X 13 3 Pam Touschner X 12 4 Allan Levin X 15 1 Ken Stendell X 14 2 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Missy Wightman, Assistant Planner Diane Hollinger, Landscape Specialist Pedro Rodriquez, Senior Code Officer Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Neal Stephenson, Fire Safety Specialist Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meetings:04/12/11 &04/26/11,08/23/11,10/11/11,10/25/11 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 13, 2011 and September 27, 2011 Action: Commissioner Levin moved and Commissioner Stendell seconded, to approve the September 13, 2011 and September 27, 2011 minutes. Motion carried 6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Touschner absent and Commissioner Gregory abstaining from the September 13, 2011 minutes. ARCHITECTURAL RED' -W COMMISSION MINUTES �w►r ""�`` November 8, 2011 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: Misc 11-352 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHRIS HARRIS, 13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 202, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of facade colors, awning and signage; Lululemon Athletica. LOCATION: 73-470 El Paseo, Suite F-5 ZONE: C-1, S.P. Ms. Wightman stated this project has previously been seen by the Commission for facade colors, awnings and signage. She submitted the following for the Commission's review; awning fabric color, gray grout color to be used with the circular tile, permanent window graphics to cover the east and the west end of the suite to block out the view from El Paseo, and a detail of how the tile wraps around the top and bottom of the parapet. She described the facade changes and said the window graphics appeared seasonal. Based on what has been presented staff recommends approval. Commissioner Van Vliet asked about the signage and Ms. Wightman stated that the logo is the only signage proposed at this time. There is a sign program for this building and the applicant is allowed one sign on the front and one on the back. Commissioner Gregory felt the colors are now more appropriate to Palm Desert. Commissioner Lambell asked what type of product they would be using for the interior of the east and west windows. Mr. Chris Harris, Permit Place stated it is a perforated vinyl that you can see on the outside, but not from the inside. Commissioner Stendell asked if all the conditions have been met from the previous meeting and Ms. Wightman answered yes. Mr. Bagato stated staff is recommending approval, but if the Commission had concerns with the window graphic they could approve everything and direct the applicant to work with staff on the graphics. Staff can bring it back to the Commission for review if there are still some concerns. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word Files\A Minutes\2011\AR111108min.doc Page 2 of 4 ' ARCHITECTURAL RED'--W COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2011 ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved and Commissioner Levin seconded, to grant approval subject to graphics being reviewed by staff. Motion carried 5-0-1- 1, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining and Commissioner Touschner absent. 2. CASE NO: MISC 11-323 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): SCM SOLUTIONS LLC, 1281 E. Magnolia, Unit 186, Fort Collins, CO 80524 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of construction drawings; Starbuck's. LOCATION: 73-520 El Paseo ZONE: C-1, S.P. Mr. Swartz presented construction drawings for Starbuck's. The Commission reviewed and recommended approval subject to slope details on the west elevation and details on railing and wall. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved and Commissioner Levin seconded, to continue Case MISC 11-323 subject to: 1) provide a section through the west elevation; 2) show slope on west elevation; 3) provide railing and wall detail; and 4) subject to landscape approval. Motion carried 5-0-1-1, with Commissioner Gregory abstaining and Commissioner Touschner absent. 3. CASE NO: MISC 11-429 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MELISSA MORGAN ART STUDIO, 73- 040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of storefront remodel; Melissa Morgan Art Studio. LOCATION: 73-040 El Paseo ZONE: C.C. Mr. Bagato presented the project and stated for years this was a former restaurant and was never designed for retail space. The art studio, Melissa Morgan has been there for several years now and they are thinking of ways to bring about more exposure. He presented photos with the entire covered walkway removed, which also wraps around the side of the building, as well as the columns. GAPlanning\JanineJudy\Word FilesW Minutes\2011WR111108min.doc Page 3 of 4 ARCHITECTURAL REV`W COMMISSION MINUTES `'�"'' `" November 8, 2011 On the existing wall behind the walkway, they will be replacing this with clear story glass to create a more retail look and to showcase their art. There are no right-of-way issues and no landscaping changes. Staff is recommending approval. Mr. David Fletcher, representative stated they purchased this building earlier in the year and are looking to make substantial upgrades to it, but it will take some time. Until they decide on further upgrades, they want to give Melissa Morgan a chance to be as successful as possible and this is an inexpensive solution on a temporary basis. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved and Commissioner Levin seconded, to grant approval. Motion carried 5-0-1-1, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining and Commissioner Touschner absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: The Commissioners asked for an update on Vons, Red Lobster, Best Buy and the old Toys R Us building. Commissioner Vuksic reported on the Art in Public Places Commission meeting. VI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Stendell moved and Commissioner Vuksic seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Touschner absent. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. JANINE JUDY RECORDING SECRETARY GAPlanning\Janine Judy\Word FilesW Minutes\2011\AR111108min.doc Page 4 of 4