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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-24 CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • MINUTES September 24, 2013 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 Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 15 2 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 17 John Vuksic X 15 2 Allan Levin X 16 1 Paul Clark X 16 1 Gene Colombini X 17 Michael McAuliffe X 13 1 Jim McIntosh X 13 1 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Eric Ceja, Associate Planner Pedro Rodriquez, Senior Code Officer Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meetings: 05/28/13 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes for the September 10, 2013 meeting were not available for approval. They will be available for review and approval at the meeting on October 22, 2013. ARCHITECTURAL RiEW COMMISSION *00 MINUTES September 24, 2013 V' CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: SA 12-271 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): CHARTWELL PROPERTIES, INC. 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of two pole signs identifying located at The Shops on El Paseo. LOCATION: 73-040, 73-061, 73-080, 73-100, and 73-130 ZONE: C-1 SP Mr. Tony Bagato, Principal Planner, stated this was an approval of two pole signs identifying The Shops on El Paseo. This request was denied at a previous Architecture Review Commission (ARC) meeting and the applicant filed an appeal with the City Council (Council). In the process of presenting this to the Council, they suggested that the applicant return to the ARC with Council's suggestions to reduce the number of pole signs. Commissioner Vuksic recused himself from this project and left the conference room. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner presented photos of the two pole signs; one in front of Gucci and one in front of Escada. The applicant is requesting these pole signs to be located near the two valet stations. Staff is recommending approval. MR. DAVID FLETCHER, Chartwell Properties, Inc. agreed there were too many pole signs in that small of an area. However, he still feels it necessary and desirable to let the pedestrians know they are at The Shops on El Paseo. By reducing the signs to two, he felt they would still accomplish their goal by placing them at the valet stations. The Commission agreed overall that placing them near the valet stations was a good idea. Commissioner Clark felt that these signs were an obstruction and created a safety issue on El Paseo. Commissioner McIntosh suggested placing them in planters to eliminate clutter. MR. FLECTHER said with the signs being that close to the tree would not work well. Commissioner Levin thought that with the valet activity it would be less of a clutter to have the signs located there. Chair Van Vliet thought by reducing the number of signs from ten down to two was a good compromise. G OanningWanine Judy\ARC\1Minutes\2013\130924min.docx Page 2 of 6 ' ARCHITECTURAL RE"'—''V COMMISSION MINUTES ` September 24, 2013 ACTION: Commissioner Levin moved to approve two pole signs located in front of the valet stands. The applicant shall work with the Public Works department on the location. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colombini and carried by a 6-1-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Clark voting NO and Commissioner Vuksic absent. 2. CASE NO: MISC 13-193 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): RON RUSHING 77-090 Indiana Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to construct a side entry carport within the front yard 16' back from face of curb. LOCATION: 77-090 Indiana Avenue ZONE: R-1 Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner, presented a request for a side entry carport within the front yard, 16' back from face of curb. The original home was built under the County of Riverside and the single- car carport was converted into living space. The applicant is requesting covered parking, but does not meet the R-1 zoning setbacks. Per Section 25.16.090, C; in order to encourage rehabilitation of older dwelling units and to provide shaded parking for vehicles, the architectural review commission (ARC) may approve well-designed carport structures with a minimum setback of sixteen feet for side entry, to be measured from the curb face to the front edge of the carport structure. The applicant is proposing six columns with all hardware concealed within the columns. The columns will be stuccoed and painted to match the house. Staff believes the design of the carport maintains and blends into the architectural style of the home and the carport design is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Staff has not received any comments in favor or opposition to this request. The Commission and staff discussed the required setbacks and staff indicated they cannot meet the standard setback, but the ARC can grant them an exception based on architectural design. Commissioner Vuksic discussed the vents on the house and suggested the applicant keeping it to one vent. He also discussed the columns and suggested the applicant make them two equal bays, centered on the structure. Commissioner Clark suggested they have a hedge on the side of the carport to screen the wheels of the vehicle inside the carport. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\ARC\1 Minutes\2013\1 30924min.docx Page 3 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL Rr- -W COMMISSION PAINUTES September 24, 2013 ACTION: Commissioner Clark moved to approve subject to: 1) column is centered on structure on the gable; 2) landscape plan submittal; and 3) one vent instead of two. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by an 8-0 vote. MOTE: Staff requested that an additional item be added to the Agenda. Commission concurred. It was moved by Commissioner Lam-bell, seconded by Commissioner Vuksic, adding Case No. MISC 13-306 to the agenda. Motion carried 8-0. 3. CASE NO: MISC 13-306 APPLICANT(AND ADDRESS): JOHN JAUREQUI, 43-760 Warner Trail, Palm Desert, CA, 92260. NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approval of a color change. LOCATION:43-760 Warner Trail ZONE: R-1, 9000 Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner, presented a paint color modification and stated the applicant recently purchased a home located in the Palm Desert Country Club. He presented photos of the home, described the colors, and passed around samples. MR. JOHN JAUREQUI, applicant, stated the house was originally a tan color. The house in general was a big project with a lot of work inside and out, and they still have a lot of work with the landscape as well. They had the opportunity to paint and were unaware of the City ordinance, or otherwise they would have submitted a request for the change. Mr. Bagato, Principal Planner, explained to the Commission that any substantial change in color requires their approval. The idea is to have the Commissioners look at the colors along with landscaping since landscaping can help blend colors. He informed the Commission that staff has placed information in the Brightside and the Desert Sun regarding paint color changes, but new residents to Palm Desert are not aware of this ordinance. The Commission reviewed the paint swatches and Commissioner Lambell informed the applicant that the City requires residents to use desert colors similar to the desert's natural vegetation. Commissioner Vuksic understands that it can be difficult for the residents to know the G: ienning'Janine Judy\ARC\1Minutes\2013\130924min.docx Page 4 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL RED " `I COMMISSION September 24, 2013 MINUTES `�-�.• requirements of the city and feels bad that the applicant did not know, but if he were living across from this house, it would bother him. He feels the architecture of the house does not warrant such a strong statement. He said this color was too much for the whole house. MR. JAUREQUI said they were not looking for a color to stand out, but they do like the green. He understands that it is a little different from the other houses in the neighborhood. Unfortunately,they were not aware of the City ordinance or they would have complied. Commissioner Clark said staff had mentioned landscaping as a possible way to mitigate this issue. MR. JAUREQUI explained that he would eventually do pigmy palms and other landscape. The Commission agreed this was a good color, but it is just too much. Commissioner McIntosh said the applicant has an opportunity with the different massing to keep some of the green as an element and then as a backdrop use a more subtle accent color. Commissioner Vuksic thought the applicant would have to paint the majority of the house. He was also concerned this could set a precedent. Commissioner Colombini agreed that the house does stand out and felt a warmer color should be considered to conform to the area. The Commission suggested toning down the color tremendously and asked the applicant to work with staff on choosing a color that will work. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to continue Case No. 13-306 until October 22, 2013 subject to applicant working with staff on color choice. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by an 8-0 vote. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: None VI. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATE — Commissioner John Vuksic Commissioner Vuksic reported that the Commission selected two artists to paint two of the traffic signal cabinets on Fred Waring; one located by the College of the Desert and one located on the corner of Town Center Way and Fred Waring. The Palm Desert Community Gallery's new exhibition, "The Impact of Images" is now on display and will run through November 16. He stated docents were needed for the art tours around the city. GAPlanning\Janine Judy\ARC\1Minutes\2013\130924min.docx Page 5 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL RF W COMMISSION MINUTES September 24, 2013 , VII. COMMENTS The Commission asked staff if they could notify paint contractors regarding the proper procedures for color changes within the City. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Commissioner Lambell, second by Commissioner Vuksic, and an 8-0 vote, the Architectural Review Commission meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. TONY BAGATO, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SECRETARY l� J `-�N� JUDY Fti1= DING SECRETARY GAF l;nninglJanineJudyMMIMinutes120131130924min.docx Page 6 of 6