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Home My WebLink About2015-09-08 ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • MINUTES September 8, 2015 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 14 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 14 Paul Clark X 13 1 Gene Colombini X 14 Allan Levin X 13 1 Michael McAuliffe X 12 2 Jim McIntosh X 13 1 John Vuksic X 13 1 Also Present Lauri Aylaian, Director, Community Development Tony Bagato, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Eric Ceja, Associate Planner Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meeting:03/10/15;08/11/15,08/25/15 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 28, 2015 Action: Chair Van Vliet moved to approve the July 28, 2015 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and McAuliffe absent. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2015 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: SA 15-140 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: SOBHY YOUSEF, 1708 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92267 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a new canopy sign; Shell Station. LOCATION: 77-920 Avenue of the States ZONE: P.C.-(2) Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, said this proposal came before the Commission on July 28, 2015 and received approval for exterior paint color changes, revision of the monuments sign and other signage. On the original drawings, they had shown a sign on the canopy that the Commission did not approve. The applicant is here today to propose a different sign attached to the canopy that is 4' high and 4' in width. The Commission and MR. CRAIG MOJICA, Sign Development reviewed and discussed the renderings. The Commission suggested the applicant enhance the design and reduce the depth of the sign. Commissioner McIntosh suggested the sign be the scalloped Shell sign. MR. MOJICA said he will check with his employer and see if he will agree to a single "Shell" logo. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to continue Case SA 15-140 subject to enhancing the design and reducing the depth of the sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colombini and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and McAuliffe absent. G:1PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes\2015\150908min.docx Page 2 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2015 2. CASE NO: MISC 15-83 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ALDI INC., Attn: Skip James, Director of Real Estate, 1770 Iowa Avenue, Suite 240, Riverside, CA 92507 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve facade changes to an existing building within Desert Crossing; ALDI. LOCATION: 72-543 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C.-3 Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented the final construction drawings for Aldi and said that the Commission, on April 14, 2015, had some concerns with the roof-mounted equipment being properly screened. The applicant has now raised the walls to screen the equipment. The Commission reviewed the screening for the roof-mounted equipment. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McIntosh and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and McAuliffe absent. 3. CASE NO: MISC 15-230 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: CLARE & KEITH APLINGTON/OLSEN, 47-956 Silver Spur Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a wall exception. LOCATION: 47-956 Silver Spur Trail ZONE: R-1 Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a wall exception on Silver Spur Trail and said the homeowner recently purchased this home and has started renovating. Part of that renovation was removing an existing block wall in the front yard. He would now like to build a new 5' high block wall that would be closer to the curb but still within their property line approximately 6' from the curb. He pointed out that the GAPIanningVanineJudy\ARC\1Minutes\2015\150908min.docx Page 3 of 6 It ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2015 alley on the other side of Silver Spur Trail limits the use and enjoyment of a private yard in the rear so the only place for private yard space is in the front yard area. Since the wall is designed to match the home and the exception only applies to about 60% of the frontage, staff is recommending approval. The Commission and staff reviewed the wall exception and proposed landscape. Mr. Ceja said the applicant is planning on berming the landscaped area so the wall won't appear to be 5' in height since some portions will be hidden. MR. KEITH OLSON, applicant, said there will be desertscape, berming, various agaves and cactus, and possibly a pool. The Commission asked about the block wall and MR. DALE FUNKHOUSER, designer, said the wall will be natural stacked block and will read 8" modules. The Commission continued to discuss the landscape and suggested that a landscape plan be submitted for staff review and approval. Mr. Tony Bagato, Principal Planner reminded the applicant that two trees are required. Commissioner Clark pointed out that the rear wood fence will be removed and replaced by a block wall. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve as submitted subject to submitting a landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by staff. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and McAuliffe absent. 4. CASE NO: MISC 15-236 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS, LLC, Attn: K. Maloney, 6 South El Dorado Street, 7th Floor, Stockton, CA 65202 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve exterior fagade modifications for a portion of the old Mervyn's Building; In-Shape Health Club. LOCATION: 72-284 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C.-(3) Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented this proposal for In- Shape Health Club and mentioned this will be located at the former Mervyns building. He presented photos of the site and described the changes. They are proposing changes to the main entry, a new trim color for the trellises and columns, and the addition of five 7'-6" x 8' G:TlanningUanineJudy\ARC\1Minutes\2015\150908min.docx Page 4 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2015 pocket windows that will run from the main entry around to the Fred Waring Drive side to provide visibility and natural light for the gym users. They will also redo the existing landscape. The Commission reviewed and discussed the paint colors and the perforated metal panels on the trellises. Commissioner Vuksic said it was important to know how the metal is being attached and what the sizes of the panels were to make sure they are the same size and have clean connections. MR. ROD ALONZO, architect, (on the phone), said they will come in a series of panels and the panels will be attached to the trellis with some sort of hemmed edge to it. The attachments will be spaced so there won't be any sort of waviness to the metal. He pointed out that it is a decent gauge and he does not expect any wave in this material. Commissioner Vuksic asked the architect to submit details for the metal trellis for staff to review and approve. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve as submitted, excluding signage; and subject to submitting details for the metal trellis for staff to review and approve. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0- 1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and McAuliffe absent. 5. CASE NO: SA 14-361 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: BEST SIGNS, INC. Attn: John Cross, 1550 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to review a sign program for: Ell Paseo Square Shopping Center (Bldg. C, D, E, and F). LOCATION: 73-411 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1, S.P. Commissioner Vuksic recused himself from this item and remained in the conference room. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, said this sign program came before the Commission on February 10, 2015. He described the overall site plan and described the signage and sizes for each building; C, D, E, and F. The Commission and the applicants discussed the signage on each building and the fins on Building C. The Commission suggested that GAP1anningUanineJudy\ARC\1Minutes\2015\150908min.docx Page 5 of 6 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2015 the applicant review the materials and architecture of the monument signs in relationship to the building's architecture, restudy the tower signage design, and incorporate the City's sign ordinance requirements into the sign program for each elevation. ACTION: Commissioner Clark moved to continue Case SA 14-361 subject to: 1) review materials and architecture of monument signs in relationship to the building's architecture; 2) restudy tower signage design; and 3) add the City's sign ordinance requirements to each elevation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 6-0-1-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, and Van Wet voting YES, Vuksic abstaining and McAuliffe absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: None VI. COMMENTS ti None VII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Commissioner Lambell, second by Commissioner Vuksic, and a 7- 0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES, the Architectural Review Commission meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. A+th 4V —1y TONY B AT CIPAL PLANNER SECRETARY &1�f— JAWIEJUDREDING SECRETARY 14 GAPIanningVanineJudy\ARC\1Minutes\2015\150908min.docx Page 6 of 6