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Home My WebLink About2016-04-12 � '+�� `rrrr" ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � � ' � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • _• MINUTES April 12, 2016 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 5 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 5 Paul Clark X 4 1 Gene Colombini X 3 2 Allan Levin X 5 Michael McAuliffe X 5 Jim Mclntosh X 4 1 John Vuksic X 5 Also Present Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Eric Ceja, Associate Planner Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meeting:2/9/16,3/8/16, III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 22, 2016 Action: Chair Van Vliet moved to approve the March 22, 2016 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Clark absent. � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 12, 2016 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 16-87 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: GENE HUNT, 40-896 Avenida Solana, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a 16'-8" roof height for a single family residence. LOCATION: 77-877 Mountain View ZONE: R.E. 40,000 Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a proposal for a roof height of 16'-8" and stated that anything over 15' has to come before the Commission for review and approval. He described the plans and said the roof plate is at 9' and goes up to 12 to 13' to the ultimate height of 16'-8". The setback is 15' on each side that is required by the zone and the residence is centered more to the middle of the lot. The casita is a little over 14' in height and meets the height requirement. He stated that the applicant will correct the rear yard setback from 42' to 50'. Staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Vuksic said the roof masses break up pretty well and the high parts are in the center. He feels this is in keeping with the quality of homes in the area. Commissioner Lambell referred to the height of the solar panel area and suggested screening the panels. MR. GENE HUNT, applicant discussed the height of the existing wall and Mr. Swartz mentioned that the applicant can go up to 6'. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambell and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES, and Clark absent. G:\PlanningUanineJudylARC\1Minutes\2016\160412min.docx Page 2 of 6 A � �. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 12, 2016 Commissioner Lambell recused herself from this item and left the conference room. 2. CASE NO: MISC 16-110 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: KEVIN ROCHE, 73020 Kavanaugh Court, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a 16'-6" roof height for a single family dwelling. LOCATION: 73-020 Kavanaugh Court ZONE: R-1 10,000 Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a height exception of 16'-6" in an R-1 Single-Family zoning district and said anything over 15' in height comes to the Commission for review and approval. The applicant is proposing a new home which will be the last home to be developed on this private street. The plans show a home that is 16'-6" in height and is architecturally compatible with the other three homes on this street that previously received height exception approvals. With the architectural massing of the building, the main portion that is above 15' in height is in the center of the residence and because of this staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Levin discussed grading concerns and Mr. Ceja said this pad has already been graded and no further grading changes will be made to this site. They also discussed the 5' side yard setback and Mr. Ceja explained that there is a combined side yard setback of 14' with a minimum of 5', which is being met. Chair Van Vliet was concerned about the attic vents in the side wall on the right side of the house. He said they look strange and wondered why they didn't put them up on the roof like they did with the others. This does not enhance the elevation and pointed out that this side faces the neighbor. Commissioner Mclntosh said the way they are grouped makes it appear industrial looking. The Commission suggested they move the vents to the roof. G:\PlanningUanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes\2016\160412min.docx Page 3 of 6 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 12, 2016 Chair Van Vliet called for a motion and before taking the vote, Commissioner Mclntosh expressed concern that the flat brows that run above the windows of the home are black and that water will sheet drain over the face of them. He was concerned that dirt will streak over the brows and onto the white fascia during a rain and suggested they enhance the brow with a drip edge. Mr. Ceja stated he would relay this comment to the applicant. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve subject to relocating the vents on the right side of the house to the roof with staff's review and approval. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mclntosh and carried by a 6-0-1-1 vote, with Colombini, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES, Lambell abstaining and Clark absent. 3. CASE NO: DP/PP 15-273/TTM 37023 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: BIGHORN GOLF CLUB, Attn: Carl Cardinelli, 255 Palowet Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final Approval to construct a 73,000 sq. ft. clubhouse facility with underground parking and four residential condominium units; Bighorn Golf Club. LOCATION: 255 Palowet Drive ZONE: P.C.D. / D Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented final construction plans for a 73,000 square foot clubhouse for Bighorn Golf Club. He said this was here in December and received approval from ARC with no conditions added to this project. The Commission reviewed and discussed the plans. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Clark absent. G:\PlanningUanineJudyV1RC\1Minutes\2016\160412min.docx Page 4 of 6 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 12, 2016 B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: PP 16-75 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINIO, 1201 E. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to preliminarily approve construction of a one-story 2,800 sq. ft. classroom; Sacred Heart Catholic School Campus. LOCATION: 43775 Deep Canyon Road ZONE: P.R.-4 Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a proposal to construct a 2,800 square foot classroom at Sacred Heart Catholic School Campus. He described the addition and pointed out where it would be located on the property. He presented a site plan for the project and said the setbacks and the height all comply with the zoning ordinance. The building is approximately 17'-6" tall with stucco and a metal architectural element across the east, north and south elevation. He passed around a materials board and said this meets the development standards for the zone and stafF is recommending approval. The Commission and staff discussed the cladding and the HVAC screening. ACTION: Commissioner Colombini moved to approve as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Vuksic and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Clark absent. C. Miscellaneous Items: Staff discussed staff reports. G:\PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes\2016\160412min.docx Page 5 of 6 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 12, 2016 VI. COMMENTS None VII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lambell moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 1:17 p.m. i� �usu '" KEVIN SWARTZ ASSOCIATE PLANNER SECRETARY i r �, JA I JU t DING SECRETARY G:\PlanningUanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes\2016\160412min.docx Page 6 of 6