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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-26 � �' ��•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION • ' MINUTES April 26, 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 6 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 6 Paul Clark X 5 1 Gene Colombini X 4 2 Allan Levin X 6 Michael McAuliffe X 6 Jim Mclntosh X 5 1 ` John Vuksic X 6 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: April 12, 2016 ACTION: Commissioner Levin moved to approve the April 12, 2016 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colombini and carried by an 8-0 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES. � � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: CUP 16-99 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ALFREDO ALVIDREZ, 77-530 Delaware Place, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a new single-family home and accessory garage at a height of 18'. LOCATION: 77-700 Delaware Place ZONE: R-E, 40,000 Commissioner Mclntosh recused himself from this case and left the conference room Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a new single-family home and accessory garage at a height of 18'. This a Conditional Use Permit because the accessory garage is closer than the rear setback allows and will have to go to the Planning Commission for approval. The setback is 50' and the accessory structure will be at 20'. The roof heights of the house and accessory structure are being reviewed for approval today. He presented the site plan for the house and said the elevation has a lot of roof pitches to it and maintains 10' to 15' to an ultimate height of 17'. He then presented the plans for the accessory garage structure with a roof height of 18' and state this garage will store an RV and the applicanYs work equipment. Commissioner Clark asked if the accessory garage is visible to the property next door and Mr. Swartz said it would be visible to the neighboring properties to the rear that will be notified during the Conditional Use Permit process before it goes to Planning Commission. Commissioner Clark was concerned that it would be visible to the neighboring properties. Chair Van Vliet said the applicant is asking for an acceptance of the 50' but none of the architecture from the house is being carried over to the garage structure which is an 18' box. Commissioner Vuksic referred to section G2 and said they could put a pitched roof on there because they have the large truss G:\PlanningUanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes\2016\160426min.docx Page 2 of 10 �� � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 depth. They could lower the edge by a few feet and put a tile roof on it like the house has without losing any ceiling height. Commissioner Lambell felt the garage looks like a commercial building in the middle of a residential area and said it needs to have more articulation. She said that at 18' it will be very visible and not just from the adjacent properties. The Commission said the house looked fine because there was a lot of detail with the stone and tile roof. They reviewed the A/C units and the chimney and suggested the applicant include the A/C units in the plans and have that reviewed by staff. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve the height for the single-family home as proposed to allow the applicant to submit the construction plans for plan check. The Commission continued the height of 18' for detached garage to allow the applicant to consider adding a pitched roof similar to the single-family home; consider lowering the height; adding some pop-ups to break up the � large rectangular appearance; submit line of sight studies from the neighboring properties. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Mclntosh abstaining. 2. CASE NO: MISC 15-207 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ROTHBART DEVELOPMENT, Attn: Stanley Rothbart, 10990 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve final construction plans for a new retail/restaurant building within the Desert Gateway Shopping Center. LOCATION: 34-100 Monterey Avenue ZONE: P.C.-(3) Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented the final construction drawings for a new retail/restaurant building within the Desert Gateway Shopping Center. He said this is the last pad in the � Desert Gateway. He went over the conditions of approval from the G:\PlanningUanineJudyWRC�lMinutes\2016�16o426min.tlocx Page 3 of 10 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 previous meeting and stated the applicant has made those changes. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve final construction drawings as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by an 8-0 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES. 3. CASE NO: MISC 16-128 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: JEAN Du GOULD, 73-430 Guadalupe Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a fence exception to allow the replacement of an existing wood fence with a 6' high vinyl fence. LOCATION: 73-430 Guadalupe Ave ZONE: R-2(7) Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a fence exception to allow the replacement of an existing wood fence with a 6' high vinyl fence and said that the applicant has hired Lowe's Home Improvement (Lowe's) to replace the fence. In order for the Commission to make this exception, staff has to find that the vinyl is architecturally compatible with the home. Mr. Mark Powers, Lowes, described the project and explained the product quality. He produced a materials board with samples of the vinyl fencing and the tan color selected by the applicant. He said the material is a premium vinyl material and is guaranteed for two lifetimes. Mr. Bill Loos, Brett Outdoor Living, stated that the material is infused with UV protection and will protect it from rubbing off, chipping off, or fading. To date, they have not had any warranty issues with any of the products they have installed, which has been about 10 years. The Commission reviewed and discussed the samples, the product warranty, articulation, and the gates. Mr. Ceja said vinyl fencing requires an ARC exception. Staff thought this was a good opportunity to have Lowe's here to present the materials and how it functions here in the desert. Staff feels this is an attractive material and superior to wood. Mr. Powers � explained that the advantage of the vinyl over a masonry wall is G:\PlanningUanineJudylARC\1Minutes\20t6\160426min.docx Page 4 of 10 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 how this material will respond during an earthquake; it will flex and will never crack. The Commission and Mr. Ceja discussed the criteria from the Fence and Wall Committee that states that staff has to find that the vinyl is complimentary to the existing structure. Mr. Ceja said staff feels the vinyl is compatible to the home's architecture. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambell and carried by an 8-0 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: PP/CUP 16-102 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ALLIED ARGENTA CONSTRUCTION, 409 Santa Monica Blvd #E, Santa Monica, CA 90401 � NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of preliminarily approving an 8,500 sq. ft. community center and 36 residential units for adults with special needs; ARC Village. LOCATION: 73-255 Country Club Drive ZONE: P Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a proposal to approve an 8,500 square foot community center and 36 residential units for special needs adults for Desert ARC. He said this vacant parcel is owned by the City's Housing Authority and the City has been working with the applicant to get special needs housing at this site. The applicant is proposing four two-bedroom units and also a mix of two- and one-story buildings. He described the position of these units on the parcel and the location of the parking area. He described the community center and said it is 25' in height which is under the 35' height limitation for this zone. It is a one-story building but there is a raised portion that will house the gym. He passed around a color board and said the applicant is proposing a mix of materials. There will be some wood treatments that will enhance the building and a standing seam metal roof. There are 36 units ,� that will be divided between one- and two-story units. He pointed out that the second story buildings are to the north and the one- G:\PlanningUanineJudyU�.RC\1Minutes\2016\160426min.docx Page 5 of 10 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 story units are to the south. He presented the landscape plan and said there is a heavy planting of trees and shrubs to help block views to the neighbors to the west and south. He explained that the two story units were 24' in height and is under the maximum height for the zone. They do have a Conditional Use Permit that allows for housing at this site and will make its way up to the Planning Commission. He said these will be partially pre-manufactured units off site which will keep the cost down to produce them, and being sensitive to the neighbors, it will also cut down on construction time on the site. There will be a mix of colors, materials and landscape that are all compatible to the desert environment. The architecture for this site and this type of facility is well done and staff is recommending approval of this design so it can move forward to the Planning Commission. The Commission asked about the views from the neighbors and Mr. Ceja said they have met with the neighbors and presented this plan and another meeting is planned. The neighbors have expressed concern with the view coming from the second story and that is why the applicant is providing a substantial setback over 30' as well as two rows of landscaping with trees and shrubs to block those views. CHUCK O'NEILL, Allied Argenta Construction, discussed the project and said they have created a community for those with developmental disabilities to give them an affordable living space. There are 36 living units and a community center to serve the population living at this facility. He stated because of the four easements at this locations for drainage they had very few options on how to accomplish what they accomplished on this site. They provided as much setback as they could near the existing homes and did a lot of landscaping with a walking trail around the site. They have talked with the neighbors around this site who were very supportive of this proposal. However, they were concerned about the second story units and explained what they have done to mitigate their concerns. Even though some of these units are two- story there is an elevation change between the two streets and iYs not a whole story higher than the single levels. He also pointed out that this project is being built to a LEED Platinum standard and will be very energy efficient units. Commissioner Vuksic and MR. O'NEILL had a lengthy discussion on the building's articulation for the two story units. Commissioner Vuksic was concerned with the roof detail and asked the applicant to provide more horizontal and vertical movement to the building's ` mass. He suggested modifying the railings for more interest and to G:\PlanningUanineJutlyWRG\1Minutes\2016\160426min.docx Page 6 of 10 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 provide better articulation. MR. O'NEILL said this project is important to them and they put in a lot of effort to make this happen and they don't want to be disappointed either. He said they will take a cost effective look at these suggestions and powerFully create some differentiation. The Commission reviewed and discussed the landscape plans, the building's wood finish and the air conditioning units. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to preliminarily approve. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by an 8-0 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES. 2. CASE NO: MISC 16-113 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: TTLC CATAVINA INVESTORS, LLC, 23 Corporate Plaza #150, Newport Beach, CA 92660 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to � approve recreation amenities and facilities, a perimeter wall and entry design, perimeter landscape and residential architecture; Catavina/Aventine. LOCATION: 38-105 Portola Avenue ZONE: P.R.(9) Commissioner Mclntosh left at 2:05 p.m. Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a proposal to approve recreation amenities and facilities, a perimeter wall and entry design, perimeter landscape and residential architecture for Catavina/Aventine. This tentative track was approved back in 2006 for 159 units. All the units are two-story and includes a centralized facility for recreation amenities. The main access is off Portola Avenue with an emergency access off Frank Sinatra Drive. Since this was approved in 2006, there is a new developer that took over the property and they want to upgrade the architecture, landscape design and perimeter walls. He presented the plans and described the walls and the main entry. He said there are three residential units; Plan 1, 2, and 3 that are detached and two sets of duplex � units. He pointed out that the height is 24'. He described each plan G:1PlanningUanineJudylARCllMinutes\2016\160426min.docx Page 7 of 10 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 in detail, along with the color scheme and landscape. Staff is recommending approval. MR. BOB GARRISON, Tru-Life Companies, said they have met with the residents at Palm Desert Greens on three different occasions to keep them apprised on what is going on. He then introduced his team. MR. MICHAEL STONE, architect, explained the architecture and said it adapts well to the environment in the valley and the intent of the community. He described the changes to the plans and said each of the plans were adjusted and opened up to create more of a modern lifestyle influenced by the indoor outdoor space. Commissioner Clark and MR. GARRISON discussed the open area on Mount Aventine Drive whether it was needed or not. Commissioner Clark asked if they would consider adjusting that area further to the north to give it a more aesthetic appearance to people driving in. MR. GARRISON and the Commission discussed that suggestion. The Commission and MR. STONE discussed the architectural detail, parking, trash enclosures, cluster mail boxes, water meters and the HVAC units and meters. They discussed the 2" recess on the front windows and MR. STONE pointed out that this recess will be on the front facing windows only and not the side windows. The Commission suggested they apply a 2" recess on all street fronting elevations. MR. STONE said they would take this into consideration. The Commission and MR. STONE discussed Plan 2X and the Commission suggested they provide more architecture for that plan. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to preliminarily approve subject to: 1) 2" x 6" framing on street fronting elevations; and 2) provide more architecture on Plan 2X and other plan elevations that are exposed to streets. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambell and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Mclntosh absent. G\PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes12016\160426min.docx Page 8 of 10 � �w+�' ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 � C. Miscellaneous Items: 1. CASE NO: MISC 16-117 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): BERGMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, Attn Doug Bergman, 2850 Saturn Street, Brea, CA 92821 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Discussion of a 4,020 sq. ft retail building directly adjacent to Ralph's. LOCATION: 7488474998 Country Club Drive ZONE: P.C.-(2) Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented for discussion a 4,020 square foot retail building directly adjacent to Ralph's at Desert Springs Marketplace. He stated this building will be located to the west of Ralphs. In speaking with the applicant, there was some concern from the Fire Department and Public Works � regarding the new drive aisle and the applicant will now put the drive aisle on the west side of the building. The design is in keeping with the overall center. Staff was concerned with the metal trellises on the west elevation and staff has recommended a stucco pop-out to put some deviation on that wall. The roof line maintains the existing roof line of the center. Colors and materials are desert colors and in keeping with the same overall cotor palette. He said this pad was part of the original entitlements and will not have to go to the Planning Commission. The Commission asked about the color palette and MR. ROBERT DORN, Director of Development ROIC, stated they will keep the same color palette that was approved by the Commission two years ago. The Commission suggested that the proposed colors must match the existing shopping center. The Commission and the applicant discussed roof access and signage. MR. DORN said they will have an interior roof access. Mr. Swartz said signage is not a part of this process. MR. DORN said each tenant will submit their individual sign requests. The Commission discussed the removal of the metal trellis on the r west elevation and adding architectural pop-outs. Commissioner Vuksic referred to the offset for the tower and suggested they be G:\PlanningUanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes\2016\160426min.docx Page 9 of 10 � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES April 26, 2016 careful with the offset after they add the pop-outs on the west elevation. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve subject to: 1) applicant working with the City on relocating the existing drive aisle to the west side of the new building; 2) remove the metal trellises on the west elevation and look at adding pop-outs; 3) the proposed colors must match the existing shopping center as proposed; and 4) the tile roof must match the existing center. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7- 0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Mclntosh absent. VI. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATE — Commissioner Vuksic —April 13, 2106 A piece called "Mesa" was donated to the City and will be placed in Civic Center Park; eighteen (18) pieces of art along with four (4) alternate pieces were selected for the EI Paseo exhibition; the Art and Essay exhibition, My Favorite Landmark, is on display in the Community Gallery; the First Weekend event will be Vision on San Pablo on May 7. VII. COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lambell moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 3:15 p.m. C�'.�„ ERIC CEJA ASSOCIATE ANNER SECRETARY JA I E JUD ORDING SECRETARY G:1PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes\2016\160426min.docx Page 10 of 10