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Home My WebLink About2016-03-22 l � � ��`•�� CITY OF PALM DESERT / ; - � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION � -' MINUTES March 22, 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 4 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 4 Paul Clark X 4 Gene Colombini X 2 2 Allan Levin X 4 Michael McAuliffe X 4 Jim Mclntosh X 3 1 John Vuksic X 4 Also Present Ryan Stendell, Director of 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:2/9/16,3/8/16, III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 23, 2016 Action: Commissioner Levin moved to approve the February 23, 2016 meeting minutes with minor changes. Motion was seconded by Chair Van Vliet and carried by a 6-1-1 vote, with Clark, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES, Colombini abstaining and Mclntosh absent. � � `� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES March 22, 2016 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: SA 16-61 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: NATIONAL SIGN 8� MARKETING, Attn: Patrick Faranal, 13580 Fifth Street, Chino, CA 91710 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve building mounted signs; Smart & Final. LOCATION: 72-675 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C.-(3), S.P. Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented a proposal for building mounted signs. He said since this building is over 100' in length and greater than 100' away from the public right-of-way on Highway 111, it requires approval by the Architectural Review Commission. The applicant is proposing to modify three existing monument signs and three building mounted signs. One of the building mounted signs is the main identification sign and two other incidental building mounted signs will advertise "Fresh Market" and "Fresh Produce". Staff had concerns that the Smart and Final Extra signage was too large for the fascia and the applicant has agreed to reduce it by 4". Staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Vuksic said the letters on the monuments look really tight and suggested they be reduced slightly to allow some space on the ends. He also suggested that the building mounted sign has at least a 6" clearance on the top and bottom of the fascia. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve subject to: 1) building sign shall have at least a 6" clearance on the top and bottom of the fascia; 2) letters on the monument sign shall be reduced slightly to allow some space on the ends; and 3) to be reviewed and approved by staff. 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. G:\PlanningUanineJudNARC\1Minutes\2016\160322min.docx Page 2 of 5 " �„ `�rw� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES March 22, 2016 2. CASE NO: MISC 16-81 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: FW OFFICE PARTNERS, LLC, 73- 081 Fred Waring Drive, Paim Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a proposal to construct two separate steel solar carports on the west and south parking areas. LOCATION: 73-081 Fred Waring ZONE: O.P. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a proposal for 17 solar carports and stated it is here today because carports do play into the overall architecture of the building especially ones that are visible from Fred Waring Drive. The carports are approximately 15' to the top. The carports facing Fred Waring Drive are sloped to receive sun exposure and the ones in the back of the building will have about a 10% tilt to receive proper sun exposure. Staff is recommending approval. The Commission discussed the color of the carports and the columns. Mr. Anthony Papavero, LaSalle Solar, said the paint color will blend into the existing building color and Mr. Swartz passed around the materials board for review. He pointed out that the existing parking will remain "as is" with no reduction in spaces. Mr. Papavero mentioned that the three inverters will be located at the back of the building near the electricat panels and stairwell and will not be visible from Fred Waring Drive. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve subject to the color of columns and canopy structure matching existing building and reviewed and approved by staff. 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 absent. G:\PlanningUanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes\2016\160322min.docx Page 3 of 5 '�ry � , ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES March 22, 2016 3. CASE NO: SA 16-84 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: HEIDI HUSTEDT, 73-260 EI Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a color change for an existing awning from blue to dark red; Heiress. LOCATION: 73-260 EI Paseo ZONE: C.1, — S.P. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a proposal for a color change to an existing awning on the corner of Sage Lane and EI Paseo. This awning was previously a blue color and was changed to a red color without proper approval. The property owner changed out the awning color to match the awnings at Armando's Restaurant to give it an overall theme on that corner. He pointed out that the location of the awning and the frame has not changed. Staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Clark asked if the Heiress sign was painted on or ironed on. Mr. Swartz said it was removed from the previous awning and ironed on to the new fabric. The property owner wanted to change it out but the owner of the business wanted to maintain the blue color as well as the crown so the property owner ironed it onto the new fabric. Commissioner Clark had concerns with signs being ironed on and flaking off over time. Mr. Bagato said the sign code states that all signs need to be maintained and can be a Code Enforcement issue. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to approve as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colombini and carried by a 7-0-1 vote with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Mclntosh absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: None G.\PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes\2016\160322min.docx Page 4 of 5 .w . ''�rr '"�+�` ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES March 22, 2016 Vi. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATE — Commissioner Vuksic — 3/9/16 The AIPP Committee selected one artist to paint the traffic signal boxes on Portola Avenue and Fred Waring Drive; six artists were selected for the Palm Desert Community Gallery exhibition for four shows; on April 21, 2016 there will be an all-valley art meeting held at a local gallery in Cathedral City; docent tours are in full swing; and the documentary film series continues through April 21 at the UCR Campus. VII. COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Vuksic moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 1:13 p.m. � � � TON AG TO PRINCIPAL PLANNER SECRETARY A E JUDY ORDING SECRETARY G:\PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes\2016\160322min.docx Page 5 of 5