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Home My WebLink About2016-05-10 � � , � �`'�� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION ' MINUTES May 10, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to orderat 12:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 7 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 6 1 Paul Clark X 6 1 Gene Colombini X 5 2 Allan Levin X 6 1 Michael McAuliffe X � Jim Mclntosh X 6 1 John Vuksic X 7 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 26, 2016 Action: Commissioner Levin moved to approve the April 26, 2016 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Lambell absent. � ��: i � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES May 10, 2016 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO.: MISC 16-133 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): MING C. LOWE, P.O. Box 289, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request final approvai to remove an existing chain link fence along Portola Avenue and Catalina Way and replace it with a new 6' high block wall; 13' from curb along Portola and 8 '/2' from curb along Catalina. LOCATION: 73-985 Catalina Way ZONE: R-2 Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a request to remove an existing chain link fence on Portola Avenue and Catalina Way and replace it with a new 6' high slump stone wall. He presented an aerial of the property and described the location of the wall. Staff is recommending approval. The Commission reviewed and discussed the existing hedge that will be replaced by ficus, setback issues, and line of sight concerns. Mr. Swartz pointed out that if the wall is approved the applicant will submit a landscaping plan. ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve a 6' high block wall subject to: 1)wall on Portola Avenue shall be 15' from back of curb; 2) wall on Catalina Way shall be 10' from back of curb; 3) applicant has the option to remove oleanders and replace with ficus; and 4) The block wall shall meet the 40-foot line of sight requirements of the City along Portola and Catalina. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0-1 vote with Clark, Colombini, Levin, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Lambell absent. G:\PlanningUanineJudyV+RC\1Minutes\2016\160510min.dxx Page 2 of 4 � ' � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES May 10, 2016 B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: PP 16-124 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: KRISTI HANSON ARCHITECTS, 71-185 Painters Path, Palm Desert CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to preliminarily approve the demolition of an existing 4,000 square foot building to construct a new two-story restaurant building with a rooftop lounge totaling 10,000 square feet. LOCATION: 73-330 EI Paseo ZONE: C-1, S.P. Commissioner Levin recused himself from this project and remained in the room. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a request to demolish an existing 4,000 square foot building to construct a new two-story restaurant building with a rooftop lounge totaling 10,000 square feet. He described the changes, presented an aerial of the property and a sight plan. The Commission reviewed and discussed parking issues, parapet heights to hide roof-mounted equipment, a small planter obstructing the walkway, and roof top landscape. They asked for a line of site study. ACTION: Commissioner Colombini moved to preliminary approve as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Vuksic and carried by a 6-0-1-1 vote with Clark, Colombini, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Lambell absent and Levin abstaining. C. Miscellaneous Items: 1. CASE NO: MISC 16-142 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THE SWEET SPOT CLUB, LLC, 45920 Meritage Lane, Coachella, CA 92236 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Discussion of a new faCade renovation to the existing Crystal Palm building. LOCATION: 73-338 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1, S.P. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented for discussion only a new farade renovation to the existing Crystal Palm building. He stated that Staff has worked with the designer on this project because several G:\PlanningUanineJudy�ARC\1Minutes�2016\160510min.docx Page 3 of 4 ,�_. _ � � � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES May 10, 2016 designs have been submitted. The version being reviewed today is the most current version. He reminded the Commissioners that this is for discussion only and no action is required. Mr. Swartz described the location of the current building and the changes that have been proposed for an upscale cigar lounge and bar. Staff's initial concern is with the two- story element and is looking to move away from that design and suggested that the applicant work on the fa�ade facing Highway 111. Mr. Swartz presented an aerial of the location and the parking area. He pointed out the parking area that will be removed. Staff and Commission reviewed and discussed the plans. ACTION: No action taken. Commission suggested: 1) the applicant needs to study the overall design; 2) architecture needs to have more depth and detail; 3) elevations need to match floor plans and roof plans; 4) provide more detail on finishes; 5) look at re-locating the proposed private lounge to the front of the building along Highway 111; and 6) carry volume and massing around to all sides. VI. COMMENTS VII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Mclntosh moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 1:50 p.m. �. E IC CEJA ASSOCIATE PLANNER SECRETARY JA I JUD RE DING SECRETARY G:\PlanningUanineJudyWRC\1Minutes\2016\160510min.docx Page 4 of 4