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Home My WebLink About2018-02-13 CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:30,p.m. IL ROLL CALL Commissioners Current Meeting - ' Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Chris Van Vliet, Chair X 3 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 2 1 Doug Brewer X 2 1 Allan Levin X 3 Michael McAuliffe X 3 Jim McIntosh X 3 John Vuksic X 3 Also Present Ryan Stendell, Director, Community Development Eric Ceja, Principal Planner Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Marscilla Bueno, Planning Intern Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meeting: III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 2018 and January 23, 2018 Action: Commissioner Levin moved to approve the January 9„2018 meeting minutes with minor changes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by a 5-0-2 vote, with Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Van Wet, and Vuksic voting YES and Brewer and Lambell absent. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2018 Action: Commissioner Levin moved to approve the January 23, 2018 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by a 5-0-2 vote,with Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Van Wet, and Vuksic voting YES and Brewer and Lambell absent. V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: PP/CUP/EA 15-223 and'TTM 37292 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: MARY HSU, Mi Casa Property, LLC, 2275 Huntington Drive, Suite 518, San Marino, CA 91108 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of preliminary approval of architectural and landscape plans for a proposed six (6) unit tract map located on a vacant 0.42 acre parcel. LOCATION: 45-734 Highway 74 ZONE: R-3 18,000(3), S.P. (Residential Multi-Family, Scenic Preservation Overlay) Mr. Eric Ceja, Principal Planner, presented the construction drawings for a six-unit condo development on Highway 74 that was approved by the Commission on March 28, 2017. At that" time, the Commission recommended the plaster surface under the accent band 3' off the ground be painted a darker color. However, the color change is not identified on the plans. He suggested making this a condition as part of the approval today. In addition, the Commission wanted to see the walls, at the sides of the garage doors, thickened to be greater than 12" beyond the plane of the garage door and that change is shown on Sheet A2. Commissioner Vuksic suggested color variations other than a darker base. He is concerned that if the color changes are not done well and are too subtle the detail will be limited. Mr. Ceja said he would confirm with the applicant on the colors. Action: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve subject to incorporating color variation and changes approved by staff._Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 5-0-2 vote, with Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES and Brewer and Lambell absent. G1P1ennin&an1ne JudyWRGM Mlnutes�2018\180213min.docx Page 2 of 5 ARCHITECTURAL REV •-"N COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2018 2. CASE NO: SARC 18-0003 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: N AND D RESTAURANTS, LLC. Olive Garden #1313, 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32837 NATURE OF,PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve two (2) wall signs; Olive Garden. LOCATION: 72225 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C:(4) Mr. Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner, presented a proposal for two wall signs to update the fagade for Olive Garden Italian Kitchen within the Las Sombras commercial center. The scope of work will include replacement of two (2) wall signs, one on the west elevation facing the interior parking lot and one on the east elevation facing Highway 111. Each sign is proposed to be the same size and design as shown on the plans and does not exceed.the height of 20' from finished grade. He mentioned that staff had previously approved the stone veneer over the main entryway, re- facing of the awnings, and a paint color update. He passed around the materials board and,said,the sign will have routed-out channel letters and mounted onto a cabinet and raceway. The proposed design meets all sign ( requirements established by the code with the exception of the projection of the sign. Code only allows,a maximum projection of 12", however, the cross-section shows a 15" projection. Staff's recommendation is to approve the sign as designed with the requirement that it be redesigned to reduce the projection to no more than 12"to meet the sign requirements. The Commission and the applicant reviewed-and discussed the projection of the sign panel. MR. BRENT FORTAY, Sight Enhancement Services, said they understand staff's concern with the projection of the sign and said the sign is a huge upgrade in appearance, and will provide more visibility with the difference in colors and the letters. He explained why the extra width is needed to house all the electrical and other components. He said Olive Garden's sign will almost mimic Red Lobster's wall sign, which they designed and were able to reduce the width of that panel. He and the Commission discussed reducing the projection to 11" on the east elevation and allowing a 15" projection on the west elevation since there will be a rectangle recess in the stone material that will create a nice surround for the sign. ACTION: Commissioner McAuliffe moved to approve Sign.A on west elevation with a 15" projection and Sign Bon east elevation with a reduction in the projection to 11". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Vuksic and carried by a 5-0-2 vote, with Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Wet voting.YES and' Brewer and Lambell absent. G:wlannl"gUaninedudYwRCklMinutesN20ie\ieo2iamm.d"ox Page 3 of 5 ARCHITECTURAL REvi='W COMMISSION `- MINUTES February 13, 2018 3. CASE NO: SA 17-219 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: SIGNS AND' SERVICES COMPANY, ATfN: Ryan Ybarra, 10980 Boatman Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve re-facing two existing monument signs; Town Center Plaza. LOCATION: 44100-44250 ZONE: P.C:(3), S.P.: Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, reminded the Commission that this request has returned for a third time. The applicant is proposing to reface two existing monument signs for Town Center Plaza. He presented photos of the existing signs and the first and second submittals that were not approved.The first submittal the Commission felt there was no architectural merit to the sign and has too many tenant panels. The second submittal incorporates the Kokopelli's, however the Commission felt it was still too boxy with no architectural merit. He then presented the most current submittal and said the applicant is staying with, the existing design but added Town Center Plaza and two new tenant panels. MR. RYAN YBARRA, Signs & Services Company, said they incorporated more of the look and color of the center into the design and kept the Kokopelli's. Their main focus is to maximize the space for the tenant by making it more visible from the street with a white panel background. He said they will be using the existing concrete bases and poles and all the seams, connectors, and screws will be concealed on the inside and fastened to the pole. The Commission reviewed and discussed the sign design, illumination, materials, texture, and how the sign is anchored to the existing sign. Commissioner Vuksic said it is not as aesthetically pleasing as the existing sign and staled they can add more tenant exposure and still have the sign look more sophisticated. Commissioner McIntosh agreed and said the existing sign has a little bit more individuality and character to it. Commissioner McAuliffe said if they use the building design as a reference, understand the proportion of it because that is what is not working on their latest design. Commissioner Vuksic told the applicant they don't have to mimic the building but the sign needs to look like it belongs to the center and needs to compliment the buildings in color, shape, proportion, styling, and layering. Commissioner McAuliffe said one of the reasons the existing sign relates to the building is that it has simple but strong layers. GAPlanningUanlneJudy\ARC\1Minutes\2018\180213mhdoex Page 4 of 5 ARCHITECTURAL REVILW COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2018 ACTION: Commissioner Levin moved to continue Case SA 17-219 and suggested if applicant chooses to compliment the building on their sign design, they shall incorporate the existing building design; otherwise, the sign can stand alone with architectural merit. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McAuliffe and carried by a 5-0-2 vote, with Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES and Brewer and Lambell absent. B. Preliminary Plans: None C. Miscellaneous Items: None VI. COMMENTS Commissioner Vuksic informed the Commission and staff of an upcoming documentary film at the UCR campus on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Mr. Ceja introduced the new intern in the Planning Department, Ms. Marscilla Bueno, who commutes from Palm Desert to San Bernardino where she is majoring in environmental studies and geology. VII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Levin moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 1:25 p.m. �y ERIC CEJ PRINCIPAL PLANNER SECRETARY JAM A JUDY � R DING CRETARY G.\PlanninBUanineJudy,ARC\1Mlnutes\2018\190213min.dou Page 5 of 5