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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-12 CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 12, 2018 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 9 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 7 2 Doug Brewer X 7 2 Allan Levin X 9 Michael McAuliffe X 8 1 Jim McIntosh X 7 2 John Vuksic X 9 Also Present _ Ryan Stendell, Director, Community Development Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Nick Melloni, Assistant Planner Pedro Rodriguez, Supervisor Code Compliance Martin Alvarez, Director, Economic Development Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meeting:2/27/18,4/10/18 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 22, 2018 Action: Chair Van Vliet moved to approve the May 22, 2018 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 7-0 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Van Vliet, and Vuksic voting YES. ARCHITECTURAL RE°,,,"W COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2018 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 18-0009 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: LULULEMON ATHLETICA, 855 Homer Street, 41h Floor, Vancouver, BC V613 2W2 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve exterior tenant improvements; replace tile band with stucco, replace fabric awnings w/wood canopy, adding breeze block walls, new signage, paint existing storefront mullions, replace two glazing panels with glass doors; Lululemon Athletica. LOCATION: 73470 El Paseo, Suite 119 ZONE: D.O.: Commissioner Vuksic recused himself from this project and left the room. Mr. Nick Mellon!, Assistant Planner, presented a proposal for storefront improvements for Lululemon Athletica; a retail store located on the corner of El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. He presented the renderings, passed around the color board and described the scope of work to include; a paint color change to all white, changing to a wood canopy, adding decorative breeze blocks, and changing some of the wall sconces. He stated that the interior modifications are not subject to ARC approval and the proposed signage will be approved at staff level. Staff is concerned that by painting the building all white it will lose some of the modulation and projections. He is also concerned whether the breeze block detail will be aligned flush with the vertical projections because the plans do not show that it will be straightened. Staff recommends approval subject to some type of modifications that highlight the modulation on the fagade along El Paseo, adjusting the breeze block alignments and patching the stucco where needed and requiring a planning final inspection prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Commissioner Lambell asked about the architectural design and MS. MARYANN ARTAVIA, Lululemon, said she wasn't the architect and could not answer specific architecture and design question as she was present to discuss the color. She mentioned that Mr. Melloni had voiced his concerns with going to a single color and said he recommended three options for an alternative color scheme. She said Lululemon is agreeable with going with a two-tone color as opposed to all white. GAPIanningVanlneJudyURC\1Minutes\2018\180812min.doex Page 2 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL REV_•__1 COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2018 The Commission discussed the proposed color and suggested adding another color scheme for differentiation. Commissioner McIntosh discussed the architecture on El Paseo and said the proposed color doesn't tie into the architecture that surrounds the building. In reference to the breeze block he said it is a detail issue and mentioned there may be difficulties with those integrating properly with the existing architecture. The Commission continued the request to allow the applicant to address concerns regarding color and provide additional information for the wood canopy members, connection details on the wood trellises, and the alignment of the breeze block with the columns. ACTION: Commissioner McIntosh moved .to continued Case No. MISC 18-0009 subject to: 1) add another color scheme for differentiation; 2) show size of the wood canopy members; 3) show connection details on the wood trellis; 4) show details on framing and mounting of the breeze block; 5) revise plans to show alignment of vertical columns and proposed breeze block; and 6) clarify the building design. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambe[[ and carried by a 6-0-1 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, and Van Wet voting YES and Vuksic abstaining. 2. CASE NO: SARC 17-0003 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: FOUNTAINHEAD SHRUGGED, LLC, c/o Vasanthi Okuma, 1401 Quail Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a monument sign program: Monterey Crossings. LOCATION: NEC Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive ZONE: P.C. (3) F.C.O.Z. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, reminded the Commission that this item came before the Commission on November 28, 2017 for approval of the sign program. Mr. Swartz went over the recommendations made at that meeting and said the applicant has submitted those changes. He stated that the applicant is proposing three (3) monument signs along Monterey Avenue (Monterey), two (2) on Dinah Shore Drive (Dinah Shore) and two (2) freeway-oriented signs in the rear of the property and presented the renderings for each of the signs. He referred to the three (3) monument signs along Monterey and noted that larger centers are allowed to place a sign every 1,500 feet; however, staff does not prefer to see the clustering of signage. If the GAPlanningllanine Judy\WRCU Minutes=18\180e12mindou Page 3 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL RE--,,- EW COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2018 ARC finds it compatible with the center, the Commission can approve the'three (3) signs. He presented three (3) design options for the signs on Monterey. Staff is recommending approval with allowing only one (1) sign on Monterey. MS. VASANTHI OKUMA, Fountainhead Development, said the challenge of the signs is the topography of the site and pointed out how Monterey rises as you travel north. Typically tenants rely on building signage for identification but the tenants will be depressed 10' or more so signage along Monterey will be very important. After reviewing the Commission's suggestions at the meeting in November, they took a very hard look at all the comments and didn't want to overlook anything. As far as Fountainhead is concerned, they can live with two (2) signs and said it's the panels that are important. They came up with clustered signs that read more individual because they are clustered rather than having several signs very far apart. She discussed the materials for the signage and stated they integrated the freeway signs with the monument signs to create a cohesive package for the entire center. Commissioner McIntosh was concerned with the amount of monument signs, as well as the amount of signage on the buildings. MS. OKUMA said as a regional center this type of signage brings some interest and liveliness to the entire center. Commissioner McIntosh thought it would be excessive with three (3) signs along Monterey. He stated that he likes the design, materials and the lighting concept of the signs and how it all ties into the buildings. It is just a question of how many signs will be marching up the Monterey slope. MR. TOM SWEEKA, Developer, suggested they eliminate one (1) monument sign along Monterey and shift one (1) farther up Monterey. The Commission was agreeable to this proposal and discussed the locations for the two (2) remaining signs. Commissioner Vuksic suggested the second sign be located farther up Monterey approximately 300' and situated between Pads 3 and 4. He also suggested the two (2) monument signs along Dinah Shore be separated by 500'. The Commission reviewed and discussed design options, the proposed six (6) or seven (7) tenant panels, panel color, font size and lighting. The Commission reviewed and discussed the freeway-oriented monuments signs and lighting. Mr. Ryan Stendell, Director Community Development said a lighting plan will be forthcoming. Commissioner McIntosh made a motion for approval. Commissioner Vuksic made the second but had comments regarding the addition of surface lighting on the perforated metal and not just a backlit silhouette. GAPIanningWnineJuey\ARC\7Minutes\2018\180812min.docx Page 4 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL REV.../ COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2018 r ' - Commissioner McIntosh amended his motion and added that the exterior illumination shall return to the Commission for review. Commissioner McAuliffe expressed his concern with the perforated metal panel design and said these panels come in a limited sheet size and wondered how they will butt up against each other and how they will maintain the uniform pattern. He and the applicant reviewed and discussed his concern. ACTION: Commissioner McIntosh moved to approve the sign program subject to: 1) design of all monument signs shall be Option A with seven (7)' panels and chard; 2) two (2) monument signs shallbe allowed along Monterey Avenue; 3) one (1) monument sign shall be located at the corner intersection and the second monument sign shall be located farther up Monterey Avenue approximately 300'between Pads 3 and 4;4) the second monument sign along Dinah Shore Drive shall be located 500' east from the one labeled M2.1 within the Sign Program; 5) the freeway monument signs shall be Option A with perforated metal; and, 6) exterior illumination shall return to the Commission for review and approval. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Vuksic and carried by a 7-0 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Van Vliet, and Vuksic voting YES. B. Preliminary Plans: 1. CASE NO: CUP 17-0023 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: THE LEAF at 73740, LLC a CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 72650 Fred Waring Drive #202, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to preliminarily approve fagade changes for The Leaf. LOCATION: 73740 El Paseo ZONE: D Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented fagade changes for a cannabis dispensary called The Leaf. In October, 2017, the City Council adopted a cannabis ordinance to allow six (6) retail locations with one (1) retail shop located on El Paseo east of Larkspur Lane. This new retail shop will be located within the former Don Vincent's clothing store and as part of the selection criteria, the applicant was required to make extensive fagade enhancements. Mr. Swartz passed around the materials board, a board displaying the security system and presented GAPIann1ngUw1ne JudyWRM1 M1nutes@016V60612m1n.doca Page 5 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL RE'',-_ W COMMISSION" ' MINUTES June 12, 2018 a virtual video of the exterior and interior-of the store. As part of the conditional use permit, this will move forward to the Planning Commission for review. " MR. ROB BERNHEIMER, discussed the exterior and interior modifications and said the cannabis products will not be visible from El Paseo. They have created a lobby off the front entrance and the products will be fully enclosed within an interior room. Commissioner Vuksic asked the architect to describe the element on the roof. MR. STEPHEN STEPHANOFF, TBK Design Group, said it is supposed to-represent an atrium with plants on the inside to represent a greenhouse. This atrium is a play on their name, The Leaf, and will have lush faux landscape. Commissioner Vuksic referred to the elements coming down from the greenhouse and asked about the ribbed texture on the edge. MR. STEPHANOFF said it is actually a W faux wood metal square that will travel all the way around. It will be painted stucco' with the W metal stacking on top of it with a 3° deep groove. Commissioner Vuksic and the applicant discussed the vertical glass system to the left of the entry feature that comes out and angles back towards the building. MR. STEPHANOFF said it is supposed to be like a solarium with glass and metal pieces. . Commissioner Vuksic and the applicant discussed the abstracted cornice detail on the front and rear elevations. Commissioner Vuksic suggested they revisit this detail. Commissioner McIntosh felt the building has a nice form without this detail. Commissioner Levin pointed out that civil plans were not included with their submittal and asked where the detector check and fire riser rooms would be located. MR. STEPHANOFF said they will be located on the back side of the building. Commissioner McIntosh referred to the solarium and thought the right- of-way would be too narrow with the benches, balls and umbrellas. Since these elements play a dynamic part in the composition of the front elevation, he suggested moving the solarium in a bit so they can preserve this element. The Commission reviewed and discussed the stone cap on the rear elevation, awnings, lighting, security, signage, and controlling the intensity of the lighting on the front elevation. G.%PlenningVanlne Judy\ARC\1 M1nuteM2018\180612m1n.do= Page 6 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL REVi._.1 COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2018 r ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to preliminarily approve subject to: 1).revisiting the front and rear elevation cornice detail; 2) adjusting solarium on front elevation to preserve benches and umbrellas and approved by staff; 3) adding a dimmer for lighting strength,on front elevation and recheck for appropriateness; and, 4) adding a fire riser room. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by'a 7-0 vote, with Brewer, Lambe[[, Levin, McAuliffe, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES. 2. CASE NO: CUP 17-0028 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: PANTHER BUDS, LLC, 2 Avenida Andra, Palm Desert CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to preliminarily approve fagade changes for Panther Buds. LOCATION. 74725 Joni Drive ZONE: S.I. Commissioners McIntosh and Vuksic left at 2:40 p.m. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented fagade changes to an existing building for cannabis cultivation, called Panther Buds. As previously mentioned, the City Council adopted a cannabis ordinance in October, 2017 to allow cannabis cultivation in the service industrial zone. This building is currently the Palms to Pine Automotive on Joni Drive. He presented the renderings, passed around the materials board and described the scope of work. Commissioner Brewer and MR. ARMONDO CHAVEZ, designer, discussed the A/C units and the height of the parapet that was only 3'- 2" all the way around. Chair Van Vliet said it is required that the parapet be taller and said the mechanical units cannot be visible from the street. After further review and discussion with the applicant, Chair Van Wet suggested submitting a roof plan to show the mechanical equipment and the screening. Commissioner Lambell asked about the security system. MR. DANIEL SENSKE, representative, described the security and surveillance system that will be provided by a security company. He said the entire security system was designed as a requirement of Prop 64. . Chair Van Vliet said it is a very difficult task taking an existing building and trying to cover the exterior and make it look good. After reviewing the drawings, he found a lot of inconsistencies in the drawings and lack GAPIanningUanineJudMRCUMinutea lM180612min.docz Page 7 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL R1 EW COMMISSION - MINUTES June 12, 2018 of detailing. He reviewed and discussed the condensers in the courtyard and said they need a 36" clearance on the power side for it to work. properly and suggested they increase the clearance and redraw the plans. Commissioner Van Vliet was confused with the different wall types since a legend wasn't provided on the plans. He pointed out several items that needed further review: the overhang on the west side not matching the elevations; the lack of construction details; providing details on transitioning from the new and existing construction and how it will blend seamlessly; the lack of a roof plan to show the mechanical equipment, screening; internal drainage detail; details-on the gable roof and cap; and providing consistent and matching plans. Commissioner McAuliffe said from a security standpoint he suggested having security mesh on the backside of the gate and asked that those details be included on the plans. He said it will be very important for this project to look unified and look like one center rather than in pieces. He said the color scheme and materials are simple, however the cool color blended with the warm colors are a little unsettling and suggested they make the color scheme more harmonious. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to continue Case No. CUP 17-0028 subject to: 1) increase clearance on exterior condensers; 2) include legend and notes on plans; 3) define wall types; 4) show correct soffit overhang on west (back) building; 5) address transition from new and existing construction to blend in seamlessly; 6) provide proper detail at gable end on street side of the north east building parapet; 7) submit roof plan to include mechanical equipment on existing sloped roofs and possible screening; 8) roof drainage shall be located within the buildings and not surface mounted on building; 9) provide drainage trough detail at front of north east building at street side; 10) parapet cap detail shall be less visible; 11) address color scheme; and 12) plans shall be consistent and match. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brewer and carried by a 5-0-2 vote, with Brewer, Lambe[[, Levin, McAuliffe, and Van Wet voting YES and McIntosh and Vuksic absent. C. Miscellaneous Items: None GAPlenning\Janlne JueyARMI Minutes1201W 60612mhdocx Page 8 of 9 ARCHITECTURAL RE%ii rvi COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2018 VI. COMMENTS Mr. Swartz introduced the new intern in Community Development; Mr. Justus Swajian. He graduated from Palm Desert High School and College of the Desert graduate and recently obtained a B.S. Public policy degree from University of Southern California. He will be attending Law School at University of San Diego in the Fall. VII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Levin moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 3:10 p.m. KEVIN SWARTZ ASSOCIATE PLANNER SECRETARY wzau� E JUDY R DING SECRETARY G:\Planning\Janlne Jud HG\1Minutes12019\180912min,doox Page 9 of 9