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Home My WebLink About2018-03-27 CITY OF PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 27, 201E 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 Wet, Chair X 5 Karel Lambell, Vice Chair X 4 1 Doug Brewer X 4 1 Allan Levin X 5 Michael McAuliffe X 4 1 Jim McIntosh X 4 1 John Vuksic X 5 Also Present Ryan Stendell, Director, Community Development Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner Alex Vasquez, Code Compliance Officer Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Cancelled meeting:2127/18 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 13, 2018 Action: Commissioner Brewer moved to approve the March 13, 2018 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambell and carried by a 5-0-1-1 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, Van Vliet, and Vuksic voting YES, McIntosh abstaining and McAuliffe absent. ARCHITECTURAL REVmid COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2018 V. CASES: A. Final Drawings: 1. CASE NO: MISC 17-115 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: JOSH AND VIVIAN STOMEL, 1684 Bellshire Court, Westlake Village, CA 91362 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve a wall exception. LOCATION: 73748 De Anza Way ZONE: R-1 (14,000) Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, reminded the Commission that this request for a wall exception was continued from a previous meeting with a suggestion to make the entire wall cohesive. The property currently has a partial block wall, wrought-iron and oleanders. He presented updated photos with the wrought-iron and some of the shrubs removed. He pointed out that the applicant is proposing to fill in the area with block so it would be a 5' high wall. The exception would be 12' back from curb at 5' high instead of 15' back from curb that is required by code. MR. DAVID VALDEZ, contractor, described the length of the block wall, varying heights of 3', 5' and 6' and described the materials. The Commission reviewed and discussed the block wall, footings and. materials and suggested that the entire wall should match especially iri the areas where it steps up and down. Another suggestion was to consider building a new wall behind the existing wall to create a layering effect. ACTION: Commissioner McIntosh moved to grant approval subject to: 1) providing Planning Department with a detailed elevation.illustrating that the proposed walls will match and blend-in seamlessly with the existing wall both in design (stepping) and finishes; 2) wall will be reviewed by the Planning Department and Building Inspector in the field; 3) transition height of wall in an artful manner; and 4) verify with Building Department for pool fencing requirements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambe[[ and carried by a 6-0-1 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Wet voting YES and McAuliffe absent. G.TlanningUenlneJudy\ARC\1Minutes\2018\100327min.dcc: Page 2 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL REv1=W COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2018 2. CASE NO: MISC 18-0005 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: TOM LE, 12832 Valley View, Suite C, Garden Grove, CA 92845 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to approve an exterior color change and minor exterior modifications including a tower element; McDonald's. LOCATION: 72755 Highway 111 ZONE: P.C.-3 (SP) Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented a proposal for exterior colors and modifications to the McDonald's building on Highway 111. He presented renderings along with the new color scheme. MR. TOM LE, Project Manager, described the project and said they will re-paint the building with new colors, remodel the dining room and restrooms, add a freezer, as well as a tower element. The Commission and the applicant discussed the proposed paint colors vs the colors within the shopping center, the awnings, and the tower element. They suggested that the tower should stand apart and proud, but to work with the existing forms. They also suggested to make the tower a four-sided element and submit a 3-D perspective of the tower. The Commission continued their discussion to allow the applicant to redesign the tower element, and to choose exterior paint colors that blend with the shopping center. The Commissioners also requested an. updated color board and 3D perspective renderings. ACTION: Commissioner McIntosh moved to continued Case MISC 18-0005 subject to: 1)the tower element needs to stand proud on its own and be a statement piece; 2)tower shall be four-sided; 3) submittal of a new color board showing the main body and accent color for the tower, and colors to match existing colors within the center; 4) include sign design; and 5) submit a 3-D perspective of tower element. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambe[[ and carried by a 6- 0-1 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES and McAuliffe absent. GAPIanningUanineJudyWRWMinu[es1201B\180327min.docx Page 3 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL RE41fmW COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2018 B. Preliminary Plans: Mr. Swartz stated this item would be presented after Carmax: 1. CASE NO: PP 18-0004 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: AVENIDA PARTNERS, LLC, 130 Newport Center Drive, Suite 220, Newport Beach, CA 92660 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration to preliminarily approving a new independent senior living facility consisting of 161 units within a two-story building; Avenida Senior Living. LOCATION: SWC Country Club and Portola Avenue ZONE: P.R.-5 Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, presented for preliminary , approval a new independent senior living facility consisting of 161 units within a two-story building called Avenida Senior Living. He described the site plan, retention basin, landscaping, and a mix of carports and garages. This development will have an entry/exit off Portola Avenue only. He passed around the materials board for the Commission's review. MR. KEITH MCCLOSKEY, Architect, said this is a highly amenitized active adult living center in a luxurious building that has a fresh and healthy living atmosphere. They have'tried to capture the essence of the contemporary architecture within a framework that has a residential feel to it. He described the site plan, primary entry drop-off and porte- cochere, public lobby/lounge and offices of the project, as well as three outdoor courtyards and a recreation area. He described a variety of building masses, roof lines, single-car garages; grade changes, pitched roofs, vertical elements, landscape buffers, and the security gate for Villa Portofino. He presented renderings of the perimeter grade conditions, buffers and landscaping. He said he had the opportunity to speak with a few residents from Casablanca and Villa Portofino prior to this meeting regarding some of their security concerns for their site. He said he discussed several items with them and said that having the garages, walls and landscape will help a lot. MR. RUSSELL MCDONALD, Landscape Architect, presented the landscape site plan and pointed out the location of the dog park, sculpture gardens and lawns, main courtyard lawn and pool, and flower gardens for the residents. G.%P1ann1ngvan1neJuayXARC\1Minutas\2013k13o327min.aocx Page 4 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL RE�iv_W COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2018 MR. BRAD EICHENAUER, discussed the drainage system and how it ties into the main storm drain line and empties out into the retention basin to the south of the project. Commissioner Vuksic said he was concerned with the pitch of the roofs at possibly 5:12 for this contemporary design and said the steepness of the roof is unsuitable for this style of architecture. He suggested lowering the roof pitches that will also bring the parapets back, which will provide more depth and articulation. Chair Van Vliet and MR. MCCLOSKEY discussed the roof-top A/C equipment and condensers that will be setback about 25' from the parapet edge. Chair Van Vliet suggested that all roof-top equipment be placed below the top of the parapet. The Commission and the applicant discussed the trash locations and pickup, fire hydrants, mailboxes and centralized utility meter rooms. The Commission and MR. MCCLOSKEY discussed the architecture and length of the garages. Commissioner Vuksic suggested they create some undulation. Commissioner McIntosh said since the design looks so uniform and shed-like, he suggested incorporating other forms from the buildings into the garage designs with materials and the use of vertical and horizontal undulation and vertical stone elements. Commissioner Brewer said the carports and garages look like a storage facility and suggested they submit a line of sight analysis both inside and out of the project in comparison to the carports and garages. Commissioner Brewer left at 2:45 p.m. MS. PAMELA LANGLEY, resident of Casablanca, stated she was representing the board of directors and was bringing forward the residents' concerns regarding the height of the pads and the elevation changes. MS. CAROLE QUERSHI, resident of Villa Portofino, stated she was representing the board of directors and was bringing forward the residents' concerns regarding the back side of the garages, as well as the roofing material. MS. CAROL COHEN, resident of Casablanca, stated she was representing the board of directors and was bringing forward the residents' concerns with noise issues regarding trash pick-up and air conditioner condensers and asked for information on the drainage runoff.. GBPJanningUanine JudyWRCll Minutes�2018\180327min.dccx Page 5 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL REbjr-vV COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2018 ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to continue Case PP 18-0004 subject to: 1) providing additional pitch roofs to help break-up the building; 2) decrease pitch of roofs for a better design; 3) create more depth and articulation in the parapet elements; 4) review other roofing materials; 5) mechanical equipment shall be below parapet height; 6) garages look too uniform and shed like; 7) incorporate other forms from the building into the garage designs with materials and the use of vertical and horizontal undulation; 8) submit a line of sight from Portola Avenue, Casablanca, and within Villa Portofino; 9) submit details of external and internal drains; 10) submit floor plans and roof plans; and 11) provide more detailed elevations and not conceptual plans.' Motion was seconded by Commissioner Levin and carried by a 5-0-1-1 vote with Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES and Brewer and McAuliffe absent. 2. CASE NO: PP 17-059 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES CALIFORNIA, LLC, c/o Centerpoint Integrated Solutions, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 301, Lakewood CO 80228 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of preliminarily approving construction of a new 6,840-square-foot automobile sales and service building with associated site improvements; Carmax. LOCATION: 73500 Dinah Shore Drive ZONE: S.I. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Associate Planner, reminded the Commission that this Precise Plan for Carmax was approved last year by the Architectural Review Commission, as well as the Planning Commission for a new 6,400 square-foot building off Dinah Shore Drive. The applicant is now proposing minor modifications to the north elevation facing the freeway by creating a tower element for .some added articulation, adding gray columns and modifying the signage on the west elevation. The Commission reviewed and discussed the tower element. Commissioner Vuksic suggested they increase the new tower element pop-out/metal roof at least 2/3 depth of the south tower element. He also suggested relocating and reconfiguring the janitor's closet. G.\PlenningVanine Judy\AM1 Mlnutes\201e\100327min.do" Page 6 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2018 ACTION: Commissioner Vuksic moved to approve the design subject to: 1) roof hatch shall be relocated; and 2) increase new tower element pop-out/metal roof at least 2/3 depth of what the adjacent tower pop-out extends. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brewer and carried by a 6-0-1 vote, with Brewer, Lambell, Levin, McIntosh, Vuksic, and Van Vliet voting YES and McAuliffe absent. C. Miscellaneous Items: None VI. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATE — Commissioner Vuksic — 03/14/18 Commissioner Vuksic reported the following from the March 14, 2018 AIPP meeting: eighteen pieces were selected for the 2019/2020 El Paseo Exhibition; training is available for art tour docents; an estimated 5,000 people attended the Swing 'N Hops event on February 3; the Catalina Wave house was auctioned off; Art and Essay exhibit, "Surrounded by Nature," will be on display from April 12 to May 31; the First Friday event for April called "Brew at the Zoo"will be held at the Living Desert; the last documentary film for the season will be shown on April 19 featuring Andy Warhol's work called Bri//o Box (3 Cents Off); and a collection of 20 photographers is on exhibition at The Galen from March 15 through November 27 called Journey Thru the Desert. VII. COMMENTS None VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lambell moved to adjourn the Architectural Review Commission meeting at 3:00 p.m. ERIC CEJA PRINCIPAL PLANNER SECRETARY XXIJK J NI JUD R O DING ECRETARY GAPIannmyWamnaJuay\ARCVMInmeM2o1V80327min.aocx Page 7 of 7