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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReview ARC Decision - MISC 04-54 - George BuonoREQUEST: CITY OF PALM DESERT Community Development/Planning STAFF REPORT City Council review of a decision of the Architectural Review Commission approving plans for 8' wall for entryway for single family residence at 72-922 Grapevine. SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Planning Technician APPLICANT: George Buono 38-681 Parker Ridge Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 APPELLANT: Councilman Jim Ferguson CASE NOS. MISC. 04-54 DATE: January 13, 2005 CONTENTS: Recommendation Discussion Architectural Review Minutes meeting of November 23, 2004 Architectural Review Notice of Action, November 23, 2004 Plans & Exhibits Recommendation: That the City Council by minute motion affirm the action of the Architectural Review Commission dated November 23, 2004. Discussion: Background: This is a request for an 8' high pedestrian entry gate only. There is an existing 6' wall enclosing the front and street side yards. The entry gate element is 12' wide. The existing permitted 6' high front and street side yard wall will be finished with stucco to match the house. The applicant requested ARC approval of the 8' high entry gate within the wall system facing Grapevine. The entry gate transitions from the 6' height of the perimeter wall to 8' at the gate. This transition area is curved and increases the setback from the curb from 15' to 19' in the area of the gate. Staff Report MISC. 04-54 Page 2 January 13, 2004 Commissioner Hanson stated that, "the houses across the street are low, old- style homes and the proposed house is rather tall and you need a taller element on the wall to reinforce the height difference between what is around it and that house." The wall will be landscaped with Washingtonian Fliferas and Olive trees on both sides of the wall to lessen the impact of the height. Upon review of the entryway and landscape plans the commission determined that the wall was adequately landscaped and architecturally compatible with the neighborhood. Submitted by: Department Head: Ryan Stendell Ph I Drell Planning Technician Approva •�i H: mer Croy ACM Devel Approval: ent Services Carlos Ortega City Manager Director of Community Development CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFOR 4 r-rrl - C7 rn -) COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REVIEW""" 3 73tnrn : -f0a DECISION OFT Architectural Review Commission .+c- n (Name of Committee/Commission) rZ 'rn Case No. MISC 04-54 Name of Appellant Jim Ferguson Meeting Date: 11/23/04 Address Phone: ( Description of Application: 8' Wall for entryway for a single-family residence at 2-922 Grapevine Reason for . Review Compatability of neighborhood Signature of Appellant FOR O Date Appeal Filed: i-'� 0C Treasurer's Receipt #: Public Hearing Set For. t Z ((./0 Date Y Fee Received: Received by: Action taken by the City Council: Date: Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk