HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP 04-30 Dvlpmnt Resource Consultants - 73-550 Dinah ShoreCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Consideration of approval of final design drawings, specifically the
north elevation of the Bedrosian Ceramic Tile and Stone
Warehouse/Showroom building at 73-550 Dinah Shore Drive.
SUBMITTED BY: Steve Smith, Planning Manager
APPLICANT: Development Resource Consultants
8175 E. Kaiser Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92080
CASE NO: PP 04-30
DATE: October 13, 2005
CONTENTS:
Staff Recommendation
Discussion
Staff Recommendation:
That, by minute motion, the City Council approve the final design drawings
including the north elevation of the Bedrosian Ceramic Tile and Stone
Warehouse/Showroom building at 73-550 Dinah Shore Drive, Case No. PP
04-30.
Discussion:
January 13, 2005 the City Council approved a request for approval of the precise
plan of design and a height exception for this project "with applicant to return to
both the Architectural Review Commission and the City Council with final design,
reflecting enhancements to be made to the northern elevation of the project to
provide effective visual relief."
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Staff Report
Case No. PP 04-30
Page 2
October 13, 2005
The working drawings have been prepared and changes were made to the north
elevation. Specifically, the applicant provided:
1. Additional inset cobalt blue ceramic tiles (26 versus 12).
2. Added a horizontal reveal.
3. Added 42-inch high truck well guardrail and concrete wall section.
4. Detailed the color changes on the banding and panels.
5. Provided a 16-inch step in the building at two points in the north elevation.
6. Per landscape plan, the north edge of the site will be planted with 15-24 inch
box trees consisting of Swanhill Olive, Blue Palo Verde, Southern Live Oak
and Shoestring Acacia.
7. Per Architectural Review Commission (ARC) review, will add roof parapet
returns extending a minimum of ten feet back from the building face.
The working drawings were received and approved by ARC at its September 27,
2005 meeting 5-0, with Gregory and Van Vliet absent. The commission agreed that
the enhancements to the north elevation were significant and would provide
effective visual relief.
Submitted by:
'Sf a Smith
Planning Manager
Appro al:
Homer Croy
ACM for Devel pment Services
Department Head:
Phi Drell
Director of Community Development
Approval:
Carlos L. Ort a
City Manager
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CITY 0M 0 1 S I R I
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL:76o 346—o6ic
FAX:76o 340-0574
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January 24, 2005
Development Resource Consultants
8175 East Kaiser Boulevard
Anaheim, California 92080
Dear Sir or Madam:
Subject: Request for Approval of a Precise Plan of Design for a 52,164
Square Foot Warehouse/Showroom Building and Height
Exception on Lot 35 of Parcel Map No. 24255 (73-550 Dinah
Shore Drivel - Case No. PP 04-30
At its regular meeting of January 13, 2005, the Palm Desert City Council considered the
subject case and took the following action:
Waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 05-9, approving
Case No. PP 04-30, with applicant to return to both the Architectural
Review Commission and the City Council with final design, reflecting
enhancements to be made to the northern elevation of the project to
provide effective visual relief.
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 05-9 for your records. If you have any questions
or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
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Enclosure (as noted)
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MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2005
Condition #12 relative to full improvement of affected streets during the first
phase.
Councilmember Benson said she felt it was a good project, although she was
not so sure it was right for that area; however, she would not want to see the
30-foot tower. If the project is so good and so much needed, people will find
it without having to look up at a tower.
Councilman Kelly agreed and emphasized his desire to have the full street
improvements as required in Condition #12. With regard to the tower, if the
applicant was willing to reduce it, he felt that should be done since there was
some opposition to it.
Mayor Crites said he felt this was a remarkably impressive set of buildings. It
is going to be an attractive project, with excellent landscaping. He reviewed
conditions noted by Council as follows: 1) southerly boundary tree
landscaping be moved closer to the gymnasium structure so as to minimize
any line of sight issues; 2) applicant willing to change the chain link fencing to
be of a color to best blend with the surroundings of the area so that it
minimizes the noticeability; 3) tower element being lowered to 24 feet.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 05-8, approving Case No. PP 04-23, as amended per the discussion at this meeting, to
include: 1) Lowering the tower element to 24 feet in height; 2) landscaping along the
southern perimeter of the site, if any, to be in consultation with the neighboring residents; 3)
Public Works Condition No. 12 to be upheld for full improvement of affected streets during
Phase I of the project; 4) nighttime lighting to be extinguished at 10:00 p.m. or immediately
at the conclusion of any nighttime activity if after that time; 5) temporary chain link fencing
to be of a color to blend with the project surroundings (i.e., beige in color). Motion was
seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Spiegel ABSENT.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A
52,164 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE/SHOWROOM BUILDING AND
HEIGHT EXCEPTION ON LOT 35 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 24255
(73-550 DINAH SHORE DRIVE) Case No. PP 04-30 (Development Resource
Consultants, Applicant).
Planning Manager Steve Smith reviewed the staff report and offered to
answer any questions.
Upon question by Mayor Pro Tern Ferguson, Mr. Smith said the blank west
elevation was obscured by the building on the site to the west. Mayor Pro
Tern Ferguson further asked if that would be built with the Gateway Center,
and Mr. Smith responded that it was an individual lot which went parallel with
this application to Planning Commission. It did not have a height exception,
was approved, and basically was two weeks ahead of this application.
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MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2005
Councilmember Benson asked why a building or business like this needed
137 parking spaces. Mr. Smith responded that per Code, it would need 111
spaces, and the developer had chosen to provide the additional.
Mayor Crites declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or
in OPPOSITION to this request. With no testimony offered, he declared the public
hearing closed.
Mayor Crites suggested some kind of decorative relief on the northern
elevation of the project, which he said would avoid the same type of visual
effect (blank expansive wall) of other buildings that are seen from
Interstate 10.
Mr. Smith noted that comment could certainly be sent to Architectural Review
Commission as part of its review on the working drawings.
Upon question by Councilman Kelly, Mr. Smith responded that this project
had gone before Architectural Review Commission, which modified the front
of the building, and what was before Council now was the third version of the
front of the building. He said staff would relay Council's concerns to both
Architectural Review Commission and the applicant, and they would be
expected to address the issue.
Mayor Crites asked that the project be brought back to Council for review of
the final design.
Mayor Crites reopened the public hearing.
MR. TOM SUN (sp?), project architect, stated that with respect to the north
elevation, they had no problem adjusting the color finishes to break up the
monotone or blankness. He asked if the color/design issue could go
concurrent with plan check so that it does not hold up the rest of the process.
Mayor Crites reclosed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 05-9, with applicant to return to both the Architectural Review Commission and the City
Council with final design, reflecting enhancements to be made to the northern elevation of
the project to provide effective visual relief. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a
4-0 vote, with Councilman Spiegel ABSENT.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Consideration of approval of a precise plan of design for a 52,164
square foot warehouse/showroom building and height exception on
Lot 35 of PM 24255, 73-550 Dinah Shore Drive.
SUBMITTED BY: Steve Smith, Planning Manager
APPLICANT: Development Resource Consultants
8175 E. Kaiser Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92080
CASE NO: PP 04-30
DATE: January 13, 2005
CONTENTS:
Staff Recommendation
Executive Summary
Background
Draft Resolution No. 05-9 approving PP 04-30
Planning Commission Minutes of December 7, 2004
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2311
Planning Commission Staff Report dated December 7, 2004
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. n5-9 approving PP 04-30,
including building height exception, subject to conditions.
Executive Summary:
Bedrosian Ceramic Tile and Stone proposes to construct a single story
52,164 square foot warehouse/showroom building on the north side of Dinah
Shore Drive, approximately 1,450 feet east of Monterey Avenue.
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Staff Report
Case No. PP 04-30
Page 2
January 13, 2005
The main building section height is 30 feet, which is necessary to
accommodate interior function (movement of large panels). The raised entry
areas (36 feet maximum) create architectural interest in the roof line.
November 9, 2004, the ARC unanimously granted preliminary approval of
the building architecture including the height exception.
December 7, 2004, the Planning Commission unanimously 5-0
recommended approval of Precise Plan 04-30, including the height
exception.
Background:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The property is a vacant 3.33-acre lot on the north side of Dinah Shore Drive
approximately 1,450 feet east of Monterey Avenue. The. site slopes slightly
from south to north and is bounded on the north by the future storm channel
and the railroad.
ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
The property is zoned SI (service industrial) and designated I -BP
(industrial/business park) in the General Plan.
ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE
North:
South:
East:
West:
Project Description:
County / railroad
SI / vacant
S1 / vacant
SI / vacant (Stonecrest PP)
The project is a single story 52,164 square foot warehouse/showroom building
which will house Bedrosian Ceramic Tile and Stone.
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Case No. PP 04-30
Page 3
January 13, 2005
ARCHITECTURE
The contemporary project architecture includes raised parapets to vary the roof
line, architectural projections, raised entry areas, cobalt blue inset ceramic tile,
copper map color slate panels, and gold harvest slate which when combined
create an interesting and acceptable architectural statement.
The raised entry areas (36 feet maximum) create architectural interest in the
roof line. The main building height remains at 30 feet which is needed to
accommodate interior movement of large panels. The 36-foot high entry parapet
elements will require specific approval by City Council.
November 9, 2004 ARC unanimously granted preliminary approval to the
building architecture.
ACCESS AND PARKING
The site plan has been designed to provide two shared access points to Dinah
Shore Drive. Two-way traffic will circulate around the perimeter of the site.
Parking for 137 vehicles is provided on all four sides of the building.
Code requires a minimum of 98 + 13 = 111 parking spaces (i.e., 49,017
square feet @ 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet, plus the 3,147 square feet of
retail in excess of 20% @ 4/1,000 square feet).
PROJECT DATA
STANDARD SI ZONE PROJECT
Height 30 feet 30 feet & 36 feet
Front Setbacks 20 feet 97 feet
Rear Yard Setbacks 0 feet 60 feet
Side Yard Setbacks 0 feet/O feet 65 feet/73 feet
Parking ill 137
Staff Report
Case No. PP 04-30
Page 4
January 13, 2005
Analysis:
The project complies with code requirements for the SI district, except for the
height of the entry elements which require approval by the City Council.
The project as designed will result in an attractive architectural appearance and
will complement other buildings approved for the area.
CEQA Review:
The project is a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for purposes of CEQA and no
further review is necessary.
Submitted by:
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Stevd Smith
Planning Manager
Homer Croy
ACM for Del
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* Adopted Res No. 05-9, with applicant to
return to both the Architectural Review
Commission and the City Council with final
design, reflecting enhancements to be made
to the northern elevation of the project
to provide effective visual relief.
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Director of Community Development
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City Manager
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