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Home My WebLink AboutSA 10-148 - Third Corner Bistro CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF NEW MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON MONTEREY AVENUE/HIGHWAY 74 FOR THE THIRD CORNER BISTRO RESTAURANT. SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato Principal Planner APPLICANT: Third Corner Bistro/ Ed Moore 73-101 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 CASE NO: SA 10-148 DATE: November 18, 2010 CONTENTS: Exhibits Architectural Review Commission Draft Minutes Public Works Comment Memo Recommendation By Minute Motion, approve the location of a new monument sign within the public right-of-way located on Monterey Avenue / Highway 74 with a minimum 15-foot back from the street. Commission Recommendation On October 26, 2010, the Architectural Review Commission reviewed and approved the design for the new, non-illuminated monument sign for Third Corner Bistro. Executive Summary Third Corner Bistro is requesting approval of a new, non-illuminated, monument sign located in the pubtic right-of-way on Monterey Avenue / Highway 74. The sign will be located on Monterey / Highway 74 in place of the former sign located on Highway 111 . According to the Palm Desert Municipal Code, permanent structures are not allowed within the public right-of-way. However, Encroachment Permits have been issued in the past for such structures. If the City Council approves the location of the sign, staff will Staff Report Case No: SA 10-148 November 18, 2010 Page 2 of 3 issue an Encroachment Permit. The Architectural Review Commission reviewed and approved the sign on October 26, 2010. Backqround A. Property Description: The property is located on the south side of Highway 111, east of Monterey Avenue within the President's Plaza III parking lot. The building is in between the former Baker's Square, now Panera Bread under construction, and California Pizza Kitchen. Third Corner Bistro is a new restaurant occupying the building where Palomino's Restaurant used to be located. Palomino's restaurant had an approved off-site monument sign on Highway 111 that received an encroachment permit from Cal Trans, before responsibility for that right-of-way was transferred to the City of Palm Desert. After Palomino's left the building, Mallards Restaurant occupied the building and used the same moment sign B. General Plan Designation and Zoning: Community Commercial (C-C) / General Commercial C-1 C. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use: North: C-1 / Panera Bread Restaurant South: C-1 / CPK Restaurant East: C-1 / Wells Fargo Bank West: C-1 / Parking Lot and Retail Shops Proiect Description The applicant is requesting approval of a new �nonument sign located on Monterey Avenue. The sign is 56" high and 88" wide placed 26' from the back of the street curb to the back of the monument sign. The applicant is requesting approval of the sign within the public right-of-way, which is prohibited by the Municipal Code. The Department of Public Works is willing to approve an Encroachment Permit if the sign location is approved by the City Council. The sign is designed with a 39" by 88" aluminum panel mounted on two (2) 4"x6" posts. The aluminum panel will be painted in a faux stone finish to match the existing signs on the property. The posts will be painted dark bronze. The letters will be non-illuminated 5" letters painted white with slightly reflective vinyl for night time visibility. The sign area totals 24 square feet. G:\Pfanning\Tony Bagato\Word Files\Formats\Staff Reports\SA\10-148 3rd Corner Bistro\CC SR 3rd Comer Bistro.doc Staff Report Case No: SA 10-148 November 18, 2010 Page 3 of 3 Analvsis The former businesses Palomino's and Mallards had a monument sign located on Highway 111, adjacent to the former Baker's Square building, west of the entrance in front of the Carl's Jr. Restaurant. The sign was dilapidated and removed before the Third Corner Bistro leased the building for a new restaurant. City staff agreed that a new tenant would be allowed to have a new offsite sign consistent with the previous approved sign. Third Corner Bistro is requesting approval of a new, non-illuminated sign that will match the existing signs currently on the business. The sign location is within in the public right-of-way. The Palm Desert Municipal Code prohibits structures from being located within the public right-of-way, and typically an Encroachment Permit is issued for temporary structures or road closures. In the past, Encroachment Permits have been issued on permanent structures; however, staff is now limiting the approval of permanent structures in the public right-of-way. Staff does not believe the new sign will have a negative impact or adversely impact the public health or safety, and supports the new location for the business. Fiscal Analvsis There is no financial impact to the City for the proposed sign by a private business owner. Submitted by: Department Head: �1 --� , �--� � `ij�'� '_ Tony Bagato � Lauri Aylaian '� Principal Planner Director of Community Development C1TY COUNCIL A�T ION Ap roval: APPROVF.D ✓ DENiED ''� RECEIVED OTHER � • MEETING DATE_1L��.��G/G h M. Wohlmuth AYES:�� 'c`��/� �� '� �� ''�E�`� Cit Manager NnEs: � � � ��-- � ABSENT: ��'r� ��y) �-� ABSTAIN: `� � VERIFIEll BY: �� Original on File with City Clerk's Office G:\Planning\Tony Bagato\Word Files\Fortnats\Staff Reports\SA\10-148 3rd Corner Bistro\CC SR 3rd Corner Bistro.doc ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES October 26, 2010 modified the signage as opposed to what it was, which has been approved. Mr. Swartz stated that at a previous meeting the original sign was not approved and the Commission recommended reducing it. This current proposal with the cheetah print and signage has not been approved. Commissioner Van Vliet stated that he did not like the large "Between the Sheets" signage on the awning. Commissioner Lambell stated that what was approved is far better looking than this in multiple ways; size of the ��, th� �heetah print, and the color of the awning. She said tha� the a�r�ing needs to bespeak the elegance of the store and �I Paseo. Commissioner Lambell moved: an�`Commission�r �:�vi� seconded to deny the cheetah pattern. Cc�mrnissioner Van �lii�� asked if the Commission is advocating gt�ing ��. to the original approved design. Commissioner Lambell sta��d that �he applicant has a choice to bring something.else in, but the �r'�wn is what has been previously approved. Mr. '`�wartz inforrri�d Mr. Sadler that the applicant has 15 days to �p��l.the decision to City Council. The Commission and Mr,. Sadler di��us��ed options for approval of the awning and the si�e of tl�e sign�g�.' They stated that the applicant would have t€� �ome ba�k to get approval of signage if they decide to go with stacked letters. ACTION: .. �..x �. Comr��sioner Larrt�el� moved and Commissioner Levin seconded, to deny Cas� MI�G 10-143 witk��,,�h� cheetah print and recommends proceeding with the previ�iusly approve�`�awning pattern and resubmit for signage approval. Motion carried. 4-0-1-2, with Commissioner Vuksic abstaining and Commissioner� Gregory and Touschner absent. � 2. . .. CASE NO: SA 10-148 �#PPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): THIRD CORNER BISTRO, Ed Moore, 73-101 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of new monument sign; Third Corner Bistro. LOCATION: 73-101 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word FilesW Minutes�2010\AR101026min.doc Page 3 of 7 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES October 26, 2010 Mr. Bagato presented the project and stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a non-illuminated sign on Monterey Avenue instead of Highway 111. Staff believes that the sign will match the existing signs approved for the business and recommends approval. He stated that the Director of Public Works wilt allow the encroachment permit if the City Council approves the location. The Commission reviewed and discussed the sign and the location. Mr. Bagato stated that the sign letters are non-illuminated '/2" thick . ��. cast acrylic, painted white with ;��#��tiv��u��1� on the face of the letters. The Commission wanted to cla��r t�at the sign would not be illuminated. Mr. Ed Moore, applicant`�tat��f:'that the sign will not be illuminated. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved and �ommis�ioner Stendell seconded, to �,,,� grant approval of a non-illuminated monumen��ign. M�tion carried 5-0-0-2, with Commissioners Greg,ory and Touschner�absent. 3. CASE NO: SA 10-339 APPLICANT (ANI'� �►D[�RESS�: M�PHISTO, 73-560 EI Paseo, Suite D, Palr�t Desert, CA 9226U NATUR� �F PROJECT/'APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of a new awning; ll�ep�isto. LC�CATION: 7�5ifi0 EI Paseo, Suite D ZO�IE: C-1 Mr. Swart� presented the project and said that the forest green � awnin�'is attached to the building below the roof line and extends 5' ;r�u� and must be located out of the public right-of-way. He pointed out that they are proposing signage on the awning and on the band of the awning and staff is recommending approval with the removal of the signage on the band. Commissioner Vuksic stated that the green is a good choice to offset the black on both sides. Mr. Jim Sadler, awning representative stated that this color is the company color and is the same color they had at their old location. Commissioner Vuksic stated that it was unfortunate that the arch is the one piece of architecture that building has and a horizontal awning will make this G:\Planning\Janine Judy\Word Files�A Minutes�2010\AR101026min.doc Page 4 of 7 �'�'� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � _ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT , . . INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner From: Christina Canales, Assistant Engineer Date: October 14, 2010 Subject: SA 10-148 3rd Corner Wine Shop Public Works has reviewed the proposed sign location for the 3rd Corner Wine Shop. The proposed location in the right of way of Highway 74 is acceptable to Public Works contingent upon three conditions: ■ The sign must be located 15' from the face of curb to avoid line of sight problems. ■ The applicant must execute the standard City hold harmless and indemnification agreements for private improvements in the public right of way. ■ City Council reviews and approves the location. City of Palm Desert Municipal Code 12.04.010 adopted the County of Riverside ordinance 499 relating to encroachments in the public right of way. This ordinance prohibits encroachment into the public right of way unless the use proposed is in the public interest. The Public Works Department would like the proposed sign location to be reviewed by City Council to ensure that allowing the sign in the public right of way is in the best interest of the public. 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