HomeMy WebLinkAboutFacade Enhancement Program - Revised Elevation Design - 73250 El PaseoCITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF REVISED FRONT ELEVATION DESIGN FOR
EXISTING FACADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT
LOCATED AT 73-520 EL PASEO
SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
APPLICANT: Wessman Holdings, LLC
555 S. Sunrise Way, Suite 200
Palm Springs, California 92264
DATE:
August 23, 2012
CONTENTS: Aerial Location Map
Photos of Existing Building
Revised Front Elevation Improvements
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the revised front elevation design for existing
Fagade Enhancement Program project located at 73-520 El Paseo.
Executive Summary
Approval of the request will approve a revised
property within the guidelines of the Fagade
request will not approve the revised design.
Background
front elevation design for the subject
Enhancement Program. Denial of the
On May 10, 2012, the City Council approved $50,000 in Fagade Enhancement Program
funding for the front elevation of the building located at 73-520 El Paseo (San Pablo
Village). On May 29, 2012, the property owner also received Fagade Enhancement
Program funding for the rear elevation improvements in the amount of $24,762.
The property owner recently returned to the Planning Department and requested to
revise the design of the front elevation, with more contemporary design features. The
revised facade design and tenant improvements still consists of splitting the former
Staff Report
Approval of Revised FEP Design for 73-520 El Paseo
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August 23, 2012
vacant restaurant building into a 4,380 sq. ft restaurant and a new 2,600 sq. ft. retail
suite at the east end of the building. To the west of the restaurant, the remaining part of
the building will be divided into three individual retail suites. The existing Trio business
will occupy the suite adjacent to Starbucks.
The proposed modern aesthetic ties through the entire building elevation block with the
exception of Starbucks. Materials consist of painted stucco, ceramic tile, colored glass
storefront windows, natural zinc, painted metal, wrought iron, white washed, tan stone
veneer mixture with a light mortar wash, a `corten' steel plate feature, a cast stone
cornice, metal shingles, metal awnings and a teak door.
The elevations step up and down in height, but the highest measurement on the
submitted drawings illustrates a building height of 23'-4". The proposed restaurant
space is on the property line as previously approved. The various suites range in
setbacks from 1'-3" to more than 4'-0". New, flat metal awnings protrude past the
property line 2'-0" to 8'-0". The proposed improvements will modernize the building with
contemporary features at an estimated construction cost between $700,000-$800,000.
The rear facade improvements remain the same as previously designed, approved and
funded at $24,762.
FEP Eligibility:
The proposed facade enhancement project has a linear frontage of 80 feet. The current
guidelines for the Facade Enhancement Program (FEP) allow for standard sized lots
(60-foot frontage, 12,000 square feet) to receive consideration for half the cost of
improvements to a maximum of $40,000. Larger than standard -sized FEP projects are
eligible for additional consideration funds based on $5,000 per each 10 feet of additional
frontage above 60 feet, with a maximum cap of $75,000, subject to City Council
approval. The size of this property makes it eligible for FEP consideration funds to
$50,000.
Committee Reviews:
On July 24, 2012, the Architectural Review Commission approved the revised design,
subject to the design of the awnings, signage, and final construction drawings returning
for approval.
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Staff Report
Approval of Revised FEP Design for 73-520 El Paseo
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August 23, 2012
Fiscal Analysis
On May 10, 2012, the City Council approved $50,000 in Fagade Enhancement Program
funding for this property's front elevation. On May 29, 2012, the City Council approved
$24,762 for the rear facade improvements. These funds are programmed in this fiscal
years' budget. Staff recommends approval of the revised front elevation design for this
project. Funds are available in Account No. 400-4800-454-3875.
Submitted By:
rtin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Reviewed By:
CITY COUNCFL PION
APPROVED DENIED
PaVS. Gibson, Director of Finance RECEIVED OTHER
Wohlmuth, City Manager
AYES: I
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VERIFIED BY:
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