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Home My WebLink AboutARC - MISC 14-162 - E.VortriedeStanley, Jane From: Eric Vortriede <evortriede@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 8:45 AM To: CityhallMail Subject: June 26 - XIV. New Business A Dear Palm Desert City Council members, CIT Y CLERK'S OFFICE PALM ESERT. CA 2414 JUN 23 AM 9: 3 I I have an appeal of an ARC decision on the June 26 agenda (XIV. New Business A). This is an appeal of a decision to deny the changes that I made to my house color. The package that accompanies this appeal contains a number of photographs, none of which represent the actual color very well. I respectfully request, if you can find the time, that each of you drive by 40865 Avenida Estrada to form an opinion on what you see rather than the distorted image the pictures give. Thank you. Sincerely, Eric Vortriede 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY EXTERIOR BUILDING COLOR CHANGES FOR AN EXISTING HOME LOCATED AT 40-865 AVENIDA ESTRADA SUBMITTED BY: Eric Ceja, Associate Planner APPLICANT: Eric Vortriede 40-865 Avenida Estrada Palm Desert, CA 92260 DATE: June 26, 2014 CONTENTS: Architectural Review Commission Minutes May 27, 2014 Exhibits and Photos Provided by Applicant Photos Provided by Staff Applicant's Letter to City Council Applicant's Letters of Support/Opposition Recommendation Waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-60 to uphold the Architectural Review Commission's decision to deny exterior building color changes for an existing home located at 40-865 Avenida Estrada. Executive Summary The Palm Desert Municipal Code contains provisions regulating exterior building modifications to real property when visible from the public right-of-way. This includes the regulation of exterior paint color changes to both commercial and residential property. Code Compliance Officers responded to complaints from neighbors regarding a newly painted home on the block of Avenida Estrada, south of Hovley Lane. The officer directed the property owner to seek approval of the color change with the Planning Department; who referred the matter to the City's Architectural Review Commission (ARC). The ARC reviewed the paint color change and denied the property owner's request, finding that the color was out of character with the neighborhood and did not relate well to the color of the home's roof tile. The property owner has appealed this decision to the City Council. Architectural Review Commission The City's Architectural Review Commission reviewed the proposed wall exception application at their meeting on May 27, 2014. The Commission discussed the paint color change, including Staff Report MISC 14-162 — Paint Color June 26, 2014 Page 2 of 2 the incompatibility of the color with the neighborhood and architecture of the home and denied the applicanYs request by a vote of 7-0-1, with Commissioner Levin absent. Analvsis Palm Desert Municipal Code, Section 25.34.110 Exterior Modifications, states that: "The colors of an existing building... or other improvements to real property that are visib/e from public right- of-way shall not be significantly changed unless reviewed and approved by the Director of ARC upon appeal. For purposes of this section, "significantly changed" means a change in hue, shade or intensity of color." Staff reviewed the paint color change and referred the matter to the City's ARC for approval. The new paint color change is out of character for the existing neighborhood and the paint color is not complimentary to the home's blue-grey roof tile. The predominant colors in the neighborhood are off-white and pastels. The new bright shade of yellow and brown accents is not in keeping with color scheme of the neighborhood and home `sticks out' awkwardly on the block. Environmental Review According to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff must determine whether a proposed activity is a project subject to CEQA. Staff has determined that the proposal does not meet the definition of a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to further environmental review. Fiscal Analvsis There is no fiscal impact to the City for the consideration of this proposal. Submitted By: �'1tCOUNCIL��ON APPROVED DENiFD RECEIVED OTHER Eric Ceja, As oc te Planner G DA � AYES: m� k NOES: Department Head AB5ENh ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BYs `�- Origiaal on File with Ci lerk's Office Lauri Aylaian, Director of Communi�y DBvelopment * By Minu�e Motion, uphold the Appeai and approve the exterior building color changes for an existing home located at 40865 Appl'OVaI: Avenida Estrada, and direct staff to develop a Citywide education program regarding requirements for preapproval of any exterior / 1�(� � ✓. GfiOi/GMvT'/'� modifications to real property. 5=0 _ John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager G:\Planning\Eric Ceja\Case Files\MISC\MISC 14-162 Vortriede Paint Color\MISC 14-162 CC Staff Report.doc RESOLUTION NO. 2014-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY EXTERIOR BUILDING COLOR CHANGES FOR AN EXISTING HOME LOCATED AT 40-865 AVENIDA ESTRADA WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, at their regularly scheduled meeting on the 27th day of May, 2014, did consider a request from Mr. Eric Vortriede for modifications to the exterior paint color at his home at 40-865 Avenida Estrada; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission found that the new paint color is incompatible with the architecture of the home and incompatible with the predominate exterior paint colors of the neighborhood and denied the applicant's request; and WHEREAS, no new evidence has been presented that makes the paint color change more compatible with the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, said appeal has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 2014-41, the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed action does not meet the definition of a project under CEQA and is therefore not subject to further environmental review. WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify denial of the applicant's appeal of the Architectural Review Commission's decision: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council in this case. 2. That the City Council does hereby deny the applicant's appeal of the Architectural Review Commission's decision and upholds the Architectural Review Commission's decision denying an exterior paint color change for a home at 40-865 Avenida Estrada. RESOLUTION NO. 2014- 60 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the day of , 2014, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VAN G. TANNER, MAYOR ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA \\srv-fi12k3\groups\Planning\Eric Ceja\Case Files\MISC\MISC 14-162 Vortriede Paint Color\MISC 14-162-CC eesolution.aocx 2 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES May 27, 2014 3. CASE NO: MISC 14-162 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ERIC VORTRIEDE, 40-865 Avenida Estrada, Palm Desert; CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of residential paint colors. LOCATION: 40-865 Avenida Estrada ZONE: P.R.-5 Mr. Eric Ceja, Associate Planner, presented this paint color change and said Code Compliance responded to a neighborhood complaint about the paint color and directed the property owner to Planning. He went out to perfiorm a site visit and feels that the paint color does not match well with the bluish grey roof and is not compatible with the neighborhood; which is mostly pastels. While he was out there, he spoke with a neighbor who was not in favor of the paint color, He presented photos of the home and the neighborhood for review. Staff is not recommending approval of the paint color. MR. ERIC VORTRIEDE, applicant, said he has lived at this property since 2003 and said the selection of this color was made by driving around the surrounding neighborhoods to get ideas from other homes. His house needed to be painted just like many of the homes in the neighborhood. He also mentioned they converted their lawn to desert landscaping. He said there are two houses to the east with colors very close to his color, along with desert landscaping. Had he known there was any kind of restriction he would have come in for a permit. His painter, who has worked in the valley for 30 years, wasn't aware of this ordinance. He believes this has increased his property value and hopes this entices his neighbors to paint their homes. He pointed out there are several neighbors who absolutely love this color. Commissioner Lambell said it appears that this applicant is the first one to make a drastic change from what currently exists in the neighborhood. However, if one neighbor wanted to paint their house a sky blue and another one paints theirs the color of a palm tree, then pretty soon the street will look like a patch work quilt. That is certainly not indicative of Palm Desert nor would it be indicative of the applicant's neighborhood where everyone is in the . � ' same tonal range. She ex�lained to the applicant that he could � �' � certainly break away from ttiis �asfel color and use a color that it is t ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION � MINUTES May 27, 2014 ,, . . . . , � � � , ' �'.,.,y�. . . not as strong as the yeliow an� still make a statement. She ' sdgg�'st�d looking at desert 8o�ors and to paint his house �� , ? � ; :,•., �... accordingly. � ' � ., :� ;�• ,. � "i '� � t , .�� ..., � c;� � , . Commissioner Clark agreed and said he looked at the whole neighborhood and the uniformity of the color in the neighborhood is something that he doesn't blame people for wanting to get away from. Trying to get away from the bland color is good, but with this color the applicant has gone overboard. Mr. Ceja felt this wasn't compatible with the neighborhood but understands there isn't a need to match every house to the same color palette. However, it is a strong color and doesn't match with the bluish grey roof tiles. Commissioner Mclntosh said sometimes this color can be a good accent color, but not necessarily a good color for the body mass of the building because it contrasts with the neighborhood. He agrees that the neighborhood is washed out and in need of something, however this color jumps out. This Commission has to find the harmony in the community and what works. Commissioner Clark asked what the applicant can do if this is denied. Mr. Tony Bagato, Principal Planner, said the applicant can appeal the decision to City Council (Council). If it is denied through Council, the applicant will have to change the color or ask for a continuance to modify it somehow. As presented today, it would have to change it or be denied. MR. VORTRIEDE felt they made a very careful decision. He admitted to feeling a little put upon with the way this matter came up. He has done nothing but improve the property value of his house. He understands where the City is coming from looking at it from the prospective of the neighborhood harmony. The Commission and the applicant discussed the entire home being painted with one color and the architectural elements on the home. Commissioner Vuksic said he didn't want the Commission to mislead the applicant. He didn't think the applicant could keep the mustard color in certain spots and add another color. Looking at the photo this house stands out even from a distance. To be acceptable, it will take a pretty good effort to adjust colors to make this blend with the neighborhood. � Mr. Bagato said if this had been�paint d prior to 2003, the City . � � ` , � wasn't,requi�g approval at that time.��owever� since the current „� {.+,,�,,�. , � ' orc�ir�an�� became e�Fective in' 200�, tt}e City has tqed to'infQrm,, �� ;�� . ` . ' . { ..f, ac ; � t it.ti;� • ' • ' - .:;'A� : � ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES May 27, 2014 residents through the Brightside and press releases because this is something that most. property owners are not aware of especially ones with HOAs. ACTION: Commissioner Lambell moved to deny Case No. MISC 14-162. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Vuksic and carried by a 7-0-1 vote, with Clark, Colombini, Lambell, McAuliffe, Mclntosh, Van Vliet and Vuksic voting YES and Levin absent. P . , � +' ✓ • , P _ , ti - . . • - . . r �. . • � � . , � , ,..;' R�CEIYED Y GL�RK'5 . Ff 10E � CITY OF PALM DESERT, GALIFORts14��.�*aEs��,�� ,r�--- ---. � � APPLICATIDN TU APPEAt��4 .1� I } pK I2: 23 DECiS10N OF THE f��c+��*��-r-c��'2��. 1""�C 11.►-E�.? �,��`��s�s.ca�( (Name of Determining 8ody) Case No. '��S�- ► `�— � G�-- Date of Decision: �fl� �.� t �.� j y Name of Appeliant L..i"�..�:c... �.�''��"►�-�-�� Phone ��' - �� ' ��'� � � Address �C��G�� ,�.�c�hc:.�.t�� :.. �a°�.i��;:�t� City, State, Zip ��`�� =� �� f �....�� '�.2_�� E-maii 2vo��s�� 1��;��.c��t Description oi � Application or Maiter Consider�d: �-� s ��k�° %��-� .��-�'��" � �'�'� �� k Reason for Appeai(attach additiona!sheefs if necessary): A l, r.�e s e c�.-E-4-o� c 1-� t,a��:.,'�� - � �gnature of Appellan OR OFFICIAL USE ONIY �� Date Appeai Filed: �� ' �� Fee Received: '��7�r• � - Treasure►'s Receipt No. ��3 Received by: ��'S��ICf1�Z Date of Consideration by City Council or City Official: T�J� Action Taken: Date: Racheile D. Ktassen, City Clerk �„�ts�„ N:�wPmmtwroocs�oar�s+�vw+��zo+s-.Qa �� ; � C��f�� Oo� [�� DC��C�(t�i 6 3 0 4 3 �'��L� 73-510 FRED WARING DR. • PALM DESERT, CA 92260 /,,� / /1� DATE l[J� r / �V � TREASURER'S RECEIPT AMOUNT � � . — RECENED FROM: /C tJ��r� �`--- FOR: � /��_ ��1�t_:� � - ( � - /� �G�� C� �� Project • ' • Number: FUND DEPT DIV ELEM/OBJ � • 1/� OCY,� �I J,�d� ; � � RECEIVED FOR THE CITY TREASURER ; , , � B � ; � � FINANCE EPART NT USE NLY � — i i i i � i i i � i i i � i I CHECKS ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO BANK CLEAFiANCE �� '�. '�� "�,7 �',.`;` `' �,k s,�,* � �� '�, ;��,# �¢ x� i.��+,- ��'t7,i EI'�C V+01"�R� Jen G vartr�e�te � � � ,� �� "�Ac � ��' 1� �� .�. � �yr ry � � "S}'�ti N"��%�,��` � 1' h� Ys`A'J+� �.A' �� 3k . . . . . � y*n ...¢�� .p . au�r# '�F��y.�wfi'�'«'�"�"utui:,��f��,��y'S?��" 1� ,� ,w v�. � ;!".�°�"�'Z`+��Te'cfy�a ,;v" ,,� �' ,��4 �. f . Y . v�'� ,} y�' '�,�)� p S fi [^Gti 2: .^ k�� Y t{y�� +e�. @. ; ��/�('� 'V C.� 's� � j��'----. �Z��` � `� �µ °° �u.,F..e+. ��`{. �'t � 4�t`'3�...•�''< <1?oClttrs � �� '��„Q��1��R�4� �� .,,Co. I am��vitG you�af�jcrys,�evcra unto the�cruf�tke wvrCcC. -- � � -��nr�„�a�:an ��emo I'Y1tsc.l�t-J�� '` ,� �� . , �_—__--____._. FRINTED ON RfCVCLI:D PAPER IISING V[C[TADI F-f3ASL[��NHS June 10,2014 Regarding:An Appeal of Architectural Review Commission Case 14-162 Dear City Council Members, Due to the severe drought in California, my wife and I decided ta convert our front landscaping to desert landscaping. Since the house was in sore need of new paint,we decided to take care of both at the same time. We drove around Palm Desert, particularly our immediate neighborhood,looking for ideas for both the landscape and house color. Although we acknowledge that aur choices are a departure from the norm for our block,they are in keeping with many houses in our immediate neighborhood(i.e., one block to either side of Novley Lane West and two blocks East and West of Avenida Estrada). We had no idea we needed to obtain approval for our paint color, particula�ly since there was already precedent for it in our neighborhood. For this very reason, I was frankly in shock when the ARC denied our application for approval of the color. When challenged regarding other houses in the neighborhood that were painted similarly,their responses were along the lines of"we didn't approve it:' In order to make the most informed decision that we could as to whether or not to appeal the decision, we sent a letter to each of our neighbors on our block,explaining the situation and asking them what they thought of the color and whether or not they felt we should be compelfed to change the color. At this time we have received back nine of the 17 letters that we sent. One was returned as the house is vacant and of the others,six are of the opinion that we should not have to change the color and two think that we should. (The letters are attached,and I will bring any others that I receive to the meeting.) I did not know if we were going to appeal or find another color until I picked up the appeal form from the city clerk,and the person who gave me the form mentioned a "Palm Desert color palette." Since then, 1 have scoured the city website and the entire Internet in search of it. I searched every document that makes mention of the word color on the City website and found no mention of any restrictions on residential house color whatsoever. I had to go through the online Palm Desert Municipat Code document page by page to find the section of which we were in violation as the letter from the city (attached)referenced the wrong chapter. It cannot be found using the search function of the city website nor can I find a Google search string that will yield a reference to it. So, if we had attempted to find out if there were restrictions before painting,we would have been led to believe that there were none. The letter that I received from the city informing me of the code compliance violation contains this sentence: "This enables you and your neighbors to maintain your property values,and enhances the quality of life in your neighborhood,as well as for the City of Palm Desert." If that is truly the reason for the ARC action, it is a failure on all counts in that what we have done has significantly enhanced the value of our property,and I cannot begin to describe the negative effect that it has had on our quality of life as Palm Desert residents. All in all,this action feels so arbitrary and unfair to us that we feel compelled to appeal to the City Council. We endeavor to follow the laws of the land and truly regret that we find ourselves in violation of them. The ordinance states that we need to have the approval of the City. The denial of that approval,we contend, has been arbitrary,and we appeal to you to have mercy upon us. Thank you,sincerely,for your consideration. Eric and 1en Vortriede � � � � � � � � L � � � � � � f 73-5 YO FRED WARLNG DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 2 60-2 5 7g TBL: 760 346-06�� I info@cityofpalmdesect.org May 29, 2014 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION ACTION CASE NO: MISC 14-162 APPLICANT AND ADDRESS: ERIC VORTRIEDE, 40-865 Avenida Estrada, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of residential paint colors. LOCATION: 40-865 Avenida Estrada ZONE: P.R.-5 Upon reviewing the plans and presentations submitted by staff and by the applicant, the Architectural Review Commission denied Case No. MISC 14-162. Date of Action: May 27, 2014 Vote: Motion carried 7-0-1, with Commissioner Levin absent (An appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert within �fteen (15) days of the date of the decision. Any amendments to this approved plan would need to be re-submitted to the Commission for approval.) �wb,/AIpI(DOMAECI(IfOPIiER � � � � � � � � � � � �I 73—SIO FRED WARING DRIVE _ _ �� PALM DESERT, CALIPORNIA 9 2 2 G0-2 5 7 H • ; r$r.: 76o 346-o6�i I info@cityofpalmdesert.org April 22, 2014 Eric And Jennifer Vortriede 40865 Avenida Estrada Palm Desert, CA 92260 Case No. 14-1697 Dear Eric And Jennifer Vortriede: It has come to the City's attention that the condition(s) listed below exist on your property located at 40865 Avenida Estrada, also legally known as APN No. 622-330- 025- -. The City is requesting your cooperation in correcting the following item(s} in order for your property to be in compliance with Chapter 8.20 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. • The colors of an existing building, structure, sign, wall, fence or other improvements to real property that are visible from public right-of-way shall not be significantly changed unless reviewed and approved by the City of Palm Desert Planning Department. Your dwelling was recently �e-painted a mustard/yeflow color, so please contact the Planning Department at (760) 346-0611, Ext. 483 for the necessary approval for this color change. This shall be a no fee process. For the purposes of this section "significantly changed" means a change in hue, shade or intensity of color. We appreciate your assistance in resolving this issue within the next fifteen (15) days from receipt of this notice. This enabies you and your neighbors to maintain your property values, and enhances the quality of life in your neighborhood, as well as for the City of Palm Desert. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please contact our o�ce at (760) 346-0611, ext. 477. Sincerely, �?,�, ! fi ,�� < ��9'�� ;,��:�"r��;."�' Michael Adkins Code Compliance Officer �a PPINtE00xPECY(IfUDAVFA Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife Jen and I live at 40865 Avenida fstrada. As you may have noticed, we recently canverted our front lawn to desert landscaping and painted our house. When we did so,we had no idea that the City of Palm Desert requires approvat from their Architecturai Review Board when a resident is changing the colo�of thei�house. Shortly after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submission of a request for approvai. We did so and an May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as of now,we are being compeiled by the city to re-paint our house. We intend to appeat this decision to the city baard of directors. We are in clear violation of the code and so witi simply ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the power to do). In preparation for that,we are asking our neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We reaily want to knaw honestly how you feel on this matter and are not just trying to make our best case. If you agree with the Architectural Board then we want to factor that into our decision to pursue this with the city board. If we appeal to them,we wiii show them ali of the data,good or bad. So,piease take a few minutes to answer these questions. Thank you, Eric and Jen Vortriede 1-What do you think of the color change to 40865 Avenida Estrada? � I like it o IYs ok o I'm not crazy about it o it's hideous o Other: 2—Do you think that we should be compelied to re-paint our house? o Yes ar No Piease include any comments that you wouid like to have shared with the board: ^� Tx� Nrrt t.t�� t�t pt�.J t� a a� zoN�, WE. �-�-�-rt- T i..f� 'P1�P�"-r 'T"�c.�FS � �C��, TJ�- ,�. G1��I S��a� fkgS9uJ'T'�t� �'t'tTi..� V�o�..J To 3��t�►T �,t�.�R- "�� 0�''y C,�tr��.- `�� t'�rt��'��' #-�A� �,rnv� G�lr.� o'� t.ANDSc�'#�. Address: � Avenida Estrada,Paim Desert ,92260 Signed: Print:�-'_;.l�0/�1 G��.�s f�1-'� , �t�P--�-/ VI/�%L�-C�� OptionaL• Phone:.�� SS7- /�C�'"" Emaii• f��_... N�-�'aN�� ry Y�NoB•Go1�l Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife Jen and f live at 40865 Avenida Estrada. As you may have noticed, we recentiy converted aur front lawn to desert landscaping and painted our house, When we did so,we had no idea that the City of Patm Desert requires approvai from their Architecturai Review Board when a resident is changing the color o#their house. Shortly after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submission of a request for approval. We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as of now,we are being compelled by the city to re-paint our house. We intend to appeal this decision to the city board of directors. We are in clear violation of the code and so wiil simply ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the power to do). In preparation for that,we are asking our neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We really want to know honestly how you feel on this matter and are not just trying to make our best case. If you agree wfth the Architectural Board then we want to factor that into our decision to pursue this with the city board. If we appeal to them,we will show them all of the data,good or bad. So,piease take a few minutes to answer these questions. Thank you, Eric and 1en Vortriede 1-What do you think of the coior change to 40865 Avenida Estrada? � I iike it o it's ok 0 1'm not crary abaut it o it's hideous o Other: 2—Do you think that we should be compeiled to re-paint our house? o Yes � No Ptease include any comments that you would like to have shared with the board: ,�e, �o,A,a 1 ? C��,� I►u,�.,� a�,c.eoG� � d,�,� 7 �'C� iS ��tGt�!� � � t�c yt,Gt� ��C//V�P G�� Address: � ��_Avenida Estrada, Palm Desert CA,92260 5igned: �- ��%(/ Print: /G i('�tt- �� 'rt/P b e'l Optional: Phone: � �2� • � �� . �b .� �O Email: �l C�2,�Q re �'L°�d�/'l- . Cl1W1 Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife len and I (ive at 40865 Avenida Estrada. As you may have noticed, we recently converted our#ront lawn to desert landscaping and painted our house. When we did so,we had no idea that the City of Palm Desert requires approvat from their Architecturaf Review Board when a resident is changing the color of their house. Shortiy after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submissian of a request far approval. We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as of now,we are being competted by the city to re-paint our house. We intend to appeai this decision to the city baard of directors. We are in cfear violation of the code and so will simply ask that the board have merty on us{which they have the power to do).In preparation for that,we are asking our neighbo�s for their opinions to pres�nt to the board. We really want to know honestly how yau feef on this matter and are not just tryin�to make our best case. If you agree with the Architectura!Board then we want to factor that into our decision to pursue this with the city board. !f we appeal#o them,we wili show them all of the data,good or bad. So, please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Thank you, Eric and 1en Vort�iede 1-What do you think of the calor change to 40865 Avenida Estrada? �,; 1 like it o IYs ok 0 1'm not crary about it o It's hideous o Other: 2—Do you think that we should be compelled to re-paint our house? o Yes '� No Please include any comments that you would like to have shared with the board: ��C.�.'C ��..�.,.� 2.r' �`C"�Q�``� �C G`.V..� 1 �u...� � `��i,.� � C'r--- t C_.� � `=�e.C` C� ` � '�� C> S �O t`4..�,�._,.�� .� ��--. �"�'`.�\C� t��_.� \ c�� t1 C`�`� � v Address: ��'4�Aveni� rada,Palm Desert CA,92260 , Signed: � �'' � � Print: �V,_.��-+�.�� C1...�''� ��.� '(- e \ � Optional: Phone: _�� `��'��' Email: � �-��-�- �-� � U [� C ' �i.�� C..,�7 i�..___. Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife 1en and I live at 4Q865 Avenida Estrada. As you may have noticed, we recentiy converted our front iawn to desert iandscaping and painted our house. When we did sa,we had no idea that the City of Palm Desert requires approva(fram their Architecturaf Review Board when a resident is changing the color of their hvuse. Shartly after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submissian af a request for approval. We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as of now,we are being compefled by the city to re-paint our ho�se. We intend to appeal this decision to the city board of directors. We are in clear violation of the code and so wilt simply ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the power to da). in preparation for that,we are asking our neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We reaily want to know honestly how you feei on this matter and are not just trying to make our best case. if you a�ree with the Architecturai Board then we want to factor that into our decision to pursue this with the c'ity board. if we appeal to them,we wiil show them all of the data,good or bad. So,please take a few minutes ta answer these questions. Thank you, Eric and 1en Vartriede 1-What do you think of the color thange to 40865 Avenida Estrada? 0 1 like it o It's ok 0 1'm not crary about it o it's hideou� 'h�� t� � Other: _i�,�,�,L` 2—Do you think that we should be compeiled to re-paint our house? o Yes 0 Piease include any comments that you would like to have shared w+th the board: � , • Add�ess:r Avenida Estrada,Pal esert CA,92260 Signed: '� Print: Optional: Phone: Email: Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife Je�arxl I live at 40865 Avenida Estrada. As you may have noticed, we recently converted our front{awn to desert landscaping and painted our house. When we did so,we had no idea that the City of Patm Desert requires approval from their Architectural Review Board when a resident is changing the color af their house. Shartly after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submission of a request for approval. We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as of now,we are being compelted by the city to re-paint our house. We intend to appeal#his decision to the city board of directors. We are in clear violation af the code and so will sirnpiy ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the power to do).In preparation fo�that,we are asking our neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We really want to knflw honestly how you feel on this matter and are nat just trying to make our best case. I#you agree with the Architectural Board then we want to fiactor that into our decision to pursue this with the city board. If we appeal to them,we will show them all of the data,good o�bad. So,please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Thank you, Eric and 1en Vortriede 1-What do you think of the color change to 40865 Avenida Estrada? o i like it � It's ok o I'm not crazy about it o iYs hideous o Other: 2—Do you think that we should be compeHed to re-paint our house? o Yes �' No l( / Please include any comments that you would like ta have shared with the board: /-�+LT�o�vt�t /rBT /!gG-l�SAiQ�4�1 rJ �e Les�+- � t�.favGD G.,�c�eosE ,/T tb�,4 �'t•'7, ..� n.cy ��n r o� � e e,,r�s'Tr'fv?c� ,/� �r c.�, 1�•�/�•�!" c fl�4•tGC' � 'Te�{t' /'ll�E.sG�!�'SwCh�'x-"�� Address: �d�� Avenida , 2260 5igned: Print: /�-s C.. 5• �i4-!L� Optional_ Phone:_��o�D ��a�'b��r2- Email: Om�/y • �at••.3� H e�f�(Gt I�, cCr i`C . Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife Jen ar�d!live at 4U865 Aver�ida EsVada. AS you may have noticed, we recently converted our front lawn to desert landscaping and painted our house. When we did so,we had no idea that the City of Palm Desert requires approvat from their Architectural Review Board when a resident is changing the color of their house. Shortly after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submission of a request for approval. We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as of now,we are being compeiled by the city to re-paint ou�house. We intend to appeal this decision to the city board of directors. We are in clear vialation of the code and so wilt simpty ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the power to doj.ln preparation for that,we are asking aur neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We really want to know honestty how you feel on this matter and are not just trying to make our best case. If you agree with the Architectural Board ti�en we want to factor that into our deci�to pursue this with the city board. If we appeal to them,we wil!show them all of the data,good o�, So,please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Thank you, E�ic and Jen Vortriede 1-What do you think of the oa�tor C�ange to 40865 Avenida Estrada? e I Ijke it' �u.M�.�ru�-^✓��.� �-�'"*'-c1,�.2-t��s.�.A.13�-A-p e��YT-�-tt'..%�'-!`— � .�,�,..r..v-r.. � IYs OIC ''� v� '� � � ��r�Cv� �.., �.Q�..��.."-,� -�,,�vr.,+1� '�= �'�...��;��- i �, - �.�.,� r r o !'m not crary about it � C � � �.r�,g � � .� ��-0� � o It's fiideous o �ther• 2—Do you think that we should be compelled to re-paint our house? o Yes s No Piease include any comments that you would like to have shared with the board: '�-� c��.,_.i'1t�.Q. c,,_,`.....�,- _ Address: `-��?��`�S Avenida Estrada,Palm Desert CA,92260 Signed: � �` � � �-�- Print: �,J � � �' � �� C�- ��- � Optionat: Phone: ��"" ��-�` � �(� ( Email: Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife 1en and i live at 4U865 Avenida Estrada. As you may have noticed, we recently converted our front lawn to desert landscaping and painted our house. When we did w,we had no idea that the City of Paim Desert requires approvai from their Architectural Review Board when a resident is changing the color of their house. Shortly after painting our house,we received the attached letter requiring our submission of a request for approvai. We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied our color choice. So,as af now,we are being compeiled by the city to re-paint our house. We intend to appeal this decision to the city board of directors. We are in clear violation of the code and so wili simpiy ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the power to do).in preparation for that,we are asking our neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We really want to know honestly how you feel on this matter and are not just trying to make our best case. lf you agree with the Architectural Board then we want to factor that into our decision to pursue this with the city board. If we appeai to them,we will show them a!I of the data,good or bad. So,please take a few minutes to answer these questions. Thank you, Eric and Jen Vortriede 1-What do yau think of the color change to 40865 Avenida Estrada? o i like it o IYs ok o !'m nat crary about it . � It's hideous 1��, � a Other: �� 2—Do you think that we should be compelled to re-paint our house? � Yes o No Piease inciude any comments that you would like to have shared with the board: Address: ��}�Avenida Estrada,Palm De ert CA,92260 f �`��'�-C._.�.� Signed: � Print: Optional: Phone: Email: Hi Neighbor, My name is Eric Vortriede. My wife 1en and i live at 40865 Auenida Estrada. As you may have noticed, we recently converted our frant lawn to desert landscaping and painted our house. When we did so,we had na idea that the City of Palm Desert requires a}aprova(from their Arcfiitectural Review Board when a resident is changing the cotor of their house. Shortly after pain#ing our house,we�eceived the attached letter requiring our submission tif a request for approvaL We did so and on May 27,the board met and denied ou�color choice. So,as of naw,we are being compeiled by the ctty to re-paint our house. We intend to appeal this decision to the city board of directors. We are in clear violation of the code and so will simply ask that the board have mercy on us(which they have the pawer to do�. tn preparation for that,we are asking our neighbors for their opinions to present to the board. We reaily want to know honestly how you feel on this matter and are not just trying to make our best case. if you agree with the Architectural Board then we want to factor that into our decision ta pursue this with the city board. If we appeal to them,we wiN show them ait of the data,good or bad. Sa, please take a few minutes to answe�these questions. Thank you, Eric and 1en Vortriede 1-What do you think of the color change to 40865 Avenida Estrada? 0 1 like it o IYs ok o i'm not crazy about it o It's hideo , , o Other• 2-Do you think that we should be compell to re-paint our house? � Yes o No Please include any comments that you would like to have shared with the board: -� - � � � s �1�� : Address: �C%C) Avenida Estrada, Palm Desert CA,92260 � �Signed: -- � ., �. : Print: a �, Optionai: Phone•l.7��! � '� �(,�S�Z- Emaih -�''