ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

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Development Services Conference Room, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Commissioners may attend remotely.

 

 

  • Written public comment may also be submitted to [email protected]. E-mails received by 9:30 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Commission. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
NON-­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT

 

This time has been set aside for the public to address the Architectural Review Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Architectural Review Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.

4.
CONSENT CALENDAR

 

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Architectural Review Commission for a separate discussion.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    To approve the consent calendar as presented.

4.a
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.11.12.24 Draft Architectural Review Commission Minutes.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Approve the Minutes of November 12, 2024.

5.
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER

 

6.
ACTION CALENDAR

 

The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.

6.a
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW ROVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE STATION WITH A 4,500 SQUARE FOOT MARKET WITHIN THE MONTEREY CROSSINGS SPECIFIC PLAN (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2024)

This item has attachments. 
1.DR24-0006 Rove Continuance.pdf
2.Attach 1 November 12, 2024 ARC Staff Report.pdf
3.Attach 2 Updated Project Plans.pdf
4.Attach 3 November 12 Project Plans (REFERENCE).pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Staff recommends the ARC determines that the requirements of the findings have been met based on the analysis and approves the Design Review, subject to the following conditions:

    1. The Applicant shall provide a final photometric plan with renderings, that prove conformance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.16.035
    2. All equipment shall be screened from public view.
    3. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval provided by the City’s Land Development Division.

6.b
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FAÇADE MODIFICATION TO EXISTING STOREFRONT FOR O’REILLY AUTO PARTS LOCATED AT 72875 HIGHWAY 111.

This item has attachments. 
1.MISC24-0017 O'Reilly Auto Parts .pdf
2.Attach 1 - PP_CUP98-16 Elevations.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Color Elevations.pdf
4.Attach 3 Color Swatches.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Staff recommends the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) determines that the requirements of the findings have been met based on the analysis and approves the Design Review, with the following condition of approval:

    1. The banding painted “Positive Red” in a gloss finish, shown on the north and south elevations, shall be removed or redesigned such that building color changes only occur at changes in building plane, massing, and/or decorative elements to better harmonize with the existing buildings located in the Palms to Pines Plaza East.

6.c
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW TO DEVELOP A 146-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DETACHED DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UNIVERSITY PARK

This item has attachments. 
1.MISC24-0015 MERITAGE.pdf
2.Attach 1 Plot Plan.pdf
3.Attach 2 Architectural Plans.pdf
4.Attach 3 Preliminary Front Yard Typical Landscape plans.pdf
5.Attach 4 Master Precise Plan Segments.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    Staff recommends the ARC determines that the requirements of the findings have been met based on the analysis and approves the Design Review.

7.
REPORTS & REMARKS

 

8.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The next Regular Meeting will be held on January 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.

9.
PUBLIC NOTICES

 

Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov.

Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Architectural Review Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

/S/ Melinda Gonzalez 
Executive Administrative Assistant

 

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