HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-04- ARC MinutesARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Large Conference Room
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
MINUTES
of the regularly scheduled meeting of December 4, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Doczi, McCoy, Poehlein, Chair Jakway
Excused: Thompson, Walsh
Staff Present: Director of Planning Chirstopher Hadwin, Assistant Planning Director
David Newell, Principal Planner Ken Lyon, Associate Planner Glenn
Mlaker, Associate Planner Noriko Kikuchi
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: This agenda was available for public access
at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 9:00 pm, Thursday,
November 30, 2023, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies
and procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Poehlein, seconded by Doczi to accept the Agenda.
AYES: DOCZI, McCOY, POEHLEIN, CHAIR JAKWAY
ABSENT: THOMPSON, WALSH
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1A. A REQUEST BY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN BY: JONATHAN PELEZZARE,
FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT A 2,243-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
ON A HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2700 NORTH VISTA GRANDE,
ZONE R-1-C (CASE AR-2023-0111). (AR)
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Motion made by McCoy, seconded by Doczi to approve the consent item.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, CHAIR JAKWAY
ABSENT: THOMPSON, WALSH
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2A. A REQUEST BY JEFFREY SMISEK & DIANA STRASSMANN
(OWNERS), REPRESENTED BY STUDIO AR&D FOR A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 5,566-SQUARE-
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE PARCEL
LOCATED ON LOT 22, 2593 WINTER SUN DRIVE (APN: 504-390-022),
ZONE ESA-SP, SECTION 4 (CASE AR 2023-0132). (GM)
Associate Planner Glenn Mlaker summarized the staff report.
Tara Akdor, Designer, Studio AR&D, further clarified the project.
Jeffrey Smisek, with Diana Strassmann, applicants, responded to concerns raised about
the parallel parking pad adjacent to the street.
Motion made by Poehlein, seconded by Doczi to approve with staff recommendations
that:
1. The site plan shows more integration with the grading plan and reflects some of
the boulder groupings.
2. Outdoor seating areas should be reflected in the plan.
3. Removal of the parallel parking spaces along the street.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, CHAIR JAKWAY
ABSENT: THOMPSON, WALSH
2B. A REQUEST BY SEAN LOCKYER OF STUDIO AR & D ARCHITECTS
FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT A 5,211-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 13.1 FEET ON A 22,408-
SQUARE-FOOT UNDEVELOPED HILLSIDE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2215 VISTA DISTANCIA COURT (LOT 99) (APN: 504-400-040), ZONE
ESA-SP, SECTION 4 (CASE AR-2023-0120). (NK)
Associate Planner Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, summarized the staff report.
Aditi Arali with Studio AR & D Architects, further summarized the project.
Motion made by Doczi, seconded by McCoy to approve subject to staff recommendations
and the following additional and revised conditions:
1. Increase the width of the jagged sections of the retaining wall along the west
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property line to accommodate landscaping, particularly the two that are located
closest to the front property line.
2. Reduce the amount of lighting fixtures; the fixtures shall be dimmable to avoid hot
spots.
3. Increase the width of a section of the pedestrian path located on the north side of
the front yard water feature.
4. Install additional plant materials in the front yard open area located between the
driveway and main pedestrian pathway leading from Vista Distancia Court.
Furthermore, install additional landscaping in the retention area in the front yard.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, CHAIR JAKWAY
ABSENT: THOMPSON, WALSH
2C. A REQUEST BY BRANDON DEDMON OF SMS ARCHITECTS FOR A
SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR THE THOMPSON
HOTEL LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 513-
081-049), ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE SNP-2023-0081). (NK)
Associate Planner Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, summarized the staff report.
Brandon Dedmon, SMS Architects, for the applicant provided comments regarding the
intent behind the design of the signs.
Motion made by Poehlein, seconded by McCoy to approve with staff recommendations:
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, CHAIR JAKWAY
ABSENT: THOMPSON, WALSH
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (None)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
Member Poehlein asked for an update on the status of recruiting for the Architectural
Review Committee for the new Committee term.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Director Hadwin sent invitations to the committee members for the holiday party on
December 21, 2023. A meeting calendar for 2024 has been circulated and committee
members should note the adjustment of meeting locations to accommodate calendar
conflicts. Recruitment is ongoing for new committee members, and it is anticipated that
new members will be seated for the January 2024 ARC meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Review Committee of the City of Palm Springs
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adjourned at 6:40 pm. to its regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at
5:30 pm at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services
/s/ Christopher Hadwin