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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-07- ARC MinutesARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 (Meeting held Via Zoom) Minutes of March 7, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Doczi, Lockyer, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman, Chair Jakway Absent: McCoy, Poehlein, Thompson, Planning Commissioner: None Staff Present: Assistant Director of Planning Newell, Planning Technician Bruno REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was available for public access at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022, and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Chair Jakway reported Staff and Committee Members requested Item 2, One Las Palmas, be continued to allow the applicant to submit more details. Doczi, seconded by Rotman to continue Item 2 and accept the agenda, as amended. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON PUBLIC COMMENTS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: Vice Chair Rotman requested a minor correction to page 3 to add "He suggested removing posts on the overhang at the front and rear elevations ... ". 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Architectural Review Committee Minutes March 7, 2022 City of Palm Springs Rotman, seconded by Walsh to approve minutes, as amended. AYES: DOCZI, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON ABSTAIN: LOCKYER, JAKWAY UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2. ONE LAS PALMAS, LLC FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF FOUR (4) SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE TYPES ON ELEVEN (11) HILLSIDE LOTS AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR A FRONT YARD SETBACK REDUCTION FOR THREE LOTS AND INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT FOR FOUR (4) HOUSE ELEVATIONS LOCATED AT LAS PALMAS ESTATES DRIVE, ZONE R-1-13, SECTION 1 (CASE 3.4194 MAJ & 7.1648 AMM). (GM) Tabled and removed from agenda during Acceptance of Agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 3. FLANNERY EXCHANGE LLC, REQUESTING EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO INCLUDE A SECOND FLOOR SHADE STRUCTURE, SPIRAL STAIRCASE AND THE PERMANENT INSTALLATION OF AN AIRSTREAM TRAILER TO A SECOND FLOOR PATIO OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 3.3795 MAA). (RB) Member Lockyer noted he would be abstaining on this project and left for the remainder of the meeting. Planning Technician Bruno presented the proposed exterior modifications including installation of an airstream trailer as outlined in the staff memorandum. MICHAEL FLANNERY, applicant, provided details on the project and was available for questions from the Committee. Chair Jakway questioned if the bar on the second floor is for the event space or will it be open to the public. Mr. Flannery responded that at this point he's uncertain, but the idea is that the bar will be there for the event space. Chair Jakway said it's unclear on the drawings what type of material the shade structure will be. The applicant responded the shading material will be the fabric type. Vice Chair Rotman questioned how the spiral staircase will be secured during off -hours. Mr. Flannery responded the stairway will be open during off hours; however, there will 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes March 7, 2022 City of Palm Springs be a gate on second floor during off -hours. He indicated the entire property is monitored with cameras and speakers to alert trespassers. Mr. Rotman asked the applicant how they would handle providing adequate screening for the air stream trailer. Mr. Flannery said they could possibly use the fabric type shading that matches the patio cover. Member Walsh questioned if there are any concerns with bracing and anchoring the airstream trailer. Mr. Flannery responded the second -floor design was constructed with steel beams to provide strong support and is not concerned. Chair Jakway noted that Sheet 105 calls for a proposed new bar where the trailer sits but it is not shown on the elevation and questioned if they plan to build the bar as part of this work. Mr. Flannery responded they will leave the airstream trailer downstairs and will not submit plans for the construction of a bar for at least six months. He explained the type of shading material noting that the upstairs will be done first and then downstairs. Member Doczi questioned if additional material will be added to create a sense of place for the airstream trailer. Mr. Flannery thinks it's a great idea and could use planters on the west end to screen the trailer. He agreed that vegetation would look better than wood to screen it. Mr. Dozci suggested a combination of planters and elongated planters could be used to create a setting. Member Comments: Chair Jakway said he likes the trailer and doesn't think it needs to be hidden. He suggested a trellis on the upper level and eliminating one bay of the trellis that's closest to the street; noting that right now there's three bays and if the smaller bay was removed the facade of the building would step back a bit. Mr. Jakway said if you take Member Doczi's idea of a planter on the railing that faces Palm Canyon and replace it with a continuous a wooden planter with a small quantity of plants; it won't block the views of the mountain. Chair Jakway complemented the applicant because he's taken an eyesore and has made it into a significant part of the community and wished more developers would do this. Member Walsh concurred with Chair Jakway and does not agree with staff comments about the need to screen the trailer. This helps the whole challenge of the second floor commercial; if there's something of interest it tends to draw your interest up there. He thinks it would be a good idea to figure out how the shade structure works since the fabric and wind are a chronic design challenge. Vice Chair Rotman agrees with the previous comments that have been made. Chair Jakway asked the Members what they think about removing the first bay closest to the street so that the shade structure steps back a little bit. 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes March 7, 2022 City of Palm Springs Member Walsh said he's a bit hesitant about the west elevation with the lower angle and the hot afternoon sun shining directly on the front of the building. Vice Chair Rotman said he's been on that rooftop and it's a substantial size that even removing that front bay there is enough space. Jakway, seconded by Rotman to approve the airstream trailer (as submitted), shade structure on second story, circular staircase with the following added conditions: 1. The one bay of overhang closest to the street on the upper level be removed. 2. The trailer is approved, as is, without any screening. 3. The bar on the lower level shall be future submittal. 4. The applicant shall consider landscaping applications along the Palm Canyon side of the building by installing planters or greenery to add variation to the railing. AYES: DOCZI, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON ABSTAIN: LOCKYER COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: • The ARC agenda packet will be provided digitally after this meeting and any member wishing to receive print versions may do so, but it will require the member to pick up the packet from the Planning office. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Review Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 6:05 p.m. to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. David Newell, AICP Assistant Planning Director C!