HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-19- ARC MinutesARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
(Meeting held Via Zoom)
Minutes of April 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Poehlein, Thompson, Walsh, Chair Jakway
Excused Absence: Doczi, Vice Chair Rotman
Absent: Lockyer, McCoy
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 pm,
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, and posted on the City's website as required by established
policies and procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Walsh, seconded by Poehlein to accept the agenda, as presented.
AYES: POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, JAKWAY
ABSENT: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, ROTMAN
PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Thompson, seconded by Walsh, to approve Items 1, 2 and 3, as part of the Consent
Calendar.
AYES: POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, JAKWAY
ABSENT: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, ROTMAN
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 4, 2022
Approved, as presented.
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2. ATLAS SIGN FOR BEYOND HELLO DISPENSARY REQUESTING A SIGN
APPLICATION, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE LOCATED AT
4765 EAST RAMON ROAD (CASE 22-021) (RB).
Approved, as presented.
3. FRONT SIGNS FOR PINEAPPLE EXPRESS DISPENSARY SIGN
APPLICATION, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE LOCATED AT
695 SOUTH WILLIAMS ROAD (CASE 22-018) (RB).
Approved, as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
4. ELEMENTAL ARCHITECTURE, FOR EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN
EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE REPAINTING AND
ROOFTOP STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2481 NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE (CASE 3.4320 MAA) (RB).
Planning Technician Bruno provided an overview of the proposed exterior modifications
as outlined in the staff memorandum.
Member Walsh verified the proposed height is in compliance with the zoning
requirement. Planner Richard Bruno responded, yes.
Chair Jakway noted that he does not see handicap parking, trash enclosure and the
property looks sub -standard in size; and questioned if the property is grandfathered in.
Planner Bruno confirmed the parking count is grandfathered in and explained the
parking count calculates with the change in use and the parking lot will be re -striped.
Chair Jakway said he would like to see more details on elevations/plans pertaining to
the: shade structure, wooden ceiling, stairway egress enough room for fire, southeast
corner on parking lot, new rope lights, custom planters and bench and lighting on
rooftop deck. Chair Jakway recommends this project be continued until more
information is received from the applicant.
Member Walsh inquired about the existing mural permit and the inclusion of a
maintenance program for the mural on the north elevation of the building. (Planner
Bruno responded that a mural maintenance schedule is a requirement and is included in
the conditions of approval.) Mr. Walsh also expressed concern about adding a
handicap parking space which may affect the parking.
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Chair Jakway noted the railing is only 2 ft. 7" tall and thinks it should be 42" tall.
Member Thompsons-concurred with Chair Jakway and thinks the applicant should be in
attendance to answer questions from the ARC.
Jakway, seconded by Walsh to continue to allow the applicant to address the following
details:
1. ADA accessible ramp;
2. Trash enclosure;
3. Plans to show detail of shade structure posts;
4. Detail of lighting under the shade structure;
5. Callout the roof stairway enclosure;
6. Callout the minimum 3 feet high railing height for second -floor patio.
AYES: POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, JAKWAY
ABSENT: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, ROTMAN
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: NONE
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: NONE.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Review Committee of the City of Palm Springs
adjourned at 5:46 pm to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 2, 2022
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
-D. "
avid Newell, AICP
Assistant Planning Director
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