HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-06- ARC MinutesARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
(Meeting held Via Zoom)
Minutes of June 6, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Rotman called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Doczi*, McCoy, Thompson, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman, Chair
Jakway
Excused Absence: Poehlein
Staff Present: Assistant Director of Planning Newell, Engineering Associate
Minjares, Associate Planner Mlaker, Assistant Planner Rubalcava
*Member Doczi arrived at 5:36 pm.
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, June 1, 2022, and posted on the City's
website as required by established policies and procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Jakway and Member McCoy noted their abstention on the minutes of March 7th and
May 16, 2022.
Rotman, seconded by McCoy to accept the agenda, as presented.
AYES: LOCKYER, MCCOY, THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: DOCZI, POEHLEIN
PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 7, 2022 AND MAY 16, 2022
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Rotman, seconded by Walsh to approve minutes of March 7, 2022 and May 16, 2022, as
part of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER,
ABSENT: POEHLEIN
ABSTAINED: MCCOY, JAKWAY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN
2. CHRIS PARDO, OWNER OF SANDFISH SUSHI, FOR A MINOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A DECK AND STORAGE
PODS TO EXPAND THE OUTDOOR DINING AREA IN THE PARKING LOT AT
1556 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 3.4319 MAA). (AR)
Assistant Planner Perez presented project as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Jakway questioned in reference to the loss of parking, does it affect the City's
parking requirements. Planner Rubalcava responded that the applicant has obtained a
Land Use Permit for a "Shared Parking Agreement" with the business across the street.
He requested signage be placed across the street to identify parking is available on off -
site parking lot.
Vice Chair Rotman asked why the proposal is being reviewed after installation. Planner
Rubalcava explained this project was constructed during the Covid19 pandemic as a
temporary outdoor dining. The owner enjoyed the idea of expanding the outdoor dining
area so much that they are proposing it as a permanent structure.
Member McCoy questioned approval process for the shared parking agreement.
Member Lockyer expressed larger concern with outdoor dining and lack of parking in the
city.
ROBERTO OCEGUERO, Chris Pardo Elemental Architecture, project manager, described
the use of off -site parking and design options.
Vice Chair Rotman asked for justification of the parking lot layout and ADA configuration.
Mr. Oceguero responded that a redesign may be needed.
Chair Jakway thinks the pod building would be acceptable as temporary design, but not
for permanent use.
Member Walsh said the parking lot should be addressed first.
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Member Thompson said the applicant should bring forward one of the three designs
presented to the Committee.
Member Doczi said the applicant should select one of the three options and submit a
complete package that addresses the Committee's comments.
Chair Jakway requested signage be placed in the parking lot across the street that
identifies that people who are patrons at Sandfish have the right to parking at this parking
lot. Mr. Jakway stated the parking lot shading should be incorporated into the resubmittal.
Walsh, seconded by Thompson to address design enhancements to the containers and
incorporate design improvements, as discussed by the Committee.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, LOCKYER, THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: POEHLEIN
3. FARRELL DRIVE PS, LLC, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 65,284-SQUARE FOOT SELF STORAGE
FACILITY ON A 4.20-ACRE UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED AT 900
NORTH FARRELL DRIVE, ZONE M-1-P (CASE 4.4313 MAJ) (AR)
Assistant Planner Rubalcava presented project as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Jakway asked if there was a better plan showing the details of the Farrell Drive wall, noting a
1-foot off -set may not be enough to enhance the design.
ERIC HIGUCHI, applicant, thanked the committee for their review and service. He described the
design changes they have made in response to the Planning Commission conditions. He reported
that additional design changes were made to the landscape along Farrell Drive.
Chair Jakway asked how parking is handled where there are fire lanes. Mr. Higuchi responded the
customer will park near their storage unit. Mr. Jakway also questioned the rooftop mechanical on
Buildings 2, 3 and 4. The Applicant responded that there are no mechanical units on the buildings
except for Building 1.
Member Doczi said there's a better opportunity to utilize the 25' landscape buffer along Farrell
Drive to screen the RVs. He suggested the applicant look at an alternative to the Oleander and
consider different tree forms for screening, such as Acacia. He said shrubs plants could be the
Prunis Carolina that grows more vertically.
RYAN MARTIN, applicant team, said they'll need to ensure the project landscape doesn't impact
the hazards to flight relative to the airport.
Member McCoy questioned the hours of operation and proposed lighting schedule for the project.
Mr. Higuchi said the operation is not open to the public 24-hours and typically closes at 6 pm. The
wall light packs will likely be operational at all times for security concerns.
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Chair Jakway suggested the parking lot lights near residential should be lower, as those are
closest to residential area.
Member Lockyer questioned the landscape requirements for parking and paving areas.
Chair Jakway asked if there is anything preventing owners from sleeping in the RV. The Applicant
responded that the lease agreement prohibits this from occurring.
Member Lockyer requested that roof drains be concealed within the walls. He said the lighting
should be addressed prior to final review to minimize exterior light nuisance, and that interior trees
would help with the depth of landscape layers from the exterior viewpoints. Mr. Lockyer said the
wall along Farrell Drive and landscape on the interior needs to be evaluated further.
Member Doczi suggested planting groupings of California Fan Palms (not Filiferas) at varying
heights.
Chair Jakway suggested other block designs within the wall and that the triangle planters on the
interior could be utilized with trees to soften the project interiors. He suggested the interior planters
along the wall be widened to allow staggering of the RVs.
Vice Chair Rotman left the meeting at 6:55 pm.
Member Thompson agreed with the other members' comments.
Member Doczi suggested berming to improve the design along Farrell Drive.
Chair Jakway thinks the issues consisting of the appearance of the wall, landscape grading and
types of lighting and landscaping that's selected is more than a subcommittee should review and
should come back to the ARC for review.
Doczi, seconded by McCoy to continue with direction to applicant to address comments.
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, THOMPSON, WALSH, JAKWAY
ABSENT: POEHLEIN, ROTMAN
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
• The ARC members were notified there will be a Joint Meeting with City Council and
all Boards and Commissions on June 21, 2022.
• Requested a subcommittee to review a design change to a project under
construction (Bode hotel). Chair Jakway and Member Lockyer said they're
available to assist.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Review Committee of the City of Palm Springs
adjourned at 7:08 pm to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, June 20, 2022,
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
David Newell, AICP
Assistant Planning Director