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Home My WebLink About2021-02-12- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 (Via Zoom) Minutes of February 1, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 5.30 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Doczi, McCoy, Poehlein, Thompson, Rotman, Jakway Committee Members Absent: Lockyer, Walsh Planning Commissioner Present: None Staff Present: Assistant Director of Planning Newell, Associate Planner Mlaker, Assistant Planner Perez 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 January 28, 2021, and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. Doczi, seconded by Poehlein to accept the agenda, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: LOCKYER, WALSH PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 2, 2020 & DECEMBER 7, 2020 November 2, 2020: Rotman, seconded by Thompson to approve minutes, as presented. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 1, 2021 City of Palm Springs AYES: POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: LOCKYER, WALSH ABSTAIN: DOCZI, MCCOY December 7, 2020: Thompson, seconded by Dozci to approve minutes, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN ABSENT: WALSH, LOCKYER ABSTAIN: MCCOY, JAKWAY NEW BUSINESS: 2. GLOBAL GO, LLC, ON BEHALF OF CALIBLISS, FOR A MINOR ARCHITEC- TURAL APPLICATION AND SIGN PERMIT FOR EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A NEW CANNABIS DISPENSARY/LOUNGE FACILITY LOCATED AT 562 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (CASE NOS. 3.3416 MAA AND SI 20-056) (AP). Assistant Planner Perez presented the proposed project as outlined the staff memorandum. IVY BADER, applicant, (responded to questions from the Committee) explained that a trash receptacle will be provided for both the residential and cannabis uses She said the City Council granted the distance waiver for this business, subject to substantial renovations on the property. She also provided additional background on the regulatory permit and odor mitigation measures for the cannabis use. Vice Chair Rotman stated that an existing meter is located in front of the building and asked how it will be relocated. He asked about details on the planter face material. He questioned how customers will access the business from the front or back? Mr. Rotman asked about details on the existing transom window and the signage design details. (Ms. Bader responded that the meter will be relocated, and the stone will be neutral color. She said customers will walk around to the front of the building to access the tenant.) Vice Chair Jakway asked about window treatment, whether transparent or opaque. He questioned if the southerly window will be transparent, since it may show cannabis products from the exterior. (Ms. Bader clarified that the windows will be transparent and visible from the sidewalk, and indicated the local code will be changing to be consistent with the state requirements relative to visibility of products.) 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 1, 2021 City of Palm Springs Member Doczi asked about enhancing the paving and parking areas. (Ms. Bader responded that applicant is amenable to improving these areas.) Member Thompson noted that the upper floor awning seems to be deteriorating and questioned if it will be repaired for replaced. (Ms. Bader said any ripped or torn materials would be replaced.) Chair Jakway noted that the City Council requested significant upgrades and questioned what other opportunities have been considered to meet this request. (Ms. Bader said the applicant would be amenable to enhancing the treatments on the side of the building and upgrading the second floor railing.) Member Poehlein asked if the textured block would remain. Ms. Bader said they intend on adding smooth stucco to these surfaces. Member Doczi thinks the existing textured block should remain, as it is part of design of the building. He thinks the asphalt pavement in front should be replaced with concrete or other enhanced paving to match the sidewalk material in front of the building. Member Poehlein agreed with retaining the existing textured block. Vice Chair Rotman agreed and requested the applicant replace the temporary dividing curtain on the second floor with a more permanent solution. He expressed concern that the drawings do not match the current profile of the storefront; and he is not in favor of a "can" sign, as proposed. Chair Jakway said clarification is needed on the signage relative to the angled glass. He also said the balcony rail needs to be upgraded and recommended creating a solid linear design, perhaps wrapping the front of the railing. Rotman, seconded by Thompson to recommend to denial, as presented, and resubmit with AAC comments for further study. 1. Address improvements to railing and second floor awning. 2. Signage band detail needed. 3. Planter stone material. 4. Provide paving material and design. 5. Retain existing texture/diamond block on elevation. AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: LOCKYER, WALSH 3. THE BANK DISPENSARY AND LOUNGE FOR A SIGN PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH SIGN CRITERIA FOR THE MULTI -TENANTED COMMERCIAL 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 1, 2021 City of Palm Springs BUILDING LOCATED AT 296 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, C-B-D ZONE (CASE SP 20-006) (GM). Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed sign program as outlined in the staff report. Chair Jakway opened the public meeting via Zoom: JULIE MONTANTE, owner, was present and described the renovations within the building and stated that landscaping will be placed within the existing planter beds (Blue Palms at 5 feet tall) and the fountain will be repaired and functional. She stated that the main logo is meant to look like a coin to reflect the history of the building. The signs are placed on the Baristo side so that traffic on the two-way street can read the signs. The main use of the building will be a cannabis dispensary and lounge on the first floor with tenants on the second. JACK RIVERS, Canyon Signs, described the proposed sign program and answered questions. Member Rotman, asked for a description of the tenants within the building. He supports the main sign on South Palm Canyon Drive but thinks the Baristo tenant signs look very heavy. Chair Jakway stated that he is in favor of adding new plants in the planters. He said the tenant signs should be lined -up or justified uniformly with a common font and color. Member Thompson stated that the size of the tenant letters are too large and should be reduced. Member Doczi stated that the circular sign backer looks as though it is applied to the building fapade with no depth. The backer should be two (2") inches thick. Member McCoy stated that the tenant signs are too large, and the letter height should be reduced. Jakway, seconded by Thompson to recommend approval to the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: 1. Tenant signs to be 96" long and 17" tall. 2. Tenant signs to be placed lower on the building spaced and left justified uniformly. 3. Letters to be black and halo lit with font to be consistent for all tenants. 4. Circular sign to have a 2" off -set for backer. AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: LOCKYER, WALSH CI Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 1, 2021 City of Palm Springs COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 6:56 pm to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. :�P- /_� David Newell, AICP Assistant Director of Planning