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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-03- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of May 3, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Doczi, Lockyer, Poehlein, Thompson, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman, Chair Jakway Committee Members Excused: McCoy Planning Commission Present: Vice Chair Moruzzi Staff Present: Assistant Planning Director Newell, Associate Planner Lyon, Engineering Associate Minjares, Associate Planner Mlaker 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 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Doczi, seconded by Thompson to accept agenda, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY PUBLIC COMMENTS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: Walsh, seconded by Rotman to approve Consent Calendar, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes May 3, 2021 City of Palm Springs 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 5, 2021 AND APRIL 19, 2021 2. OTC DISPENSARY AND LOUNGE REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR ONE SIGN AT FORTY (40) SQUARE FEET PLACED ON THE FRONT FAQADE OF A CANNABIS DISPENSARY LOCATED AT 757 SOUTH WILLIAMS ROAD, ZONE M-1 (CASE 21-027 SI). (GM) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 3. DAVID AND PATRICIA MARINO, OWNERS, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION PROPOSING A 7,125-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON A 39,340-SQUARE FOOT HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 1405 ROSE AVENUE, ZONE R-1-C (CASE 3.4208 MAJ / 7.1621 AMM). (KL) Member Lockyer recused himself due to a business -related conflict. Planner Lyon presented the project as outlined in the staff memorandum. He described the changes to the project since the previous review by the AAC. Vice Chair Rotman asked for clarification of the proposed building height relative to the story poles. Mr. Lyon indicated the building will be twelve inches lower than the story poles at the site. Member Doczi said the new driveway appears to reduce less need for retaining walls. Chair Jakway requested clarification on page 7 of the plans. Mr. Lyon said that rectangular item is a bocce ball court. NICK LAFARO, applicant, said the pickle ball court was removed per discussion with neighbors. He said the revised driveway is 22 feet wide and much smaller than the previous design, which allows for less retaining walls than before and for more natural transition from the northerly property. Mr. Lafaro explained the changes to the front wall, eliminating the southernmost panel and reducing all heights of the panels by 12 inches. This was achieved by reducing interior ceiling height. DAVID MARINO, owner, described the reason for making changes and some of the design intentions with the project. Chair Jakway said, when hillside homes are developed and present as single -story, they usually step down or are pushed back away from the street with the pool in front. He thinks the two or three southernmost wall panels appear too large. 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes May 3, 2021 City of Palm Springs Member Thompson asked if the house could be further setback from the street to reduce its massing. Mr. Lafaro responded that it would be problematic with the layout of the home and outdoor spaces. He said there will also be landscape to soften the wall. Member Doczi said the project has been improved with the removal of the wall panel, but questioned if the project could fit more into the natural grade. Member Walsh said the wall panels seem detached from the rest of the proposed home and appear as a large mass, which can detract from the good design behind it. Member Poehlein thinks the applicant addressed AAC comments and was okay with the wall panel design. He said the street front at the southeast corner of the site could be improved (as shown on page 22). Mr. Lafaro said that existing fence is part of HOA property and that area will be proposed for improvement as a separate project. Vice Chair Rotman agrees with Member Poehlein that the front wall is a strong statement for the project design. He is not in favor of reducing the wall panels to follow the natural terrain. He supports the revised design as presented. Chair Jakway appreciated the Applicant's responsiveness to the AAC's previous comments and neighbor concerns. Member Thompson said the home will be a nice addition to the neighborhood, even though the walls seem somewhat large at the street. He supports the project. Member Doczi recommended the applicant integrate large boulders along the street to reduce the overall mass of the building. Rotman, seconded by Thompson to approve, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY ABSTAIN: LOCKYER Member Lockyer returned to the meeting by turning on his video and microphone. 4. NATIONAL SIGN & MARKETING REPRESENTING PILOT FLYING J FOR A SIGN PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH SIGN CRITERIA FOR THE MULTI - TENANTED FUELING STATION LOCATED AT 6605 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, HC ZONE (CASE SP 21-001). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Chair Jakway opened the Discussion: 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes May 3, 2021 City of Palm Springs STEVE ROSENBLOOM, National Sign Company, applicant, described the revisions from the April 19, 2021 meeting to be a reduced height for the freestanding monument sign at the west property line; split the food wall graphic into two (2) panels of 49-square feet each with background to be same as building finish. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Chair Jakway commented that the new east bound 1-10 ramps which were added after the Pilot Travel Plaza was built justifies the new monument sign at a reduced height. He stated that all other signs are appropriate and scaled properly to the building. Vice Chair Rotman stated that the revised wall graphic in two panels addresses the previous AAC comments. Walsh, seconded by Rotman to recommend approval to the Planning Commission with the following comment: 1. Base of new monument sign to have a boarder with hardscape of rocks and rubble. AYES: WALSH, THOMPSON, JACKWAY, POEHLEIN, ROTMAN, LOCKYER ABSENT: MCCOY 5. GRIT DEVELOPMENT, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SEVEN (7') FOOT TALL WALL TO ENCLOSE AN EXISTING COURTYARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POOL AREA AS PART OF AN ADAPTATIVE REUSE OF AN OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING TO A SUITE HOTEL LOCATED AT 125 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE 3.2148 MAA). (GM) Vice Chair Rotman and Member Doczi recused on this item due to a conflict of interest. Planner Mlaker presented project as outlined in the staff memorandum. MICHAEL KATSIBAS, applicant, described the design intent with the proposal and using the proportions and detailing of the existing arches to carry into the design of the proposed wall, as well as the existing light fixtures. He described the pedestrian gates for the project, courtyard space in the atrium, and the proposed re -painting plan. Chair Jakway said of all comments stated at last meeting, the only one addressed was a proposed traditional wall design. He couldn't support the project, especially because there's no courtyard and the project doesn't relate to the street. Member Lockyer said the existing wall of the octagonal building currently provides some obstruction from the street and was unsure the proposed wall would create too much more of a design concern. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes May 3, 2021 City of Palm Springs Member Thompson questioned if the applicant studied the amount of solar that would be provided in the pool space. Mr. Katsibas responded that they evaluated the shade into the pool area and kept the pool closer to the street to address that design. Member Poehlein said he understands why the project is a necessity to make the building viable, so it appears to be make the best of what they are attempting to do with the project. Member Walsh said there is a disconnection with the pool space and the intersection. The pool space appears "forced" and not a comfortable space for hotel guests. Thompson, seconded by Walsh to deny wall, but approve paint and windows. AYES: LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY ABSTAIN: DOCZI, ROTMAN A recess was taken from 7:00 pm to 7:08 pm. 6. DTPS B-3, LLC REQUESTING A REVIEW OF A PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR ACTIVATION PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPROVED MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 6-STORY, 73,300- SQUARE FOOT MIXED USE BUILDING WITH 45 FOR SALE RESIDENCES AND GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL LOCATED ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSUEM WAY; 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3908 MAJ). (DN) Member Doczi recused himself due to a business -related conflict. Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff memorandum. Vice Chair Rotman questioned if the Fire Department has any concerns with the Tivoli lights along Market Street- Planner Newell responded that the Fire Department did not have any concerns with accessibility. EMILY HEMPHIL, Ealy, Hemphill & Blasdel, LLP, legal counsel representing applicant, said the project has been approved by the City Council with the specific provision to energize ground floor with a limitation for no reduction in the number of residential units on the ground floor. BOB LUTHER, TKD & Associates, representing applicant, described the project. Chair Jakway asked where vending carts would be stored at night. Mr. Luther responded they would likely be stored off -site or possibly in locked storage. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes May 3, 2021 City of Palm Springs Chair Jakway questioned why they plan to remove the trees. Mr. Luther said the vertical building will have limited area for horizontal tree growth. Chair Jakway said he appreciated the retail on Market Street and liked the carts creating a usability on the street. Vice Chair Rotman asked if they considered adding enhanced pavers to the north side of Market Street to match the south side. He said they need to ensure the strand lights do not interfere with fire ladder access requirements. Mr. Luther said they would consider adding pavers to the north side of Market Street. Member Thompson asked if they could consider adding vendors to the east side of the building. Member Poehlein spoke in favor of the project. Jakway, seconded by Poehlein to approve, subject to the addition of pavers on the north side of Market Street. AYES: LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, JAKWAY ABSENT: MCCOY ABSTAIN: DOCZI NEW BUSINESS: NONE COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: NONE STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: WALSH, ROTMAN, The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 7:33 pm to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 1 David A. Newell, AICP Assistant Planning Director R