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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
(Meeting held Via Zoom)
Minutes of July 6, 2021
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Doczi, Lockyer, Poehlein, Thompson, Vice Chair
Rotman, Chair Jakway
Members Excused Absence: McCoy, Walsh
Planning Commission Present: Hirschbein
Staff Present: Assistant Planning Director Newell, Associate Planner
Lyon, Engineering Associate Minjares, Associate
Planner Mlaker, Assistant Planner Perez
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda was available for public access at
the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 6:00 pm, Thursday, July
1, 2021 and posted on the City's website as required by established policies and
procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Doczi, seconded by Lockyer to accept the Agenda, as presented.
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY, WALSH
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Member Poehlein requested a correction on the minutes, on the roll call section.
Rotman, seconded by Thompson to approve Items 1, 2, 3 and 4, as part of Consent
Calendar, noting a minor correction to minutes.
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AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY, WALSH
1. APPROVAL OF AAC MEETING MINUTES: JUNE 21, 2021
Approved, as amended.
2. STINKY LEAF DISPENSARY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SIGN PERMIT
FOR ONE MAIN SIGN AT FORTY-THREE AND A HALF (43.5) SQUARE FEET
PLACED ON THE SIDE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 290
WEST SAN RAFAEL PLACE, ZONE M-1. (CASE 21-052 SI) (AP)
Approved, as submitted.
3. FIRE AND FLOWER CANNABIS CO. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SIGN
PERMIT FOR ONE MAIN SIGN AT 19.5 SQUARE FEET PLACED ON AN
EXISTING SIGN MONUMENT LOCATED AT 4810 EAST CAMINO
PAROCELA, ZONE M-1. (CASE SI 21-053) (AP)
Approved, as submitted.
4. IKANIK FARMS REQUESTING APPROVAL
MAIN SIGN AT TWENTY-TWO (22) SQUARE
OF AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT
ZONE C-M. (CASE 21-061 SI) (AP)
Approved, as submitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR ONE
FEET PLACED ON THE FRONT
508 EAST INDUSTRIAL PLACE,
5. DENISE BERRY, OWNER, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION
TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,611-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE, AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION
APPLICATION TO REDUCE ALL SETBACKS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT 105 WEST SAN MARCO WAY, ZONE R-1-C, SECTION 4
(CASE 3.4225 MAJ & 7.1628-AMM). (AP)
Member Poehlein recused himself from the project.
Planner Perez presented project and was available for questions.
Vice Chair Rotman referenced Planning Condition #4 relating to the roof color, noting
the proposed color is white on flat roof not customary color of beige or tan. (The City's
recommendation is the roof color is beige or tan; however, if ARC is comfortable with
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white color it can be approved.)
PAUL MOSTOLLER, project designer, described the project and architectural elements.
DENISE BERRY, owner, said the landscape design was inspired by Sunnylands
gardens.
Chair Jakway questioned if the equipment and ductwork will be accommodated within
the envelope of the house without going on roof. (Mr. Mostoller responded there are
drop ceilings in certain areas of the house and will be using mini -splits systems.)
Member Lockyer questioned mechanical equipment and roof penetrations. (Mr.
Mostoller responded mechanical equipment will be located in the drop ceiling area and
noted that exhausts were added to drawings.)
Vice Chair Rotman asked where trash is proposed on the site plan. He asked what site
lighting is being proposed. (Mr. Mostoller responded the trash would be located on the
west side of the house, where a pedestrian gate is located. He said there is no
landscape lighting proposed; however, lights (wall sconces and recessed lighting) will
be provided all along the perimeter of the house.)
Vice Chair Rotman asked if the applicant would be willing to re -look at the front
elevation, because the design and proportions look plain. (Ms. Berry described the
inspiration for the house is called "Avocado Acres" that has a super sleek modern
architecture but is willing to look into it.)
Chair Jakway said he appreciates the landscape that has been added and does not
think the front elevation requires revision because of the simplicity style. He questioned
whether the bedrooms have appropriate egress that meet Building code. He
appreciates the landscape; however, he thinks the Sunnylands concept works because
of the large amount of plant materials and suggested naturalizing the landscape will be
more interesting. (Mr. Mostoller responded that the windows on the side of the
bedrooms meet code.)
Member Lockyer agreed on the landscape but felt the roof penetrations should not be
visible. He questioned the durability of the Red Yucca and thinks more landscape and
boulders or berming should be added along the street.
Member Thompson said he likes the simplicity of the house but thinks the landscape
could be improved by undulating or adding more boulders.
Member Doczi said the Indian Canyon Drive landscape could be improved with berming
and undulating allowing a transition to simple design on the San Marco frontage. He
thinks the size of the plants need to be at least 5 gallons in size.
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Jakway, seconded by Thompson to approve with added conditions and final approval of
landscape by staff:
1. Increase landscape in size to 5-gallon plants;
2. Undulating landscape on Indian Canyon (per Member Doczi's comments)
3. Simple design transitioning onto San Marco frontage (per Member Doczi's
comments)
4. Final approval landscape by staff.
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY, WALSH
ABSTAIN: POEHLEIN
Member Poehlein returned to the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. ANDREW BADGER FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND
ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION PROPOSING A
395-SQUARE FOOT CASITA ABOVE AN EXISTING GARAGE ON A
HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 777 LA MIRADA ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE
NOS. 3.4221 MAA / 7.1626 AMM). (AP)
Planner Perez presented the proposal.
Member Doczi questioned the overall height of the garage.
DREW BADGER, owner, described the project location and surrounding features,
noting very few neighbors abut the property. He said the only neighbor that may be
affected by the structure is located to the north and would be willing to modify the
design to remove the roof deck. This would also allow reduce the height by four feet.
Member Lockyer asked if the applicant considered locating the structure further south
on the garage. (Mr. Badger responded that would eliminate an existing large tree and
impede a walkway from the garage to the house.)
Vice Chair Rotman asked if the applicant considered placing the ADU at the northeast
corner of the property. (Mr. Badger responded this location is a wash that has many
large boulders.)
YASMANY FLORES, project designer, addressed questions about height.
Chair Jakway appreciated the color elevations, as it allows the Committee to
understand the project. He said by removing the parapet that surrounds the sun deck
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does a lot for working on the scale and takes out of the building height issue. Mr.
Jakway thinks if they move the upper floor back 3 Y2 feet that was the width of the
stairway and still sit over storage area over the garage every bit of extra layering will
make this project more interesting.
Vice Chair Rotman said originally he was opposed to this project because of the height,
proposed 22' structure and two-story addition at street level. However, with the
reduction of the parapet height and loss of the roof deck he's in favor of the proposed
project.
Vice Chair Rotman supported the project, with the revisions indicated by the applicant.
Rotman, seconded by Jakway to approve, with the following conditions:
1. Remove the exterior staircase that leads to the roof and reposition the ADU
back 3 feet;
2. Remove rooftop deck;
3. Reduce parapet height to 19'-1 ".
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY, WALSH
7. PINNACLE VIEW, LLC, OWNERS FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 4,469-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2277 MORNING VISTA DRIVE,
ZONE ESA-SP PLANNING AREA 4, LOT 37, DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC
PLAN, SECTION 3 (CASE 3.4217 MAJ). (GM)
Member Lockyer recused himself due to a business conflict.
Assistant Planning Director Newell presented project.
Chair Jakway questioned if the City accepts the use of boulders if they are not
engineered or there is no concrete or rebar as a retaining wall. (Engineer Associate
Minjares responded no they would have to prove the structures they are proposing will
meet all the standards to retain water and percolate as necessary through a hydrology
study.)
Member Doczi verified if the design guidelines include standards on maximum
landscape lighting.
NICK LAFARO, project architect, applicant, addressed questions relating to the boulder
retaining wall, landscape lighting and solar panels. Mr. Lafaro described the design and
landscape elements.
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Chair Jakway asked if they considered alternates to the doghouse enclosure, due to the
grade and visibility from the street.
Vice Chair Rotman asked the applicant consider visibility of solar panels on the roof.
Member Doczi thinks there are too many landscape lights and could be reduced,
particularly on the west side and on the perimeter of the project. Mr. Doczi said it's
important to provide lighting on the courtyard and accent plants.
Chair Jakway said the solar panels could be a design element of the roof and a benefit
to the design interest of the roof. He commented that the project is designed beautifully.
Vice Chair Rotman agreed that the project is nicely done, especially now that the
applicant provided additional details on the picket fencing. He agreed with Member
Doczi on reducing the number of light fixtures.
Doczi, seconded by Rotman to approve, subject to ARC comments.
AYES: DOCZI, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY, WALSH
ABSTAIN: LOCKYER
Member Lockyer returned to the meeting.
8. RAISING CANE'S FOR A SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO THE
DESTINATION RAMON SHOPPING CENTER ESTABLISHING SIGN
CRITERIA FOR THE QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 5601
EAST RAMON ROAD, M-1 ZONE (CASE SP 21-002). (GM)
Assistant Director Newell presented proposed project.
MIA RONDONE, representing the applicant, described the project and was available for
questions.
Chair Jakway questioned if the mural and "dog" sign would require approval from Public
Arts Commission. (Staff responded approval will be within the sign program due to the
content displaying commercial advertising.) Mr. Jakway verified the brightness of the
cove lighting. He asked if the signage for "One Love" could be pushed to the right
because the back of the word could be seen from Ramon Road.
No public comments.
Member Lockyer questioned if the bar above the mural is a light. (Ms. Rondone
explained there's a bar above the mural with down -lit lighting.) He asked about the
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color temperature of lighting details on cove lighting.
Member Doczi verified if the mural is and placeholder or the actual one- (yes).
Thompson, seconded by Poehlein to approve, subject to screening menu boards and
moving "One Love" sign further to the right (south) per Zoning Code Requirements
listed on page 3.
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY, WALSH
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
• Member Lockyer asked if there are requirements on lighting relative to signs and
concerns about glare and light temperature after installation. Assistant Director
Newell responded that the sign ordinance has provisions to address the issue, in
the event a sign produces glare.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Review Committee of the City of Palm Springs
adjourned at 7:25 pm the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 19, 2021,
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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David A. Newell, AICP
Assistant Planning Director
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