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Home My WebLink About2020-01-21- ARC Minutes City of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of January 21, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 3:07 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Doczi, Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein*, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman Committee Members Excused: Chair Jakway Planning Commission Present: None Staff Present: Principal Planner Newell, Engineering Associate Minjares, Associate Planner Mlaker *Arrived at 3:22 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) and the Planning Department counter by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: McCoy, seconded by Lockyer to move Item 3 as first item under Unfinished Business. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY, POEHLEIN PUBLIC COMMENTS: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 6, 2020 McCoy, seconded by Doczi to approve minutes, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY, POEHLEIN ABSTAIN: LOCKYER Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes January 21, 2020 City of Palm Springs 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (ITEM WAS HEARD OUT OF ORDER.) 3. PONO ACQUISITION PARTNERS, LLC, (DBA: PALM SPRINGS SURF CLUB) REQUESTING REVIEW OF REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN AND BUILDING ARCHITECTURE DETAILS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING WATER PARK LOCATED AT 1500 SOUTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1 (PD 168), SECTION 9 (CASE 5.0356 CUP). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the project. ERIC MUÑOZ, applicant, described changes since previous meeting. Member Poehlein entered Council Chamber at 3:22 pm. Member Doczi noted changes to the landscape materials as being more appropriate to desert climate. He commented that the palm tree spacing along the entry drive could be problematic. The applicant should take a look at the spacing of palms and consider some other plant material to screen storage building to the north. Member Lockyer questioned the Yucca plant. He appreciates the changes that have been made since the last review. Member Walsh thinks all the revisions to the landscape have resulted in a better package. Lockyer, seconded by Doczi to approve subject to applicant addressing the Committee member comments on landscaping (palm tree spacing and plant selection). AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY 2. PINNACLE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,383-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 1731 PINNACLE POINT (LOT 3), ZONE PDD 79 (CASE 3.4149 MAJ). (GM) Member’s Doczi and McCoy recused themselves from the project and left the dais. Associate Planner Mlaker presented the project. Member Lockyer asked about staff’s review of the grading plan. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes January 21, 2020 City of Palm Springs 3 Vice Chair Rotman asked to see the material and color board. BRIAN FOSTER, applicant, described the project. JOHN MCCOY, speaking as a member of the public and neighbor, does not think the plans match the conditions of the site. He pointed-out the landscape rock is shown as gray and was not previously accepted in the past. He said the infinity edge pool is of concern to the neighbors. Boulder representation is unclear and lighting information is still needed. He is concerned about the light and glow from the windows- brightness should be mitigated coming from windows. BRIAN FOSTER, applicant rebuttal, said that he has been addressing these issues. He stated that they might reduce the glass if required by Title 24. Member Lockyer asked the applicant to address inconsistency between the rendering and the other plans. The applicant responded that the grading plan is correct. Member Lockyer asked about the lighting. Vice Chair Rotman asked the applicant about the interior lighting. Member Walsh expressed concern of the house design towards the street- it looks geometrically chaotic. He said the large house is on a modest site. Member Poehlein agreed about the entry design and thinks the applicant should screen the infinity pool from surroundings to extend feasible with boulders. Member Lockyer suggested the applicant revise plans to be consistent. He said the applicant should re-naturalize the slope and thinks the floor plan is odd. He said the colors and landscape were acceptable. Vice Chair Rotman agrees with staff on the front landscape and with the other members on the entry design- perhaps additional plants could screen interior spaces from the street. Lockyer, seconded by Poehlein to approve, subject to subcommittee review applicant response to AAC comments. Subcommittee to consist of: Poehlein and Walsh AYES: LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY ABSTAINED: DOCZI, MCCOY Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes January 21, 2020 City of Palm Springs 4 Members Doczi and McCoy returned to the dais at 4:05 pm. NEW BUSINESS: 4. KEITH SPRINGER FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO REMODEL AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, INCLUDING A 1,250- SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION, LOCATED AT 290 WEST SAN RAFAEL PLACE, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34 (CASE 3.3904 MAJ). (DN) Principal Planner Newell presented the project. Member Lockyer asked about the street condition. JOHN DEENIHAN, architect, explained the design of the building. No public comment. Member Poehlein asked about signage. The applicant responded there is none yet. Member McCoy asked the applicant to explain the lighting. Applicant said sconces on front and wall packs at rear are proposed. Vice Chair Rotman asked about the proximity of wall sconce and down spout. Applicant confirmed that it is close. Vice Chair Rotman asked about signage and questioned is they have considered removing the roof. Applicant responded cost factors were of concern. Member Comments: Member McCoy said he is concerned with the lighting, upward light of sconces and quantity of wall packs. Member Poehlein said that he is not a supportive of the cornice detail and noted the stonewall looks arbitrary. He questioned if the stone element could be moved to the center of the front facade. He said the overall design seems too traditional. Member Doczi suggested review of the desert spoon location near the tight places. Member Walsh said stone element should be moved to the center. Vice Chair Rotman agrees with the façade changes and lighting concerns. He thinks the cornice detail could end above the northerly addition and would be an acceptable design solution. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes January 21, 2020 City of Palm Springs 5 Lockyer, seconded by Poehlein to approve subject to AAC comments on the building design and the following: 1. Lower wall pack and reduce quantity. 2. Add landscape lighting. 3. Review lighting for conformance to City’s outdoor Lighting Ordinance. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY 5. SB NEW HEIGHTS, LLC (DBA: THE ROW HOUSE) REQUESTING A REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUSINESS SIGNAGE AT THE RACQUET CLUB SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 2500 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, UNITS D1/D4, ZONE C-1 (CASE 3.2090 MAA & 7.1592 AMM). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker introduced the project. BRYAN MEYER, applicant, explained the proposed signage. No public comment. Member Doczi asked about the window signage. Applicant responded there is no signage. Lockyer, seconded by Poehlein to approve, as presented. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY 6. 4 BROS PALM SPRINGS, LP (DBA: ONE PLANT) FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUSINESS SIGNAGE, BUILDING REPAINT, LANDSCAPING, AND ADDITION OF NEW PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 2739 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C- 1 (CASE 3.2610 MAA & 7.1583 AMM). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the project. Member Lockyer asked about the parking and landscaping. CHRIS HESTER, applicant, explained the project. No public comment. Member Doczi asked about the use of pavers and concrete in the parking lot. The applicant said that they would use existing concrete and restripe; and add pavers to Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes January 21, 2020 City of Palm Springs 6 new parking area. Member Poehlein asked why access from Hwy. 111 is not proposed. Associate Planner Mlaker responded that there are difficulties with the existing bus stop and timeframe for approval with Caltrans. Member Lockyer suggested adding a shade tree on the south side of parking lot. The applicant said they could accommodate one. Member McCoy asked about project lighting. Vice Chair Rotman suggesting adding directional signage to the parking lot. Member McCoy agrees to increase the landscape. He would like to see a lighting plan. Member Doczi would like to see landscape increased on both sides of property and reduce the width of the drive aisle. Lockyer, seconded by Walsh to approve subject to AAC comments. AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN ABSENT: JAKWAY Member Doczi recommended ensuring the parking area is screened with landscaping. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: • Principal Planner Newell discussed new start time of 5:30 pm and asked if that was of concern to any members. No concerns expressed. He asked Members to notify him within the next week or two if there are concerns. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:10 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, February 3, 2020, Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. ________________________________________ David A. Newell, AICP Principal Planner