HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-04- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of November 4, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Doczi, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman,
Chair Jakway
Committee Members Absent: Lockyer
Planning Commissioner Present: None
Staff Present: Principal Planner Robertson, 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) and the Planning
Department counter by 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Rotman, seconded by McCoy to accept the agenda, as presented.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: LOCKYER
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 7, 2019
Walsh, seconded by McCoy to approve minutes, as presented.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, WALSH, ROTMAN
ABSENT: LOCKYER
ABSTAIN: POEHLEIN, JAKWAY
Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes
November 4, 2019
City of Palm Springs
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. PS PROP CO HOLDING, LLC, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION TO AN EXISTING 12,000-SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
CENTER TO INCLUDE A FACADE REMODEL, LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS, AND PARKING LOT RENOVATION OF THE SOSSA
MARKET SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD,
ZONE M-1-P (CASE 3.3138 MAA). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker provided the staff report highlighting the proposed renovation
of the shopping center, new exterior facade, and updated landscape plan.
No public comments.
DAVE MADDEN, project architect, provided a project description and answered
questions.
Chair Jakway verified the sidewalk width in front of the in -line stores. He questioned if it
is possible to move the center landscape island to gain more area along the street. He
suggested removing the Rhus Lancea from the plant list and using the City Park across
the street to guide the landscaping on the corner. He suggested re -thinking the
serpentine wall along the street and placing the mechanical equipment on the roof
screened.
Vice Chair Rotman asked about the stucco type and color of the building. He suggested
simplifying the architecture, adding eyebrows or some other shading to the front fagade
and re -thinking the color selection to provide more contrast.
Member Poehlein commented about the west facing fagade and solar control. He
suggested simplifying the fagade. He would like to see locations for future signage as
part of the AAC review and more contrast in colors.
Member Doczi suggested enhancing the landscaping at the corners by adding boulders,
rocks and plants to tie into the park across the street.
Member Walsh suggested adding more depth to the front fagade to provide shading and
simplifying the design.
Member McCoy commented that trees planted near building would grow and block the
signs or front entries. He suggested lowering the parking lot lighting under 4 K.
Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes
November 4, 2019
City of Palm Springs
Chair Jakway, seconded by Vice Chair Rotman to recommend approval to the Planning
Director with review by a subcommittee of revised plans addressing the following issues:
• Simplify the building facade.
• Revise landscaping at corners to add more interest, could introduce boulders and
rocks, some mounding, signature plants. Use the park across the street as a
guide.
• Show possible sign locations on the building.
• Place mechanical equipment on the roof.
• Add solar shading on front facade.
• Place pedestrian breaks in the parking lot planter area.
• Re -think the wall along Vista Chino to provide breaks for interest.
• Lower wattage of lights to 4K.
• Building colors to be more contrasting so they don't fade together.
• Remove Rhus Lancea from landscape plans.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: LOCKYER
Subcommittee: Members Doczi and Poehlein
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs
adjourned at 4:01 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, December 2,
2019, Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm
Springs.
Flinn Fagg, AIC
Director of Planning Services