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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-03- ARC Minutes City of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Large Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of June 3, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman, Chair Jakway Committee Members Excused: Doczi Planning Commission Present: None Staff Present: Planning Director Fagg, Associate Planner Lyon 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 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2019. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Rotman, seconded by Lockyer to accept the agenda, as presented. AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway EXCUSED: Doczi PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 6, 2019 Lockyer, seconded by Poehlein to approve minutes, with corrections. AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway EXCUSED: Doczi 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None 3. EDDIE EDWARDS, ON BEHALF OF WCR HOLDINGS, LLC (DBA AVALON Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs June 3, 2019 2 PAIN SOLUTIONS, INC.), OWNER, PROPOSING ALTERATIONS TO “HARLOW HAVEN”, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 175 EAST EL ALAMEDA STREET (APN: 505-285-012) AND “THE CRAWFORD APARTMENTS” A CLASS 3 HISTORIC SITE AND CONTRIBUTOR TO THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT (“LPBHD”), LOCATED AT 855 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, (APN 505-285-011), ZONE R-3, CASE 3.906 MAA. (KL) Associate Planner Lyon provided a staff report on the proposed project. Member Lockyer requested information on the parking calculations for the use (staff noted that the use would require 24 spaces, but a waiver from parking requirements is permissible for historically-designated properties). Mr. Lockyer also requested to view the materials board for the project, and verified the tiles that were proposed to be used on the roof. Vice Chair Rotman asked staff to provide additional explanation on the conditions imposed by the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB), and verified the location of the stairs referenced in the HSPB conditions. Member Walsh asked about the requirement for the lot merger, and verified if the project conforms to development standards (staff responded that the development was conforming to lot coverage requirements, but the existing structures encroach into certain setbacks). Chair Jakway requested details on the low retaining wall between the two properties, and verified column details proposed for the Crawford Apartments. GARY COHN, project architect, and SEAN CLARKE, landscape architect, provided details on the proposed development plan on behalf of the applicant. Member Walsh requested information on the roof replacement (the applicant noted that they would salvage as much tile as possible and integrate with the new roof tiles); and questioned the purpose of outdoor space upstairs (the applicant responded that it would be used as a gathering space). Member McCoy verified the railing details and recommendations of HSPB; questioned if there was a lighting plan, and recommend that the applicant give consideration to the color and intensity of the lighting. Member Lockyer requested information on the details of exterior lift to the second story of the building; verified the materials for the hardscaping and requested samples of the materials; and verified the materials for the driveway and parking area. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs June 3, 2019 3 Vice Chair Rotman verified the details of the exterior doors, and suggested that additional columns should be added to the second floor of the Crawford Apartments building to match the spacing of the columns on the first floor. Chair Jakway asked for information about the locations of the mechanical equipment and rooftop-mounted equipment for kitchen, and questioned the purpose of the new underground storage room. He indicated that there was a need to screen meters and other utilities, and verified if the fireplaces in the Harlow Haven units were functional. Mr. Jakway requested information on the water feature, verified the height of the wall around the parking lot, and questioned if there was room for plantings in front of the parking lot wall (the applicant explained that ground covers and perennials would be used in the three-foot deep buffer in front of the wall). He verified that the existing hedge along El Alameda will remain in place, and that the gate on El Alameda would be used for emergency access only. In reviewing the retention areas along the Indian Canyon frontage, he suggested that dry wells be used instead for water retention purposes. Member McCoy verified the existing palm trees that are to be relocated, and noted that several of the selected plant materials may not be appropriate for hot/dry climate. He also requested that the applicant provide a specific planting plan for the streetscape. Member Poehlein verified if natural turf will be used (the applicant responded that there will be ground cover instead, and will retain existing turf around pool area). Member Locker asked about the proposed use and how many staff members would be on duty at the facility. JOSIE HERNDON and MARK GREENBERG, applicants, responded that the facility will be a treatment center, and clients will stay for 30 days. Member Walsh asked about occupancy rates for the facility (the applicants responded that 60% occupancy is typical). Chair Jakway commended the applicants on the restoration and renovation of the properties. He noted the need for additional columns on the second story of the Crawford Apartments building, and recommended that the lift be reconsidered as an architectural attachment to the building. Member Lockyer agreed that the lift needs to be architecturally integrated with the structure, and stated that there are a lot of details that the committee still needs to see: the planting plan, hardscape plan, landscape lighting plan, meter and mechanical equipment electrical equipment locations. Mr. Lockyer recommended that turf be used only in areas where it would be functional for users, and suggested that the architectural Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs June 3, 2019 4 details should be simplified in accordance with the HSPB recommendations. He noted that this is a great project, but more details were needed. Member McCoy agreed that more development in landscape plan and architectural plan is needed. Member Poehlein concurred with the rest of comments, and appreciates that the applicant is joining the two properties. He also requested additional details on the landscape plan, the need for a lighting plan with fixture callouts, and a plan showing how mechanical equipment and exhaust for the kitchen will be handled. Member Walsh stated that a cohesive blending of two roofs will be necessary, understands decision to use lift instead of elevator, and that the HVAC equipment locations and details need to be finalized. Vice Chair Rotman stated that this is a handsome project, and that he agrees with the recommendations of the other members of the committee. Chair Jakway stated that the lift doesn’t need to be an enclosed elevator but needs additional details or architectural screening, and suggested that the form of the arch between the two properties needs to be more consistent with other architectural details. Walsh, seconded by Poehlein to recommend approval with the following conditions:  A detailed landscape plan, hardscape plan, and lighting plan shall be provided to the AAC for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit;  The spacing of the columns on the second floor of the Crawford Apartments building shall match the spacing of the columns on the first floor;  The lift on the Crawford Apartments building shall be detailed to be complementary with the architecture of the building;  The form of the archway between the two properties shall be match the architecture of the rest of the campus; and  Include all conditions as recommended by the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB). AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway NAYS: None EXCUSED: Doczi NEW BUSINESS: None. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:  Member Lockyer requested additional information on parking requirements for Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs June 3, 2019 5 treatment facilities and historic properties.  Member Poehlein requested information on the status of projects that had been reviewed by the AAC. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Spring adjourned at 4:18 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 17, 2019, Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. ________________________________________ Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services