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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-03- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of September 3, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jakway called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Vice Chair Rotman, Chair Jakway Committee Members Excused: Doczi Planning Commission Present: Hirschbein Staff Present: Planning Director Fagg, Associate Planner Kikuchi, 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 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Walsh, seconded by Rotman to approve Items 1, 2 and 3, as part of the Consent Calendar. AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway ABSENT: Doczi 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 15, 2019 (Member Lockyer abstained voting on minutes.) 2. TRACY AND JERRY TURCO, OWNERS, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING SEVEN (7) UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1339 NORTH INDIAN CANYON Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs September 3, 2019 DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 10 (CASE 3.2286 MAA). (GM) Approved, as submitted. (Member Poehlein abstained voting on Item 2.) 3. GUSTAVO DIAZ OF GOLDEN LANDSCAPE, ON BEHALF OF VACATION INERNATIONALE, INC., FOR MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPROVAL TO ALTER THE EXISTING 9,595-SQUARE-FOOT LANDSCAPE AT THE OASIS RESORT LOCATED AT 2345 CHEROKEE WAY, RGA-8 ZONE, SECTION 30 (CASE NO. 5.0581 MAA). (NK) Approved, as submitted. NEW BUSINESS: 4. MONTEZ GARDENING, ON BEHALF OF PSBLM, LLC, FOR MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONVERSION OF 9,673 SQUARE FEET OF TURF TO DESERT LANDSCAPE AT 1201 BIRD CENTER DRIVE, M-1-P ZONE, SECTION 7 (CASE NO. 3.3106 MAA). (NK) Associate Planner Kikuchi gave a presentation on the proposed desert conversion as outlined in the staff report. Chair Jakway verified new lighting and signage is being proposed- (no, only landscape). Member McCoy verified if the existing trees are remaining due to the desert conversion - (yes). Member Lockyer verified the original landscape plans were approved. MEMBER COMMENTS: Member Lockyer agreed with staff comments that the project looks under -planted and lacks variety. He said plans are unclear- they do not include the number of trees, variety and insufficient trees. Member Walsh concurred with Member Lockyer. Lockyer, seconded by McCoy to deny the proposed landscape with direction to applicant to study the following: 1. Under -planted and insufficient variety of plants do not meet requirements of Landscape Guidelines. 2. Shade and tree coverage does not meet guidelines. 3. Plans are unclear and incomplete. AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway Fil Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs September 3, 2019 ABSENT: Doczi 5. THE BOURESTON COMPANIES, LESSEE, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 35,000-SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING, PAD SITE FOR FUTURE BUILDING, AND OTHER RELATED ON - AND OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON A 3.76-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, NC ZONE OF SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN (3.4132 MAJ & TPM 37738). (DN) Associate Planner Newell gave a presentation of the proposed medical office as outlined in the staff report. DAVID SMITH, project architect, said they can work with the meandering sidewalk to improve the east elevation. He provided details on the elevations, bus shelter design, lighting plan, parking and landscaping. He was available to answer questions from the Committee. AAC Comments: Member Poehlein thinks the site plan is well done; but the bus shelter needs a pedestrian connection to building. He suggested an eyebrow for shadow relief on the east elevation without encroaching on the setback. Member Lockyer encouraged more variety of plants and layering of heights throughout the landscape. He suggested a different trash enclosure location where it's not the focal point. He would like to see what type of stone is used on the building to the south. He thinks the building is bland and minimal- and suggested more articulation and richer materials used along the main fagade. He suggested connecting the staff patio to the garden using landscape to create a more inviting break area. Member Walsh suggested simplification and consistency with the elevations. He thinks the landscape will be nice once the trees mature. Member McCoy concurred with the comments about the architecture. He suggested adding plantings between the curb and sidewalk on the Sunrise elevation and a warm temperature for the lighting color. Vice Chair Rotman commented that the bus stop needs pedestrian access to the entrance. He thinks the height of the windows should be proportionate to the elevation. He would like to know the rationale for the changes on the elevations and suggested moving the trash location to a less prominent area. Chair Jakway would like to see that the applicant works with the height of the building. He suggested a variety of heights on the parapet wall to screen mechanical equipment. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs September 3, 2019 He agreed adding a walkway (connection) from the bus stop to the building. Lockyer, seconded by Rotman to deny with direction to the applicant to study the following: 1. Pedestrian circulation — Pedestrian connection through the site needs to be considered from bus stop on Tahquitz Canyon Way to office building entry. 2. Building elevations, generally — a. Rhyme and reason of building materials/composition could be done more successfully. b. Stone material needs to be selected carefully, if used. c. Scale and overall height seems too large for one-story building. d. Mechanical screens on roof need to be adequate in height for type of mechanical needed for this type of facility. 3. East (Sunrise) elevation — a. Needs additional treatment/articulation. b. Might consider using screening material and/or plant materials to soften elevation. 4. Landscape materials — a. Install palm trees in sidewalk along Tahquitz in accordance with Section 14 plan. b. Landscape is un-layered; consider mid -height plant materials within setback areas. 5. Trash enclosure — Relocate so it is not directly visible from Sunrise Way entry. 6. Employee break area near corner could be done more creatively; might consider incorporating/expanding into landscape area. 7. Lighting — Use warm lighting color temperatures. 8. Committee concurred with staff report recommendations. AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway ABSENT: Doczi 6. CHARLES COMPANY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE SPRINGS COMMERCIAL CENTER TO ADD TWO NEW DRIVE -THROUGH RESTAURANT BUILDINGS TO THE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 5200 RAMON ROAD, ZONE PDD 291, SECTION 17 (CASE 5.0984-PD-291). (ER) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed two (2) new drive -through restaurants as outlined in the staff report. SARAH WITHARD, Charles Company, provided details on the parking circulation and noted that new landscaping and irrigation system will be installed. She was available to answer questions from the Committee. 0 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs September 3, 2019 Chair Jakway verified the building elevations are the actual ones or if they will change. Vice Chair Rotman verified the landscape screening and trash enclosure location. Member Walsh thinks the vehicular circulation does not address the corner use for the two restaurants. Comments: Chair Jakway suggested removing 12 parking spaces on the south side of Building I and adding more islands between the spaces. Member McCoy expressed concern with vehicular access and traffic flow in this area. Vice Chair Rotman would like to see the colors of the building. He noted concerns with parking and suggested more enhanced paving. Rotman, seconded by Poehlein to recommend approval of architecture of Buildings M & N, with direction to applicant to return for further review on: 1. Landscape and site plan. 2. Submit elevation of exposed wall on Building I. 3. Address parking between buildings M & N. AYES: Lockyer, McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, Rotman, Jakway ABSENT: Doczi COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 4:57 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2019, Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. FI n Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Se ces