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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-05- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of September 5, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Song called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Vice -Chair Cassady and Chair Song Committee Members Absent: None. Planning Commissioner Present: Commissioner Hudson Staff Present: Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, David Newell, Associate Planner, Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner, Noriko Kikuchi, Assistant Planner REPORT OF 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 Thursday, August 31, 2017. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 19, 2017 AND JULY 17, 2017 Minutes of June 19, 2017: ACTION: Approve as presented. MOTION: Vice -Chair Cassady; seconded by Chair Song, and carried on a 2-0-3 roil call vote. AYES: Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song ABSTAINED: Lockyer, Rotman, Miller Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs Minutes of July 17, 2017: ACTION: Approve, as submitted. MOTION: Vice Chair Cassady, seconded by Rotman, and carried on a 4-0-2 roll call vote. AYES: Lockyer, Rotman, Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song ABSTAIN: McCoy, Miller 2. GRANCARE, LLC, OWNER, FOR REDESIGN OF THE LANDSCAPE AT PALM SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LOCATED AT 277 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE HR, CASE 3.1136 MAA ADD). (KL) Associate Planner Mlaker provided an overview on the proposed landscape project. Chair Song asked questions regarding the gap in planting on the west well, spacing of Bougainvillea and plant sizes. Member McCoy asked for clarification and/or commented on: • The spacing of the date palms is too close. (approx. 15'); • Comer planting is a little barren; • Lighting needs shielding on accent up -light (needs hood added to make sure drivers are not blinded). Member Miller concurred with Member McCoy. ACTION: Approve with conditions: 1. Distance between the date palms can be increased. 2. Provide shields on all up -lights. 3. Corner design - needs more transition. 4. Grass - reduce to allow more room for planting. MOTION: Vice Chair Cassady, seconded by Member Miller, and carried unanimously on a 6-0-0 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song NEW BUSINESS: Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs 3. TRIO RESTAURANT, FOR AN ART MURAL APPLICATION ON A COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 707 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 17-003 MUR) (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented details of the proposed mural. Vice Chair Cassady questioned if the recycle bins will be moved. (yes) And he asked if the parking bollards will be painted a uniform color. (has not been determined) ACTION: Approve as submitted. MOTION: Vice Chair Cassady, seconded by Member McCoy, and unanimously carried on a 6-0-0 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song 4. LEGACY PALM SPRINGS, LLC, OWNER, PROPOSING DEVELOPMENT OF A 114-BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USES ON A 1.43 ACRE LOT LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PDD 357, CASE 5.1237 MAJ). (KL) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed assisted living development. Vice Chair Cassady verified the previous approval from 2012. Member Rotman questioned how the bistro functions; and had questions regarding the privacy screen on the south side (3 stories high, metal). Member Lockyer asked about details of privacy screen and railings. (12" x 12" tube). Member McCoy asked if the landscape plans match the illustrations; and had questions on the plantings along the southern property line. Chair Song questioned and commented on: • Details on the design of the driveway entrances and pedestrian safety; • Sidewalk dimension on Palm Canyon (S'); • Design of patios on Palm Canyon; • Could fitness center have more presence on Palm Canyon? • Can driveway openings on Indian Canyon be reduced or combined? • Massive appearance of screen wall; • Height and treatment of columns on Palm Canyon elevation. Vice Chair Cassady asked if the bistro is accessible from the street. (not directly) 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs Member Lockyer asked about the details on the concrete color, sidewalk and stone veneer. Member Miller questioned if the units are for permanent or short-term residents. Member Rotman questioned the entry sequence for vehicles. Member McCoy verified the landscape plantings on the Palm Canyon frontage. Member Lockyer said the scale of railings needs to be revised; and more details are needed. The landscape plan and project needs to be updated. Vice Chair Cassady said colors may need to be revisited; it feels dated. Members McCoy and Miller concurred with previous comments. Member Rotman said he needs to see a sample of the stone and how it related to the stucco color. He expressed concern with the design of railing. Chair Song would like to revisit the vehicle entrance, building design and colors. ACTION: Continue with direction to the applicant to: 1. Revisit vehicular entrance sequence. 2. Revisit building design (railings, materials). 3. Revisit colors. MOTION: Chair Song, seconded by Member Lockyer, and unanimously carried on a 6- 0-0 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song 5. BLACKHAUS HOTELS, LLC TO CONSTRUCT A SIXTEEN ROOM HOTEL ON A 0.63-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CALLE ENCILIA, APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET SOUTH OF SATURNINO ROAD (421 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA), ZONE LSC OF THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 5.1424 CUP AND 3.4047 MAJ). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed hotel. Member Lockyer verified if the project meets the parking requirements. (yes) 4 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs ROBERTO OCEGUERA, project manager, Chris Pardo Elemental Architecture, provided details on the architectural aspects of the project. Member Lockyer questioned the check -in process for guests and requested information on the hardscape and landscape materials. STEVE SLATER, hotel operator, said the hotel will have remote access. He provided details on the areas for storage of cleaning equipment. Vice Chair Cassady verified if the units will be rented out separately. Member McCoy questioned access to the pools and on -street parking spaces. He verified the plant palette and questioned the height of the hedge. Member Rotman asked about the design of the internal fencing for the pools. (steel around the pool, shadow block for perimeter wall) Chair Song requested clarification on: • How does the dark color work in the desert climate? • What is the roof -to -wall detail? (black steel flashing trim) • Verified details on the sliding doors on east elevation; • Exterior fireplace details; • Placement of A/C units; • How will plumbing vents and exhaust vents be placed on roofs? Member McCoy said the project needs further thought for housing keeping, storage; and needs details on the swimming pool fencing and exterior fireplaces. Member Miller noted concern about how it functions; and said she has the same concerns as Member McCoy. Member Rotman said that operational necessities are lacking; noting that there is no space for an on -site manager. He commented that there are no details on the equipment screening and a lot of details still need to be figured out. Member Lockyer said he supports the project but it needs more details (roof vents and mechanical). He suggested taking it from the design development and showing more of the construction details. He said they need to think about the details of black materials and reconsider the Mexican Feather grass plant material. It also needs details of the internal fencing and how trash will be handled. Vice Chair Cassady questioned access to pool from units and where the supplies/materials be housed. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs Chair Song commented that groundcover should be rounder and smoother. ACTION: Continue to allow applicant to incorporate AAC comments. MOTION: Chair Song, seconded by Vice Chair Cassady, and unanimously carried on a 6-0-0 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song 6. SAINTS MICHAEL AND GABRIEL ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH TO MODIFY A PORTION OF AN EXISTING MULTI -TENANT BUILDING, INSTALLING A GABLED ROOF, CUPOLA AND OTHER ARCHITECTURAL EMBELLISHMENTS AT AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION LOCATED AT 590 VELLA ROAD, ZONE M-1 (CASE 3.3684 MAA). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed modifications to an existing multi - tenanted building. MIHAI DAN, applicant, said that next year will be the 30th anniversary of the church at this location. He indicated that this redesign is proposed to celebrate the anniversary. He was available for questions. Member Rotman verified the existing conditions and the size of the rear courtyard. Member Lockyer asked where the design inspiration was drawn. ACTION: Approve, subject to final review by subcommittee (Cassady and Lockyer) to review proportions and further detailing. MOTION: Vice Chair Cassady, seconded by Member Lockyer, and carried on a 5-1-0 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Vice Chair Cassady, Chair Song NO: Rotman Vice Chair Cassady left the dais for the remainder of the meeting at 5:30 pm. 7. REQUEST BY BEST SIGNS, INC., ON BEHALF OF HUNTINGTON GARDENS, LLC., FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE SUNRISE CENTER, A MULTI -TENANT SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT 100-186 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PD (CASE SP 17-007). (NK) Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs Assistant Planner Kikuchi presented the proposed sign amendment. Member Lockyer verified if the existing sign for the 99-Cent Store will remain. Member Rotman verified proportions of the anchor tenant signs and major anchor tenant. JOHN CROSS, Best Signs, responded that the 99-Cent Store signage will remain. The sign program is for the next tenant who leases the space. Member Rotman verified the monument sign panels and sizes; and questioned the location of the monument sign on Sunrise Way. Chair Song questioned the size of the anchor tenant panels on the monument sign. She asked if the monument sign could be reduced in height. She also questioned what the justification is for the length of the brise-soleil sign. Member McCoy questioned the lighting for the freestanding signs. (6500 k) He asked about the lumen output and verified illumination of wall signs. Member Lockyer verified the number of monument signs proposed versus the existing. Member Rotman pointed -out that the height on Al exhibit should be reduced and exhibit A2, major anchor tenant sign size should be 12'x4'. Member Rotman said the monument signs should be limited to 2. He agrees with staff recommendations - no tenant information on monument sign. ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions: 1. The proposed two (2) complex identification signs on the South Sunrise Way and the East Tahquitz Canyon Way frontages shall be omitted from the Sign Program Amendment. 2. The height of the Minor tenant signs (c) shall be reduced from 2'-6" (30") to 2'3" (27"). 3. The existing complex identification sign (A-2) located at the corner of East Tahquitz Canyon Way and South Sunrise Way shall be utilized to accommodate the name of the shopping center when the current Major Anchor tenant (99-cent Only Stores) moves out and a new tenant moves in. 4. Reduce the surface area of the Major Anchor tenant sign (A-1) on the brise- soleil from 100 square feet to 80 square feet. The sign shall be centrally located and aligned horizontally. The existing 91 square -foot 99-Cent Only Store wall sign is allowed to remain at the site; however, the sign location shall be omitted from the Sign Program when the tenant moves out. 7 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs 5. Reduce the surface area of the Anchor Tenant sign (3) on the brise-soleil from 50 square feet to 48 square feet. The sign shall be centrally located and aligned horizontally. 6. Consider a sign type and a sign installation method that would minimize the visual impact of the Major Anchor and Anchor tenant main signs on the brise- soleil. 7. The glazing stipulation on page 3 in the Sign Program Amendment shall be omitted. MOTION: Chair Song, seconded by Member Lockyer, and carried on a 5-0-1 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Chair Song ABSENT: Vice Chair Cassady OTHER BUSINESS: 8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 8A. CHAIR ACTION: Appoint Member Song to serve as Chair. MOTION: Member Lockyer, seconded by Member Rotman, and carried unanimously on a 5-0-1 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Chair Song ABSENT: Vice Chair Cassady 8B. VICE CHAIR ACTION: Appoint Member Cassady to serve as Vice Chair. MOTION: Chair Song, seconded by Member Lockyer, and carried unanimously on a 5- 0-1 roll call vote. YES: Lockyer, McCoy, Miller, Rotman, Chair Song ABSENT: Vice Chair Cassady COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None. 8 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes September 5, 2017 City of Palm Springs STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Staff reminded the Committee of the upcoming orientation on September 27, 2017 with Planning Commission, the AAC and HSPB. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 5:56 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 18, 2017, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. FI n Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services z