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City of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Convention Center, Primrose C
277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of May 15, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Song called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Fredricks, Purnel, Rotman, Chair Song
Committee Members Excused: Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen, Vice-Chair Cassady
Planning Commissioner Present: Commissioner Lowe
Staff Present: Planning Director Fagg, Assistant Planner Kikuchi,
Associate Planner Lyon, Associate Planner Newell
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 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
M/S/C (Fredricks/Rotman, 4-0-4 absent, Cassady, Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen)
Agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Song opened public comments; with no speakers coming forward public
comments was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2017
M/S/C (Rotman/Fredricks, 4-0-4 absent, Cassady, Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen)
Approve, as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS:
(This Item was moved to the beginning of the agenda.)
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5. ROSIAN V, LLC FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) AND A
MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A SOUND STAGE AND
OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE AT THE MONROE HOTEL (AKA INFUSION BEACH
HOTEL) LOCATED AT 1900 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1409 PDD 387
/ 3.864 MAA). (KL)
Associate Planner Lyon presented an overview of the proposed outdoor music venue
as outlined in the staff memorandum.
Member Rotman verified the height of the wall; height of platform; and height of
proposed buildings.
Member Fredricks requested a comparison of existing and proposed setbacks.
Chair Song questioned if the building height could be stepped up.
DONALD SANDERS, applicant, addressed the height of the walls and setbacks.
No Public Comment was given.
Member Fredricks verified the location of the wall in front; noted concern about lack of
landscaping at perimeter. (Applicant is open to additional landscaping.)
Member Purnel said he is also confused about the wall location based on the submitted
plans.
Chair Song questioned the entry sequence for patrons.
Member Purnel questioned if the awning or canopy will be provided over the stage.
How far does it extend above the wall? (2') He questioned the type of material
(structure of the canopy) - (powder-coated aluminum)
Chair Song questioned if the entry to the performance space should be moved towards
Palm Canyon. She asked if the mechanical units could be placed on the ground to
reduce the roof height; and questioned if modifications could be made to the color
scheme.
Member Purnel commented that the kitchen elevation is plain. (Billy Reed's requested
a simple wall). He questioned if the landscape will screen the building. (yes)
Comments:
Member Fredricks said he understands the issues with the setbacks. He said that a
new landscape plan is needed that includes all the new material and taller plant
materials to screen the wall.
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Member Purnel commented that the landscape would help the project; he has concern
about exposure to Palm Canyon and the lack of details on the elevations. He noted that
not much thought was given to the architectural style - it needs to be defined as
architecture instead of walls. He agrees the mechanical equipment should be on the
ground.
Member Rotman said he is struggling with the over-simplistic architecture; landscape
will help tremendously - it needs to enliven the Palm Canyon frontage and additional
details are needed on the hardscape in the pool area.
Chair Song said she is not against having a wall on property line; but doesn't support
the lack of detail on the wall - it is not a harmonious relationship to the start of the
downtown urban fabric. She is in favor of the project but it needs work on the street
front composition and needs comprehensive landscape.
M/S/C (Song/Fredricks, 4-0-4 absent Cassady, Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen)
Resubmit with revised plan to include more details on the street frontage and a
comprehensive landscape plan.
2. RACQUETCLUB CENTER REQUESTS AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING
SIGN PROGRAM FOR A MULTI-TENANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT
2500 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE SP 17-001). (NK)
Assistant Planner Kikuchi presented an overview of the proposed sign program
amendment as outlined in the staff memorandum.
Member Rotman questioned the average width of tenant space and if 10 ft. separation
can be provided between the signs.
Member Purnel verified the letter height required.
MD MCLEAN, Mclean Company, applicant, provided details on the letter height and
monument sign.
Member Purnel questioned if the tenant names will be on both sides of the 2 monument
signs. (no)
Chair Song questioned if the applicant is in agreement with staff conditions. (wants the
height and width as proposed)
Member Rotman agreed with the reduced height; and prefers a simple monument sign
with only the name of the center and address. He would like to see the monument sign
incorporate details of the center or contemporary. He agrees that the max. letter height
needs to be specified and a 10 ft. separation. He questioned if the back panel will
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match the color of the building. (yes)
Member Purnel supports Member Rotman's comments; noting that the poles on the
sign are okay; but should match the architecture of the building. He has mixed feelings
about the directory.
Member Fredricks noted concern about the size of the monument signs - he thinks it
should be more contemporary rather than Mid-Century Modern. He supports the
directory sign.
Chair Song said she is sensitive to the need for exposure; should be 2' lower in
agreement with other comments.
Member Purnel said sign should not be in Spanish design; he thinks contemporary and
simple would be better.
M/S/C (Rotman/Fredricks, 4-0-4 absent Cassady, Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen)
Approve with conditions subject to:
1. Monument sign be reduced in height and size.
2. 10' spacing between tenant signs.
3. Remove poles from sign - design to be more contemporary and simple.
4. Establish maximum text height of 18".
A recess was taken at 4:34 pm. The meeting resumed at 4:42 pm.
3. BEST SIGNS INC ON BEHALF OF DTPS B-2, LLC TO ESTABLISH A SIGN
PROGRAM THAT DEFINES SIGNAGE CRITERIA FOR TENANTS WITHIN THE TWO-
STORY BUILDING LOCATED ON BLOCK B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS
SPECIFIC PLAN, 175 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE SP 17-002). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed sign program for the Block B building
as outlined in the staff memorandum.
Member Rotman verified the height of canopies and wall panels; color of wall panel - he
questioned if it can be changed. (yes)
JIM CROSS, Best Signs, provided details and was available for questions.
Member Purnel verified the square footage of the signs.
Chair Song questioned the multiple signs on the same frontage for a single tenant.
Member Fredricks questioned the lack of ornamentation of blade sign frame and staff's
recommendation.
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Chair Song asked about dimensions and thinks it is too large for the pedestrian
environment. (The applicant agreed it could be reduced.)
Member Purnel questioned what signage will be used at the lobby areas.
Member Fredricks questioned having multiple signs for one tenant on the same
elevation.
Comments:
Member Rotman said the blade sign bottom above the sidewalk should be uniform -
consistent height; and sign background should not be changed.
Member Purnel concurred about the blade sign height - the blade bracket and style
should be uniform and size should be reduced.
Member Fredricks is concerned with the big blocky letter for the main sign but likes the
thin cursive letters of "Free People".
Chair Song agrees with Member Fredricks' concerns and thinks the blade signs should
be 24"x36" in size.
Member Fredricks suggested signs are specific to the tenants and any other signs
should come before them for review.
M/S/C (Song/Fredricks, 4-0-4 absent Cassady, Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen) Approve
with conditions subject to:
1. Tenant signage as shown.
2. Background to be consistent.
3. Future tenants shall be required to return to the AAC and Planning
Commission for review.
4. Blade signs design to return to staff for final review:
• Size 24"x36"
• Sign bottom to be uniform above sidewalk 9' - 10'
• One sign per street front.
4. BEST SIGNS INC ON BEHALF OF DTPS C-15, LLC TO ESTABLISH A SIGN
PROGRAM THAT DEFINES SIGNAGE CRITERIA FOR TENANTS WITHIN THE ONE-
AND TWO-STORY BUILDING LOCATED ON BLOCK C OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM
SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN, 111 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE SP 17-003).
(DN)
Associate Planner Newell provided an overview of the proposed sign program for Block
C of the Downtown project as outlined in the staff memorandum.
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Chair Song asked to carry forward the blade sign recommendations from Block B sign
program.
Member Rotman verified all signage for H&M and Tommy Bahama. He questioned
how the blade signs are mounted on the north elevation.
JIM CROSS, Best Signs, applicant, provided details on the proposed sign program.
Chair Song commented that sign #6 is oversized and signs #18 and #19 should be only
one sign per building elevation per tenant (H&M).
Member Rotman made the following comments:
o H&M sign #6 is too big.
o Sign #23 is too large - it should be consistent with the other blade signs.
o Too many signs for Tommy Bahama.
M/S/C (Song/Rotman, 4-0-4 absent Cassady, Lockyer, Miller, Secoy-Jensen) Approve
with conditions subject to:
1. East elevation - Sign #6 shall be same size as blade sign, 24"x36".
2. North elevation - Sign #11 shall be a blade sign.
3. No duplicate signs for tenants on same frontage.
4. West elevation - signs #18 and #19 shall have no duplicate signs.
5. Sign #23 shall match sign #4 in size.
6. Sign mounted details to match architecture.
7. Square footage to be consistent with sizes shown except
secondary signs.
8. Blade signs design to return to staff for final review:
• Size 24"x36"
• Sign bottom to be uniform above sidewalk 9' - 10'
• One sign per street front.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs
adjourned at 5:54 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 5, 2017,
Convention Center, Primrose C, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs.
________________________________________
Flinn Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services
City of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Convention Center, Primrose C, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of June 5, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Song called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Lockyer, Purnel, Rotman, Secoy-Jensen, Vice-Chair
Cassady and Chair Song
Committee Members Excused: Fredricks, Miller
Planning Commissioner Present: None.
Staff Present: Planning Director Fagg, Associate Planner Newell,
Principal Planner Robertson
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, June 1, 2017.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
M/S/C (Song/Lockyer, 6-0-2 absent Fredricks, Miller) Move Item 5 to Consent Calendar
and Item 2 to New Business.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 15, 2017
Table (due to a lack of voting quorum).
(Moved to the Consent Calendar.)
5. DTPS B-2, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A STOREFRONT
DESIGN AND OUTDOOR SEATING SPACE FOR A PROPOSED
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RESTAURANT (L’ERREUR BISTRO) LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK B OF THE
DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT 175 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, SUITE 145, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3606 MAA). (DN)
M/S/C (Lockyer/Song, 6-0-2 absent Fredricks, Miller) Approve Item 5 as part of the
Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. DTPS B-2, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A STOREFRONT
DESIGN FOR A PROPOSED RETAIL TENANT (JOHNNY WAS) LOCATED
WITHIN BLOCK B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN
AT 175 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3606 MAA).
(DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed storefront design and provided
additional exhibits.
Member Secoy-Jensen noted the supplemental exhibits; staff answered her questions
relative to the location of the store in the building.
Chair Song verified that signage is not included. (no)
CHRIS PARDO and MICHAEL BRAUN provided details on the architectural elements
and were available for questions.
Member Rotman verified the details of the mullion pattern, and transom glass. (film
inside window); he questioned if the canopy has changed. (no, it remains the same)
MICHAEL BRAUN noted that the doors are centered on the storefront and the transom
windows may change color at different times during the year.
M/S/C (Cassady/Secoy-Jensen, 6-0-2 absent Fredricks, Miller) Approve as presented.
3. PALM SPRINGS SAFE ACCESS INC. FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPROVAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 36,000-SQUARE FOOT
PREFABRICATED GREENHOUSE FOR A MEDICAL CANNABIS
CULTIVATION FACILITY AND A 1,440-SQUARE FOOT MODULAR OFFICE
BUILDING LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF MELISSA LANE AND
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE, ZONE E-1 (CASE 3.4013-MAJ). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed facility and modular office as
outlined in the staff memorandum.
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Member Lockyer questioned if the facility is visible from I-10. (not very visible)
ROBERT VAN ROO, applicant, provided further details and was available for questions.
Member Secoy-Jensen asked what the design intent of the office is. (modular
structure)
Chair Song asked the following questions:
• What is the orientation of the modular office? (due to wind)
• Did you consider shipping container for office to reduce the number of
components? (needed ADA bathrooms and conditioned space)
• Did you consider rocks and boulders in place of landscape?
• Verified the pedestrian circulation on the site.
Member Secoy-Jensen questioned if security is needed around the property. (The
property is gated and a security guard will be on premises.)
Member Purnel questioned if security cameras will be utilized. (Police will review the
security plan.)
Comments:
Member Purnel said he does not have a concern with the landscape; however, he
noted that the inert materials will not last.
Vice-Chair Cassady questioned if they should add existing natural materials.
Chair Song noted the following concerns:
• Need additional information on sidewalks and pedestrian circulation.
• Pre-fabricated buildings are acceptable.
• Fence details are needed.
• Should inert materials be added?
Member Secoy-Jensen said she is okay with the greenhouse but concerned about the
modular office and the entry sequence into building.
Member Lockyer commented that the landscape materials should be fairly minimal; and
the modular office building could be improved.
Member Purnel commented that nicely-arranged boulders and site contours might help.
Vice-Chair Cassady said he leans more toward architectural enhancement rather than
the landscape.
Member Purnel concurred with Vice-Chair Cassady.
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Member Secoy-Jensen said she'd like to see the details of the security fence.
Member Rotman questioned the access from the office to the greenhouse.
M/S/C (Rotman/Purnel, 6-0-2 absent Fredricks, Miller) Approve greenhouse as
presented and return for final review of:
1. Site plan/circulation (pedestrian circulation)
2. Modular office details
4. FARUK & PAULA TAYSI FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,495-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE ON A 13,160-SQUARE FOOT HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT
678 LA MIRADA ROAD, ZONE R-1-A (CASE 3.4017-MAJ). (ER)
Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed single-family hillside residence as
outlined in the staff memorandum.
Chair Song verified if this was the same design as before. (similar to previous)
JIM MC EACHERN, applicant, provided details on the architectural elements of the
house and was available for questions.
Chair Song pointed out the 8" overhang at the roof and questioned why a deeper
overhang was not proposed. She verified the fascia height, perimeter wall materials,
entry on La Mirada and window materials.
Member Secoy-Jensen verified the entry sequence, lack of landscaping and side
property line.
Chair Song verified the location of the pool equipment and A/C units.
Member Purnel verified the proposed wall is on the east boundary - (no, horse trail) and
if the equipment would require screening. (yes)
Vice-Chair Cassady said he's supportive of the application but suggests additional
landscaping.
Member Lockyer said they need to see a realistic landscape plan.
M/S/C (Song/Cassady, 6-0-2 absent Fredricks, Miller) Approve subject to final review by
subcommittee (Lockyer and Purnel):
1. Submit full landscape plans.
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6. DTPS C-15, LLC FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL REVISION TO THE BLOCK C
BUILDING WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN, TO
INSTALL ACCESS LADDERS ON THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 111 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.3607 MAA). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the project and provided photos of the existing
building conditions.
Vice-Chair Cassady verified staff's recommendation.
MICHAEL BRAUN, applicant, provided background information on the need for the
access ladders.
CHRIS PARDO, project architect, discussed each ladder location.
Member Secoy-Jensen asked for further information on why there is a need for ladders,
as opposed to internal access. (lease issues, lack of space, 7 different roof levels)
Member Purnel believes that the landscape will screen most of the ladders. He is
happy to see that they will be painted to match and is comfortable with what has been
presented.
Member Lockyer said he's not too concerned with the ladders; they could be screened
with a panel if necessary.
Vice-Chair Cassady agrees the ladders will not be very visible and will be disguised by
landscaping.
Member Purnel recalled a tree will be located at Main St. and Palm Canyon Drive; this
will help screen from view.
Member Secoy-Jensen noted concerns with not having enough information to make a
decision.
Member Lockyer suggested using 3-D rendering for a better understanding.
Vice-Chair Cassady commented that it's difficult for him to recommend without knowing
what the options are.
M/S/C (Lockyer/Secoy-Jensen, 6-0-2 absent Fredricks, Miller) Continue to a date
uncertain to allow the applicant to provide additional plans (possibly 3-D) and include
floor plans.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Planning Director Fagg provided an update on portable open signs.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:05 pm to their next regular
meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2017, Palm Springs Convention Center,
Primrose C, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, California.
________________________________________
Flinn Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services