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Home My WebLink About2016-02-16- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of February 16, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chair Cassady called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Fauber, Hirschbein, Lockyer, Secoy-Jensen, Song, and Vice -Chair Cassady Committee Members Excused: Purnel and Chair Fredricks Planning Commissioner Present: Kathy Weremiuk Also Present: Flinn Fagg, Glenn Mlaker, Ken Lyon, David Newell, Edward Robertson REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was posted at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Department counter by 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2016. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: MISIC (Fauber/Song, 5-0-2 absent FredrickslPurnel) Move Item 5 to the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: MISIC (Secoy-Jensen/Song, 5-0-2 absent Fred rickslPurnel) Approve Items 1 and 5 as part of the Consent Calendar. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Approve, as amended. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 16, 2016 5. ERIC MCLAUGHLIN FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RE- PAINT THE EXISTING BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3 AND R-2 (CASE 3.897 MAA). (DN) Approve, as presented. NEW BUSINESS: 2. PINNACLE VIEW, LLC, OWNER, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A GATEHOUSE COMPLEX AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE DESERT PALISADES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1110 WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD (CASE 3.3924 MAJ; ZONE ESA-SP, PLANNING AREA 4, DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN (DPSP). (KL) Member Lockyer noted his recusal from this Item and left the Council Chamber. Associate Planner Lyon presented the proposed gatehouse as outlined in the staff report. Members Song verified the access points to the development. Vice -Chair Cassady questioned how visible the structure will be. Member Fauber requested clarification of materials. NICK LAFARO, Studio AR&D Architects, answered questions and provided further details. Member Secoy-Jensen and Fauber requested details on the bike enclosure. Member Fauber verified the building details. Member Secoy-Jensen expressed concern about the "eternal flame" elements. Member Fauber said he would like to see the final colors and materials (roof, pavers and curb). Member Song would like to see more overhang beyond the boulder, changes to the curb and had questions about the "fire element". Member Secoy-Jensen had concerns about the safety of the "fire element". Vice -Chair Cassady concurred with Ms. Song that the overhang could extend further and noted that the curb is inconsistent with the rest of the project. 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 16, 2016 MISIC (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 4-1-2, recusal Lockyer, absent Fred ricks/Purnel) Approve, subject to: • Fire element be further explored and reviewed by subcommittee • Consider different profile for the curb. • Recommendation to further extend the cantilever. 3. DOMINION PROPERTIES FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURE APPLICATION FOR A HOUSE RENOVATION, A 1014-SQUARE FOOT ROOM/GARAGE ADDITION AND A 554-SQUARE FOOT CASITA ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2225 LEONARD ROAD (CASE 2.645 MAA 115-033 LUP). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff report. Member Secoy-Jensen requested additional information on Criteria #4 and #5. NICOLAS BRUNSON, applicant, provided details on the proposed house renovation. Member Song asked about the roof drain for the garage and verified details on the plan. Member Lockyer asked about construction time frame and location of the front door. Member Fauber questioned if there will be gutters and down sprouts for roof drainage. Member Secoy-Jensen had questions regarding the casita and pool area. Vice -Chair Cassady stated that there is not enough information to make a decision. Member Fauber said he supports the improvements made to the property; however noted that many details are not provided such as the: roof edge, garage door, lighting elements. Member Song commented that the landscape plan needs additional thought as to the composition of materials. Vice -Chair Cassady commented that the garage looks like a monolithic box - it needs additional detailing. Member Fauber made the following suggestions for return: 1. Wall construction for the driveway. 2. Front entry doors. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 16, 2016 3. Details of the garage roof. 4. Plans updated to reflect the actual construction. MIS/C (Fauber/Song, 5-0-2 absent Fred ricks/Purnel) Continue to March 7, 2016 with revised plans incorporating the AAC comments. 4. CAHUILLA CHURCH, LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AND ADAPTIVELY RE -USE A FORMER CHURCH SITE (CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE NO. 23 — COMMUNITY CHURCH) AS A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 284 S. CAHUILLA ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1345 CUP). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed uses and modifications to the site. Member Fauber requested clarification on the parking calculations. JAKE JESSON, Cahuilla Church, LLC, representing the applicant, provided additional information on the project. PUBLIC COMMENT: MIKE GUERRA, thanked the applicant and staff for being available. He said the project will be beautiful and spoke in support of the proposal. TIM ERKINS, supports the project but is concerned about parking on Belardo and noted safety issues with the height of the curb and sidewalk. Member Song questioned how the mechanical equipment will affect the exterior. She asked how the wrought iron design interplays with the historic materials. Member Lockyer noted a lack of detail in the plan layout and verified the colors/materials and entry/check-in process. Member Secoy-Jensen said she is also concerned with the bay parking on Baristo and questioned if alternatives have been considered. Member Fauber verified the location of the valet stand. Vice -Chair Cassady asked if the valet will remain at Belardo Road for the previously approved project. Member Fauber said he is pleased with the overall concept; however, he is unclear on the delineation of the finishes (what's old and what's new). 4 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 16, 2016 Member Secoy-Jensen said the plans are inadequate and renderings should be clearer and provide details in how it complies with the Secretary of Interior Standards. She would like to see how it interfaces with the remainder of the hotel to the north and east and expressed concern with bay parking. Member Lockyer expressed concern with bay parking and suggested 3-D models and renderings be provided. He spoke in favor of removing the parking at Baristo to create landscape buffer between the building and parking. MISIC (Secoy-Jensen/Lockyer, 5-0-2 absent FredrickslPurnel) Table. Note: ITEM 5 WAS MOVED TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 6. BIARRITZ HOA REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO REMOVE FIVE PINE TREES AND CONVERT APPROXIMATELY 13,900-SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING TURF TO DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPING AT 460 SOUTH CALLE ENCILIA, ZONE HR (CASE 3.1408-MAA). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed desert conversion project. JEFF SANCHEZ, Sanchez Landscaping, provided details on the proposal to remove the existing turf, modification of the existing sprinkler system and type/size of plant materials. Member Secoy-Jensen asked if the hedges will be retained. (Yes, the gaps will be filled in.) Member Song verified the height of the existing pine trees and irrigation for the trees. Member Fauber said he prefers to retain the pine trees instead of replacing with the smaller Palo Verdes. Member Secoy-Jensen said she is not sure the Palo Verde is the best recommendation and would like to forward this for review from a subcommittee. Member Lockyer commented that sizes are too small, the variety is lacking and coverage is under -planted. Vice -Chair Cassady questioned if Desert Water Agency reviewed the proposal. MISIC (Fauber/Lockyer, 5-0-2 absent Fred rickslPurnel) Forward to subcommittee (Fredricks and Purnel) for review and continue to the March 7, 2016 AAC meeting. 5 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 16, 2016 7. SUMMIT LAND PARTNERS REQUEST FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 92 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON SMALL LOTS ON 13.28 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 30 (CASE NO. 5.1384-PDD-38113.3902-MAJ). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson presented the proposed resubmittal with changes that have been made. RHONDA NEELY, Summit Land Partners, provided additional details pertaining to the market analysis (the current project is not feasible), size, scope and site design, amenities, improvements, open -space and public benefits (bike trails and dog park). Member Secoy-Jensen requested clarification on the dead-end streets and if consideration was made on attached units. Vice -Chair Cassady clarified 42 spaces for guest parking - on Linden and Matthew Streets. Member Song verified the details of the house elevations, Vice -Chair Cassady asked about the swimming pools. Member Lockyer verified the access to the dog park. Member Song noted the improvements that have been made to the project and feels there are not enough details to move the project forward. Member Secoy-Jensen noted concern with the street configuration, poor location for the dog park (adjacent to East Palm Canyon) and still has the same concerns as before. Member Fauber concurred that a lot of work has been done but believes the lot size is too small and would like to see semi -attached units to increase outdoor areas. He does not support the gates. Vice -Chair Cassady expressed concern with the lack of yard space and believes elevations need to be better resolved and refined - such as windows lining up. MISIC (Fauber/Cassady, 4-1-2 opposed Song, absent Fred ricks/Purnel) Approve with conditions: • Relocation of dog park. • Lot size too small, semi -attached would alleviate or reduce the house sizes and allow for more yard space. 0 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes February 16, 2016 • No gates. • New solutions to improve the concrete channel. • Improve vehicular circulation - no dead-end space. • Improve quality of exterior space - possibly in greater setbacks. Staff noted that the AAC's recommendations from the January 4, 2016 meeting would also be forwarded to the Planning Commission. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: The board and staff discussed their purview in reviewing projects. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: No comments. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 6:24 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, March 7, 2016, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. inn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services