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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-18- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of July 18, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chair Cassady called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Lockyer, Purnel, Rotman, Secoy-Jensen, Song, Vice - Chair Cassady Committee Members Excused: Fredricks Planning Commissioner Present: Middleton Also Present: Planning Director Fagg, Assistant Planner Kikuchi, Associate Planner Mlaker, Associate Planner Newell 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 10 am on Thursday, July 14, 2016. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Vice -Chair Cassady opened Public Comments and with no appearances coming forward Public Comments was closed. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 5, 2016 MISIC (Secoy-Jensen/Purnel, 4-2-1 abstain Lockyer/Rotman, absent Fredricks) Approve minutes of July 5, 2016, as presented. 2. TOLL BROTHERS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO INCLUDE AN Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm springs July 18, 2016 ADDITIONAL COLOR SCHEME FOR THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS APPROVED FOR TRACT 32233-5 WITHIN ESCENA LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE PD-231 AND M-1-P, SECTION 7 (CASE NO.5.0666 PD-231). (DN) Associate Planner Newell provided an overview on the proposed color scheme as outlined in the staff memorandum. Member Purnel asked if there were changes in the landscape palette. (Staff approved administratively.) Member Song questioned how the color schemes would be mixed throughout the development. Vice -Chair Cassady clarified the proposed color scheme. ALLEN JANISCH, Toll Brothers, applicant, requested new color scheme to offer to homebuyers. Member Song questioned if there is a concern with houses next to each with the same color. (Their goal is not to have homes of the same color next to each other.) Member Secoy-Jensen said she is okay with the color scheme. MISIC (Secoy-Jensen/Song, 6-0-1 absent Fredricks) Approve as submitted. NEW BUSINESS: 3. HILTON PALM SPRINGS FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF 17,965 SQUARE FEET OF TURF AND THE INSTALLATION OF DROUGHT -TOLERANT LANDSCAPE ON THE TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, CALLE ENCILIA, AND CALLE EL SEGUNDO FRONTAGES LOCATED AT 400 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE RA (CASE NO. 3.1750). (NK) Assistant Planner Kikuchi presented the proposed turf conversion as outlined in the staff report. Member Song questioned if there is a separation device between the bark mulch and decomposed groundcover. Member Purnel requested clarification on staffs recommendation. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm springs July 18, 2016 Member Lockyer verified that no changes will be made to the north boundary. ISMAEL BARBA, applicant, provided details on the landscape plan and was available for questions. Member Song discussed the concrete edging between the inert materials (and color of concrete). What type of separation is between the mulch and decomposed granite? (bender board) She verified the details around flag pole area. Member Purnel requested information on the design intent for the different shapes used in the layout. He was concerned with the layout of plant materials and feels there is too much going on with the design. Comments: Member Song commented that there is a lot going on in the design and noted an issue with consistency of design elements. Member Purnel said there's a missed opportunity - the landscape should relate to the simple form of building. He is concerned with the "busy-ness" of the elements; the forms could be simpler and the loading dock should be screened. Member Secoy-Jensen said the site has prominence and the landscape should mirror the rhythm of architecture. She is concerned with the durability of the bender board. Member Lockyer agrees that it feels busy and the use of three plants of each variety is repetitive. He suggested a variety of height of plant materials and relationship of landscape to the building openings. Member Rotman said he likes the curvilinear design and separation of materials. He suggested layering the plants, screen the service area and transition the turf area. Member Purnel suggested building on one or two ideas to simplify it. He advised to think about how the landscape relates to the functions of the building. Member Lockyer said he's concerned about the plant sizes (too small). Vice -Chair Cassady said this is a high profile location and additional work is needed. MISIC (Song/Purnel, 6-0-1 absent Fredricks) Resubmit based on overall comments. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs July 18, 2016 4. MODERN DEVELOPMENT LLC., FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT (8) UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 155 WEST SAN RAFAEL ROAD, ZONE R-1-C (CASE NOS. 3.3930 MAJ, 37039 TTM). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker provided an overview on the proposed eight (8) unit condominium project as outlined in the staff memorandum. MIKE MENDOZA, project designer, has worked with staff for the past eight months to incorporate the unique architecture and landscaping of Palm Springs. Mr. Mendoza commented that two trash enclosures will be provided in order to maintain the symmetry of the buildings. Member Song requested clarification and/or commented on: • Design of retention areas. • Driveway material. (gray concrete) • Materials for perimeter wall. • Setbacks for swimming pools. (5') • Use of veneer stone on exterior wall. • Prefers to see more use of CMU's on the exterior. Member Secoy-Jensen said this is an amazing area in the city - there's a small house nearby that's really simple designed by Jim Jennings nearby. She suggested the applicant look at the stone used on Wexler houses that are close by. She appreciated down -playing the architecture and keeping it simple. She would like to see another stone other than the cultured stone. Member Purnel said he is happy to see that the landscape follows what the buildings are doing. He suggested a small comment: may only need one Palo Verde at the central area; fountain grass may be inappropriate; use/color of gravel material; groundcover; height of California Fan palms. Vice -Chair Cassady commented that the interlocking pavers seem out of place. Member Lockyer supports the use of the pavers and finds them appealing in this project. Member Secoy-Jensen supports the pavers, but not the use cultured veneer stone. Member Purnel said they need to know the color and pattern of the pavers. Member Song said this is a creative project but the veneer seems foreign and 4 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes City of Palm Springs July 18, 2016 concerned about the proportion of windows facing the street. MIS/C. (Secoy-Jensen/Lockyer, 6-0-1 absent Fredricks) Recommend approval to Planning Commission subject to final Subcommittee (Lockyer, Song and Secoy- Jensen) review: 1. See selected paver material/color. 2. Alternative to cultured stone material veneer. 3. Study the window proportion on front elevation relative to the new material. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Vice -Chair Cassady welcomed Member Rotman as a new member to AAC. The EIection of Officers will be on the agenda the first meeting in September. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Planning Director Fagg reported an upcoming Joint Orientation Meeting with the Planning Commission tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2016. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:22 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, August 1, 2016, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. rn:nF:agg, AICP Director of Planning Services