HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-22- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of June 22, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Fauber called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Cassady, Hirschbein, Secoy-Jensen, Song, Vice -
Chair Fredricks and Chair Fauber
Committee Member Excused: Purnel
Planning Commissioner Present: Roberts
Also Present: Flinn Fagg, Ken Lyon, Glenn Mlaker and David
Newell
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda is available for public access
at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning
Department counter by 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2015.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. Chair
Fauber noted his abstention on the minutes of June 8, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 8, 2015
M/SIC (Secoy-Jensen/Fredricks, 5-1-1 abstention/Fauber, absent/Purnel) Approve with
one correction.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2A. 750 LOFTS, LLC. FOR A MIXED -USE HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ON A
1.13-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 760 NORTH PALM CANYON
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DRIVE, ZONE C-11R-31PDD 104 1 RESORT COMBINING ZONE 1 LAS
PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT HD-1 (CASE 5.1350 PDD
374 GPAICUP AND 3.3795 MAJ.) (KL)
Associate Planner Lyon presented an overview of the proposed project.
Vice -Chair Fredricks requested clarification on the building height.
Member Secoy-Jensen requested staff address the review process and conditions that
were previously imposed.
Member Song questioned if the photovoltaic panels will be provided for the project.
Chair Fauber questioned the shortage in parking spaces.
JAMES ClOFFI and Development Team, project architects, provided details on the
redesign of the project including the reduction in height along Indian Canyon and 5 star
quality hotel branding. The project redesign was explained in detail pertaining to the
open-air circulation scheme, architectural elements and screening device for sun and
privacy.
WILLIAM KOPELK, landscape architect, provided details on the landscape plan.
Member Secoy-Jensen verified with the applicant agreement with the conditions:
1. 40' gap in pedestrian frontage on Palm Canyon;
2. Maintenance of curtains (curtain will be secured at the bottom);
3. Enclosed trash enclosures;
4. Repetitive nature of hotel units;
5. Glazing - Fins will be utilized on North elevation;
6. Underside of 2nd floor will have a soffit;
7. Widening pedestrian walk - applicant will restudy;
8. 5' gates will be added;
9. One ADA parking space - van accessible;
10. More articulation of "art nooks" on Indian Canyon;
11. Diagonal braced columns;
12. Identify permanent/portable shade structures on roof decor.
Member Hirschbein asked for verification of alignment of proposed crosswalk; driveway
needs to be more pedestrian friendly.
Member Cassady asked about conformance to Las Palmas Business District.
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Member Song asked questions about landscaping and use of vines on exterior of
building; how the outdoor dining relates to the public sidewalk and how the building
relates to one story buildings on the north and south.
Member Hirschbein asked about the relationship between the building and optometry
building will be dramatic - it has a lot of art and has a potential to be iconic. He
expressed concern with through -block pedestrian sidewalk - would like to see it become
a one-way driveway.
Member Secoy-Jensen concurred with Member Hirschbein; noting that architecture is
very exciting and the building responds well to modern buildings in the historic district.
She likes the authentic expression of the structure.
Member Cassady confirms support of Members and supports the project; the only
disappointment is not having a restaurant on Indian Canyon.
Member Song commented that the composition on Indian Canyon works but the
composition on Palm Canyon does not work (it does not address the scale of existing
content); however, has pedestrian concerns with driveway through -site.
Vice -Chair Fredricks supports the project; he feels the driveway needs further work. He
is impressed with the change in materials.
Chair Fauber expressed concern with parking and shading/glare of Event space. He
commented that the architecture is representative of Palm Springs.
MISIC (Hirschbein/Fauber, 5-1-1 opposed/Song, absent Purnel) Recommend approval
to the Planning Commission with the following conditions and return to the AAC for
review of design of the breezeway and removal of parallel parking (recommendation)
and consider enhancing the pedestrian experience.
3. Provide enclosed trash enclosure(s) appropriate for the volume of waste and
recycling anticipated and with sealed compacting dumpsters as necessary to
control odors, vermin, unauthorized scavenging, etc.
6. Require a soffit or other means to conceal water, sewer, sprinkler, conduit, and
other utility penetrations that puncture the ceiling plane of the parking garage,
drive aisles, dining patios and other first floor areas where the underside of the
floor above is exposed.
8. Provide minimum five foot wide gates or doors at the north side service aisle for
greater ease of moving dumpsters and large material to the street.
9. One ADA parking space must be van accessible with an eight foot side walkway
on the passenger side of the vehicle.
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10. Consider more design articulation at the "art nooks" along Indian Canyon Drive.
12. Identify the type, approximate height, color and location of all permanent and
portable shade structures, cabanas, or other shading devices that are anticipated
at the roof top pool deck so that it has a unified coordinated appearance from
street level.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
3A. RANCH CLUB HOA FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION
TO CONVERT 4,530-SQUARE FEET OF TURF AREA TO
DESERTSCAPE LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SUNRISE WAY AND CHIA ROAD, 1411 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE
R-2 (CASE 3.388 MAA). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed turf replacement project.
RICK BICANOVSKY, president, HOA, APPLICANT, described plans for turf removal
plans,
Vice -Chair Fredricks asked about irrigation for the existing trees.
Member Song questioned if plants would be grouped (as opposed to equally spaced).
Chair Fauber verified that plants were increased to provide coverage.
Vice -Chair Fredricks said he likes the plan and supports the massing; however,
concerned about irrigation of existing trees and would like to see variation in height of
plant material.
M/S/C (Fredricks/Cassadyr 6-1 absent/Purnel) Approve with comments noted
(irrigation of existing trees and a variation in height of plant material).
3B. FAIRWAYS HOA FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO
CONVERT 27,500-SQUARE FEET OF TURF AREA TO DESERTSCAPE
LOCATED ALONG 34=" AVENUE, 1600 CROSSLEY ROAD, ZONE 05
(CASE 3.0218 MAA). (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the proposed turf replacement.
ANGEL BARBA, Westview Landscape, provided details on the landscape plan and
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plant palette.
Vice -Chair Fredricks verified dimensions of crushed rock (1" to 314"). He questioned
colors of decomposed granite and asked why most of plant material is behind sidewalk
instead of in parkway.
Member Secoy-Jensen asked if rock will match what is in place on Crossley (north of
entry).
Member Song questioned the color of gravel.
Vice -Chair Fredricks expressed concern with contrast in density of plant coverage and
contrasting of rock material.
MISIC (Fredricks/Secoy-Jensen, 6-1 absent/Purnel) Approve plan with minor revisions
by Subcommittee (Song, Fredricks and Purnel).
A recess was taken at 4:59 pm. The meeting resumed at 5:05 pm.
3C. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR LANDSCAPING AND EXTENSION OF MULTI-
PURPOSE TRAIL ALONG NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE BEGINNING AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND
EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-2 (CASE 3.3877 MAA). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed project.
Member Hirschbein verified funding of the project.
Member Secoy-Jensen questioned the "Class 1" designation of trail.
Chair Fauber questioned if wrought iron fence would be removed.
Member Cassady questioned if the mature palm trees on Palm Canyon would be
retained.
FRANCO LAURIE, City of Palm Springs Engineering Dept., provided details on the
extension plans to install the multi -use trails.
MICHAEL BUCCINO, landscape architect, provided details on the proposed landscape
material.
Chair Fauber questioned if the oil separator would be used to filter storm water;
concerned about removing the large mature plants/trees.
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M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Cassady, 6-1 absent/Purnel) Approve, as submitted.
3D. DAVID ENDRES / DEBBIE REICHLING FOR A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
4,170-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT
2355 NORTH MILO DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C (CASE 3.2938 MAJ). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed hillside house.
Member Hirschbein questioned the height of the previously approved house and if this
proposal is higher.
JAMES CIOFFI, architect, provided details and was available for questions.
Member Song questioned planar roof element on north side.
MISIC (Song/Cassady, 6-1 absent/Purnel) Approve, as submitted.
3E. APPOINT EVENT CENTER SUBCOMMITTEE (BLOCK E OF THE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN)
Planning Director Fagg provided details on the request for two members of the AAC to
volunteer as a part of the subcommittee.
Hirschbein, Secoy-Jensen and Song (alternate) volunteered to serve on the
subcommittee.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
Member Cassady left for the remainder of the meeting at 5:27 pm.
Vice -Chair Fredricks noted that he would not be in attendance July 22nd - August 8th.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Planning Director Fagg reported that the Planning Commission is requesting a joint
study session with the AAC to discuss water conservation, landscape plan and building
repaints.
Planning Director Fagg noted that the election of Chair/Vice-Chair would be scheduled
for the next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:30 pm to the
next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on July 6, 2015, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
Finn Fagg, AIC
Director of Planning Services
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