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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-09- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of November 9, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Fredricks called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present. Hirschbein, Lockyer, Secoy-Jensen, Song, Vice -Chair Cassady and Chair Fredricks Committee Members Excused: Fauber and Purnel Planning Commissioner Present: Chair Klatchko Also Present. Flinn Fagg, A1CP, Glenn Mlaker, AICP and David 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 Wednesday, November 4, 2015_ ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as amended (Item #4 was requested to be heard before #3). PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 12, 2015 AND OCTOBER 28, 2015. M/SIC (Cassady/Fredricks, 5-2 abstain Secoy-Jensen/Song) Approve minutes of October 12, 2015, as submitted. MISIC (Fred ricks/H irschbein, 5-2 abstain Lockyer/Cassady) Approve minutes of October 28, 2015, as amended. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2. SUNRISE LANAI #1 HOA FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONVERT APPROXIMATELY 9,520-SQUARE FEET OF TURF AREA TO DESERTSCAPE ALONG SUNRISE WAY AND TACHEVAH DRIVE FOR THE COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1701 TO 1749 TACHEVAH DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C, PD- 30 (CASE 3.1280 MAA). (DN) Associate Planner Mlaker provided a summary of the proposed desert conversion. CHRIS PARK, applicant, provided details and was available for questions from the Committee. Member Lockyer clarified the plants to be revised; concerned that it does not meet the coverage requirements. Member Song verified the tree types and sizes - and verified boulders and decomposed granite. Chair Fredricks verified the size of boulders; and recommended 3' - 4' size. Member Song recommended that the cacti be grouped instead of spread out. Member Lockyer commented that the landscape plan still seems under planted. Chair Fredricks noted that previous comments were that this plant was overplanted. He said the Committee could approve subject to 50% coverage upon approval by Desert Water Agency. Member Secoy-Jensen said the applicant needs to correct sizes, spacing and would help if the drawings were scaled better. MISIC (Fredricks/Hirschbein, 6-2 absent Fauber/Purnel) Approve, subject to: • 50% plant coverage determined by Desert Water Agency. Boulder size - 3' - 4' minimum. • Palo Verde, 24" box. • Cactus 10" diameter minimum. • Spacing of Cacti to form groups. 4. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR REVIEW OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT LANDSCAPE, HARDSCAPE AND LIGHTING, AS REQUIRED BY PROJECT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, Oa Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE NOS. 5.1290 PD-361, 3.3605 MAJ, 3.3606 MAJ, 3.3607 MAJ, 3.3785 MAJ). (DN) Associate Planner Newell provided background information on the proposed project. Member Secoy-Jensen clarified what was to be reviewed relative to the 2009 Specific Plan. Member Lockyer questioned if the lighting on Palm Canyon will be the same as the existing. TOM DOCZI, landscape architect, provided an overview of the land scapelhardscape details using the PowerPoint presentation. Member Hirschbein requested clarification on the parallel parking spaces on Palm Canyon (verified dimensions of sidewalks) and seating dimensions relative to sidewalk width. Member Song asked questions relative to the shading study on Block C and seating along the retaining wall on Palm Canyon. She asked how the light fixtures coordinate with the other site furniture and noted the corporate feel of the light fixture styles. Members Secoy-Jensen and Lockyer verified what is being approved. Chair Fredricks asked about the street trees and sizes at planting - are 48" box sizes possible? Use of Italian Cypress trees and possible replacement; number of benches throughout the project (40 - 50 benches); shade around fountain area; intersection of Andreas and Belardo - need shade at intersections. Member Lockyer objects to use of Date Palm; some areas are under planted; design of fountain court and materials; wants to see revised light fixtures; prefers variation in height of planters. Chair Fredricks questioned what plant material is being used for "green walls" and suggested accommodations for bike parking and bicycle traffic. Member Song had questions pertaining to the light fixtures, street tree sizes, Palm Canyon configuration, minimum pedestrian clearances matching the Specific Plan (barriers should be back of sidewalk), curb indentation at park; extend park geometry into the street realm; retaining wall at Palm Canyon should have minimum 12" bench on top of wall; curb cuts on Palm Canyon should be removed; fountain needs to be revised; shade canopies should incorporate wood instead of textile structures. Vice -Chair Cassady objects to the use of Date Palms. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 Member Lockyer said Date Palm trees should be substituted with something else and grouped; fountain redesign /courtyard materials; and revise lighting. Chair Fredricks suggested a larger box size of Tipuana trees; need to see specimen tree size/type back to the AAC; supports use of Date Palms along major streets but not in pedestrian walkway, further look at lighting and furniture and need to see both fountains. Member Song would like to see more density of plantings at pedestrian intersections. A recess was taken at 4:28 pm. The meeting reconvened at 4:37 pm. M/SIC (Fredricks/Cassady, 5-1-2 opposed Lockyer, absent Fauber/Purnel) Approve, subject to following conditions: 1. Tipuana Tipu trees to be 48" box size; 2. Fountain, furniture and lighting plan to return; And forward comments to the Planning Commission, as follows: 1. Planters as seating along Market Street. 2. Minimum pedestrian clearance per Specific Plan excluding private seating areas. 3. Block "A" low wall at Palm Canyon to be wide enough (12" min.) to sit on. 4. Coordinate curb indentation at park. 5. Extend park paving pattern into street. 6. In order to improve the pedestrian experience eliminate curb indentations at Palm Canyon, Main Street and Belardo Road. 7. Shade structure not to be tensile structure - a friendlier pedestrian friendly is a wood structure. 3. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE LLC FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE SOUTH FACADE OF THE EXISTING HYATT HOTEL LOCATED AT 285 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.1839 MAA). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project. MICHAEL BRAUN and JOHN WESSMAN, applicant, provided details and requested approval of the project. CHRIS PARDO, project designer, provided information on the changes made to the plans. 4 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 Member Song requested clarification on the treatment of the equipment screening; she questioned when the screening of trash areas will come forward to the AAC. Member Lockyer said the landscape needs to soften the pedestrian walkway Chair Fredricks said he supports the proposal with additional planters at the corner of the Hyatt/Palm Canyon and Block "A". Member Secoy-Jensen suggested incorporation of additional planter along the Hyatt wall. Member Song said she concurs and would like the mechanical screening with a painted finish or matte finish. M/S/C (Fredricks/Song, 6-2 absent Fauber/Purnel) Approve, subject to the following conditions: 1. Planter to start at the corner of the stairs and angle back to doors of Hyatt; plant material to form green wall. 2. Landscape to return to subcommittee for review (Lockyer, Hirschbein and Fredricks). 3. Provide details for the recessed door and handrails. 4. Mechanical screen to be matte finish. NEW BUSINESS: 5. WILLIAM BOLLBACH AND MICHAEL CURCIO FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 4,766-SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE ON A VACANT HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 818 WEST STEVENS ROAD, ZONE R-1 A (CASE 3.3798 MAJ AND 7.1481 AMM). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project. DAN SPENCER, architect, provided details and was available for questions. DOUG CHADWICK, had questions about the roof material and height. Member Lockyer questioned if there will be any mechanical equipment on the roof; and the color of roof - white foam roof. Member Song verified no mechanical equipment or ductwork on the roof; and confirmed the tile veneer dimensions. MISIC (Fredricks/Secoy-Jensen, 6-2 absent FauberlPurnel) Approve, as submitted subject to: 5 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 Palm Trees having a minimum trunk height of 10 feet. 6. MARK TEMPLE REQUESTING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A NEW 4,100-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT; AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION TO INCREASE BUILDING HEIGHT; AND A PARCEL MAP WAIVER REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LOT INTO TWO AT 771 LA MIRADA DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 22 (CASE NOS. 3.3914, 7.1489 AMM, PMW 36901). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker provided an overview of the proposed project. Member Secoy-Jensen verified the height of the adjacent house. MARK TEMPLE, applicant, provided details and was available for questions. Member Lockyer questioned why additional height is needed. Member Secoy-Jensen asked about the form of the house. Chair Fredricks questioned if there will be boulder, rocks or decomposed granite - a mixture of boulders and decomposed granite. MISIC (Fredricks/Song, 6-2 absent FauberlPurnel) Approve, as submitted subject to: Decomposed Granite should be one color in Desert Gold. 7. GIBRALTAR CAPITAL FUND II, LLC FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLAN CONVERTING 13,641-SQUARE FEET OF TURF AREA TO DESERTSCAPE LOCATED AT THE NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER, 2600 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 3.2090 MAA). (GM) Member Song noted a property -related conflict of interest and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed project. Chair Fredricks noted that the plant material has doubled of what was originally proposed and the trees that were added are well placed. MISIC (Fred ricks/H irschbein, 6-2 absent FauberlPurnel) Approve, as submitted subject to: 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 1. Mow strips be removed. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Vice -Chair Cassady commented on the Boards/Commissions recommendations made to the City Council; devaluing their input. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 6:40 pm to the next regular meeting on Monday, November 23, 2015, at 3:00 pm, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services