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Home My WebLink About2015-11-23- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of November 23, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Fredricks called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Fauber, Hirschbein, Secoy-Jensen, Song, Vice -Chair Cassady and Chair Fredricks Committee Members Excused: Purnel Planning Commissioner Present: Chair Klatchko Also Present: Flinn Fagg, Ken Lyon and Glenn Mlaker 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 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2015. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Director Fagg requested Item 5 be tabled. The agenda was accepted, as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 9, 2015 MIS/C. (Fred ricks/Hirschbein, 5-1-1 abstain/Fauber, absent/Purnel) Approve minutes of November 9, 2015, as amended. NEW BUSINESS: 2. HUFF LIMITED 33 LP, OWNER FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes November 23, 2015 APPLICATION TO LANDSCAPE TWO CORNER AREAS EQUALING 7,000- SQUARE FEET TO DESERTSCAPE AT LATITUDE 33 APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT 449 EAST ARENAS ROAD, ZONE HR (CASE 3.1328 MAA). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed landscape plan. Member Fauber questioned if a sign was part of the application. Member Song verified if the exterior painting was approved. ERIC MUNOZ, representing the applicant, responded to questions from the Committee. Member Song asked questions about the height of the slope mounding relative to sidewalks (approx. 2'); and height and elevation of Desert Spoon relative to palm trees. Member Secoy-Jensen requested a description of stepping stones, dimensions and finish. Chair Fredricks questioned if the mounds will encroach on the drip line of the olive tree. (The applicant stated no.) He requested a description of border to separate the rock/gravel. Member Hirschbein questioned if additional trees are needed. Chair Fredricks questioned why there is no planting behind the stepping stones. He thinks the size and composition is good. Member Secoy-Jensen agrees that the project is moving in the right direction. Member Song is concerned that the mound looks out of place; and expressed concern about terminus of stepping stones. MISIC (Fredricks/Cassady, 6-1 absent Purnel) Approve with condition: • More plantings in the form of groundcover at back of mound (in front of stepping stones). 3. DENLAR, LLC FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION PROPOSING A 2,772-SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH LEONARD ROAD, ZONE R-1-13 (CASE 3.3817 MAJ). (KL) Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes November 23, 2015 Associate Planner Lyon presented the proposed construction of a single-family home on a hillside lot. Member Fauber asked about the location of the pool equipment. Member Hirschbein verified the pad and building height. Member Song verified the details of the hammerhead street. BRIAN DIEBOLT, project designer, provided clarification in reference to the hammerhead street. Member Song verified the height of the window awnings and construction details; and verified the recess pattern of garage doors. She expressed concern with the expanse of concrete at the driveway. Chair Fredricks questioned if there is adequate soil on both sides of driveway for additional plantings. He asked if canopy trees could be used in place of palm trees at the front of the house and suggested a more drought -tolerant species. Member Hirschbein said the driveway is overpowering and could use inert material between the panels of concrete; and more "native" trees in front of the house. Member Secoy-Jensen commented that driveway needs to be softened. Member Fauber agreed with the driveway comments and suggested removing the brace element from awning. Chair Fredricks made the following comments: • Concern with the use of pepper trees; and suggested replacing with Palo Verde or Mesquite trees; • Increase size of plant materials; • More screening around the driveway; • Revise landscape plan; Member Fauber verified the location of the pool equipment. Member Song expressed concern with the roof overhangs relative to the awnings and windows; placement of windows relative to fagade width (centered vs. asymmetrical). MISIC (Fredricks/Fauber, 6-1 absent/Purnel) Approve with conditions: 1. Landscape plan including driveway design to return for review by the AAC. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes November 23, 2015 The AAC also suggested that the applicant consider removing the angle brace and drop height of the awnings (not to align with roof). 4. RIC GRENELL & MATTHEW LASHEY, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,$57-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT LOCATED AT 141 RIDGE MOUNTAIN DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A-H (CASE 3.3921 MAJ). (GM) Associate Planner Mlaker presented the project. JAY REYNOL.DS, architect, verified the building pad constraints. Chair Fredricks verified the turf area and driveway details; he expressed concern about the sparseness of landscape materials. Member Song questioned if one foot could be removed from each level to reduce overall height; she also asked about the material of roof and if any parapet is necessary. Member Secoy-Jensen asked about the impact of height on the area and the relationship of the house to the context of the neighborhood. She suggested story poles would be helpful; and noted concern with the height of the garage door. Member Song said she is not comfortable with the height without a model and noted that landscape is needed on the left side of the entry. Member Hirschbein indicated that he is not concerned with the height as it steps up the hill. The design is elegant and relates well to the topography. Member Fauber said it's a beautiful design; however, expressed concern with the height. Vice -Chair Cassady commented that most of the height will not be seen due to the design setbacks and topography. Chair Fredricks would like to see more context to judge if the height will have an impact; additional trees are not necessary but more native plant materials would help integrate the house with the surroundings. Member Song questioned if the applicant could provide a model. MIS/C (Fredricks/Fauber, 6-1 absent Purnel) Resubmittal with the condition: 4 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes November 23, 2015 • Model and computer renderings showing terrain and adjacent houses. OTHER BUSINESS: 5. A REQUEST FOR INPUT ON A PROPOSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF PRINTED VINYL WRAPS ON UTILITY BOXES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. (FF) Tabled. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:31 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, December 7, 2015, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 4=�,—�— 7--<zor— Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services