HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-21- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of January 21, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Cassady, Fredricks, Hirschbein, Purnel, Song, Vice -
Chair Fauber and Chair Secoy-Jensen
Committee Members Absent: None
Planning Commissioner Present: Commissioner Lowe
Also Present: Director Wheeler and Associate Planner 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 Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 9, 2013 AND JANUARY 6, 2014
M/S/C (Fredricks/Purnel, 7-0) Approve, with two changes to the minutes of December
9, 2013.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. HANWHA Q CELLS USA FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF NEW ENTRY
GATE AND LANDSCAPING AT FUTURE SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION
STATION LOCATED AT 5400 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE W AND
W-M-1-P, SECTION 23 (CASE 5.1252 MAA). (DN)
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS HIRSCHBEIN AND PURNEL questioned why they can't
design the final plan so that the landscape doesn't have to be removed.
BILLY OWENS, applicant, responded that they do not want to do it twice.
OPUS GARZA, HERMANN DESIGN GROUP, explained the plans; he said the new
gate is not a new fence, but new screen gate.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS expressed concern with trees in the windy area.
He asked if eldarica/afghan pines were proposed.
APPLICANT responded that red oleander is being proposed.
COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL asked if sand accumulation will be addressed.
APPLICANT responded that maintenance will need to disperse the sand piles.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked about the type of material for the gate.
APPLICANT responded to questions regarding the gate; the material will consist of
open steel with a height of 10 feet and will be painted.
COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN asked when it would painted.
APPLICANT responded in September.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said that allowing this size planting is
appropriate. Afghan pines are more wind resistant and one color of oleander in
uniformity is best.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said that height, material and color of gates is needed.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER recommended a subcommittee be formed for a decision on the
gate.
COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL said not a fan of pine; and suggested Texas ebony or
Honey mesquite and recommended no pruning.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG commented that subcommittee is not needed, they
need new package. The size of posts and gate need to be established. She
recommended having the applicant return.
M/S/C (HIRSCHBEIN/CASSADY, 7-0) Approve and form a subcommittee to review the
gate and trees. Subcommittee to consist of: Song, Purnel and Fredricks.
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3. JOSHUA AND ALEXANDER IRMBERG FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION PROPOSING A NEW CASITA, CARPORT POOL, AND SHADE
TRELLIS STRUCTURES WITH PHOTO -VOLTAIC PANELS AT AN EXISTING
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A ROUGHLY 31,363 SQUARE FOOT
HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 3580 ANDREAS HILLS DRIVE, (ZONE R-1-C)
(CASE 3.272 MAA). (KL)
COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN asked if the casita height meets the code.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked questions regarding the entry feature.
ASSOCIATE PLANNER NEWELL responded that the height meets the code
requirements.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG questioned the blending of the styles.
LYLE BOATMAN, BETTER DESIGN, responded that some elements are Mission at the
entrance and casita. Carport roof is flat; the Hot Purple structures are east of the pool
terrace and at the south side of house.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked what type of material is the gate.
LYLE BOATMAN, BETTER DESIGN, responded that the gate material will consist of
steel frame and wood, Douglas fir, and the pedestrian gate metal clad wood with ribbed
glass. They will relocate existing landscaping on site.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN stated that Douglas fir is not sturdy in the desert.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER questioned what the roof material on the guest casita.
COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN commented that the styles are not talking to
each other.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS stated that the gate material will not stand up and
does not see the detail especially on the landscaping. He said that some existing
landscaping will need to be removed and does not want fountain grass. The home at
3670 has a good streetscape.
COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY said he liked the idea of integrating existing style
with more modern.
LYLE BOATMAN said there are no changes proposed to existing house.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG commented that it is very difficult to read the proposed
improvements next to existing.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said she does not like being intrusive in private space.
Photovoltaic is good; however, there is room for improvement on the streetscape.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER said that round gate and niche do not work. The landscape plan
is important and details on trellises are needed.
COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL said he is struggling to see the interaction of styles
and the landscape needs improvement.
(M/S/C) (Fred ricks/Fa uber, 7-0) Table for resubmittal.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Director Wheeler asked for a subcommittee meeting after adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned to the next regular
meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, February 10, 2014, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
M. Margo Wheeler, A16P
Director of Planning Services