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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-10- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of March 10, 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: J.R. Roberts Also Present: Director Wheeler and Assistant Planner Mlaker 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 5 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 24, 2014 M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fred ricks, 4-0-3 absent Hirschbein, Purnel, Song) Approve the Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes of February 24, 2014. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMPRISED OF 70 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS ON Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND 114 MULTI -FAMILY UNITS IN A GATED COMMUNITY ON ROUGHLY 24 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON DRIVE AND FARRELL DRIVE, ZONE PD 71A/232 AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (36689) TO SUBDIVIDE THE 24 ACRE SITE INTO INDIVIDUAL LOTS (CASE 5.1046 PDD 232). (KL) Director Wheeler gave a staff report summarizing changes made by the applicant since the last meeting: some guest parking added, wall moved off perimeter on Tahquitz, 3rd pool added and one moved, 2/3 of tandem parking eliminated, Louella entrance improved, some sidewalks added. Staff issues of solid walls on Farrell and Baristo and use of tandem parking remain. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS questioned precedent for tandem parking. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked if we had traffic counts at Baristo and Farrell. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, stated that 2/3 units have no tandem parking. If tandem not approved, he will assign outdoor parking spaces to units. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG wants to understand the sidewalks between the buildings. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, responded that paths are to show connectivity through the site. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked about design intent at the Baristo entrance. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, commented that the dog park will be located on the private side. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG commented that the center diagonal should look through to the rear open space or front of building. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked if the dog park is fenced. She is struggling with the need for gated communities. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, said that they are more popular - Sol, Escena and Morrision - for safety. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS noted that one guest parking is needed for each 4 for multi -family units, therefore need 29 and only 25 are proposed. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, responded that they will exceed the code. PA Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 VICE -CHAIR FAUBER commented that guest parking is not evenly distributed CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN commented that on Farrell, single-family homes face the street on both sides and has concerns of neighbors on Baristo. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, said they held a neighborhood meeting in November and they said they wanted a wall on Baristo. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN questioned traffic access on Farrell. DIRECTOR WHEELER confirmed that the Traffic Engineer is opposed. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN commented that the landscape depth is good on three street sides. Three pools for 114 units are too sparse. Other locations are available for pools. "End piece" landscaping or centered building at the diagonal is good. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked if the roof top decks have been removed from the multi -family. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, responded that yes they want to keep the roof deck as an option of single-family units. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said to consider moving the buildings to the north. This would allow for a larger (T) landscape area on Baristo. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, said they would like to keep 5000 square -foot lots. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS questioned if it's possible to move the interior street to the north. RUDY HERRERA, APPLICANT, said it would require a study. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER commented that the Tahquitz frontage is much improved. RUDY HERRERA agreed. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER noted an example, 48 @ Baristo which gives much better effect while leaving security. RUDY HERRERA replied that their comments will be digested. DIRECTOR WHEELER said that the Preliminary Planned Development District sets the site plan, not the color, material or landscape. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 RUDY HERRERA stated that they are showing only the placement of the wall, not the wall. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said that the development of the mall site may warrant a signal on Farrell. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER said it really needs a 4th pool. He questioned if the fence at Baristo is at sidewalk or interior. Rendering shows it interior to the site. RUDY HERRERA answered that there is a public open space. He would like to have their recommendations. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER said he would like to see the fence moved back for more public space. COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY said that he appreciates the changes. If all units are occupied during the season, he estimates 222 persons per swimming pool. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL said he favors homes inward on Baristo. He prefers open rather than a closed community; he wants dynamic movement of the walls, to move some into side yards; also more pools and restrooms. M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 6-1 Song) Recommend approval to the Planning Commission with conditions: • Open Community and not gated • Maximize wall articulation on Baristo & Farrell • One additional community pool; all pools with restrooms • Baristo corner to be restudied to be more open • Minimum of 30 spaces of guest parking with a minimum of 20 distributed among multi -family buildings COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS proposed an amendment to add no tandem parking. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said she prefers tandem to one open parking. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN agreed that he would rather have tandem instead of open parking. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said she does not accept the amendment. n Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 NEW BUSINESS: 3. PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO PLACE AN ABOVE GROUND 20,000 GALLON FUEL STORAGE TANK AND 80-SQUARE FOOT EQUIPMENT SHED AT THE PILOT TRAVEL CENTER LOCATED AT 6605 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE HC (CASE 3.3420). (GM) COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY asked if they are required to be underground. ASSISTANT PLANNER replied no. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked how high the fence is. ASSISTANT PLANNER replied 8 feet high. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL asked if it is barbed wire. ASSISTANT PLANNER MLAKER said that is not allowed. APPLICANTS JOHN IRONS AND CHERRE NAES were available to answer questions for the board members. JOHN IRONS, APPLICANT, said no problem with block wall and will leave bumpers. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked if bollards will stay also. JOHN IRONS responded yes. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked what the shed material will be. JOHN IRONS responded metal and roofed. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL asked if screening will consist of wind -resistant landscaping as viewed from 1-10 overpass. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER suggested continuing existing tree line. M/S/C (Song/Cassady, 7-0) To approve, with staff recommendations and add: • Existing landscaping be added / extended to screen. • Landscape subcommittee to consist of Purnel, Fredricks and Fauber 5 Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 4. CHRISTOPHER MEYERS, OWNER, FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A PARTIAL REMODEL AND 792-SQUARE FOOT MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION; AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2353 WEST CANTINA WAY, ZONE R-1-A (CASE NOS. 3.3307 MAA & 7.1417). (GM) M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fredricks, 7-0) Table at the request of the applicant 5. ROBERT W MINER FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED 150,560-SQUARE FOOT FED EX DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 22.61 ACRES OF VACANT LAND AT 411 WEST GARNET AVENUE, ZONE M-1-P (CASE 5.1307 CUP / 3.3688 MAJ). (DN) ASSISTANT PLANNER MLAKER presented an overview of the project. COMMITTEE MEMBER asked if landscaping extends to the curb. ASSISTANT PLANNER MLAKER said it goes to the property line. KEVIN KIERNAN, APPLICANT, said he was available to answer questions. He said the chain link is shown behind the landscaping but he would do beta fence with sharp top. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked if he could go over trees and size. ANDREA PETERSON, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, said that all will be 15 gal. trees and 5 gal. groundcover. She's been working here for years and worked with contractors on how to stake. A lot of trees will be shielded by the building. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked if covered parking was considered. KEVIN KIERNAN, APPLICANT, responded saying that trees were preferred as better looking and more effective. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN asked which colors are accurate, in the rendering or samples. KEVIN KIERNAN, APPLICANT, said that the sample is accurate, rendering is not. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG had questions regarding heat gain with dark colors. KEVIN EVERNHAM, ARCHITECT indicated all is insulated. 0 Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN asked if there's any chance they would try solar roofing. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS spoke about concerns with the shade being able to be accomplished. He prefers covered parking with solar; 15 gal. trees are too small. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL agrees with Fredricks that trees may not live in reflected heat and wind; and are too small. One gallon plants are too small also. Desert landscaping shown is good but is not the best. He suggested minimizing diversification of plants. No plantings shown on the south. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN commented that the building is fine; better colors. He had a question regarding the beta fencing and prefers covered parking with solar panels. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG said she is in favor of tubal beta fencing and does not want black as too hot. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said she is excited about the building and supports the beta fence and no black doors. She suggested cactus or bougainvillea along fencing. She hopes that canopies and solar panels are explored. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said that shade trees do not work within parking lot and prefers perimeter trees in larger size - 24" box. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN proposed an amendment and requested to consider sustainability methods including photovoltaic. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG said no black door; rather it matches walls. Amendments accepted. M/S/C (Fauber/Fredricks, 7-0) To approve, subject to conditions: • Beta fence not chain link, no black color but rather complement perimeter • All trees 24" box • Consider sustainability methods including photovoltaic • Color of each exterior door to match the color of its adjacent wall A recess was taken at 4:50 pm. The meeting resumed at 4:56 pm. 6. BEAZER HOMES FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 72 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN 7 Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 PLANNING AREAS 2A & 2B OF PD-231 (ESCENA) LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE W/ M-1-P / PD-231 (CASE 5.0666 PD- 231 FINAL PD). (DN) JARY COCKROFT, APPLICANT, provided details on the proposed project. GLENN MLAKER, ASSISTANT PLANNER, advised the Board about an HOA letter on dais. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN said let's not call it a mid-century and review the project its merits. He asked what the material is. JARY COCKROFT, APPLICANT, responded stucco and the horizontal element is different. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked what type of material is the horizontal element and how is it applied; need samples. JARY COCKROFT, APPLICANT responded fiberglass siding; and can provide additional samples. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN said he likes the articulation. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked if they have looked at how it looks within existing golf course. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER had questions regarding the fencing JARY COCKROFT, APPLICANT said the material is wrought iron fencing and plans 1 and 2 are interior lots and 3 and 4 are on the golf course. COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY said it feels busy and doesn't look like desert and needs pools. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER agreed with pool need and needs to see them on the plan. Needs materials and needs to see wrought iron on plan. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL agreed with Board architect comments. He likes the landscape but common lots don't add value, they need to be planned and planted for use. One gallon needs to be a minimum of 5 gal. Accents to be 15 gal. Trees also need to be next size larger to 36". CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said this style is not called mid-century. More information is needed on garage doors, must show how buildings relate to existing on golf course, glass at both laundry room and in front is not good. M Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 7-0) Table. 7. SCHECHTMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING GYMNASIUM APPROXIMATELY 6,190-SQUARE FEET IN SIZE ON A VACANT 20,038-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 19160 MCLANE STREET, ZONE M-2 (CASE 3.3711 MAJ). (DN) MARTEN ANDERSON, CIVIL ENGINEER & REPRESENTATIVE, provided details on the proposed project. VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked if down spouts are different colors from stucco. What is stucco finish? Details of front canopy are needed. STEVE SCHECHTMAN, APPLICANT, responded that it is smooth troweled finish and painted. Canopy is painted steel. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked if he would be opposed to more red around the entrance. APPLICANT responded no. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked the construction type. Will it have control joints? APPLICANT responded yes. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN said control joints should be visible. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL said it needs 24" box minimum for trees with low branching and not standard trunks. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL said one species is not good. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN prefers a subcommittee. M/S/C (Fauber/Secoy-Jensen, 7-0) To approve, subject to conditions: • Depth of red portion of front 8" and 30" on both sides of door • Planters to be a minimum 6' • 24" box, low branching not standard trunk trees • Elevation of Stucco Expansion Control Joints to go to subcommittee • Need color sample of down spouts and dimensions of eyebrow and cables over entry doors to go to subcommittee 0 Architectural Advisory Committee Revised Minutes March 10, 2014 • Median strip to be 7' • All plant matter to be brought to subcommittee • Firecracker plant species is not acceptable Subcommittee to consist of Song, Fauber and Purnel. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: There were general comments and questions. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:57 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on March 24, 2014, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Director of Planning Services 10