HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-24- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of March 24, 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, Vice -Chair
Fauber and Chair Secoy-Jensen
Committee Member Excused: Song
Planning Commissioner Present: Roberts
Also Present: Director Wheeler and Assistant Planner 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 12:00 pm on March 19, 2014.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2014
M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent, Song) Approve, as amended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2. DIMITRIOS MARAS OF GREEK ISLANDS RESTAURANT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A BUILDING REPAINT AT 139 EAST
ANDREAS ROAD (THE FORMER LOOK RESTARUANT), (CASE 3.3710 MAA).
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DIMITRIOS MARAS, APPLICANT, said he received approval of color from La Plaza.
He will paint the rear as soon as possible.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked when the adjacent building would be
painted.
DIMITRIOS MARAS responded that there is no schedule at this time. He will apply for
a sign after his painting has been completed. He said the sign and color are both
important.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN confirmed signage would be painted over. She asked what
the Carnell building colors would be.
ASSISTANT PLANNER MLAKER responded a light green color muted with accents.
COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY asked if other colors were considered by the
applicant.
DIMITRIOS MARAS responded that white was considered but will not cover holes in
the wall and yellow is better.
COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY expressed concern in allowing this color in the
downtown area.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said he understands the need to attract attention,
but believes the color white is better. He thinks signage is more important in drawing
attention.
COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN discussed signage options.
DIRECTOR WHEELER discussed options as to process.
COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN discussed bringing forward the color and the
sign plan at the same time.
M/S/C (Purnel/Fredricks, 5-0-2, absent Song/abstained Fauber) To continue to April 21,
2014.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. COLONY PALMS HOTEL FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF BRICK PAVER
COLORS AND PATTERN FOR THE VALET DROP OFF LANE ALONG INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE, LOCATED AT 572 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ZONE
R-3 (CASE 3.0619 MAA). (KL)
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JASON PERRY, hotel manager, was available for questions.
COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY asked if brick is in keeping with the roof brick.
APPLICANT replied yes.
M/S/C (Fred ricks/Hirschbein, 6-0-1 absent Song) Approve as submitted.
4. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LLC, FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 203
SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CONTAINING A RESTROOM,
WET BAR AND SELF -SERVE COFFEE STATION WITHIN THE DOG PARK
AREA OF THE SOL DEVELOPMENT; A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, ZONE PDD 363 (CASE 5.1296 MAA
PDD 363). (KL)
CHRIS MILLS, APPLICANT, was available for questions.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked if the building is closed or locked.
CHRIS MILLS responded that residents have a key and is unattended.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked about the finish on the doors and windows.
CHRIS MILLS responded that it consists of vinyl pane glass windows and the door is
wood with metal frame.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked what material consists of for the residential windows.
CHRIS MILLS responded they were aluminum but now are vinyl.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked if any screening will be provided for the condenser.
CHRIS MILLS responded yes. He said the equipment will be behind the wall, which is
set on the diagonal.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER said it looks like fabric is covering over the seating area; and
asked for a description.
CHRIS MILLS said it is freestanding. It is steel pipe, 3" round shown on Sheet AR1.1.
It is a canvas structure and there are four columns at different heights with different
tweaks.
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M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent/Song) Approve with condition:
• Window mullion matches windows of the units.
5. DOUG AND TERRANCE JONES FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF TWO
SIXTY-SIX (66) FOOT TALL MONOPOLE STRUCTURES AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT SHELTERS LOCATED ON VACANT LAND ON THE WEST SIDE
OF GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK AT 3430 NORTH SUNRISE WAY,
ZONE O. (CASE 5.1321 CUP & 6.533 VAR). (DN)
NORM MACLEOD, CIG WIRELESS, said he is working with staff. He submitted a
material board. No parabolic here.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said it appears to be date palms not
Washingtonian.
TED SWEKANA, CIG WIRELESS, said they may have one that looks closer to Mexican
fan palm.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER asked if all the fronds cover the antennas.
TED SWEKANA responded that they will. He said there is no landscaping to screen
the equipment wall. Will consider. They agreed to a maintenance bond with Four
Seasons.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked what the wall material will be. And said she prefers
split face.
APPLICANT agreed.
COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL asked why palms are not all around the towers. He
wants greater setback and screening on the east.
APPLICANT indicated they had approval of the location by the trailer park.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked what height is acceptable.
APPLICANT said engineers say this is optimal. Others say 48' to 55'. He believes they
can come down some.
DIRECTOR WHEELER repeated that the staff recommendation is denial and we
cannot verify the veracity of the information of the applicant.
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CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN agreed with increased planting and height, also that the wall
to be landscaped.
M/S/C (Fred ricks/Purnel, 6-0-1 absent Song) To approve, with conditions:
• Style be changed to Washingtonian Robusta
• Screening of 10 palms also Washingtonian Robusta
• Palms 5'-10' of eventual height of monopoles being studied by Planning
Commission
• Consider moving project to west to screen east
• Enclosure to be split faced
Amendment by Purnel to screen building with 10 - 15 large desert shrubs, 15" gal., not
vines. Amendment accepted.
Amendment by Vice -Chair Fauber: 4 Seasons maintenance bond to be observed.
Amendments accepted by maker and second.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Vice -Chair Fauber commented that he found
analysis helpful this week.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Reminder about PSNIC picnic booth on Saturday.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:18 pm to April
7, 2014, at 3:00 pm, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs. f
Director of Planning Services
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