HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-27- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of May 27, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Cassady, Fredricks, Purnel, Song, Vice -Chair Fauber
and Chair Secoy-Jensen
Committee Member Excused: Hirschbein
Planning Commissioner Present: Chair Donenfeld
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 May 21, 2014.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 12, 2014
M/S/C (Song/Secoy-Jensen, 4-0-2-1 abstain Fredricks/Purnel, absent/Hirschbein)
Approve with changes.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. STEVE HERMANN HOTELS, LLC, FOR A NEW 920-SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND RESTROOM BUILDING WITH DINING
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COURTYARD; AND THE ADDITION OF 14 PARKING SPACES AT THE
HORIZON HOTEL LOCATED AT 1050 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE. (CASE
3.0313 MAA). (GM)
Chair Secoy-Jensen questioned if this project will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission. Vice -Chair Fauber confirmed it is not a Class 1 and will not go to the
HSPB.
STEVE HERMANN, APPLICANT, stated that adding a restaurant will allow it to
continue.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG questioned if the wall will match slump stone and will
the corner feature match also.
STEVE HERMANN said yes that their goal is to be seamless.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked what type of landscape will be along the wall.
STEVE HERMANN said Twill be allotted for hedge plantings.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS questioned the size of the landscape.
STEVE HERMANN said 24" box for the hedge and 48" box for the trees.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER questioned if any trees can be saved.
STEVE HERMANN responded yes.
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS commented that 9' high hedge needs to be a
wider planter.
STEVE HERMANN said it will be T-8'. The site can handle a wider planer area.
CHARLES CANTRELL, SUNTAN LANE, resides north of property. He said he has a
20' long wall, 8' wall and 4' hedges. The wall is collapsing.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER expressed concern with odors emitting from the trash location.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked the City to follow up on the wall issue.
M/S/C (Fred ricks/Purnel, 6-0) Approve with the following recommendations:
1. Ficus hedge be 15 gallon planted 30 inches apart.
2. Other trees in 36" boxes.
3. Olive trees to be 48" box.
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4. Hedge planter a minimum of 4' wide.
Vice -Chair Fauber requested amendment to motion to include:
5. Healthy trees to remain.
Amendment accepted.
3. MARK TEMPLE FOR A NEW 3,502-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE
LOT TO INCLUDE AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION
REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT AT 771 LA MIRADA
DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 22 (CASE NOS. 3.3733 MAJ / 7.1423 AMM)
(GM)
MARK TEMPLE, APPLICANT, was available for questions.
The AAC had questions in reference to the future lot.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG said she likes the design.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN concurred.
M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fredricks, 6-0-1 absent Hirschbein) Approve, as submitted.
4. LIZ AND MARK OSTOICH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
1,307-SQUARE FOOT CASITA AND WINE CELLAR WITH KITCHEN ON A
HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 660 PALISADES DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A,
SECTION 15 (CASE NOS. 5.1337 CUP AND 3.1745 MAJ). (GM)
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked questions if there would be additional
landscaping.
LIZ OSTOICH, APPLICANT, said she is requesting an 882 sq. ft. casita. They wish to
keep the existing mountain landscaping. And will only replace anything that is
destroyed.
HUGH KAPTUR showed his model to the AAC and explained the project and building
materials.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN questioned how this form speaks to the original building.
HUGH KAPTUR responded that he originally designed three houses.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked if the retaining walls to be poured in place in
relation to existing in stone.
HUGH KAPTUR said it is an exciting site to create architecture.
VICE -CHAIR FAUBER commented that it is beautifully conceived.
CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN noted that it is a very private home.
M/S/C (Fredricks/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent Hirschbein) To recommend approval; with one
condition:
• Any planting limited to native species.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Director Wheeler thanked those who participated in Historic Preservation Event and
reminded the Committee of the June 11th joint study session.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:07 pm. to the next regular
meeting at 3:00 pm on June 9, 2014, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
M. rgo hee er, FAICP
Director of Planning Services
CI