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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-23- ARC Minutes City of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of June 23, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Cassady, Hirschbein, Purnel, Song, Vice- Chair Fauber and Chair Secoy-Jensen Committee Members Absent: Fredricks Planning Commissioner Present: Klatchko Also Present: Director Wheeler, Assistant Planner Mlaker, and Intern Canchola REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda was posted for public access at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Department counter. . ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 09, 2014 M/S/C (Song/Secoy-Jensen, 5-0-1-1 abstain Cassady, absent Fredricks) Approve as amended. NEW BUSINESS: 2. GARY LEVINSON, OWNER FOR A NEW 5,692-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 654 LAS PALMAS HEIGHTS DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 10. (CASE 3.3738 MAJ). (GM) Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda June 23, 2014 2 ASSISTANT PLANNER MLAKER stated several neighbors came in and reviewed the application. No formal comments were received. He added there were no design guidelines in the original tract. BOARD MEMBER SONG asked if the boulders being used existing boulders. JIM CIOFFI, applicant, stated that the boulders will be existing boulders. VICE-CHAIR FAUBER said the structure was handsome. BOARD MEMBER PURNEL said the lighting plan is appropriate. M/S/C (Cassady/ Fauber, 5-0-1, absent Fredricks) Approve. 3. LES ALEXANDER, OWNER, FOR A 5,825-SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON A 13,615-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 353 W. RADIO ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34 (CASE 3.2905 MAJ). (GM) BOARD MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN was concerned if the curb cut met zoning code. ASSISTANT PLANNER MLAKER said that the zoning code, does not mention curb cut for this zone. Engineering has approved. BOARD MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN has concerns regarding aesthetics. VICE-CHAIR FAUBER asked if the stripe is going to be in one color/ material. CHRIS SAHLIN, APPLICANT, said the stripe will have two slightly contrasting colors to give the structure some texture. BOARD MEMBER SONG asked if the plaster under the window sill will be framed separately. MR SAHLIN answered yes, so in the future the window can be easily reconstructed to a door. BOARD MEMBER PURNELL asked about the dimension of the tree wells. MR SAHLIN said the dimension is 5X5. BOARD MEMBER PURNELL was concerned about tree on the north side. VICE-CHAIR FAUBER like the subtle striping, the structure is well conceived. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda June 23, 2014 3 BOARD MEMBER PURNEL suggestions/ conditions; for landscaping the ocotillo to be specified in height and width; trailing bushes need to be located in a larger area to allow it to grow full size; substitute trailing ice plant with another plant; use another material beside Palm Springs gold because it blends with the soil and does not hold up. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN, suggested extending shade structure 8” on each side. M/S/C (Purnel/Fauber, 5-0-1, absent Fredricks) Approve with conditions. 4. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF BLOCKS A AND B OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND PALM CANYON DRIVE, RESPECTIVELY; ZONE CBD. (CASE 3.3605 MAJ AND 3.3606 MAJ). (DN) RECOMMENDATION: JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, said they are willing to take all the time needed to design this project right. Previously they were to remodel the existing building. COMMITTEE MEMBERS HIRSCHBEIN AND SONG asked questions regarding lobby location. JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, clarified the location and said both buildings are double-fronted. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN discussed flexibility for future tenants and size of retail spaces. JOHN WESSMAN said they have pretty much locked down the tenants. They are working with three right now. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN questioned if Block C is done. JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, said yes. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked if Block A is changing to be better coordinated with existing hotel adjacent. JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, responded that they wanted different elevations to create architectural interest. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked why small windows are on the second and third floors on the north elevation. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda June 23, 2014 4 COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN asked in reference to Building B, did you consider allowing tenants to create their own architecture? JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, said they can do frontage within the architecture given. COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY said the presentation is very helpful. Double frontage is excellent. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG commented that shade devices are very important to keep. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL said he likes the Hyatt entry access and north paseo. The elevated dining is great. Forcing activity on Market Street is key. The buildings with individual architecture are very good. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said the tone is supportive, but she would like to have more time to make a well-informed decision. She doesn't feel comfortable today and would like to give their best comments. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN had questions for Mr. Wessman regarding the 3' drop treatment. JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, said landscape plan is not in yet. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN said it is a very handsome building. He had some concerns about Building B because as a retail strategy he is more in favor of tenant designing storefront full height of building including the parapet. JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, said time is of the essence; he stressed the importance of the timeline. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG had a question regarding the landscape, esp. street trees. JOHN WESSMAN, APPLICANT, said he will design public and private streets and landscaping. VICE-CHAIR FAUBER commented that Block B single story architecture allows retail and believes design is well done; unclear if shading is adequate. COMMITTEE MEMBER CASSADY wants to make sure that the Planning Commission can move the item forward. DIRECTOR WHEELER confirmed. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda June 23, 2014 5 CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN said she wants to be consistent. M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent Fredricks) Continue to July 7, 2014. VICE-CHAIR FAUBER requested an update on Building B corridor. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: BOARD MEMBER FEDRICKS AND VICE- CHAIR FAUBER were appointed to the Water Subcommittee STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: DIRECTOR WHEELER reminded the board that the elections would be on the next agenda, five absences between July 2014 through June 2015 is the maximum allowed and she introduced Gabriel Canchola. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 4:45 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on July 7, 2014, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. __________________________ M. Margo Wheeler, FAICP Director of Planning Services