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Home My WebLink About2013-02-11- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE -YTD Present: # Absent: # Total William Kleindienst, Chair X 3 1 3 James Harlan, Vice Chair X 3 0 3 William Fauber X 3 0 3 Gary Fredricks 2 X 1 3 Susan Secoy-Jensen X 3 0 3 Randy Purnel X 3 0 3 Dan Thompson X 3 0 3 Donald Wexler N/A (Attendance record begins on January 2013 through the meeting of February 11, 2013.) Planning Commission Members Present: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of January 7, 2013 with one correction for agenda item #4. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 6-0) To approve the minutes of January 7, 2013 with one correction for agenda item #4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of January 22, 2013 as presented. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 6-0) To approve the minutes of January 22, 2013 as presented. REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Three (3) minute time limit per person on matters within the jurisdiction of the Architectural Advisory Committee. There were no public comments. AGENDA ITEM #2: Case 3.3622 — Sheard & Atkins Residence Mark Sheard and Dusty Atkins for the construction of a steel framed shade structure at the rear of the residence to facilitate solar array at the property located at 2494 North Vista Drive. (DM Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2013 Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed project as outlined in the staff memorandum. The proposed shade structure will be white, but the applicants were open to other colors. Chair Kleindienst asked about yard requirements. Newell clarified that the project complies with all setback requirements. Dusty Atkins (owner) explained that the proposed shade structure will allow for solar array installation and also allow for use of outdoor space. He noted that the existing roof is aged and not ideal for solar panel installation. No additional public comments were received. ACTION: M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen / Thompson, 5-0-1, abstain Fauber) To recommend approval as submitted. AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.2172 MAJ — Trainor Residence An application by William Trainor for renovation and additions to an existing 1,500-square foot home on a roughly 1.1 acre parcel at 295 Camino Carmelita. (KL) ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Fredricks, 6-0) To recommend approval as submitted with the stipulation that the color be set at white. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 3.3616 MAJ — O'Reilly Automotive Stores O'Reilly Automotive Stores for the construction of a new 7,881-square foot building on a 40,971-square foot pad site; review of site and landscape plans including building elevations at the Palm Springs Market Place Shopping Center, 1717 East Vista Chino Road, Zone CSC, Section 21. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the plan and stated that the project includes the construction of a new 7,881-square foot building on a vacant pad site at the Palm Springs Market Place Shopping Center. The review includes landscape and building elevations. Mark Bergquist, Architect for O'Reilly Automotive Stores was present and provided an overview of the project and answered questions. Chair Kleindienst stated the following concerns with the project as presented: • Building block type and color • No landscaping between the building west fagade and sidewalk • Concern about service area at entrance to shopping center Landscape island needed at end of parking row next to service area and in long row in front of main entrance • Building elevations are non -articulated 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2013 Vice Chair Harlan stated that a dedicated path of travel to the front door should be included and a concern about the location of the trash area. In addition he stated that greater articulation of the north and east sides of the building are required. Member Fauber asked for clarification on the wall materials for the trash enclosure and parking lot screen. Mr. Bergquist stated that the ser\ iicce and trash area have been sited adjacent due to operational concerns. In respons6 uestions regarding the building block style, O'Reilly's typically use split face block painted due to incidents of graffiti. Member Thompson asked if there was any additional lighting on the building not shown on the lighting plan. Member Purnel stated that enhanced landscaping is needed with the use of varying plant heights. In addition he is not familiar with plant species "Fortnight Lily" and "Snow in Summer"; the proposed lantana should be 5 gallon planted 4 foot on center. Member Secoy-Jensen stated that she does not support the painting of split face block, alternate may be the use of stucco. Building elevation needs more presence on the Vista Chino side, possible enhancements may include a trellis feature with enhanced landscaping. The store entrance through the parking lot should be studied. Member Fauber stated that he does not support painted block and the proposed landscape plan does not appear to soften building. The AAC made the following recommendations and comments: - 1. Landscape plan to be enhanced with use of varying plant heights, types and quantities; include types of ground cover. 2. Front building entry to be studied; provide a pronounced entryway. 3. Provide site lighting cut sheets for all proposed fixtures. 4. Increased articulation on the north and east building elevations. 5. Provide a landscape planter area on west fagade between building and sidewalk. 6. Study the location of existing mature palm trees as they relate to possible building signage. 7. Seek alternate to painting of split face block. 8. Increase landscaping around trash service area. 9. Study parking lot layout to reduce drive aisle widths and include an island along the front building parking row; add island adjacent to service area. 10. Provide consistent sidewalk widths from site to Vista Chino Road. 11. Parking lot screen wall to have returns. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Fauber, 6-0) To recommend restudy based upon the comments listed above. K Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2013 AGENDA ITEM #5: 5.1293 PD362 — Desert Moon Assisted Living Facility An application by Joshua Levy, owner of the Desert Moon Hotel for a Planned Development District in lieu of a change of zone to convert an existing hotel to an assisted living facility for senior living at 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive Zone C1/R2. (KL) Member Purnel recused himself due to conflict of interest and left the chamber. Associate Planner Lyon presented the project. Lance O'Donnell on behalf of the owner further explained the project. In response to questions from the AAC, the applicant noted: -He will review if the trash enclosure would be adequate given the kitchen and change of use. -Windows will be replaced with painted vinyl insulated windows. -Through-wall air conditioners will be replaced with "mini -splits" located in the north and south yard areas. -The north property line wall is existing masonry. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Secoy-Jensen, 5-0-1, abstain Purnel) To unanimously recommend approval to the Planning Commission as presented. AGENDA ITEM #6: 3.3610 SFR — Berardi Residence An application by Mario Berardi for a 5,631 square foot single family residence with an attached second unit on a 18,285 square foot lot at 3151 Casa Bonita Drive, Zone R-1-B; Canyon Park Specific Plan. (KL) Associate Planner Lyon presented the project. The owner had no further presentation to make. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Thompson,, 6-0) To unanimously ,recommend approval as presented. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: No comments. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. ward O. Robertson Principal Planner 4