HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-08- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Harlan called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE — YTD
Present
Present
Absent:
Total:
This Meeting:
To Date:
William Kleindienst, Chair
4
2
6
James Harlan, Vice Chair
X
6
0
6
William Fauber
X
5
1
6
Gary Fredricks
X
4
2
6
Susan Secoy-Jensen
X
5
1
6
Randy Purnel
X
6
0
6
Dan Thompson
X
6
0
6
(Attendance record begins on January 2013 through the meeting of April 8, 2013.)
Planning Commission Members Present: J.R. Roberts
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes with amendments for meeting of March
25. 2013.
ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Secoy-Jensen, 5-1-1, abstain Fauber, absent Kleindienst) To
approve the minutes of March 25, 2013, as amended (p. 2).
2. Case 3.2432 MAA — Marquee Academy - A request by Marquee Academy proposing to
repaint the stucco trim of a commercial office building to "Benjamin Moore Red" color; stone
veneer body to remain white at 441 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (GM)
ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent Kleindienst) To deny.
Comments:
• Prefer color to be toned down, less bright.
• All green areas to be repainted.
• Canopies to match.
Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 8, 2013
Other:
• All parking lines and arrows to be repainted rather than only some.
3. Case SP 12-001 Restudy — La Plaza Sign Program - Best Signs, Inc. to establish a
sign program for the commercial complex known as La Plaza located at 115 South Indian
Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. The complex is designated as a Class 1 Historic Site.
(DN)
ACTION: (Harlan/Fauber, 5-1-1, opposed Thompson, absent Kleindienst ) Approve, with
conditions.
Proposed conditions:
• Arcade signs text not be within 4" of roof tiles with exception of 5% text (4/1/13
Master Sign Plan p. 11).
• Tiles to match those on stairs (p. 22) and be placed all around base of lamp posts
and monument sign base (p. 4).
• Omit existing cantilevered I.D. sign.
• Omit wall sign near stairs (p. 6).
• Light fixture bracket material to match that of hanging signs.
• New tenant signs shall be harmonious with font, color and size on main monument
sign (p. 4).
Comment: Existing lampposts without banners to be removed in future.
4. Case 3.3625 MAJ - An application by Gerard and Janet Biegel proposing development of
a nine -unit condominium project on an approximately 36,766 square foot lot at the northeast
corner of Cerritos Road and East Tahquitz Canyon Way (Zone R-2) (KL)
ACTION: (Fauber/Secoy-Jensen, 6-0-1 absent Kleindienst) Approve.
Comments and questions were made regarding the trash location, carports use of solar and
landscaping material.
5. Case 5.1297 PD 364/TTM36548 - Wessman Development Company for the construction
of a 43-unit detached single-family residential development on approximately 6.37 acres of
vacant land located on the west side of Belardo Road, south of Morongo Road, Zone R-3
and I.L. Section 22. (DN)
ACTION: (Secoy-Jensen/Thompson, 6-0-1 absent Kleindienst) Approve.
Questions:
• Screen walls, location and materials.
• Landscape material and placement.
2
Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 8, 2013
Comments:
• Entry access needs to be re -designed, need more information on plant material,
specifically hedges and additional trees such as palms in small planting areas.
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
• Minutes from the March 25, 2013 agenda were not acted upon due to a lack of
quorum - must return for approval.
• Plans must be distributed to the Committee members in legible, color format prior to
meetings giving adequate time for review.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:12 pm to its
regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 3:00 pm, City Hall, Council
Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
1ZL
M. Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
3