HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-22- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
ATTENDANCE —YTD Present Present Absent: Total:
This Meeting: To Date:
William Kleindienst, Chair
X
5
2
7
James Harlan, Vice Chair
6
1
7
William Fauber
X
6
1
7
Gary Fredricks
X
5
2
7
Susan Secoy-Jensen
X
6
1
7
Randy Purnel
6
1
7
Dan Thompson
X
7
0
7
(Attendance record begins on January 2013 through the meeting of April 22, 2013.)
Planning Commission Member Present: J.R. Roberts
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes with amendments for meeting of
February 25, 2013 and April 8, 2013.
ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 3-0-4, absent Harlan and Purnel, abstain Secoy-
Jensen and Fredricks). To approve the minutes of February 25, 2013.
ACTION: M/S/C (absent Harlan / Purnel). To approve the minutes of April 8, 2013, with
changes to pp 1 & 2.
2. Case 3.1707 MAA - A request by Jim Cioffi, representing the Hard Rock Hotel for a
repaint of an existing hotel to "Sandstone" color; and revisions to exterior and pool courtyard
landscaping located at 150 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone RA; Section 14. (GM)
Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 22, 2013
Committee had questions regarding lights and stucco colors.
Applicant Thomas Doczi responded that the color sample was wall color and two paving
samples submitted. Lighting was for fountain jets.
ACTION: M/S/C (Fredricks / Fauber, 5-0) To recommend approval with condition. Approved
changing Washingtonia palms to 15' to 20'. Others mixed 24" — 36" box, more than half 36".
3. Case 3.2432 MAA — Restudy A request by Marquee Academy proposing to repaint the
stucco trim of a commercial building to "Benjamin Moore Red" color; stone veneer body to
remain white at 441 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (GM)
Applicant Matt Naylor apologized for missing previous meeting. Clarified red paint chosen
not as bright as it looks as it is going over existing green.
Chair Kleindienst indicated paint should be primed so that accurate color can be determined.
Return with new color sample to be used for canopies (including underside) mullions,
columns, trim and sign trim. All existing paint areas to be primed before painting new color.
ACTION: M/S/C (Fredricks / Fauber) To restudy the proposal based upon comments.
4. Case CDI Ventures LLC, proposal to amend a previously approved PDD fora 200-room
hotel and condominium complex located at the northeast corner of Amado Road and Calle
Alvarado, Zone PD 333, Section 14 (ER)
Applicant Lauri Kibby explained project is reduced height and density from previous approval.
Residential not part of review at this time.
Applicant's architect, Mark Phillips reviewed project.
Member Secoy-Jensen asked applicant to confirm use of cable railing and review skylight.for
appropriateness in desert climate.
Chair Kleindienst — residential component needs to be as well designed as hotel. Hotel itself
needs refinement detail on cured building face and covered pathway.
Member Fredricks — plant palette good. Questions succulent garden location and efficacy of
rooftop vegetable garden. Palm tree groupings effective and could be expanded.
ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 4-0-3, Harlan and Purnel absent, Kleindienst abstain
with changes to pp 1 & 2.) To move forward to Planning Commission.
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Minutes of April 22, 2013
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Chair Kleindienst — need color copies and need plans appropriately ahead of time. When
plans submitted at meeting, unfair to public and committee. Members concurred.
Planning Director Wheeler stated that staff will be bringing forward changes to staff reports
incrementally. By-laws also forthcoming. Requested participation regarding design
guidelines. Committee requested example for review.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:57 pm to its
regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 3:00 pm, City Hall, Council
Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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M. M go Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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