HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-26- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Cassady, Hirschbein, Song, Vice -Chair Fauber and
Chair Secoy-Jensen
Committee Members Absent: Fredricks, Purnel
Planning Commissioner Present: Randy Lowe
Also Present: Director Wheeler, Associate Planner Newell
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda is available for public access at the City
Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Department counter by
2:00 pm on Thursday, August 22, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2013
Continued to next meeting due to lack of voting quorum.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2. MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY CREVI II SUNRISE PALM, LLC, TO
REPAINT AN EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 311 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY,
ZONE HR, SECTION 14 (CASE NO. 3.2672 MAA). (GM)
Associate Planner Newell told Committee that the colors posted are correct.
TERA SHATSKY, project representative, indicated that the paint chips are the proposed
colors.
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Committee Member Fauber thanked the applicant for returning with better plans.
Committee Member Song indicated "D" is too yellow.
Committee Member Cassady agreed that adding 5 is too many colors.
Committee Member Hirschbein suggested replacing C with E.
M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Cassady, 5-0) To approve with conditions:
• Replace C with E.
• Bring back a less yellow shade of D for staff approval.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY NICHA CHARNCHALERN, OWNER OF
THAI SMILE RESTAURANT FOR BUILDING REPAINT; REVISED LANDSCAPING;
ADDITION OF PATIO BENCH SEATING; PLANTERS AND BUDDHA HEAD AT 100
SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE RA, SECTION 14 (CASE 3.1754 MAA). (GM)
VINCENT SILOS, project representative, answered questions regarding the outdoor bench,
mechanical equipment and stain colors.
Committee Member Fauber had questions and concerns about the landscaping.
Committee Member Song commented on the fun statue and had concerns about the stains.
Committee Member Hirschbein said that Thai restaurants are often architecturally exciting
and he wished the fencing, siding and door were to be replaced.
Committee Member Song agreed but felt the plans were acceptable.
M/S/C (Fauber/Secoy-Jensen, 4-1 Hirschbein) To approve with conditions:
• Landscaping to return to Subcommittee.
• Entry door alternatives to be brought to Subcommittee.
(Subcommittee to be Fauber, Fredricks and Purnel)
4. PDD AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT, L.P, FOR AN
ADDITION OF TWENTY HOTEL ROOMS AND OFFICE SPACE AT 155 SOUTH
BELARDO ROAD, ZONE PD342 (5.1162-PD-342). (ER)
ALAN SANBORN, project representative, clarified that only 35% of the buildings are being
demolished. He indicated that they would retain all mature trees possible or relocate at the
least.
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TIM ELLIS, owner representative, said that the project had been built in three phases, dating
back to the Oasis Hotel and the newest section added 24 years ago when the current owners
took possession.
Committee Member Fauber asked about the Cahuilla balconies because the balconies are
not ADA compliant.
TIM ELLIS said that improvements will continue.
FRANK TYSEN, neighboring property owner, stated that AAC items should be given notice
like Planning Commission items. He said he was pleased the project had been scaled down.
CRAIG BLAU, neighboring hotel owner, said he was concerned about parking.
Committee Member Song wanted new doors arched like others and the 3 windows be
recessed.
Committee Member Secoy-Jensen supported Song's suggestions.
M/S/C (Song/Fauber, 5-0) To approve with conditions:
• New doors' geometry to match existing.
• Triple windows on south, near parking to be recessed.
5. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW REQUEST BY SHARON DEAN TO CONSTRUCT A
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR AT&T COMMERCIAL
COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS ON A FORTY-EIGHT FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE
DISGUISED AS PALM TREE AT 4185 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1295 CUP/
6.525 VAR). (DN)
Associate Planner Newell gave a short report referencing that this item had been to the AAC
previously and the minutes were attached to the staff report.
Committee Member Fauber confirmed with the applicant that the tower had been relocated
on the site.
APPLICANT ROB SEARCY, said he disagreed with staff's recommendations to create a
Mexican fan palm as maintenance of the larger leaves, susceptible to winds, was more
costly, as was landscaping.
Committee Member Fauber suggested no palm just a pole.
Chair Secoy-Jensen agreed but said it is difficult to promote based upon prior review.
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Committee Member Cassady commented that the bright yellow bollards are unsightly.
M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 5-0) To approve with conditions:
• Add 5 palms within the bollard area pursuant to staff recommendation.
Bollards to be painted more neutral color and allowed no closer than Ton center.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
Committee Member Song asked about having only one meeting in August.
Director Wheeler replied the Committee Members, of course, are free to take time off but that
the priority was serving the development community.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Director Wheeler reported that the AAC's Rule of Procedures would be presented at the next
meeting.
The Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission will be scheduled for September 11th.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned of 4:41 pm to Monday,
September 9, 2013, at 3:00 pm, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
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M. argo Whee er, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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