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Home My WebLink About2013-10-07- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Cassady, Fredricks, Hirschbein, Purnel, Vice -Chair Fauber and Chair Secoy-Jensen Committee Members Absent: Song Also Present: Principal Planner Robertson, Associate Planner Lyon and Assistant Planner Mlaker Planning Commissioner Present: Chair Donenfeld REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda was available for public access at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Department counter by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: JOY MEREDITH, representing herself, spoke in support of Item 3D, Case 5.1091 PD 324, the Port Lawrence project. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2013 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. M/S/C (Fredricks/Fauber 3-0-3 abstain Secoy-Jensen, Cassady, Hirschbein) Approve minutes of August 12, 2013, as amended. M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fredricks 6-0-1 abstain Song) Approve minutes of September 23, 2013, as amended. 1 B. ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RULES OF PROCEDURE M/S/C (Fauber/Fredricks 6-0-1 absent Song) Approve, as amended. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda October 7, 2013 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2A. SOL PS, LLC, FOR A REVIEW REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF BACKYARD POOLS, LANDSCAPE AND PERIMETER STREET TREE PLANTING PLAN FOR THE FINAL PDD FOR A 46-UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 1000 EAST AMADO ROAD I CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS), ZONE HR, SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE 6.1296 PDD 363). (KL) Committee Member Hirschbein noted his abstention on this item. Associate Planner Lyon stated that staff believes the final PDD is in full conformity with the conditions of approval with the Preliminary PDD and the AAC may now advise the Planning Commission that the pools, backyard landscaping and street perimeter landscaping satisfactorily conforms. Committee Member Purnel noted that the rear yard landscaping is minimal. M/S/C (Fauber/Fredricks 6-0-2, abstain Hirschbein, absent Song) To recommend approval. 2B. BRANDENBERG OASIS, LLC, FOR REPAIR AND REPAINT AT THE OASIS HOTEL TOWER AND CASITAS BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (A CEQA CLASS 31 "HISTORIC RESOURCE RESTORATION/ REHABILITATION" CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION) AT 133-139 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 3.1908 MAA I HSPB #10). (KL) Associate Planner Lyon provided an update. No action was taken. (THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.) 3C. BANK OF AMERICA FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF NEW ROOFTOP MECHANICAL SCREENING ON THE CITY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, LOCATED AT 588 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE HSPB 52 AND CASE 3.0899 MAA). (KL) Associate Planner Lyon presented the project. RAY MILLER, representing Bank of America, stated that the proposed screening will be set back 15 feet from the west fagade and 25 feet from the south building edge. Committee Member Hirschbein asked if staff had viewed the roof conditions. Committee Member Fredricks asked for clarification on screen height. Not sure of sight 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda October 7. 2013 lines. Vice -Chair Fauber would like the screen to be as low as possible with equipment sitting on a 10" curb. Chair Secoy-Jensen is concerned over other issues such as the overall maintenance of the building. She would like to see the specifications for the proposed equipment. Committee Member Cassady stated that more information is needed to make a decision. M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fredricks 6-0-1 absent Song) Recommend to continue with the following direction: 1. Detailed roof plan 2. Section of roof screening 3. Specifications for equipment 4. Diagram of sight lines taken from South Palm Canyon Drive (as you approach the building) 5. List of exact height 6. Provide photos of simulated screen mock-up 3. NEW BUSINESS: 3A. STROKE RECOVERY CENTER FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 1,958-SQUARE FOOT GYMNASIUM FOR USE BY THE CENTER'S CLIENTS AT 2800 EAST ALEJO ROAD, ZONE M-1-P / PD-168 (CASE 3.2853 MAA). (DN) SEAN LOCKYER, project architect, presented the plan Committee Member Purnel is concerned with the proposed planting of trees in the small wells and spacing of Lantana. Committee Member Fredricks would like the lawn pulled back from the exterior walls. M/S/C (Purnel/Fredricks 6-0-1 absent Song) Approve, as presented. 3B. ARVIN HALLAK FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING ABANDONED HOTEL WITH NEW PAINT, LANDSCAPE AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING AT 2395 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-2 (CASE 3.1010 MAA). (DN) ARVIN HALLACK, applicant, was present to answer questions. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda October 7, 2013 Committee Member Fredricks requested that the shrub material be at least 5 gallon size with trees in 36 inch boxes. He asked for details of all the mounted A/C units and that brick planters are painted the same color as building walls. Committee Member Purnel stated that the size of plants in parking area is too small and the landscape plan is under -developed. He recommended decomposed granite and opposed the Salmon trim color. Committee Member Hirschbein stated that the parking lot is in disrepair and area in the front entry drive area should be substantially landscaped. Chair Secoy-Jensen supports the rehabilitation of the building and requested three color options for trim. M/S/C (Fauber/Secoy-Jensen 6-0-1 absent Song) Recommend approval with review by subcommittee (Fauber, Purnel, Fredricks) to review the following items: 1. Revise landscape plan to include shrubs at 5 gallons, trees in 36 inch box and greater quantity of plants. 2. Increase size of shade tree planter areas in parking lot. 3. Provide three alternate trim colors. 4. Provide detail of wall mounted A/C units and window details. 5. Paint brick planter boxes same color as walls. 6. Repair parking lot beyond patching 3D. PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 400 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE; ZONE PDD 324 (CASE NO. 5.1091-PDD 324 AMND). (ER) Principal Planner Robertson stated that the plans before the AAC are for preliminary review only; no action will be taken by the AAC at this time. Belzberg Architects conducted a power point presentation of the proposed project. Committee Members discussed the operations of the building and restated comments that were made at the 2011 AAC review of the previous project. Continued issues include the Indian Canyon Drive elevation and its relationship to the street; and signature architecture on the corner of Alejo Road and North Palm Canyon Drive. There was overall support of the project concept No action was taken. n Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda October 7. 2013 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Committee Member Cassady noted that he will not be attending the October 21 st meeting. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: No comments. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:45 pm to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, October 21, 2013, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. ,//// 1// M. Margo Whee er, AICP Director of Planning Services 5