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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-21- ARC Minutes (CONT'D) City of Palm Springs ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 Minutes of October 21, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Present: Fredricks, Hirschbein, Purnel, Song, Vice-Chair Fauber and Chair Secoy-Jensen Committee Members Absent: Cassady Planning Commissioner Present: Chair Donenfeld Also Present: Director Wheeler and Associate Planner Newell REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda is available for public access at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Department counter by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Item #6, Case 13-071, was moved to the Consent Calendar. (See Item 2 below) PUBLIC COMMENTS: MATTHEW BOUSQUETTE, owner of 1090 N. Palm Canyon commented about the problems of break-ins and copper theft and also the concern of new development immediately adjacent to his property. (See Item 2 below) FRANK TYSEN, owner of Casa Cody, spoke about fires of historic structures and the need for security also concerns about lack of notification. He also commented that there should be conceptual meetings so that the AAC can make drastic changes. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: M/S/C (Fauber/Purnel, 6-0) Approve items 1A and 6, as part of the Consent Calendar. 1.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 7, 2013 Approved, as amended. REVISIONS TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MINUTES SEE PAGES 3 & 4 Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 21, 2013 2 6. AMY BOYLAN, OWNER OF TONGA HUT RESTAURANT FOR A 25-SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY SIGN WITH AUTOMATED TIKI TORCH FEATURE LOCATED AT 254 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 13- 071). (GM) Approve, as submitted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2. PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324 FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 400 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD 324 (CASE 5.1091 PD324-AMND ). (ER) Project architect, Hagy Belzburg described the changes from the last presentation on October 7th. MATTHEW BOUSQUETTE, adjacent property owner, said that he wants something built that doesn’t leave trash and utility dock adjacent to his property. He said that police would not be able to patrol the roadway in between. He wants to do a restaurant and sculpture garden on his property but will not be able to do if this moves forward. FRANK TYSEN, historic inn owner, disagreed with the architect saying the project did not look at all like Palm Springs. He said it is the absence of large projects why people come here. He said that the developer should do community meetings, there should be a new EIR and the project should be sent back to the drawing board. FERNANDO SILVA, architect, said the project was not out of scale and that Palm Springs is no longer a small 19th century village. JAMES CIOFFI, architect, said that the developer had previously done community meetings. This site is identified as a high intensity gateway site in the Downtown Design Plan. The architect has done an outstanding job; the trash locations can be handled. MR. BELZBURG followed up saying the trash location on the south can be removed; he designed the building breaking up the massing and so as not to cast shadows on adjacent properties. COMMITTEE MEMBER FAUBER asked for the architect to describe the changes on Indian Canyon. MR. BELZBURG said there was greater activation on the ground floor with meeting space enhanced lighting and landscaping. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 21, 2013 3 COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG had concerns about headlights shining directly into the meeting space, blunt edges and driveways. The architect agreed to look into the headlight issue and enhanced overhangs. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked about the height on the corner at Palm Canyon and Alejo Road. MR. BELZBURG responded 45 feet. COMMITTEE MEMBER FAUBER commented he was originally concerned with the project changes to hotel from residential but the design has assuaged his misgivings. He asked about the south property line. MR. BELZBURG indicated it is a landscaped setback. Their preference is that the retail be continuous along Palm Canyon. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN had questions regarding the landscape planter in front of stores. He supports extending the storefronts to the south. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS stated that he is pleased with the setbacks but is still concerned with the massing. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN wants to see stronger effort on the south. The retail needs to continue. Although she may be in the minority, she preferred the previous elevations, specifically the northwest corner. VICE-CHAIR FAUBER indicated that he felt that the North Palm Canyon needs high quality railings. The applicant should work with the neighbor to the south. M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent Cassady) Approve request with the following to be re-submitted: • Exhibits showing: south side compatible with neighbor with additional retail and remove trash area • Overhang on the east details • Bulkhead on east blocking car lights • Northwest corner options DISCUSSION: COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN asked to ensure it doesn't impede with schedule. DIRECTOR Wheeler said enough of a recommendation to go forward to the Planning Commission. These items of study are to return to the AAC. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 21, 2013 4 COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN requested an amendment to add planters on Palm Canyon. Chair Secoy-Jensen and Vice-Chair Fauber accepted the amendment and added: • North-South and East-West section plans at property lines to be submitted, showing relation to adjacent properties. • Planters on Palm Canyon Chair Secoy-Jensen noted that landscape plans may be submitted later. 3. AEK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC , FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING HOTEL LOCATED AT 2135 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONED C-1 (CASE 3.0676 MAA). (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the project. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG asked applicant about re-plastering the wall and the location of parking spaces. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS questioned the ficus and other planting materials. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL called for larger planter areas in the parking lot and indicated the light fixtures at the walkways may be too fragile. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG said the foam molding needs to be simplified so that it is not so Mediterranean and plaster to be consistent window to door. M/S/C (Vice-Chair Fauber/Fredricks, 6-0-1 absent Cassady) Approve with conditions. • Parking lot trees shall be 36" box • Crown molding more deco not Mediterranean • 4 eastern parking spaces to be set back per director's approval • Return with revised landscape plan to subcommittee: (Purnel, Fredricks, Fauber) • Tree wells with tree choice • Replace ficus, all 15 gallon • All shrubs 5 gallon Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 21, 2013 5 NEW BUSINESS: 4. HARD ROCK HOTEL FOR THE REPAINT OF THE FRONT PORTE COHERE TO THE COLOR PURPLE LOCATED AT 150 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE RA (CASE NO. 3.1707 MAA). (GM) JIM CIOFFI, applicant, presented the project. M/S/C (Vice-Chair Fauber/Chair Secoy-Jensen, 4-2-1 Hirschbein/Song 1 absent/ Cassady absent) Approve with purple paint to stop at inside corner. 5. MICHAEL KING, OWNER FOR A NEW 4,537-SQUARE FOOT CUSTOM HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT TO INLCUDE AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT AT 2355 MILO DRIVE, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.2938 MAJ AND 7.1402 AMM). (GM) MICHAEL KING, applicant, presented his project indicating that he sent out many more notices than required. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS asked about the height of the carport and landscape material. He wants more landscaping in front and more variety and more height. MICHAEL KING replied 12' carport and 3 palo verdes proposed. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked about the distinctive color panels. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL felt that additional landscaping was necessary to soften walls both at street front and in front of the pool wall. M/S/C (Secoy-Jensen/Fredricks, 6-0-1 absent/Cassady) Approve with conditions. • Additional landscaping at the street • Pool equipment shall be fully screened • Additional landscaping between structure and wall • Revise the landscape plan per comments 7. GYORO RESTAURANT FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO ADD A R OOF TO THE OUTDOOR BAR AND A TAKE-OUT WINDOW ON THE NORTH FAÇADE AT THE OASIS COMMERCIAL BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, AT 101-121 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, (CASE 3.1289 MAA). (KL) Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 21, 2013 6 GREG WILLIAMS, architect, presented the project. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN asked why changes had not been made per Committee and staff direction. COMMITTEE MEMBER PURNEL about the interaction between the bar roof and tree as it is still not clear on the plans. COMMITTEE MEMBERS FAUBER AND HIRSCHBEIN offered alternative methods for handling the roof. CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN offered that the exterior takeout may not be necessary. COMMITTEE MEMBERS HIRSCHBEIN, SONG AND CHAIR SECOY-JENSEN all said that the current misting system is not acceptable. M/S/C (Vice-Chair Fauber/Purnel, 6-0-1 absent Cassady) To deny. 8. PLAZA DEL SOL, LLC FOR A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO DEVELOP A VACANT AREA ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING RESTAURANT WITH A POOL, LOUNGE AREAS, BAR, RESTROOM AND LANDSCAPING AT THE EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 1555 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD-131 (CASE 3.1111 MAA). (DN) RUBEN WALTERS, applicant, presented the project. COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDRICKS said the buildings could blend in better with existing structure. They should not duplicate Queen palms but use Washingtonian filifera instead. The trees in parking lot to be 36" olives. COMMITTEE MEMBER HIRSCHBEIN said he felt the modern aesthetic was fine; however, they need a significant setback with landscaping outside the street wall; need Palm Canyon elevations. COMMITTEE MEMBER SONG said the 10' roof is too massive at the sidewalk; need elevations of existing roof; details on wall finish and articulation. M/S/C (Chair Secoy-Jensen/Fauber, 6-0-1 absent Cassady) To table, applicant to return with amendments upon comments. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None. Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes October 21, 2013 7 STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Director Wheeler provided an update on the on-site sign posting requirements. Director Wheeler announced that there would be no meeting on December 23, 2013. ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 6:30 pm to Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 3:00 pm, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. ________________________________ M. Margo Wheeler, AICP Director of Planning Services