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ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of November 12, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Susan Secoy-Jensen called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Cassady, Fredricks, Hirschbein, Purnel, Song, Chair
Secoy-Jensen, Vice -Chair Fauber
Committee Members Absent: None
Also Present: Director of Planning Wheeler, Associate Planner
Newell
Planning Commissioner Present: Commissioner Weremiuk
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda was 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 Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: The Agenda was unanimously accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 21, 2013
ACTION: Approve the minutes as amended. Motion Committee Member Fredricks,
seconded by Vice -Chair Fauber. Carried by a 6-0-1 roll call vote, Committee
Member Cassady abstaining.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2.A. A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION BY BRANDENBERG OASIS,
LLC, TO REPAIR AND REPAINT 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)
Director Wheeler reported on the application.
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CHRIS SAHLIN, applicant representative confirmed the displays would be facing the
breezeway. He said the metal mesh would be on the upper floors to keep birds out and
would replace existing mesh.
Committee Member Fredricks asked about the paint finish.
APPLICANT SAHLIN said it was semi -gloss, exterior trim finish.
Vice -Chair Fauber asked about exterior conduits and said he was pleased with the
exposed decorative block.
APPLICANT SAHLIN said they would be removing as many abandoned conduits as
they could.
Chair Secoy-Jensen said she felt the planter may be in the way of viewing the display
panel
APPLICANT SAHLIN explained the distance was adequate.
Committee Member Fredricks called for text on the panels to have harmonious font,
size and color.
Committee Member Hirschbein emphasized the need to fix planter material and remove
all exposed conduits possible.
ACTION: To approve project with the condition that the text on the panels be
harmonious in font, size and color. Motion Vice -Chair Fauber and seconded by
Committee Member Cassady. Carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
2.13. A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION BY BANK OF AMERICA FOR
REPLACEMENT ROOFTOP MECHANICAL UNITS AT THE CITY NATIONAL BANK,
A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 588 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE CBD (CASE 3.0899 MA / HSPB 52)
Ray Miller represented for Bank of America. Three units on the roof.
ACTION: Recommend project as submitted. Motion Committee Member Fredricks
and seconded by Vice -Chair Fauber. Carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
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3.A. GARY AND JULIE CHANEY FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO REMODEL
AND EXPAND AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, INCLUDING THE
ADDITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,402-SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA AND A
NEW TWO -CAR GARAGE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2343 BISNAGA
AVENUE, ZONE R-1-13 (CASE 3.2420 MAJ)
Associate Planner Newell gave a report stressing that the basement is no longer a part
of the project.
Applicant Brian Diebolt stated that the two large Palo Verdes and the rocks are to
remain on the property.
Committee Member Fredricks requested a more detailed landscape plan with types and
sizes of plants. He stated that the Palo Verdes are not in good shape.
Committee Member Song questioned the roof and equipment explaining there are more
and better options available.
Committee Member Hirschbein commented on the roof pitch and unrelenting gable not
fitting in with the neighborhood.
Committee Member Cassady concurred with the above statement.
ACTION: Recommend to table project for resubmittal on the roof pitch, to relocate the
air conditioner and provide a detailed landscape plan with appropriate materials,
location and size of materials. Motion Chair Secoy-Jensen and seconded by
Committee Member Fredricks. Carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
3.B. THOMAS JAKWAY FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A
TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 6,683 SQUARE
FEET IN SIZE (INCLUDING TWO -CAR GARAGE) ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED
AT 320 CAMINO ALTURAS, ZONE R-1-13 (CASE 3.3683 MAJ 17.1400 AMM)
Thomas Jakway, owner and architect, presented his project and responded to
questions regarding the solar panels.
Committee Member Purnel indicated the landscape materials, size and location are
fine.
ACTION: Recommend project to the Planning Commission subject to conditions.
Motion Committee Member Hirschbein and seconded by Vice -Chair Fauber.
Carried 7-0 by a roll call vote.
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November 12, 2013
COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS:
The monument sign at Ralph's Supermarket (1733 E Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs,
CA 92264) is not as approved, the stone of the structure and the landscaping are
different.
The new Motel remodel on Indian Canyon (The Monroe Palm Springs Hotel
1900 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262) did not come through the
Architectural Advisory Committee.
DIRECTOR REPORTS:
Director Wheeler reported on code enforcement concerns.
ADJOURNMENT: At 4:30 the Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned to the next
regular meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 25, 2013, Council Chamber, City
Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
M. Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services