HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-09- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Harlan called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE - YTD
Present:
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Absent: #
Total
William Kleindienst, Chair
X
1
0
1
James Harlan, Vice Chair
X
1
0
1
William Fauber
X
1
0
1
Gary Fredricks
X
1
0
1
Susan Secoy Jensen
X
1
0
1
Randy Purnel
X
1
0
1
Paul Ortega
X
1
0
1
Dan Thompson
X
1
0
1
Donald Wexler
N/A
(Attendance record begins on January 2012 through the meeting of January 9, 2012.)
Planning Commission Members Present: Roberts
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of December 27, 2011.
ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Fauber, 4-0-3, abstain Harlan, Purnel, Ortega) To approve the
minutes of December 27, 2011.
REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Three (3) minute time limit per person on matters within the
jurisdiction of the Architectural Advisory Committee.
There were no public comments.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Case 3.2797 MAA — Commercial Fagade Renovation
Robert Kuperman for exterior renovation to create five retail tenant spaces at 849 N. Palm
Canyon Drive, one C-1, Section 10; site is part of 2004 Historic Resources Survey and Las
Palmas Historic Business District. (DN)
Associate Planner Newell summarized the proposed changes as outlined in the staff report.
Dean Carlson presented the project to the Committee. The purpose is to create bay spaces
with courtyard and green atmosphere. All colors and materials will match the existing.
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The Committee discussed the following items:
• Support of overall proposal;
• Consideration of removing stone -clad columns and replacing with white columns to
match existing;
• Lighting on columns;
• Inconsistency of exhibits, particularly with regard to fascia detail;
• Need for additional information, including site plan, landscape plan, fascia detail, etc.
• Possible landscape upgrades to parking lot.
Chair Kleindienst entered the Large Conference Room and joined the Committee at 3:19
p.m.
ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Fauber 7-0, 1 abstention: Kleindienst) To restudy the project,
with the following comments:
2a. Submit additional information and plans, including:
• Landscape plan,
• Site plan (showing entire site including parking areas),
• Demolition plan,
• Lighting plan,
• Railing details,
• Fascia detail.
2b. Include rooftop mechanical equipment location and show screening details.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.3187 MAA —Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Ace Hotel and Swim Club for the placement of stained glass tint on the east facing clerestory
window at the King's Highway restaurant located at 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3,
Section 26 (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief staff presentation stating that the stained glass is
located in the seven east facing clerestory windows at the King's Highway restaurant to
provide solar control. The glass replaces a tint film that has been removed.
Jason Dibler, General Manager of Ace Hotel stated that the tint was placed on the windows
several years ago and the new stained glass is an artist's installation that will provide solar
control. He stated that the stained glass is sandwiched between the original glass and a new
outer glazing. The new outside glass lessens the visual impact of the colored glass when
viewed from the exterior.
Member Fauber asked if the previous tinting was on the outside of the glass.
AAC members stated that they had no concerns regarding the proposal.
ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fredricks, 7-0) To approve as submitted.
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CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Vice Chair Harlan asked the AAC for their thoughts regarding alternate recommendations for
restudy items in anticipation of final action by the Planning Director.
The AAC discussed the review of landscape plans and signs or sign programs. Staff is
requested to remind applicants to include a landscape plans as part of a sign program
package.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
ward O. Frobertson
Principal Planner
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