HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-06- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE - YTD
Present:
#
Absent: #
Total
William Kleindienst, Chair
X
11
4
15
James Harlan, Vice Chair
X
14
1
15
William Fauber
X
14
1
15
Gary Fredricks
11
X 4
15
Susan Secoy-Jensen
X
13
2
15
Randy Purnel
X
14
1
15
Paul Ortega
11
X 4
15
Dan Thompson
X
9
0
N/A
(Attendance record begins on January 2012 through the meeting of August 6, 2012.)
Planning Commission Members Present: Roberts
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of July 23, 2012.
ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 6-0, absent Ortega, Fredricks) To approve the
minutes of July 23, 2012.
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 8.255 Sign Variance — Pilot Travel Centers
Pilot Travel Centers for a sign variance to install additional fuel service and directional signs
at 6605 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone HC, Section 15. (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed signage. He noted that the property was
developed under Riverside County jurisdiction, so the original sign permits would have been
issued by the County and the City does not retain these records. The applicant has provided
a site plan that referenced existing signage at the site.
Mr. Art Lujan was available for questions. He clarified that the signage is for the sale of
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which is used on new trucks. The DEF is sold in only three of
the truck lanes.
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Member Secoy-Jensen felt the proposal was an overabundance of signs and was not in favor
of the freestanding sign and price identification sign.
Member Thompson agreed. He believed that the price identification sign is not necessary
and may be difficult to read at times, depending on the location of the sun. A better location
for the price sign would be near the other price identification signs on the property.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
2.a Provide alternative mounting method for directional signs on canopy;
2.b Eliminate freestanding directional sign;
2.c Price identification sign on canopy to be relocated and integrated into price signs.
ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Fauber, 6-0-2, absent Fredricks, Ortega) To restudy proposal.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.1386 MAA — McDonald's
McDonald's USA LLC, seeking approval of exterior building lighting linear LED fixtures and
wall sconces for the restaurant building located at 1717 East Vista Chino Road, Zone CSC,
Section 12. (DN)
Associate Planner Newell noted that this item was restudied by the AAC on July 23, 2012.
The applicant has revised the exterior lighting plan and provided additional photometric
studies for review.
Mr. Bruce Bushore, representing McDonald's, was available for questions and introduced the
Electrical Engineer, Lan Nguyen who provided additional information on the project. Mr.
Nguyen stated that five foot-candles is preferred at pedestrian entry locations. The LED
linear fixtures would add about a half foot-candle to plans.
Chair Kleindienst stated his opposition to the proposed upward illumination of the arch
(floating yellow bar) and the entire building. With this much illumination, the building
essentially becomes a sign. The proposed wall sconces need to be shielded or recessed
within the fixture, so as not to create a "hotspot".
Member Fauber requested that the applicant consider an alternative method for illuminating
the arch / yellow bar. The wall sconce fixtures should be recessed to eliminate glare.
ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Kleindienst, 6-0-2, absent Fredricks, Ortega) To recommend
approval, subject to the following:
1. Provide alternative lighting for arch (yellow bar);
2. Provide alternative wall sconce that does not produce "hotspot" (glare);
3. Subcommittee consisting of Members Fauber, Thompson and Vice Chair Harlan, to
review final choices.
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CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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