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Home My WebLink About2012-09-24- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Harlan called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE -YTD Present: # Absent: # Total William Kleindienst, Chair X 13 5 18 James Harlan, Vice Chair X 17 1 18 William Fauber X 17 1 18 Gary Fredricks 13 X 6 18 Susan Secoy-Jensen 15 X 3 18 Randy Purnel X 17 1 18 Paul Ortega 12 X 6 18 Dan Thompson X 11 0 N/A (Attendance record begins on January 2012 through the meeting of September 24, 2012.) Planning Commission Members Present: Roberts APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of September 10, 2012. ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Purnel, 5-0-3, absent Fredricks, Ortega, Secoy-Jensen) To approve the minutes of September 10, 2012, REVISIONS TO AGENDA: 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 3.3588 SFR — Yeakel Residence Mike Pontious, architect for the construction of a 1,660-square foot single-family residence located at 2794 Junipero Avenue, Zone R-2, Section 2. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the plan and stated that project includes the construction of a 1,660-square foot house on a non -conforming 6,534-square foot lot. The house will be sited so that the house front faces Junipero with garage access from the alley. He directed the AAC to the Staff memo regarding set -backs. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2012 Mike Pontious, project architect described the project and stated that a similar house design may be used for the adjoining lot. Member Fauber asked for a description of the wall along Junipero Avenue. AAC members stated support for the project. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Fauber, 4-0-1-3, abstain Kleindienst, absent Ortega, Fredricks, Secoy-Jensen) To recommend approval to the Planning Commission as presented. AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.3594 SFR & 5.1285 CUP — Keoch Residence - Estancias Brian Diebolt, architect, for the construction of a 6,283-square foot single-family house with a CUP application for a tennis court and lighting on two combined lots at the Estancias Development located at 3181 Las Brisas Way, Zone R-1-13, Section 38. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the plan and described the new single-family house equaling a 3,090-square feet and 608-square foot casita. This home will occupy two merged lots located within the Estancias Development. The proposal includes the placement of a lighted tennis court which requires a conditional use permit. Brian Diebolt; architect described the project and was available to answer questions Member Purnel asked is the HOA had approved the design of the tennis court. The placement of ficus trees around the tennis court fencing will provide visual relief. Mr. Diebolt directed the AAC to the letter from the Estancias HOA approving the overall site layout. AAC members expressed support for the project. ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Thompson, 5-0-3, absent Ortega, Secoy-Jensen) To recommend to approval to the Planning Commission as presented. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 3.3590 MAA — Welfen Residence Ray Rooker, architect, for an addition, repaint, and new windows on a hillside lot located at 700 Panorama Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 3. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the plan and stated that the proposal includes an exterior remodel to include a repaint, new doors and windows, the conversion of an existing garage to living space and 190-square foot of new constriction on a hillside lot. He stated that all abutting and adjacent property owners were notified of the work. Ray Rooker, architect was present to answer questions. The AAC members had no comments. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Fauber, 5-0-3, absent Ortega, Fredricks, Secoy-Jensen) To recommend approval to the Planning Commission as presented. 2 Architectural Advisory committee Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2012 AGENDA ITEM #5: Case 12-003 SP — Shops at 849 Sign Program request by House 849 for a multi -tenant building located at 849 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the plan and stated that the submission of a sign program was a previous condition of approval related the division of the building interior. He described the sign program proposal to include three wall mounted signs, five tenant ID signs, and one double -sided monument sign. Jeff from Sign -A -Rama representing he applicant was present and described the proposal and answered questions. Vice Chair Harlan asked for clarification on the proposed vinyl lettering on the glass and the proposed sign text. He supports the village concept but feels that the monument is too large and should be no taller than 4 feet. Chair Kleindienst does not support the placement of three building ID signs on the building. The hardware used to fasten the blade signs to the building needs refinement, all end cap welds to be finished. The monument to be set up off the ground to avoid conflict with landscaping. Member Purnel is concerned with the proposed monument sign sitting on the ground and potential overspray by irrigation. Signs should be scaled down with one less wall sign. Member Thompson is concerned with the size of the monument sign and supports placing the name of a 5th tenant on the sign. Supports the three building signs for House 849. Member Fauber likes the design and color of the proposed signs. He stated that he does not support all proposed signs; the monument is too large and will need details of the vinyl lettering on the glass. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 5-0-3, absent Ortega, Fredricks, Secoy-Jensen) To recommend a restudy with the following comments: 5a. North and South wall signs to be removed. 5b. East elevation wall sign to remain as a building ID sign and not a tenant. 5c. All tubing used for blade signs be capped with finished welds. 5d. Blade signs to be scaled down to match size of monument sign and individual tenant signs. 5e. Design a base for monument sign. 5f. Consider placing 5th tenant on monument sign. 5g. Provide details of vinyl lettering on glass 5h. Reevaluate location of monument sign, pulling away from street. 5i. Height of monument not to exceed 4 feet. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2012 AGENDA ITEM #6: Case 12-004 SP — Desert AIDS Project Best Signs, Inc. for Desert AIDS Project requesting a sign program to further identify donors at a multi -tenant building located at 1695 North Sunrise Way, Zone P, Section 11. (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed sign program amendment and provided a revised sheet to Committee showing the new location of the proposed monument sign, which will be further south. Jim Cross of Best Signs, Inc. provided a brief presentation on the sign program. Vice Chair Harlan felt the building will be over signed by this proposal, but appreciated donor wall. Members Fauber and Purnel agreed with Vice Chair Harlan. Member Purnel suggested removing additional turn and expanding drought -tolerant landscaping around the proposed monument sign. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Purnel 5-0-3, absent Ortega, Fredricks, Secoy-Jensen) To recommend approval, subject to the following comments: 6.a Accept proposed monument sign (referenced as Sign No. 17 in sign program) with landscape plan to be reviewed by an AAC subcommittee; 6.b Eliminate six building wall signs from sign program. These include three at northeast corner of building (Sign Nos. 4, 5, 6 in sign program), one at northwest corner of building (Sign No. 9 in sign program) and two on south elevation of building (Sign Nos. 14 & 15 in sign program); 6.c Allow an additional wayfinding sign at northeast corner of building. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Vice Chair Harlan stated that he was disappointed that Staff did not concur with the AAC recommendation for the repaint of the Denny's Restaurant. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. d- - " Edward 0. Robertson Principal Planner 0