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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-07- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. ATTENDANCE - YTD Present: # Absent: # Total William Kleindienst, Chair X 3 0 3 Lance O'Donnell, Vice Chair X 3 0 3 Chris Sahlin X 3 0 3 Paul Ortega X 3 0 3 Robert Parker X 2 1 3 Patrick McGrew X 3 0 3 Donald Wexler 0 N/A Ana Maria Escalante 0 m (The attendance record is from January 2011 through the meeting of February 7, 2011) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Donenfeld APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of January 24, 2011. ACTION: M/S/C (Ortega / O'Donnell, 5-0) To approve the minutes of January 24, 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 3.0893 MAA Re -study — El Dorado Palm Estates HOA El Dorado Palm Estates HOA for the review of arborist report recommending a four- year phasing plan for removal, pruning and replacement of trees for the green belt area located at 6000 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone RMHP, Section 29. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker stated in his staff presentation that the case was first reviewed by the AAC on November 22, 2010, and recommend that the applicant hire a third'party Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2011 arborist to review existing trees; and a report be issued identifying trees at most risk of failure. The El Dorado Palms Estates HOA hired Diana Bolander, a certified arborist, to produce a tree inventory and make recommendations. The Bolander report recommended a four-year master plan for removal and replacement of trees in the green belt area. Mr. Mlaker pointed out two drawings on the presentation board that compared the earlier plan for tree removal versus the Bolander recommendations. Christina Baine DeJardin, attorney for El Dorado Palms Estates HOA, gave an overview of the past history of the submittal. She stated that the original request for the removal of 32 trees was a result of life safety threats. She requests that the AAC recommend approval of the Bolander report and requests that a replanting plan be submitted at a future date. Diana Boldander, arborist for the applicant stated that she walked the property to identify the trees posing a high risk of failure and discussed the tree locations and the resulting increase in soil temperature as a result of multiple tree removal. The proposed four-year master plan will result in the correct amount of tree removal, pruning and planting. She stated that her scope of work did not include developing a replanting plan, however, the arborist report did include an appropriate plant list. Thomas Casparian, attorney for the owner of 147 lots at the site, spoke to the arborist report. He requested that a detailed planting plan with specific requirements be approved before any tree removal. (Refer to letter dated February 2, 2011) Several residents of the complex spoke on the merits of the arborists plan and the four year master plan schedule. Chair Kleindienst stated that the AAC reviews the design merits of a project and other outside events are not relevant to the group's recommendation. ACTION: M/S/C (Parker / O'Donnell, 5-0) Recommendation to accept the arborist report subject to the following conditions: • Accept the phasing plan as described in the Bolandger arborist report. • Approve the removal of trees as depicted in the Pro Landscaping demolition plan in conjunction with the Bolandger report. • Certified arborist to oversee the removal of all trees. • Devise a maintenance schedule for the future pruning and care of the green belt trees to be reviewed by the AAC at the next meeting. • Submit a replanting plan for the green belt area to be reviewed by the AAC at the next meeting. • Remove all stumps ground down to grade level. AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.3472 MAA — Davita Dialysis — Building Repaint Davita Dialysis for the repaint of a commercial building to the color brown located at 1061 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (GM) 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2011 Vice Chair O'Donnell and Member Sahlin recused themselves due to conflict of interest and left the Chamber. Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief description of the proposal. He stated that the building exterior stucco surface is currently being repaired in preparation of the repaint. He described the building and parking lot walls slated to be repainted. Paul Foreman, contractor, was present and clarified the areas to be painted and the color brown. ACTION: M/S/C (Parker / Kleindienst, 4-0) Recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. Paint all four sides of the building. 2. Paint the inside of the parking lot block wall. 3. Paint both sides of wall facing Indian Canyon Drive. Vice -Chair O'Donnell and Member Sahlin rejoined the AAC at the dias. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case SP 10-006 Amend — Sunquitz Center Best Signs, Inc. for an amendment to a previously approved sign program for a commercial center located at 111 South Sunrise Way, Zone RA (Section 14 Specific Plan), Section 14. (DN) Member Parker recused himself due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers. Associate Planner Newell provided information on the proposed amendment to the sign program as outlined in the staff report. He stated that the proposal was to allow additional signage for Eisenhower. Mr. Ali Tourkaman of Eisenhower Medical Center provided background and the reasons why the additional signage is necessary. Mr. Jim Cross of Best Signs said the existing wall signs for Eisenhower are too small and need to be larger, for people to find the facility. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / McGrew 5-0-1, abstained Parker) To recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. Relocation of wall sign on south elevation shall be the same size and nc larger. 2. Reject the two additional monument signs as proposed. 3. Allow a monument sign with a two foot circular logo adjacent to Arenas Road. Member Parker rejoined the AAC at the dais. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2011 AGENDA ITEM #5: Case 3.0079 MAA — California Nursing Rehabilitation Center California Nursing Rehabilitation Center for the placement of a 2,000 square foot accessory metal building located in the southwest corner of the property at 2299 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 3. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the proposal is for a metal building with dimensions of 40 foot wide by 50 foot long and 15 feet tall painted ivory. This building will replace several smaller sheds that caught fire. The building elevations show one large roll -up and one entry door on the structures north side. Eric Shaffer, owner of the nursing facility stated that a concrete slab will be poured in the same site as the previous smaller sheds for the placement of the new steel building. The building will be sited in the southwest corner of the property set -back far from Indian Canyon Drive. The natural topography of the site includes a grassy knoll that will act as a visual, buffer. The western property line had an Oleander hedge that will be replaced adjacent to a chain link fence. The new building will be the same color as the existing facility. The building will be used to store emergency supplies, and other operational materials. Member Ortega asked for clarification of the roof height. Vice Chair O'Donnell stated that the overall dimensions of the proposed building are bulky. Can the applicant use two, 20 foot wide buildings instead of one large building. Member Sahlin asked if the roof eaves will be rounded. Chair Kleindienst stated that he liked the design of the hospital and the proposed metal building will not compliment the existing facility. He can not support a steel building at this location. The applicant should come back with a design that is more finished and suitable. Member Parker stated that he would like to see a more substantial building. ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Kleindienst, 6-0) To recommend a re -study of the project. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Principal Planner Robertson mentioned to the AAC that the Sustainability Office is accepting nominations for the Palm Springs Great Citizen Award, see City web site for more details. Mr. Robertson clarified that there are no limitations or regulations that would prohibit the construction of steel buildings in the City of Palm Springs. In addition, chain link fences Is Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2011 are an acceptable fencing material as long that it does not face a public street and is located in the side or rear yard. The Planning Commission held interviews for AAC positions, however two more applicants will be interviewed and a decision made on February 16, 2011. Member Ortega mention that staff should alert the AAC Chair of any possible controversial agenda item so that meeting parameters can be established. Chair Kleindienst asked staff about the duration of holiday displays to include the painting of business windows. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. r Ed and OIR6ertsbn Principal Planner 5