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Home My WebLink About2011-04-25- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. ATTENDANCE - YTD Present: # Absent: # Total William Kleindienst, Chair X 4 0 4 James Harlan, Vice Chair X 4 0 4 William Fauber X 4 0 4 Gary Fredricks X 3 1 4 Susan Secoy Jensen X 4 0 4 Randy Purnel X 4 0 4 Pierre -Andre Monney X 4 0 4 Donald Wexler 0 N/A Paul Ortega 0 N/A (The attendance record is from March 2011 through the meeting of April 25, 2011) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Conrad APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of April 11, 2011. ACTION: M/S/C (Purnel / Jensen, 7-0) To approve the minutes of April 11, 2011 with noted corrections for agenda item #5 Case 3.0388 — AAC comments 5b. 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 3.1784 MAA City of Palm Springs, Business Resource Center City of Palm springs Redevelopment Authority on behalf of the Business Resource Center for a building repaint for two colors at 3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone CC, Section 13 (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief overview of the project and introduced Cathy Van Horn of the City Redevelopment Authority. Cathy Van Horn of the City Redevelopment Authority presented the proposal stating that the Business Resource Center will occupy 5,000 square feet and the City would like to repaint Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2011 the main body of the building a creme color and the steel trim brown according to paint samples. Building signage will come back to AAC for review along with a landscape plan. Member Fauber asked if the City will be conducting the building interior renovation as well. He also stated that the enamel building wall panels are unique and was concerned that the proposed painting might not adhere. In addition he asked if the City had sought out bids for the rehabilitation of the panels. Member Purnel asked for clarification on the status of the existing water feature .and proposed landscape plan. He asked if the existing wall panels could be rehabilitated instead of painted. Member Monney stated that he was concerned about future signage as it relates to multiple tenants within the building. Member Fredericks asked for explanation on the treatment of the existing building block wall and proposed paint color. He inquired if it can be treated without painting, the cost of rehab may be lower than total repaint. He stated that all exterior building conduit and exposed infrastructure be removed or painted to match other building elements. Member Jensen asked if the metal (roofs, window frames) will be painted. She stated that the original building plans should be reviewed and supports a rehab of the exterior. Ron Marshall addressed the AAC and stated that the building was originally designed by John Porter Clark as part of the Civic Center for Palm Springs and was the former Police Station. He asked the AAC to recommend that the existing enamel wall panels be rehabilitated instead of painted. He asked that a sub -committee be formed to study the project and that a specialist in rehabilitation of these types of buildings should be consulted. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 2.a The City to seek alternatives to painting the enamel panels. 2.b Existing block wall to be cleaned and not painted. ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Monney, 7-0) To recommend re -study. AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.1699 MAA — Twin Springs HOA Twin Springs HOA requesting approval of 9,600 square feet of turf to desert landscaping in main entrance area along water feature at 2696 South Sierra Madre, Zone R-2, Section 35. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a presentation stating that the proposal to remove turf will further the City's goal of promoting water efficient landscaping. He stated that the development was originally designed by Donald Wexler. The new landscape concept includes the use of rocks, boulders, and plantings and has been reviewed by the Desert Water Agency for conformance. Pa Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2011 Kurt Johnston representing the Twin Springs HOA answered questions regarding the proposal and irrigation plan. ACTION: M/S/C (Monney / Fauber, 7-0) To recommend approval. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 6.0972 / PD 286 Amend — Luminaire Lissoy Family Trust for modifications to approved plans and incorporation of newly selected color schemes for 28 un-built homes within a 61-unit detached residential tract commonly known as Luminaire located at approximately 1900 Araby Drive, Zone RGA(6) & R-1-B, Section 25. (DN) Vice Chair Harlan and Member Pierre recused themselves from the review of this item. Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed changes for the remaining twenty-eight undeveloped lots within the residential community. The applicant will not be proposing second story homes for any of the vacant lots. Mr. Brian Berson, applicant, discussed modifications of homes, including floor plans, color schemes, stucco textures, solar panels and second stories. Mr. John Danielian, project architect, clarified building heights. Member Purnel asked about proposed landscaping. The applicant responded that the same approved plan would be used for the new homes. The following members of the public spoke on the project: Larry Kirchner, Bruce Tominello, Robert Lashbrook, Mark Newman (HOA Board President), Jim Brown and Cynthia Brown. Member Jensen'expressed her concern with the additional color schemes. Member Fauber asked HOA Board President in the audience to clarify the Board's review of the color scheme approval Member Purnel said large trees in small planting spaces do not work well. He questioned why there is a need to add additional color schemes. He would like doors, gates and light fixtures to match those that exist on the homes today. ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Kleindienst 5-0 with 2 abstentions: Harlan and Monney) To recommend approval with the following comments: 1. Mesquite trees and large tree species to be replaced with an alternate tree species; 2. Lol. line walls shall match existing; 3. Windows, doors, gates and light fixtures viewable from streets shall match existing; 4. New color schemes should be removed from proposal. Vice Chair Harlan and Member Pierre re-entered the chambers and took their seats at the dais. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2011 AGENDA ITEM #5: Case 5.0899 / PD 271 Amend — Alta Toll Brothers Inc. for modifications to approved plans for 44 un-built homes within a 67-unit detached residential tract commonly known as Alta located at 3200 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the project as outlined in the staff report. The proposal included forty-four undeveloped lots within a sixty-seven lot single-family residential subdivision. Two vacant lots are not part of this application. Newell clarified the exhibits on the board. Member Purnell indicated for the record that he has family members living within the Alta community. Mr. Allen Janisch of Toll Brothers Inc. (Applicant) introduced Bob Tyler who is the project architect. Mr. Tyler provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee and was available for questions. Member Fauber asked the applicant to clarify the difference between the proposed window sizes and the approved window sizes. Chair Kleindienst was concerned with the new architectural vernacular style and its compatibility with the existing residences. Member Fredricks expressed concern with roof slopes and would like metal roof to be a requirement instead of an option. Vice Chair Harlan would like an increase in the massing and felt the theme should carry throughout the project. Member Purnel expressed concern with the plans not having a large spanning roof similar to existing homes. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Jensen 7-0) To recommend re -study. AGENDA ITEM #6: Sign Ordinance Discussion Principal Planner Robertson asked the AAC members to continue to review the sign ordinance and a discussion will ensue at a later date. Chair Kleindienst asked that Staff reports include an analysis of the sign ordinance as cases appear before the AAC. m u Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2011 CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Vice Chair Harlan stated that it would be helpful for AAC members to receive drawings or elevations of a previously approved project for comparison purposes. Chair Kleindienst asked Staff to review illegal banners and signs at Dickie O'Neil's Irish Pub on North Palm Canyon Drive. Member Monney asked staff if the AAC members could receive some kind of City sponsored identification (business cards, badges) to be presented when conducting site visits. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. • • "obertson PrincipalPlanner 5