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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-06- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MINUTES OF JUNE % 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Al 1CUINAPRiC - T IIJ rMbUF19: i! IMMU11L. n 1 WWI William Kleindienst, Chair X 7 0 7 James Harlan, Vice Chair X 7 0 7 William Fauber X 7 0 7 Gary Fredricks X 5 2 7 Susan Secoy Jensen X 7 0 7 Randy Pumel X 6 1 7 Pierre -Andre Monney X 6 1 7 Donald Wexler 0 N/A Paul Ortega 0 N/A (The attendance record is from January 2011 through the meeting of June 6, 2011) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Klatchko APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of May 23, 2011. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Jensen, 5-0-2, absent Purnel, Fredericks) To approve the minutes of May 23, 2011. REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. AGENDA ITEM #2: Case 3.1312 MAA — Restudy — Plaza Apartments Plaza Apartments for a repaint of the complex with one color scheme located at 2300 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone R-3, Section 13. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the AAC had previously reviewed this project at their May 25, 2011 meeting and recommended a restudy with direction to replace the proposed green paint sample with a bolder green. The applicant has submitted a new green color called "Shortgrass Prairie" which is a darker green. ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Harlan, 5-0-2, absent Purnel, Fredericks) To recommend approval. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2011 AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.3467 MAA — Restudy — Industrial Building Towne Construction for a new 2,997 square foot industrial building with roll -up door and windows located at 253 Oasis Road, Zone M-1, Section 34. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the AAC has previously reviewed this project four times. At the last AAC meeting the following comments were made, as listed below with applicant's response: 1. Location of exterior fire suppression equipment. • Applicant has reduced the size of the building to 2,997 square feet eliminating. the need for a fire suppression system. 2. Dumpster and mechanical equipment location. • Dumpster and mechanical equipment have been placed within an enclosure in front of building within parking lot area. 3. Parking lot configuration. Parking lot contains five (5) parking spaces consistent with the Zoning Code along with required landscaping. 4. Building elevations. • Building design to utilize a flat roof and parapet; windows and roll -up door. Tony Gonzales, representing the applicant, stated he briefly reviewed the corrections to the plans. Michael Glanfield, owner of Towne Construction, stated that the property owner could not attend today; however, he is very eager to get the project underway. He agrees to the larger tree box size. Member Fauber asked staff to verify that the dumpster location and if construction meets the building code. Vice -Chair Harlan asked for the tree box size for the proposed landscaping. Chair Kleindienst asked the applicant for clarification on the new building roof profile. Motion was made by Monney / Fauber to approve the proposal with the following conditions: 1) Plant box sizes of 24 inch or larger required for shade trees. 2) Block walls at front of property to match adjacent well site walls. 3) Dumpster enclosure to meet City standards. Discussion ensued and Chair Kleindienst stated that he does not support the proposal to paint concrete block; the dumpster or the A/C unit location. 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2011 Vice -Chair Harlan stated that he agrees with the Chairman and does not support painting block, however, he would support the use of colored split -faced block. Member Monney retracted his original motion. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Monney, 5-0-1, absent Purnel, Fredericks) To recommend approval with the following conditions: 3.a Building to be constructed of colored split -face block. 3.b Sub -committee consisting of Harlan / Jensen to review block color. 3.c Dumpster enclosure to meet City standards. 3.d Removal of all inappropriate trim from front fagade. 3.e Shade tree box sizes to be 24 inch or larger. 3.f Window trim to be anodized bronze color. 3.g Wall material around parking and dumpster enclosure to match. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 3.1120 MAA — Palm Springs Village Apartments Palm Springs Village Apartments proposing a new parking area adjacent to new leasing office and removal of trees and turf along East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone R-3, Section 13. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the proposal for a pull -off area adjacent to Tahquitz Canyon Way is proposed to provide parking spaces for the newly relocated leasing office. The parking area will require the removal of a large section of mature landscaping adjacent to the street. The zoning code requires that a four foot berm be placed between the street and parking area. Ranee Schaafsma, representing the property owner, was available to answer questions. Member Monney stated that the removal of the landscaping will change the overall look of the street. Member Fauber asked the applicant to point out the proposed berm. He stated that the placement of parking along Tahquitz Canyon Way as proposed with a berm would set a bad precedent. Vice -Chair Harlan also stated that the proposal would set a bad precedent with the destruction of mature landscaping for a total of four parking spaces. Member Jensen asked for an explanation of the proposed leasing building. Chair Kleindienst stated that he likes the project in concept and made several suggestions to improve movements within the parking area. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2011 ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Harlan, 3-2-2, oppose Kleindienst, Monney; absent Purnel, Fredericks) To recommend denial of the project as submitted. AGENDA ITEM #5: Case SI 11-068 / HD #2 — La Plaza Shopping Center Best Signs representing owner for the placement of two internally illuminated signs on a Class 1 historic site located at 160-C South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that this application is for the placement of two signs on the building; one equaling 14-square feet located above the second story windows facing La Plaza; and one sign equaling 5.35 square feet located at the end of a sidewalk overhang facing south Palm Canyon Drive. Both signs will be internally illuminated with sixteen inch high channel letters. La Plaza is a Class 1 historic site and the HSPB will review this project at their June 14, 2011 meeting. The AAC comments will be forwarded to them. Jim Cross, representing Best Signs, was available for questions. He stated that the proposed signs are smaller than the previous Desmond's signs. James Davidson, owner of Bobby G's, stated that the store will sell upscale men's clothing. Member Monney asked for staff to clarify the review process for historic properties. Member Jensen asked if there was a sign program for the building. Vice -Chair for a clarification of the retail use. Chair Kleindienst stated that he believes that the proposed signs are consistent with previous signs and the proposal to place the signs in the same location as Desmond's would be sensitive to the Class 1 building status. Vice -Chair Harlan stated that he would support a front -illuminated sign reduced in size by 25%. ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Kleindienst, 4-1-2, oppose Harlan; absent Purnel, Fredericks) To recommend approval. AGENDA ITEM #6: Case 3.3487 MAJ Lloyd's Pest Control Lloyd's Pest Control for the construction n of a 2,420 square foot industrial building with landscaping and parking on a vacant lot located at 19161 Newhall Street, Zone M-2, Section 15. (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the proposed industrial building as outlined in the staff report. The proposal is consistent with the development standards of the M-2 Zone. fl Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2011 Robert H. Ricciardi gave information background on his experience in the industrial tract. He presented the proposed project and answered questions. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Monney, 5-0-2, absent Fredricks, Monney) To recommend approval as submitted. AGENDA ITEM #7: Case SP 11-003 — Smoke Tree Village Shopping Center Donahue Schriber for a sign program amendment to allow additional monument signs at the Smoke Tree Village shopping center located at 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-S-C, Section 25. (DN) Associate Planner Newell provided background information on the project. The applicant would like to display tenant names, regardless of their lease space size, on the three monument signs. Michael Osborne, representing Donahue Schriber, stated the need for the sign program amendment. Member Fauber asked about illumination of monument signs. Mr. Osborne replied that the signs would be internally illuminated at night. Vice Char Harlan mentioned his concerns for a third illuminated monument sign on the west driveway. Member Jensen did not believe the smaller tenant signs would be recognizable on the monument signs. She believed less is more in this instance and likes the current size of existing monument signs. ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Harlan 5-0-2, absent Fredricks, Purnel) To recommend denial, as submitted. AGENDA ITEM #8: Case 5.1032 MAJ / HD #3 — Welwood Murray Memorial Library Al Smoot, representing the City of Palm Springs, for the review of a revised plan for the rear courtyard area at the Welwood Murray Library, 100 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (GM) Chair Kleindienst stated that he has a conflict of interest for this case and recused himself and left the Chamber: Vice -Chair Harlan assumed the Chair. Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief staff report and stated that the AAC had previously reviewed this project at its October 11, 2010 meeting. At that meeting, a vote was taken to deny the project as submitted. The minutes for that meeting are included in the staff report. 5 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2011 He also outlined the proposed project to include the removal of a non -original addition in the rear courtyard, to be replaced with a new laminated frameless spandrel glass fagade within the footprint of the non -original addition. The roof will be constructed of single -ply fibertite material and will overhang the glass fagade several feet and two new restrooms will be added. The front building fagade will be washed and repaired as needed. All Smoot, representing the City of Palm Springs, gave a brief synopsis of the past project. He stated that the plan before the AAC resulted from a City Council formed sub -committee. Anna Escalante provided an overview of the building architecture and was available to answer questions. Ron Marshall, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, testified that a sensitive rehabilitation be conducted that meets the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and tasks staff to prepare and analysis. Patrick McGrew stated that little progress has been made since the first submittal and that this is not an appropriate submittal. He believes that the AAC should review the building interior. Member Fauber asked if the new structure would cover the clerestory windows and what' would be the interior use. Member Jensen asked for clarification on the proposed in -ground lighting in the rear courtyard pavement. She stated that additional information would be needed before a decision could be rendered. Member Monney concurred that additional information is needed. ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Fauber, 4-1-2, abstain Kleindienst, absent Purnel, Fredericks) To recommend a restudy with the following requests: • Staff to provide a timeline of the history of the historic designation of the property. • Staff to respond to the Secretary of the Interior Standards for evaluating historic properties and how they will be evaluated per this project. • A review of the historic designation documents to see if the resolution included the non -original addition. • More clarity in the drawings: example, locations of A/C units, items are miss -labeled on plans. • Method for repairing the front fagade. Better drawings showing the design of the rear courtyard glass system. • Better drawings of "Fibertite" roof system. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2011 CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE ! STAFF COMMENTS: Planning Commissioner Klatchko thanked the AAC for their hard work. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m. bi�" �ff4" . — E ward OLWbertson Principal Planner