HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-25- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
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William Kleindienst, Chair
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James Harlan, Vice Chair
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William Fauber
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Gary Fredricks
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Susan Secoy Jensen
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Randy Purnel
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Donald Wexler
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Paul Ortega
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(The attendance record is from January 2011 through the meeting of July 25, 2011)
Planning Commission Member Present: Commissioner Hudson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of July 11, 2011.
ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Fredericks, 6-0) To approve the minutes of July 11, 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 3.0018 MAA — Restudy — Scheefer Residence
Michael Johnston representing the property owner for review of landscape plan and infinity
pool material for a hillside lot located at 1060 W. Cielo Drive, Zone R-1-A, Section 3. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the project was previously reviewed by the AAC on May
9, 2011 and at that time the following recommendations were made for a partial restudy:
• Final landscape plan to be reviewed by AAC.
• Submit material of pool equipment screening.
• Material board for infinity pool edge.
Michael Johnston, project architect presented the landscape plan showing the proposed
plantings. He stated that some Acacia Trees will be removed and replaced with new trees of
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the same species. He also presented a sample of the block which will be used to screen the
pool equipment and a sample of the infinity pool edge.
Member Purnel asked for clarification on which plants would be removed and added.
ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Purnel, 6-0) To recommend approval.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.1784 MAA — Business Resource Center
Business Resource Center for final landscape plan review for area under entry canopy and
planter bed adjacent to parking lot at 3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone CC, Section 13.
(GM)
Chair Kleindienst announced a conflict of interest and left the chamber.
Vice Chair Harlan assumed the Chairmanship.
Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the AAC previously reviewed this project at their April
25, 2011 meeting and requested that the final landscape plan be brought back before the
Committee. He gave a brief overview of the project listing the plant and rock types.
Wes Olgren representing the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) stated that the
plants have been donated to include the rehabilitation of the existing fountain.
Christine Herman, landscape architect stated that desert friendly plants will be used. She
requested that the existing cemented cobble rock between the building and the parking lot be
removed and replaced with stones.
Member Fredericks asked for clarification on the landscaping between the parking lot and the
building. Plants should extend the entire length of the planter bed and not stop at the flag
poles. He also asked if a light fixture in the planting area would remain and be made
operational. In addition he suggested that larger plant box sizes be used.
Member Fauber asked for the potential height of the agave in the front planter bed and intent
of the cemented cobble stones.
Vice Chair Harlan asked if the fountain rehabilitation will change the surface of the fountain
and questioned the number of hardscape rock materials proposed.
Member Purnel stated that the proposed number of stone types should be reduced to 2 or 3
varieties. He stated that he does not support the use of the blue glass stream and a dry river
bed should be used.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
3.a Eliminate the glass stream to be replaced with a "dry bed" consisting of a rock
material.
3.b Existing cemented cobble between the building and the parking lot to remain.
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3.c Larger plant box sizes should be used when possible.
3.d Limit hardscape rock material to 2 or 3 varieties.
3.e Agave to be planted the entire front of building.
Prior to a motion being made, Planning Commissioner Hudson urged the AAC to recommend
approval with comments for staff follow up.
ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Purnel, 5-0-1, Kleindienst abstain) To recommend approval
with conditions.
After the vote, Chair Kleindienst returned to the Chamber.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 3.2089 MAA — HSPB #45 — Grace Lewis Miller House
Meyler Residence for the conversion of an existing garage to living space and the
construction of a 440 square foot carport at the Grace Lewis Miller House a Class 1 historic
property located at 3211 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 3. (GM)
As the sole proprietor, Planning Commissioner Hudson stepped down from the dias and
moved to the audience to represent the applicant.
Assistant Planner Mlaker presented a brief history of the property and stated that the request
will include the construction of a simple carport, and the conversion of an existing garage to
living space.
Doug Hudson, project Architect gave a detailed overview of the project and stated that the
carport should be constructed in a way that will not mimic the original house. He stated the
design is similar to an existing carport at the Raymond Loewy House (HSPB 33) a Class 1
designated property which was designed by Albert Frey.
Member Fauber asked for clarification on the color of the exposed roof line on the carport.
Will there be a walkway leading from the carport to the house.
Member Purnel stated that the carport appears to be unrelated to the existing house.
ACTION: M/S/C (Fauber / Jensen, 6-0) To recommend approval as presented.
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Principal Planner Robertson informed the Committee that the Planning Commission will be
interviewing a potential candidate for the AAC vacancy created by the resignation of Mr.
Monney. Once a new member is seated staff will organize a work session.
Vice Chair Harlan asked staff to review the status of landscaping in the median in front of
Smoke Tree Commons. In addition, he asked Staff to describe the parking lot configuration
at the Springs Shopping Center relative to the middle drive aisle and lack of properly signed
junctions with cross parking lot traffic.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
E4ward CLOobertson
Principal Planner
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