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Home My WebLink About2011-09-12- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE - YTD Present: # Absent: # Total William Kleindienst, Chair X 13 0 13 James Harlan, Vice Chair X 13 0 13 William Fauber X 13 0 13 Gary Fredricks X 10 3 13 Susan Secoy Jensen X 12 1 13 Randy Pumel X 11 2 13 Paul Ortega * X 3 0 3 Don Thompson N/A Donald Wexler N/A (The attendance record is from January 2011 through the meeting of August 22, 2011. * Member Ortega's attendance record begins on August 8, 2011) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Hudson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of August 22, 2011 with corrections to agenda items #2 and #7 as noted. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 6-0-1, abstain Jensen) To approve the minutes of August 22, 2011 with corrections to agenda items # 2 and #7 as noted. 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 SI-007 — Alcazar Hotel A sign application by Alcazar Hotel to install a building sign; wall sign; and one freestanding sign at the former Pepper Tree Inn located at 645 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 10. (GM) Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2011 Assistant Planner Mlaker described the scope of the request to include: • The existing freestanding monument to be resurfaced and painted white with new aluminum cut-out faces with push thru acrylic letters in a dark navy color equaling 10.9 square feet. • A new 3.2 square foot non -illuminated aluminum letter sign navy in color mounted on existing low wall facing the corner of Indian Canyon Drive and Gran via Valmonte. • A new 12.1 square foot non -illuminated sign with aluminum letters navy in color mounted on the upper level hotel building wall facing Indian Canyon Drive. He stated that the project is a contributing structure within the Las Palmas Business Historic District and the AAC recommendation will be forwarded to the HSPB at their September meeting. John Cross from Best Signs was available to answer questions. Member Fauber asked for clarification on which signs would be lighted and the lighting method. Chair Kleindienst expressed concern on the method of lighting the low, wall sign and does not want the sign flooded with lights. He is concerned with the growth of landscaping in front of wall. ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen, Kleindienst, 7-0) To recommend approval as presented. AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.1839 MAA — Hyatt Regency Hotel Hyatt Regency Suites for the renovation of the outdoor cafe area to include new landscaping; removal of existing water features; and changes to existing outdoor cafe building located a 285 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief project description and introduced the designer for the project. Mike Russell of PDA designs was asked by the AAC to approach the board and describe the proposal. Mr. Russell gave a detailed presentation and answered questions of the AAC. Chair Kleindienst stated that he supports the proposal and the material and color choices. Vice Chair Harlan indicated that the proposed multiple materials do not work together, especially the back bar area. `a Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2011 Member Jensen asked if the materials could be simplified to coincide with the neutral state of the existing recently repainted Hyatt exterior. Member Fredricks suggested that existing Queen Palms be eliminated from the proposed landscape plan. Member Fauber likes the concept but feels that the proposal is visually confusing. Member Ortega stated that the materials proposed need to be simplified and he is concerned about the construction and look of the proposed cast in place boulders. Member Purnel agrees with the previous comments and suggests that the landscape designer take into consideration the plantings and the existing shading on the site. Chair Kleindienst polled the AAC to reach consensus making the following recommendations: 3.a Queen Palms be eliminated from the landscape plan to be replaced with Date Palm trees. 3.b Final plan for boulder formations to be reviewed by an AAC sub -committee consisting of the professional landscape designers. 3.c Simplify materials used for the back bar area. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 7-0) To recommend approval with the above 3 conditions. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 2.608 MAA — Sunflower Condominium HOA Sunflower Condominium HOA for the repaint of 22 buildings and entry doors located at 1771 East Ramon Road, Zone RGA(8), Section 24. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief description of the proposed three new paint colors and directed the AAC's attention to the exhibit depicting the proposed paint scheme. Howard Paulson representing the Sunflower HOA was present to answer questions. Vice Chair Harlan asked if the garage and security doors would be painted. Member Jensen asked if the wood trellis structures would be repaired and painted. Member Fauber asked if the block wall along Sunrise Way would be painted. Member Purnel asked if the chimneys, dumpster enclosures and other exterior items would be painted. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2011 Mr. Paulson stated that all the above items would be painted. ACTION: M/S/C (Jensen / Kleindienst, 7-0) To recommend approval with one condition that the wood trellis structures be designed, repaired and painted to match existing structures and color. AGENDA ITEM #5: Case SP 09-002 AMEND Re -Study — Vons Fuel Station Censource to amend a previously approved sign program for the "Rimrock Plaza" shopping center to allow signage for the fuel station at the northwest corner of the shopping center located at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-N-D, Section 30. (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the revised sign program amendment, to the Committee. The applicant revised the proposal based on the comments received at the last meeting. The applicant would like to keep the "Vons Gas" name at the top of the fueling pumps. Vice Chair Harlan noted the height measurement of the proposed monument sign was different than presented at previous hearing. The applicant, Tim Pitts of Censource, presented the revised sign program to the Committee. He said the eight foot height of the proposed monument sign would be the maximum and that the height would be determined with staff. He asked that the Committee consider the "Vons Gas" at the top of the fueling pumps, since it is installed on other fueling stations in the City. Member Fauber requested that the word "gas" be removed from the fueling pump tops. Member Fredricks believed the proposed monument sign shouldn't be taller than the existing monument sign. Vice Chair Harlan recommended the sign be one foot shorter than the existing monument sign. Chair Kleindienst surveyed the Committee and determined that the words "Vons Gas" at the top of the fueling pumps are acceptable. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 5.a In addition to pump number, "Vons Gas" identification at top of each pump is acceptable. 5.b Reduce gas price monument sign by one foot. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / Fauber, 7-0) To recommend approval, subject to the above -noted comments. U Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2011 AGENDA ITEM #6: Case SP 11-009 — Spencer's Restaurant Best Signs, Inc. for a sign program for the restaurant, hotel, and tennis club complex located at 701 West Baritso Road, Zone R-2, and RGA(8), Section 15. (DN) Associate Planner Newell presented the project as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Jim Cross of Best Signs discussed existing conditions of signage on site. ACTION: M/S/C (Harlan / Fredricks, 7-0) To recommend approval as submitted. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Member Ortega asked Staff to brief the AAC on the City Council's actions for the Port Lawrence project. Principal Planner Robertson stated that a revised conceptual site plan was reviewed and approved by the City Council and he reminded the AAC that a final PD plan will be brought back to the AAC at a later date. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m. Crj- 1..• •"0••- .. - R