HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-12- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber; City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ortega called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
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Paul Ortega, Chair
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William Kleindienst, Vice Chair
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Chris Sahlin
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Lance O'Donnell
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Michael King
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Robert Parker
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Patrick McGrew
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Donald Wexler
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Ana Maria Escalante
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(The attendance record is from January 2010 through the meeting of July 12, 2010)
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Hudson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of June 21, 2010.
ACTION: M/S/C (King / Sahlin, 5-0-2, absent Kleindienst, Parker) To approve the minutes of
June 21, 2010.
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 3.1018 MAA Cheeky's Restaurant — New Building
Tara Lazer, owner of Cheeky's Restaurant for the construction of a 1,330 square for garden
pavilion to include a kitchen area, bar, trash enclosure, restroom, and limited indoor seating
at 622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (GM)
Chair Ortega recused himself from the discussion; he stated that his office is within 400 feet
of the project, and left the Chamber. Member Sahlin presided over the case.
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Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief presentation comparing the differences from the
original application. The AAC had recommended approval on January 11, 2010 by a vote of
6-0-1. Items that have been removed from the original approval include:
• Central clearstory area.
• Proposed building profile is one long, low flat roof.
• Exterior walls are smooth finished plaster separated from the fascia by a simple reglet.
• Walls utilizing an overlay of wood on metal decking.
• Glass sliding panels framed by anodized aluminum.
This project will be heard by the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) at their July 13,
2010 meeting. The AAC recommendation will be forwarded to the HSPB.
Maria Song from Interactive Design made a brief presentation and answered questions on
the project.
Member O'Donnell commented that projects faced with value engineering in most cases
results in a reduction in the building size which is not the case in this project. He asked the
applicant to explain.
Ms. Song explained that the building elements such as steel, the clearstory, and CMU block
add to the building cost. These materials are being replaced with less expensive
construction items such as plywood, and plaster which allows for the building to increase in
size but not in cost.
Member McGrew stated that the design has improved and will support the change.
Member King stated that the project has improved and asked if the existing planters could
better engage with the building.
Alternate Member Escalante asked what kind of wood is being used for the exterior, and
mentioned that wood is not a durable product in the desert. She also asked for clarification
on the building height.
Member Sahlin asked the applicant to point out the location of wood elements relative to the
building and the existing planters.
ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / McGrew, 5-0-3; absent Kleindienst, Parker; recused Ortega)
To recommend approval to the Historic Site Preservation Board.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case Torme's Restaurant
Torme's Restaurant proposal to add a brown awning on first floor and wrought iron railing
around outdoor patio at 360 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (GM)
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Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the owner of the business will not be in attendance at
the meeting. Mr. Mlaker described the new proposal as adding a brown canvas awning to
cover the outdoor patio area. There will be no revisions to the second floor as in the previous
application.
Member McGrew stated that detailed drawings will need to be submitted showing the
dimensions of the awning, structural drawings, and a site plan for the outdoor patio seating.
Member O'Donnell had no comments.
Alternate Member Escalante was seeking clarification that the vertical architectural elements
on the second floor will not be altered.
Chair Ortega stated that the application is not complete and he cannot move the project
forward.
Member King agreed with the Chair and requested that the project be continued until
complete plans can be submitted,
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
2.a Structural drawings of the awning be submitted.
2.b Current site photos be submitted.
2.c Site plan with dimensions of outdoor seating.
2.d Applicant attend meeting.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Sahlin, 6-0, 2 absent, Kleindienst and Parker) For re -study
and submission of additional information.
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Chair Ortega asked Staff for direction on election of new AAC Chair.
Planning Commissioner Hudson stated that the Planning Commission is aware of the
upcoming AAC vacant positions. The Planning Commission has discussed staggering the
,appointment of AAC members to avoid a larger turnover.
Member McGrew thanked staff for accurately presenting the AAC comments to the Planning
Commission on Case 5.1241 Von's Fueling Station.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
llpward obertson
Principal Planner