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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE -YTD
Present:
#
Absent: #
Total
Paul Ortega, Chair
16
X 2
18
William Kleindienst, Vice Chair
X
17
1
18
Chris Sahlin
X
17
1
18
Lance O'Donnell
X
15
3
18
Michael King
X
17
1
18
Robert Parker
X
11
7
18
Patrick McGrew
16
X 2
18
Donald Wexler
X
2
N/A
Ana Maria Escalante
X
8
N/A
(The attendance record is from January 2010 through the meeting of September 20, 2010)
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Donenfeld
For the following three votes Alternate Member Wexler replaced absent Member McGrew.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by member Parker, seconded by member
Sahlin to nominate Will Kleindienst as Chairman of the AAC.
ACTION: M/S/C (Parker / Sahlin, 6-0-1, absent Ortega) to elect Will Kleindienst as Chairman
of the AAC.
Motion was made by Member Parker, seconded by Member Sahlin to nominate Lance
O'Donnell as Vice -Chairman of the AAC.
ACTION: M/S/C (Parker / Sahlin, 6-0-1, absent Ortega) to elect Lance O'Donnell as Vice -
Chairman of the AAC.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of September 7, 2010.
ACTION: M/S/C (King / O'Donnell, 6-0-1, absent Ortega) To approve the minutes of
September 7, 2010.
REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: Three (3) minute time limit per person on matters within the
jurisdiction of the Architectural Advisory Committee.
There were no public comments.
At this time Alternate Member Escalante joined the AAC replacing Member Ortega.
Member Parker recused himself on agenda items #3, 4, and 5 due to conflict of interest and
left the chamber.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 6.1248 CUP Border Valley Trucking for an LNG Fueling Station
The project was presented by Staff member Lyon. The applicant's representative, Marvin
Roos, further explained the project.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
Mr. O'Donnell inquired whether the tank would have signage or graphics (no).
Mr. Sahlin inquired on the proposed color of the tank (off white)
Ms. Escalante inquired about possible glare from the tank for drivers on the 1-10 (not
anticipated to cause glare).
Mr. Wexler inquired about conditions at the site in the future if the applicant abandons the
tank. (value of the property - with frontage on the 1-10 - would likely cause removal of the
tank and redevelopment of the site for a future, more intensive use).
ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/Sahlin/6-0-1; Parker recused) To recommend approval to the
Planning Commission as submitted.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 5.1247 CUP Cadence Development for a 24-hour Convenience
Store at 150 West Vista Chino Road
The project was presented by Staff member Lyon. The applicant's representative, Chris
Mills, further explained the project.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
Mr. O'Donnell inquired about integration or removal of the existing fire valve on the south
fagade (to remain and be integrated with the proposed exterior renovation, cannot be
removed).
Mr. Sahlin stated he believed the proposed used would be a tremendous benefit to the
community.
Mr. Kleindienst inquired whether the width of the Indian Canyon curb cub and driveway width
could be reduced by adding landscaping on the site for aesthetic purposes (yes)
ACTION: M/S/C (Sahlin/Escalante/6-0-1; Parker recused) To recommend approval of the
project with an increase in the landscape planter on the south end of the Indian Canyon
Drive curb cut and driveway to reduce the overall width of this driveway and curb cut for
aesthetic reasons. (Subject to review and approval by Engineering and Fire).
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AGENDA ITEM #5: Case SP-10-006 Sign Program for Rite Aid, Eisenhower Heath Care
Best Signs, Inc. for a sign program for the Rite Aid Eisenhower property located 111 South Sunrise
Way, Zone RA (Section 14 Specific Plan), Section 14. (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented proposed sign program and noted conformity issues with the
program. Jim Cross of Best Signs, Inc. presented the project and confirmed that the Rite Aid pylon
signs were excluded from the proposal. John Calgia of Rite Aid also noted that the "Coming Soon"
construction signs were not part of the proposal.
Alternate member Wexler didn't like four main signs on the Eisenhower building. Member
King believed the Secondary / Services signs were too big.
Vice Chair O'Donnell and member King stated that the proposed main signs for Rite Aid were
too large and that these signs should be reduced to comply with the sign ordinance.
ACTION: M/S/C (Sahlin / Kleindienst 4-2-1, opposed King & Wexler; abstain Parker) To
recommend that Planning Commission approve the following:
1. Two free-standing monument Signs as proposed;
2. Two main signs for Rite Aid as proposed (No additional secondary signage for this
building);
3. Four main signs for Eisenhower as proposed (No additional secondary signage for this
building);
AGENDA ITEM #6: Case 3.3368 MAA Re -Study — La Luz Del Mundo
La Luz Del Mundo Church for approval of new parking lot, and landscape plan at 3989 N.
Indian Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 34. (GM)
Member Escalante recused herself from the discussion due to conflict of interest and left the
chamber.
Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief over view of the past AAC recommendation the
meeting of July 20, 2009. He stated that changes have been made to the parking lot layout,
enhanced landscaping has been added, and a wall modification proposed.
John Rivera the project architect and Manuel Posada representing the church gave brief
remakes.
Member Parker asked the applicant for clarification on the
retention basin. Mr. Rivera stated that a porous ground
depression for the drainage basin will be very minimal.
depth of the on -site water
cover will be used and the
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Mr. Rivera started that it is the churches intention to expand in the future. The frontage road
running parallel to North Indian Canyon Drive may be abandoned which could result in the
eastward expansion of the church building.
ACTION: M/S/C (Parker / O'Donnell 6-0-1, abstain Escalante) To recommend approval to
the Planning Commission, subject to conditions.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Case 3.3444 MAA — Dickie O'Neil's Irish Pub
Michael Farber owner of Dickie O'Neil's Irish Pub for repaint of fagade at 2155 N. Palm
Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 3. (GM)
Mr. Wexler left the meeting.
Chair Kleindienst recused himself sitting a conflict of interest and turned the meeting over to
Vice -Chair O'Donnell. Mr. Kleindienst left the chamber.
Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a description of the proposal to paint the overhang fascia
green with a four (4) inch wide yellow stripe. Paint samples were posted on the boards along
with an illustrated photo. He stated that the applicant wishes to remove the sculpture
elements located within the archways, and the existing stone and stucco will remain.
Mike Farber, owner of the restaurant was present and answered the questions of the AAC.
Member Sahlin asked if the stucco on the bottom half of the building will be painted. He also
clarified that the green paint will be on the fascia and face both Palm Canyon Drive and the
existing parking lot.
Alternate member Escalante asked if the Irishman character used on the monument sign is a
corporate logo.
Member Parker stated that he is concerned that the green paint will fade over time due to
sun exposure. He requests that a UV protective paint be used to prevent fading.
Member Sahlin stated that he supports the proposal due to the restaurant location being in a
commercial area at the north end of town.
ACTION: M/S/C (King / Escalante 5-0-1-1, absent McGrew, abstain Kleindienst) To
recommend approval, subject to the condition that UV protective paint be used to prevent
fading.
CHAIRMAN f COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Principal Planner Robertson congratulated the new AAC Chairman and Vice -Chairman. He
reminded the AAC that a joint meeting will be held with the Planning Commission on October
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6, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the large conference room. Mr. Robertson asked the AAC members to
forward to him any discussion ideas or concerns to be discussed at that meeting.
Member Parker mentioned that the landscaping associate with The Springs shopping center
at the corner of E. Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail is not to the City's standards. Can the
City enforce the approved landscape plan.
Alternate Member Escalante stated that she starts teaching at University in October. She will
try to be present.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at'4:50 p.m.
Edward O. Robertson
Principal Planner
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