HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-08- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE - YTD
Present:
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Absent: #
Total
Paul Ortega
X
19
2
21
William Kleindienst, Chair
X
20
1
21
Chris Sahlin
X
19
2
21
Lance O'Donnell, Vice Chair
X
18
3
21
Michael King
X
20
1
21
Robert Parker
12
X 9
21
Patrick McGrew
X
19
2
21
Donald Wexler
3
N/A
Ana Maria Escalante
8
N/A
(The attendance record is from January 2010 through the meeting of November 8, 2010)
Planning Commission Member Present: Commissioner Hudson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of October 25, 2010.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / King, 6-0-1, absent Parker) To approve the minutes of October
11, 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 3.2664 MAA & 7.1349 AMM — Hillside Addition
Casey Colley & Jose Mendez for architectural approval of a two-story addition to an existing
single-family residence located on a hillside lot at 3130 Barona Road, Zone R-1-13, Section
35. (DN)
Associate Planner David A. Newell provided background and information on the proposed
addition. Mr. Joseph Cicchini, representing Casey Colley and Jose Mendez, provided
additional details on the proposal.
Committee Member King requested clarification on the front setback. Committee Member
McGrew asked about the necessary findings for approving an Administrative Minor
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Modification. Vice Chair O'Donnell asked the applicant about proposed solar control for new
windows.
Motion: Kleindienst — To recommend approval as submitted; seconded by Sahlin.
Vote: 2-4-1 (opposed: King, McGrew, O'Donnell, Ortega; Absent: Parker). Motion failed.
ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / King 6-0-1; absent, Parker) To restudy the project, subject
to the following comments:
1. Include a similar hipped roof on two-story addition.
2. Address solar control and window locations.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case SI 10-093 — Mercedes Benz Signage
Chris Hector for architectural approval of signage for the remodeled Mercedes-Benz
dealership located at 4095 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-2, Section 30. (DN)
Associate Planner David A. Newell provided details of proposed signage. Planner Newell
stated that the existing Service Sign is not permitted under the new application.
Member Ortega asked for clarification on permitted signage and the proposed project.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Kleindienst, 6-0-1; absent, Parker) To recommend approval
as submitted.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 5.1252 CUP & GPA — Garnet Solar Power Generation Station
Garnet Solar Power Generation Station 1, LLC, to construct and operate seventy High
Concentration Photovoltaic Solar Power Generators on 39.7 acres of a 134.3-acre project
site located at the Granite mine site at 5400 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone W and W-M-1-
P, Section 23. (DN)
Associate Planner David A. Newell presented information on the proposed solar energy
generation project. Ms. Jayne Powell provided additional information on the proposal.
Vice Chair O'Donnell stated his appreciation of the project. He requested that the applicant
provide access to the site for tours of the solar panel�machines.
Member Sahlin asked for clarification on efficiency of the proposed tracking solar panels
versus a stationary solar panel.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
4.a Provide access for bus tours
4.b Provide unisex bathroom on -site
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ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / Kleindienst 6-0-1; absent, Parker) To recommend approval
subject to comments.
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Member McGrew questioned why the Pepper Tree Inn repaint was not on the AAC's agenda,
since it was on the Historic Site Preservation Board's agenda this week. Member McGrew
also stated that, based on discussions with the City Attorney regarding a conflict -of -interest
within a five hundred foot radius of a project, a conflict may not occur when a member is not
a property owner but only leasing. And secondly, when the City is the applicant of a project,
how could there be a conflict? He requested staff to seek additional information regarding
the issue of a sole proprietor making their own presentation to the AAC. Principal, Planner
Robertson responded by saying that he will seek for additional clarifications and report back
to the Committee.
Principal Planner Robertson did not have any discussion items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m
Edward bertson
Principal Planner
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