HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-20- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kleindienst called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
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Paul Ortega
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William Kleindienst, Chair
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Chris Sahlin
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Lance O'Donnell, Vice Chair
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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 December 20, 2010)
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Munger
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of December 6, 2010.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / O'Donnell, 5-0) To approve the minutes of December 6, 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 SP — 08-002 Airport Park — Desert Oasis Healthcare
Desert Oasis Healthcare for an amendment to a previously approved sign program for Airport
Park to add one 74.75 square foot main sign located on the building at 275 N. El Cielo Drive,
Zone A, Section 13. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker stated that the AAC reviewed this case at their December 6, 2010
meeting and by a vote of 5-0 recommended a re -study with the comment that the applicant
seek input from the original building architect.
A new design was submitted with the sign constructed of brushed aluminum reversed halo
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neon channel letters on a raceway. The back plate behind the letters will be painted to match
the teal green glass tint. The sign will be attached to the mental beam running the length of
the building. The sign size will be 74.74 square feet and located in the same location as
previously submitted.
Ed Landen from Sign -A -Rama representing Desert Oasis Healthcare gave a brief description
of the submittal changes. He met with the original architect who worked with the building
owner, The Abbey Company, who devised the original sign program. He had no advice for
this revision. Mr. Landen said that the new submittal will be similar to the halo lit letters in
front of City Hall.
Kay Edsal from Desert Oasis Healthcare stated that this will be the campus for Desert Oasis
occupying up to 90,000 square feet. This site contains all aspects of their business to include
immediate and primary care.
Member O'Donnell asked Mr. Landen if he had met with the original building architect.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Kleindienst, 5-0) To recommend approval to the Planning
Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.1235 MAA Smoke Tree Racquet Club HOA
Smoke Tree Racquet Club HOA for the repaint of eight (8) buildings with four separate paint
colors at 1655 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 26. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief overview of the proposed color scheme and directed the
AAC's attention to the presentation board showing four color samples, a paint schedule and
site plan.
The applicant was not present.
Member McGrew questioned the AAC's review of paint colors for commercial buildings. He
stated that he supports the use of color, however, an appropriate color pallet for the building
body and trim is warranted.
Chair Kleindienst stated that he supports the use of color, however, not the color scheme as
proposed. The monolithic view of the buildings being painted one solid color without separate
trims cannot be supported.
Member Sahlin suggested that a professional be consulted to devise an appropriate color
scheme.
Vice -Chair O'Donnell stated that he cannot support the painting of the buildings one solid
color.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
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2.a Seek the advice of a professional to devise an appropriate color scheme.
2.b Use colors that compliment each other.
2.c Devise a color scheme for the building main body, trim, and doors.
ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / O'Donnell, 5-0) Recommending a re -study of the project.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 3.3424 MAA Escena — Daniels — Ryan Residence
Escena - Daniels — Ryan Residence to construct a 399 square foot rear second -story deck
addition and new door at 4316 Vivant Way, Zone PD 231, Section 7. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief overview of the project directing the AAC's attention to a
site plan, elevation and site photographs on the boards.
Miguel A. Tafoya representing the applicant described the project and answered questions.
Vice Chair O'Donnell asked if the proposed wall on the west side of the deck was for privacy
being that the lot is an odd shape.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Kleindienst, 5-0) To recommend approval.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Case 8.238 Sign Variance Amendment — Builders Supply
Sign -A -Rama for an amendment to a sign variance to allow new signage at the Builders
Supply located at 490 East Sunny Dunes Road, Zone C-M, Section 23. (DN)
Associate Planner Newell presented the proposal and noted that the project was restudied by
the AAC on October 25, 2010. He stated that the applicant revised the project based on the
AAC's directions with the exception of the blade sign. The applicant is proposing that the
blade sign remain in the same location but be larger under the overhang adjacent to Sunny
Dunes Road.
Darrell Veltz of Sign -A -Rama described the revised project and was available for questions.
Vice Chair O'Donnell asked the applicant how the background of the proposed wall sign would
be repaired prior to the sign's installation. Mr. Veltz replied the background area would be re -
stuccoed. Mr. Veltz also noted that the large house logo on the south elevation would be
removed from the facade.
ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / Kleindienst 5-0-2; absent: King & Parker) To recommend
approval, subject to the following conditions:
5.a There shall be a two to four inch reveal between the sign and the wall and overhang;
5.b The reveal shall begin approximately six inches from the outermost top comer of the
sign and end six inches above the bottom corner of the sign;
5.c Remove house logo from the south facade.
AGENDA ITEM #6: Case 3.1274 MAA Casa Sonora HOA
MLC Foam Roofing Inc. to re -roof shingles on the sloped areas of buildings at the Casa
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Sonora HOA located at 1500 South Sunrise Way, Zone R-1-C, Section 24. (DN)
Associate Planner Newell provided a brief overview of the proposal as outlined in the staff
report.
Tom Bachus of MLC Foam Roofing Inc. provided a sample of the proposed shingle material.
ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Sahlin 5-0-2; absent: King & Parker) To recommend approval
as submitted.
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Commissioner Munger reminded the AAC that the Planning Commission is aware of pending
vacancies and are working with staff to compile qualified candidates to fill vacant positions.
Planning Director Ewing stated that the City is actively seeking qualified applicants for the
vacant AAC positions.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Edward O. bertson
Principal Planner
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