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Home My WebLink About2010-01-25- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2010 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ortega called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE - YTD Present: # Absent: # Total Paul Ortega, Chair X 2 0 2 William Kleindienst, Vice Chair X 1 1 2 Chris Sahlin 1 X 1 2 Lance O'Donnell X 2 0 2 Michael King X 2 0 2 Robert Parker X 2 2 Patrick McGrew X 2 2 Donald Wexler X Ana Maria Escalante X (Roll Call record is from January 2010 thru meeting of January 25, 2010) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Hudson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting minutes of January 11, 2010 were not completed. No vote taken. REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. AGENDA ITEM #2: Case 3.3408 MAA — Rick's Restaurant Rick Seidner, owner of Rick's Restaurant, for a re -paint of building at 1973 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 3. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker presented this plan to the AAC and stated that the applicant is seeking approval to paint the restaurant building 4 colors. The main body to be green, window trim cream, the roof beige. and dark red -for the front -wall: --- Rick Seidner owner described the project and stated that he wishes to eliminate the red color for the front wall and paint it cream, the same color as the window trim. Member O'Donnell commented that the proposed colors are acceptable, however the sheen or finish of the paint may pose a problem. Use paint with a flat finish. ACTION: M/S/C (McGrew / Kleindienst, 5-1, opposed/Parker, 1 absent/Sahlin) To recommend approval of the re -paint with three colors in a flat finish. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2010 AGENDA ITEM #3: Case 3.1870 MAA — Albertson's Supermarket Albertson's supermarket for re -paint of all sides on existing building and exterior material clean-up including new roof cornice at 1751 North Sunrise Way, Zone CDN, Section 2. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker described the proposal to re -paint the building three separate shades of brown. In addition the applicant would like to place a cornice at the very flop of the building. Mark Martinez architect stated that Albertson's wanted to use earth tone colors to enliven the shopping center. He also mentioned that Albertson's has been in touch with the shopping center ownership and they are aware of the re -paint. The property owners have agreed to paint the remaining buildings in the center a similar color in the future.. Member O'Donnell supports painting the entire center but does not support the placement of a cornice at the top of the building. Member King does not support the cornice. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / Kleindienst 6-0, 1 absent/Sahlin) To recommend approval of re- paint without the placement of the top cornice. AGENDA ITEM #4: Case 3.3409 SFR —1496 Avenida Sevilla David M. Kotchick to construct a single-family residence of approximately 4,057 square feet, a garage of approximately 1,212 square feet and a second unit of approximately 800 square feet on a vacant lot located at 1495 Avenida Sevilla, Zone R-1-B, Section 35. (DN) Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner, described the proposed residence as outlined in the staff report. Wendell Veith, the project Architect, gave a brief presentation on the project. Committee member Parker requested that the applicant reduce the driveway entrance and provide trees in the front yard area. He also noted that the Bronze Flax plant may not survive the harsh desert climate. Member King said the driveway should be enhanced with pavers. Committee member McGrew stated that he was not in support of the project as proposed. Motion failed. Motion: McGrew — to re -study building for better quality architecture. No second was received. Motion failed. Motion: O'Donnell — to recommend approval of architecture and re -study the landscape plan. Seconded by Parker. (2-4, opposed/King, Kleindienst, McGrew, Ortega; 1 absent/Sahlin) Motion failed. 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2010 ACTION: M/S/C (King / Parker 4-2, opposed/ Kleindienst, McGrew; 1 absent/Sahlin) To re -study the proposal with a recommendation that the applicant re -design the front driveway, provide trees in front yard area and show additional details of the architecture (including window detailing). AGENDA ITEM #5: Case 3.3377 City Project — Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Member Parker recused himself from the proceeding due to a conflict of interest. Marcus Fuller, Assistant Director of Public Works, introduced Rob Parker of the design team who presented a video simulation of the proposed project as it relates to the section in front of City Hall. Mr. Parker reminded the AAC that they reviewed this project in early January and he stated that minor changes have been made to the plan to include higher canopy trees along El Cielo to provide better views of City Hall. Mr. Parker also stated that the paving pattern in front of City Hall would be consistent through out the project. Member O'Donnell stated that he does not support car parking along the drive aisle in front of City Hail. Use original design. Member McGrew stated that the City Hall Class 1 historic designation should be considered to encompass the entire City Hall site and not just the building. The proposed plan will alter and affect the integrity of the Class 1 designation and recommends that this project be reviewed by HSPB. Mr. McGrew requests a re -study. Member King stated that he reiterates the comments made by other AAC members and does not support parking along the front drive aisle. He also mentioned that the demonstration garden in its proposed form will look like a berm and will block the view shed of City Hall. Too much design — less is more. Member Kleindienst asked several questions concerning the future of the turf area directly in front of the main City Hall building. He stated that he believes the plan presented is well thought out and he supports the plan. Chair Ortega stated that using annuals and turf is not sustainable. Planning Director Ewing gave a brief description of the review process as it moves forward. Motion: Kleindienst — to approve plans as submitted. No second was received. Motion dies. ACTION: M/S/C (King / McGrew 4-1, opposed/Kleindienst, 1 abstain/Parker, 1 absent/King) To recommend re -study with comments from this meeting and the meeting from January 11, 2010. to be incorporated into the plans. CHAIRMAN 1 COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Member O'Donnell asked for a future review of the Bogart Trail specific plan area. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Mlinutes of January 25, 2010, Member Kleindienst stated that he missed the past two AAC meetings due to unexpected illness. Planning Director Ewing reminded the AAC of the conflict of interest rules and how they have recently changed. AAC and Planning Commission members must leave the chamber if they have a conflict of interest relating to the plan being presented. Member O'Donnell asked if a member of their staff could be in the audience to take notes or present the plans. The answer is that it is preferred if the AAC member does not make the presentation. This rule would not apply if the AAC member was a sole owner. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m. . 0' obertson rd