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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-08- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Paul Ortega. ATTENDANCE - YTD Present: # Absent: # Total Paul Ortega, Chair William Kleindienst, Vice Chair Chris Sahlin Lance O'Donnell Michael King Robert Parker Patrick McGrew Donald Wexler Ana Maria Escalante X 3 0 3 X 2 1 3 X 2 1 3 X 3 0 3 X 3 0 3 2 X 1 3 X 3 0 3 X X (Roll Call record is from January 2010 thru meeting of February 8, 2010) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Cohen APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of January 11, 2010. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of January 25, 2010 with one correction on page 3 as noted. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / O'Donnell, 6-0, 1 absent / Parker) To approve the minutes of January 11, 2010, and January 25, 2010 with one correction. 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 3.2049 MAA — Crestview Hillside House Tom Donahue, owner requests approval to construct a 563 square foot rear yard deck addition on a hillside lot located at 262 Crestview Drive, Zone R-1-C, Section 27. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief overview of the project referring to the site plan and site photos Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2010 posted on the boards. He mentioned that the adjoining property owners were notified of the proposal and staff conducted a site visit and met with the applicant and the adjoining southern neighbor. Mike Platt for Hacker Engineering, represented the homeowner, stated that the deck will be made out of lightweight concrete over a steel frame. All water will drain onto the subject property. He presented the plan stating that the new deck will not be flush with the existing deck rather a small step up to the new deck will be necessary. Paulette Parker, owner of adjacent southern property, stated that the new deck will render her back yard unusable due to privacy issues; in addition, the deck will block her mountain views. She could support a deck that would be lower than the proposed along with some screening of the deck underside. Vice Chair Kleindienst stated that privacy is a concern of the AAC; however it is the nature of hillside development that views can sometimes be blocked by new construction and privacy may be compromised. Member Sahlin asked the applicant's engineer to soften the look of the deck from the south side. Member King stated that a better solution for the look of the underside of the deck can be achieved. Member McGrew said that the slope could allow for the deck to be terraced down. He would like to see the design more integrated with the site and asked for a re -study. Member O'Donnell mentioned that the property to the west appears to have filled in the slope and constructed a retaining wall. Could this be done on the subject property. Vice Chair Kleindienst asked if the underside of the deck could be screened in some way. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / King, 6-0, 1 absent / Parker) To recommend re -study based upon comments. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 2.a Look at solid wall for privacy. 2.15 Is there a landscaping option. 2.c Wrap the underside of the deck for screening. 2.d Minimize the impact of the deck. 2.e Terrace or lower the profile of the deck. 2.f Conduct a view analysis from neighboring yard. AGENDA ITEM #3: Case — Clara Bee Cheryl Hudson, property manager requests a re -paint of the Clara Bee building and landscape changes located at 300 East Ramon Road, Zone C-1-AA, Section 14. (GM) Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief staff presentation and described the project to include the front 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2010 fagade re -paint to four different colors and the landscaping of the existing small turf area with three types of plants. Ms. Hudson, property manager, stated that the style of the building with its varying concrete blocks inspired the painting of the wall with a blue, green and white mosaic pattern to highlight the blocks. Member O'Donnell questioned the fagade improvement and asked about a future re -roof of the building. He stated that painting of the block will be a maintenance issue and sandblasting of the block could liven up the look. The landscaping should include bigger plants, boulders and cactus to discourage loitering. Member McGrew believes that the block should not be painted and not sandblasted. A power wash and a return to the buildings original state is best. Member King does not prefer the use of white rock in the front planter beds. Vice Chair Kleindienst applauded the applicant for her effort in improving this.structure. He prefers that the block be returned to it original state and not painted. Chair Ortega stated that the proposed King Palm is not a best choice for the desert climate. Member Sahlin stated that natural earth tones are best and to use natural decomposed granite or desert gold as ground cover. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 3.a Use large stones and plants within the landscape area. 3.b Use desert gold DG for ground cover. 3.c Window coverings to be considered. 3.d Paint gable ends. 3.e Color of building to be close to current palette. ACTION: M/S/C (Kleindienst / O'Donnell 6-0, 1 absent / Parker) For applicant to re -submit a proposal based upon above AAC recommendations to be approved at Staff level. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Chair Ortega asked for clarification on the upcoming joint meeting between the City Council, Planning Commission and the Architectural Advisory Committee. Planning Director Ewing stated that a list of topics for the meeting most likely will focus on the review of City sponsored projects. Member Sahlin asked about the re -paint of the Kentucky Fried Chicken building at the corner of Sunny Dunes and South Palm Canyon Drive. 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2010 Member King asked about meeting minutes and questioned why staff does not record meetings for future play back. Vice Chair Kleindienst reminded fellow members that if they want something specific in the minutes, members should state "please let the record show" and then make their statement. Member O'Donnell stated that the City sponsored facade improvement program should encourage sustainability principals. Chair Ortega asked Staff on the status of landscaping changes to Ramona Palms Condominiums. He also.stated that the Minor Architectural Approval (MAA) forms will need to be changed to reflect new water efficient requirements. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Odward OJ56bertson Principal Planner