HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-21- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 2009
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 Ortega.
ATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: YTD Attendance:
Paul Ortega, Chair
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William Kleindienst, Vice Chair
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Chris Sahlin
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Lance O'Donnell
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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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(Roll Call record is from January 2009 thru meeting of December 21, 2009)
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Munger
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of December 7, 2009.
ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / King, 4-0-2, absent Kleindienst, McGrew) To approve minutes of
December 7, 2009.
REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments.
AGENDA ITEM # 2: Case SI 09-149 — Roy's Desert Resource Center
Best Signs for Roy's Desert Resource Center to place a 54.20 square foot non -illuminated sign
located at 19531 McLane Street, Zone M-2 Section 15. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker presented the proposal and mentioned that the sign was larger than the
allowed 50 square foot limit for staff approval
Gullian Cross answered questions of the AAC.
ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / King 4-0-2, absent Kleindienst, McGrew) to recommend approval of
sign permit.
AGENDA ITEM # 3. Case 3.1235 MAA — Smoke Tree Racquet Club
Leon's Landscaping representing the Smoke Tree Racquet Club HOA for the removal of turf and
replacement of water efficient landscaping, zone R-2. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker gave a brief presentation on the proposed landscape changes. He stated
that the applicant wishes to remove turf along East Palm Canyon Drive between the sidewalk and the
property perimeter wail, including turf within landscape islands, in addition the HOA would like to
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remove approximately 27,000 sq. ft. of turf at the corner of E. Twin Palms Drive and S. Sunrise Way.
Mary Leon representing the applicant presented a plant list for the AAC.
Chair Ortega expressed concerns with the Planning Department's preparedness to implement the
new water efficient landscaping plan. According to him, this proposed project may be a challenge.
ACTION: M/S/C (Parker / O'Donnell, 4-0-2, absent Kleindienst, McGrew) To recommend
approval with one condition, landscape plan to include 50% more plantings on the outside perimeter
of large area at the corner of E. Twin Palms and Sunrise Way.
Alternate. Member Escalante joined the AAC members at the dais.
AGENDA ITEM # 4: Case 3.3399 MAJ America's Tire Co. (RESTUDY)
America's Tire Co. is proposing to construct approximately 6,947-square foot automotive retail store
for tire sales and installation at 4817 East Ramon Road, Zone W-M-1, Section 19. The item is a
Restudy proposal from the meeting of December 7, 2009.
Associate Planner David A. Newell stated that the project was reviewed by the AAC on December 7,
2009 and re -studied for revisions to the building elevations and further details to the landscape plan.
Committee member O'Donnell and Sahlin were in support of the revised project. Committee member
King appreciated the applicant listening to the Committee and noted the overhangs may need to be
lower and perhaps extended to provide better solar protection. Committee member Parker
commented that the Myoporum, Silverberry and India Hawthorn may not survive through the summer.
Mr. Parker said the plant layout in the retention basin be better if revised. Committee member
Escalante said the overhangs may be better at a height of eight feet and noted the southeast corner
of the building should be modified as the block pattern appears to be pixilated.
ACTION: . M/S/C (Parker / King, 6-0-1, absent Kleindienst, McGrewj; to recommend approval to
the Planning Commission, subject to the following comments:
• Revise southeast corner of building elevation to 'read' better.
• Window overhangs could be dropped to eight feet above ground and extended for better solar
control.
• An alternative plant material should be considered for the Silverberry and India Hawthorn as
they typically do not survive through the summer.
• The Rosemary should be five gallon size and located thirty-six inches on center.
• Provide trees on west side of building between columns.
AGENDA ITEM # 5: Case 3404 MAA — Entry Gate
John O'Neil property owner to construct a 12' tall entry gate feature at property located at 611 Phillips
Road, Zone R-1-C, Section 11. (GM)
Assistant Planner Mlaker described the existing property and mentioned that a new house is currently
in plan check and the applicant.wanted to place an unusually tall entry gate feature at the property
line.
John O'Neil, owner and architect of the new house described the entry feature and existing wall. He
stated that he may change the current intermitted block wall with a re -enforced stucco block wall.
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ACTION: M/S/C (Escalante / Parker 3-3-2, absent Kleindienst, McGrew) to recommend approval of
entry gate replacement with new wall to have "hitches" or openings. Motion Fails
ACTION: M/S/C (Sahlin / Parker 5-1-2, against Escalante, absent Kleindienst, McGrew) to
recommend appro.al of entry gate replacement and construction of new plaster wall if the applicant
should choose.
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Chair Ortega questioned staff on the new process of analyzing landscape plans relative to the new
California State legislature mandate on water efficient landscape plans. Mr. Ortega offered to staff
his knowledge of the new requirements possibly at a future training session.
Member King stated that in most cases reviews of new procedures takes away from staff time and
formal training may be needed and possible outside consultants.
Principal Planner Robertson stated that he will be looking into obtaining training for the staff planners
on the new landscape regulations.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:20 p.m
• 0 Rodertson
Principal Planner