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ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2009
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m. by Chair Chris Sahlin.
ATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: YTD Attendance:
Chris Sahlin, Chair X 3
Paul Ortega, Vice Chair X 4
Doug Hudson X 4
Lance O’Donnell X 4
Michael King X 4
Robert Parker X 3
Donald Wexler X 0
Jeffrey Jurasky X 0
(Roll Call record is from January 2009 thru meeting of March 9, 2009)
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Scott
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of February 23, 2009.
ACTION: M/S/C (Shalin/ Ortega) 6-0 for the approval of the minutes from the February 23, 2009
meeting.
REVISIONS TO AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Three (3) minute time limit per person on matters within the jurisdiction of the
Architectural Advisory Committee.
Chair Sahlin opened Public Comments: Seeing no members wishing to make comments – Chair
Shalin closed public comments.
Agenda Item # 3: Case # 3.2679 – Akeena Solar to place solar panels equaling 88 square feet on
two sides of the building at 3700 Tachevah Drive, Zone M-1-P, Section 10. (GM)
This item was continued – Applicant was not present.
Agenda Item #4: Case # 3.3322 – Lance O’Donnell architect for Sweet Pea Trust for an adaptive
reuse of an existing restaurant to professional office at 787 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section
10. (GM)
Members – O’Donnell and Ortega recused themselves from the proceeding due to possible conflict of
interest.
AAC Agenda Item #1
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Staff presentation was made by Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner, who described the project and
directed attention to the presentation boards.
Architect Lance O’Donnell continued the presentation by describing the details of the proposal. He
made reference to the elevations emphasizing the adaptive reuse of the building from restaurant to
professional office. Discussion ensued on the block type, the window treatments, the placement of
interior workstations, and mechanical equipment .
ACTION: M/S/C (King/ Parker) 4-0-2 O’Donnell and Ortega abstaining, to recommend approval
of the adaptive reuse of the building as presented.
Agenda Item #5: Case #3.3317 – Vance Gereaux of RP Wages for Signature Flight to construct a
new pre-engineered 26,700 square foot airport hanger at 3601 E. Alejo Road, Zone M-1-P, Section
13. (GM)
Staff presentation was made by Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner. He described the proposed project
for the placement of a new airplane hanger on an existing pad where a previous hanger once existed.
Elevations along with a paint sample were presented. Access to the site will be from Respirator Lane
and there will be parking for 5 vehicles.
The AAC members had no comments on this project.
ACTION: M/S/C (O’Donnell/ Hudson) 6-0 to recommend approval to the Planning Commission
for the construction of a new airport hanger.
Agenda Item #6: Case # 3.3126 MAA (revisions) revisions to previous approval for exterior
changes at 102 South Sunrise Way (Fresh & Easy), Zone PDD 76, Section 13. (ST)
Staff presentation was made by Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner. He informed the Committee that
the project was a previously approved project and that per the comments/recommendations on the
previous approval the AAC wanted to see any changes to the sunscreen/canopy if they were
submitted to Planning. Staff then presented the requested changes (addition of galvanized mesh to
openings in canopy and addition of supports for bug fan. The committee members then began with
there comments.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
6.a The client shall not install the galvanized mesh in the openings of the canopy unless
insurance provider is requiring the installation for safety purposes.
6.b All walls (including the perimeter garden walls) on the site shall be repaired and painted to
match the approved color of the building as stated in the previous approvals conditions.
ACTION: M/S/C: (King/O’Donnell), 6-0 to recommend approval.
Agenda Item #7: Case # 3.2864 MAJ Revisions – Jerry E. Johnson, Sr. of Lily of the Valley
Worship Center has submitted revised plans for the previously approved church at 200 West Oasis
Road, Zone M-1, Section 34. (DN)
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Staff presentation was made by David A. Newell, Associate Planner. He informed the Committee that
this project was previously approved by the Planning Commission in May of 2006 and the applicant is
now requesting approval of revised elevations. He stated that the building height and site plan,
including building location, driveways, parking and landscaping, generally remain the same.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
7.a The revised elevations are more attractive than original design.
7.b Increase depth of pedestrian overhang.
7.c Solar gain on west elevation may be a problem. Dark tint should be used on west elevation
window to minimize solar gain.
7.d Alternative plant material should be used for Bamboo.
7.e Expand foyer area to allow generous outdoor/indoor space for after service gatherings.
ACTION: M/S/C (Hudson/King) 6-0 to recommend approval.
Agenda Item #8: Case # 3.1839 MAA – RBD Hotel Palm springs to repair and repaint exterior and
replace existing exterior wood patio doors with anodized bronze aluminum sliding/push-out doors with
bronze glass at 285 North Palm Canyon Drive (Hyatt Regency Suites), Zone CBD, Section 15. (DN)
Staff presentation was made by David A. Newell, Associate Planner. He described the proposed
exterior remodel and repaint to the Committee, adding that the “Portobello” color listed in the materials
will not be used.
AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations:
8.a Proposed project looks great.
8.b Would like to see artificial plant material proposed on balconies.
8.c Applicant should seek higher quality door handle from manufacturer.
ACTION: M/S/C (Parker/Ortega) 6-0 to recommend approval, subject to planting material on
balcony returning to AAC for review.
Agenda item #9 Case 5.1132-PD – Restudy – Lauri Kibby of the Oasi Group: Restudy of
Landscape plans for the previously approved 200-unit Mondrian Hotel. The hotel will be located a the
northeast corner of Calle Alvarado and Alejo Road within the Section 14 Specific Plan Area, Zone R-
4, Section 14 (ER)
Staff presentation was made by Edward O. Robertson, Principal Planner. The AAC was informed that
as directed by the Committee, a meeting involving the applicant, Marcus Fuller of the Public Works
and staff took place to review the front section of the site along Amado Road. According to the staff
report, changes to the street will involve amendments to the General Plan Circulation Element and the
Section 14 Specific Plan. Furthermore, considerations for public safety and welfare outweigh the
options being suggested by the AAC, therefore, the site plan should remain as designed. The AAC
recommended that the Planning Commission should consider imposing a condition requiring the
changes to the project.
ACTION: M/S/C (Parker/Hudson) 5-1; (King opposed), to recommend approval to the Planning
Commission as submitted. The following comments were made for the Commission’s consideration:
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9.a That the item will be moved forward to the Planning Commission as submitted
CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS:
Member Ortegea – Asked staff about a large pile of construction material at the northwest corner of N.
Indian Canyon Drive and Tamerisk.
Member Parker – would like information regarding the Section 14 Specific Plan and how this
document relates to the Mondrian Hotel project.
Several members made comment on the City’s General Plan street classification profiles. May need
to be reviewed at the next General Plan update to reduce the right-of-way for some categories.
The AAC Chair along with the rest of the Committee expressed their deepest sympathy and
condolence to the Planning Department and Diane Bullock’s family. Diane Bullock, Associate Planner
succumbed to lung cancer after two years of battle with the illness.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward O. Robertson
Principal Planner