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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-06 - ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2009 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 ATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: YTD Attendance: Chris Sahlin, Chair X 5 Paul Ortega, Vice Chair X 6 Doug Hudson X 6 Lance O'Donnell X 6 Michael King X 6 Robert Parker X 5 Donald Wexler X 0 Jeffrey Jurasky X 0 (Roll Call record is from January 2009 thru meeting of April 6, 2009) CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Chair Chris Sahlin. Planning Commissioner Present: Commissioner Donenfeld APPROVAL OF CORRECTED MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of March 9, 2009. ACTION: M/S/C (Hudson/ King) 6-0 for the approval of the corrected minutes from March 9, 2009. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of March 23, 2009. ACTION: M/S/C (Hudson/ King) 6-0 for the approval of the minutes from March 9, 2009. REVISIONS TO CURRENT AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Three (3) minute time limit per person on matters within the jurisdiction of the Architectural Advisory Committee. Chair Sahlin mentioned that public comments specific to an agenda item will be heard at the time the case is presented. AGENDA ITEM # 4: CASE NO. PA 09-002 - A pre -application by Steven and Catherine Alderson, owners, for a 7,771 s.f. single family home at 1600 Avenida Sevilla, Zone R1 B, Section 35. (KL) AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 4. a The architecture is favorable; the overall massing is good; potential glare from the photo- voltaic panels. 4.b Massing is appropriate, concern about glare off the pool water into the home. 4.c Placing the house on its proposed elevated grade benefits the neighborhood in that it masks the ugly retaining wall at the back of the property. ACTION: No action or recommendation is required on Pre -applications. AAC Agenda Item #1 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2009 AGENDA ITEM # 5: CASE NO. 5.1049 CUP AMND — An amendment application to an existing conditional use permit requesting modification to the physical structures of Building A to create a restaurant as an accessory use at the first floor and construct a new second floor of approximately 1,200 square feet to relocate existing hotel rooms to the second floor at the Spanish Inn at 640 North Indian Canyon Drive Section 11/T4/R5 (KL) AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 5.a Supportive; second story behind other building elements are OK 5.b Windows on west elevation seem small, larger ones could take advantage of the views 5.c Landscaping along the previously approved drop off lane is minimal 5.d Confirm where the mechanical exhaust and make up air will be located for the commercial kitchen. 5.e. Bring back the project to the ARC once the final design for the kitchen exhaust systems are established. 5.f. Second floor hotel rooms will not have any outdoor balcony space available to them. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/ Hudson) Unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM # 6: CASE NO. 3.3331 SFR — Peter Halper, owner, to remodel and add approximately 1,499 s.f. to an existing single-family hillside residence at 700 West Ramon Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 15. (DN) Staff presentation was made by David A. Newell, Associate Planner, who provided background and information relating to the proposed addition. He explained that the addition will be similar to the existing residence in its height and architectural style. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/Hudson) 6-0 to recommend approval as submitted. AGENDA ITEM # 7: CASE NO. 3.1586 — Laine Scott Goldman, owner of 666 North Palm Canyon Drive to repaint exterior of commercial building located at 666 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Zone C-1, Section 10 (GM). Staff presentation was made by Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner, who described the repaint proposal mentioning that this building is listed on the City of Palm Springs Historic Site Survey list as a Class 3 historic site. He directed the Committee's attention to the presentation boards for specific paint color samples. Laine Scott Goldman, owner of the building answered questions from the Committee. He mentioned that this proposal to repaint the building gray and dusty bronze will provide a fresh look for the building. AAC members were supportive of the proposal ACTION: M/S/C (Hudson/ King) 6-0 to recommend approval of case 3.1586. AGENDA ITEM # 8: .CASE NO. 3.1613 — Von's Grocery store for an exterior remodel to include a new tower element and repaint at the Rimrock Shopping Center, 4733 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Zone CDN, Section 30 (GM). 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2009 Staff presentation was made by Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner, who described the repaint scheme, the placement of the tower element, and made mention that this repaint proposal is for the Von's store only and not the remaining shopping center. Andy Quarress from GKK Architects representing Von's Grocery Store mentioned that this proposal is a continuation of Von's interior and exterior remodel of stores in Southern California. The exterior will include a middle tower element and two side details which will accent the store entry points. Stone veneer will be placed on the front wall, including a trellis element at the east store entrance. The Committee discussed the placement of the tower element as not being placed in an appropriate location and not to scale for the building. Questions arose to the renovation of the rest of the shopping center. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 8.a The center tower element should mark an actual entry point into the store. 8.b Work with the shopping center owner to present a cohesive repaint the entire center. 8.c Stone on front wall to not be veneer rather natural stone. 8.d The two store entry points be constructed of more architectural significant materials. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/ King) 6-0 to recommend a re -study of this case. AGENDA ITEM #9: CASE NO. 3.1043 MAA - Rick Seidner, owner of Rick's Daily Grill, to remove, replace, and install new landscaping throughout the property at 1596 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (formerly Bakers Square) (ST) Staff presentation was made by Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, who described the proposed landscape changes on the property. Staff outlined the proposal stating that the applicant was proposing to relocate the Ficus trees to the parking area to help provide for shading for the parking lot. Staff also noted the variety of plants that are proposed to be installed and there relative locations. The committee quickly moved into their comments The members suggested/recommended that the client should have a professional draw up and design the proposed landscape plan for the property. There was discussion that the existing plants and the proposed plants are inconsistent with one another; one type is lush, and the other is desert friendly. Several members suggested they choose one or the other, and design the landscape plan accordingly. One committee member suggested that it would be better to leave the landscaping the way it is than what is being proposed. The committee also had discussion about some of the problems which exist on the property. They discussed the problem with the narrow sidewalks and poodle -type ficus trees that make it dangerous to walk on the sidewalks, the fact that the landscaping has become blighted, and that there is no shading being provided in the parking area. A committee member suggested that they modify the parking area to use more compact parking spaces or even lose parking spaces so there would be room to provide for shade trees for the parking area. There was some discussion that spiked plants should not be used so close to sidewalks, in reference to the proposed Ocotillo. A comment was made that the Boxwood hedge is not a good choice because it would require too much maintenance and that it would burn in the summer months. It was recommended by another committee member that they use more shading trees along walkways to provide protection for pedestrians and also to aide in traffic calming. A question was raised by one committee member whether there is a parking lot screening requirement and whether this application would tripper the property having to come into conformance. Several of the committee members said Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2009 that the client needs to spend some money to improve the property. There was also discussion on the poor paint job, and the fact that they did not correctly, and there were questions on whether the committee could recommend other conditions on the property (to repair the stucco, meet the parking lot shading the client put additional money be put into the property to improve it.) AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: patch the stucco that staff impose requirement, have 9.a That the client comes back with a professionally designed landscape plan 9.b That the client choose either a drought -tolerant plan or a lush plan (be consistent) 9.c That the plan provide appropriate types and placement of landscaping 9.d That the client provide a shading solution for the parking area 9.e That the client excludes or relocates the Ocotillo, and creates a pedestrian friendly plan ACTION: M/S/C: (Parker/Ortega) 6-0 to recommend a restudy of the proposal AGENDA ITEM #10: CASE NO. SI 09-037 - Treef Talala, Manager of Village Pub, to install a permanent main sign on the parking structure facing Indian Canyon Drive behind the business at 266 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (ST) Staff presentation was made by Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, who described the proposed signs and stated that staff could only approve one of the two proposed signs. Staff outlined the differences of the two signs, and asked the committee for recommendations on the materials and placement of the two signs. The AAC began their comments with questions about the sign program, namely what materials were allowed under the approved sign program. The AAC also commented on why the two existing signs were not brought before them in the past. Staff noted that the sign program does not specify the materials, size, or placement of the signs. Staff then noted that in such instances a sign program defers back to the Zoning Code for size, placement, materials, etc... AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 10.a The committee recommended approval of Option B (sign along Indian Canyon) 10.b That the size be consistent with the existing signs 10.c That the height at which the sign is mounted be consistent with the two existing signs 10.d That the conduit be internally routed (not exposed) ACTION: M/S/C: (Hudson/O'Donnell) 6-0 to recommend approval, subject to conditions AGENDA ITEM #11: CASE NO. SI 09-019 — RESTUDY - Quiel Brothers Sign Company for installation of a permanent main sign for the business at 120 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (ST) Staff presentation was made by Scott Taschner, Assistant Planner, who described the proposed sign. Staff noted the recommendations from the previous AAC meeting and stated that the design of the sign has changed significantly. Staff then asked the committee for new recommendations regarding the design, colors, and materials. CI Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2009 The AAC began their comments and several members stated that they liked the new design of the sign. One committee member asked if the sign conforms to the code. Staff mentioned that a blade sign in the Central Business District (C-B-D) is not allowed to exceed 4 feet in any one direction, but that the signage for the Blue Guitar was approved at more than 4 feet in height. It was also stated that the height of the proposed sign is just over 5 feet. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 11.a The committee recommended approval of the proposed sign, as submitted ACTION: M/S/C: (O'Donnell/Ortega) 6-0 to recommend approval, as submitted CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Chair: None. Vice Chair: Ortega made mention that at the beginning of the meeting the Chair should remind the audience to turn off cell phones and restraint from text messaging. Principal Planner Edward Robertson remarked on conducting procedures for the meeting, reminding Chair Sahlin to have the posting of the AAC agenda read into record prior to commencement of the meeting. He also stated that if would be helpful for the Chair to allow all members complete their comments in orderly fashion prior to calling on applicants for responses. 11, -0 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, j ward . R bertson Principal P nner 5