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Home My WebLink About2009-06-08- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2009 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:06 p.m. by Chair Chris Sahlin. ATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: YTD Attendance: Chris Sahlin, Chair Paul Ortega, Vice Chair Doug Hudson Lance O'Donnell Michael King Robert Parker Donald Wexler Jeffrey Jurasky X 10 Excused 8 Excused 9 X 10 X 10 X 8 X 0 X 0 (Roll Call record is from January 2009 thru meeting of June 8, 2009) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Cohen APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of May 26, 2009. ACTION: M/S/C (Parker/ King) 4-0-2 (Ortega & Hudson absent) for the approval of the minutes for meeting May 26, 2009. 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: Mr. Ron Marshall, 2685 Limor Avenue, Palm Springs; complimented the AAC on their good work relative to re -paint requests. Mr. Marshall pointedly referenced the recent AAC approval for a re -paint at the Laphman Building, 666 North Palm Canyon Drive as being a good example of sensitivity to historic buildings. Chair Sahlin closed public comments AGENDA ITEM # 3: Case # 3.3333, TTM 36165, 7.1320 AAM Restudy RESTUDY of a Major Architectural Application by the Redevelopment Agency and Community Dynamics PS, LLC for a 51-unit moderate income.for-sale condominium townhouse complex on approximately 3.6 acres at the southeast corner of North Indian Canyon Drive and San Rafael, Zone R2, Section 1. Includes a TTM for condominium purposes and an Administrative Minor Modification for reduced yard setbacks. (KL) Comments from the AAC included: 3.a Reduce the parapet heights as possible to reduce the heavy appearance of the tops of the buildings. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2009 3.c Still too dense, courtyards and back to back patios still don't work. (Patios too tight) 3.d Gates to streets from back yard patios is a good move. 3.e Scoring in stucco was well received. 3.f Fabric Shade structure in courtyard is very nice. 3.g Outstanding landscaping (like the geometric design relating to the bldgs.). ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/Sahlin) 3-1 to approve with condition to create pedestrian path between back to back courtyards and lower parapets at least 9 to 12 inches. AGENDA ITEM # 4: Case # 5.1037-PD-309 Amendment Vista San Jacinto, an amendment to a previously submitted PDD changing from single-family to multi- family residential units on approximately 5.9 acres at 301 Rosa Parks Road, Zone R2, Section 34/T3/R4, GP Mixed Use. (KL) AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 4.a Consider a method of screening the northwesterly facing doors from the prevailing winds. ACTION: M/S/C 4-0 AGENDA ITEM # 5: Case # 5.0901 MAA Verizon to add a wireless tower and construct a 400 s.f. support enclosure on top of the existing northwest elevator shaft located on the top deck of the City parking structure at 295 South Indian Canyon Drive, Zone CBD, Section 15. (D.Shay) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Glenn Mlaker who described the proposal to add a telecommunication facility on the top deck of the City parking garage. The submitted plans show the height of the new tower to be 23 feet above the top parking deck. All of the new buildings to be constructed of slump stone block painted to match the existing structure. Todd Fisher of Verizon was present and gave a brief description of the project mentioning that a previousplanwas presented to the City Council. At that meeting the Council instructed Verizon to revise the plans and re -submit a better design. The plan presented at the AAC is a reaction to the City Council request. Diana Shay, Redevelopment Coordinator mentioned that the City is seeking AAC conceptual approval for the purpose of entering into lease negotiations with Verizon. A formal submission will be forthcoming to the AAC after a lease is signed. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 5.a Overall height from the ground and parking deck must be part of detailed plans. 5.b Light pole locations on the top deck may need to be revised. 5.c Elevations of new buildings must include materials, door locations, and color. 5.d Tower location on top deck OK. ACTION: M/S/C (King/ O'Donnell) 5-0-0 to recommend preliminary approval, with final detailed plans to be re -submitted to AAC at a future date. 4. AGENDA ITEM # 6: Case # 3.1613 Von's Grocery store for review of traffic calming plan and landscaping in front of store at the Rimrock Shopping Center, 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CDN, Section 30. (DN) Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting - Minutes of June 6, 2009 Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Glenn Mlaker who mentioned that this case was before the AAC twice before, at the most recent review on May 11, 2009,.the AAC requested the applicant return with a traffic calming plan and landscaped plan. Herb Horowitz from GKK Architects gave a brief description of the traffic calming plan. The client is in agreement with the City Traffic engineer for the speed bumps in the parking lot drive aisle to have a width of three feet. A conceptual landscape plan with new meandering sidewalk for better pedestrian access was shown. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 4.a Detailed landscape plan to be reviewed_ 4.b Location of speed humps to be sited in a manner that will not interfere with drive aisles. ACTION: M/S/C (Parker/ King) 5-0 to recommend approval. 5. AGENDA ITEM # 7: Case # 3.3357 Al Smoot for City of Palm Springs to construct new park on a 1.75 acre parcel at the corner of East Amado Rd. and Calle Alvarado to include a sculpture garden, walking paths, entertainment area, and landscaping to be called 'Jackie Lee Houston Plaza' at 281 North Calle Alvarado, Zone HR, Section 14 (GM) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Glenn Mlaker who mentioned that a design team has been working on developing the overall concepts for the new park. Steve Knoll who is part of the steering committee for the project gave an overview of the proposed park. He referred to detailed plans shown on the boards. The AAC members were generally supportive of the proposal. Items of concern include: drainage, lighting, plant palette, berms, and signage. ACTION: M/S/C (Parker/ O'Donnell) 5-0 to recommend conceptual approval with final plans to be presented to AAC for review at a later date. 6. AGENDA ITEM # 8: Case # 3.3318 MAA (Restudy) Ricardo Aguilar, agent for Valero Gas Station, to repaint the exterior of the building on the property at 3600 East Ramon Road, Zone M-1, Section 18 (ST). Staff presentation was provided by Associate Planner, David Newell, for Assistant Planner, Scott Taschner. Staff noted that this is a re -study item, provided background on the property, and outlined the revisions since the previous meeting. A brief discussion between the members ensued., The question was asked if a representative or the applicant was in attendance. Several of the committee members said they were opposed to the color scheme and that they did not like the idea of stuccoing over and painting the stone along the base of the main building. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2009 6.a Do not stucco over and paint the stone around the base of the building 6.b Propose a color scheme using desert colors (did not like the whole building looking like a sign — remove yellow and green from the proposed color palate) 6.c Do not like the idea of painting over the tiles above the entryway 6.d Have the applicant or a representative attend the meeting when the item comes up again ACTION: M/S/C: (Parker/King) 5-0-1, to restudy the project 7. AGENDA ITEM # 9: Case # 3.3354 MAA Advanced Painting, on behalf of the Ocotillo Lodge HOA, to repaint the buildings adjacent to 1111 East Palm Canyon Drive using the attached color palate, Zone R-3, Section 26 (ST) Staff presentation was provided by Associate Planner, David Newell, for Assistant Planner, Scott Taschner. The AAC members began their discussion and stated that they liked the repaint project and that they would also like to see a restoration of the landscaping at the property. Other members agreed and thanked the applicant for their approach toward this restoration project. ACTION: M/S/C: (O'Donnell/King) 5-0-1 to recommend approval of the repaint, as submitted 8. AGENDA ITEM # 10: Case # 3.1169 Tahquitz Canyon Apartments to re -paint all buildings at 2890 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone R-3, Section 13. (GM) Assistant Planner, Glenn Mlaker gave a brief overview of the proposed paint color scheme. He referred the AAC to the presentation materials on the boards. Tony Howard from the Tahquitz Canyon Apartments was available for questions. ACTION: M/S/C: (King/ Parker) 5-0 to recommend approval of the repaint as presented. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Chair Shalin suggested that the AAC initiate a new program that would recognize excellence in architecture and building design. The AAC members would nominate specific projects for special recognition. He stated that the AAC appreciates the hard work of the community. Staff: None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, E ward O. bertson Principal Planner 4