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Home My WebLink About2009-06-22- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2009 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3.04 p.m. by Chair Chris Sahlin. ATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: YTD Attendance: Chris Sahlin, Chair X Paul Ortega, Vice Chair X Doug Hudson X Lance O'Donnell X Michael King X Robert Parker Donald Wexler Jeffrey Jurasky 11 9 10 11 11 Excused 8 X 0 X 0 (Roll Call record is from January 2009 thru meeting of June 22, 2009) Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioner Cohen APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of June 8, 2009. ACTION: M/S/C (King/ O'Donnell, 3-0, 2 abstained/Hudson/Ortega) To approve the minutes of meeting June 8, 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: NONE AGENDA ITEM # 3: Case # 5.1203 CUP & 6.507 VAR T-Mobile to construct a 60-foot tall commercial communication antenna designed as a slim -line monopole and four radio cabinets enclosed behind a seven -foot high block wall at 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive (Club Trinidad), Zone R-3, Section 24. (DN) Staff presentation was made by Associate Planner, David A. Newell, who described the proposed project. He stated that the item was a re -study and that the applicant has addressed the Committee's concerns. The project applicant, Monica Moretta representative for T-Mobile, provided a brief presentation and asked the Committee to choose a color from the 'desert tan' paint samples provided. The Committee asked questions related to the material of monopole at the top of the structure where the antennas need reception. The applicant stated that the material is a transparent material that will be a solid material that is the same color as the rest of the monopole. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2009 AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 3.a The color of the monopole should be Riviera Clay (UL 130-8) by Behr Premium Plus Ultra, as proposed by the applicant. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / King, 5-0, 1 absent/Parker) To recommend approval, subject to. comment 3.a above. AGENDA ITEM # 4: Case # 5.0842 WWCOT to re -paint buildings at the Sun Center, revise color palette of building under construction and revise landscaping at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Zone PD-77A, Section 22.-(DN) Staff presentation was made by Associate Planner, David A. Newell, who gave a brief description of the project. He stated the project was originally approved in 2007 by the City Council and the applicant is now proposing to re -paint the entire center and revise the proposed landscaping. The project applicant, Chris Mills of WWCOT, provided additional information. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 4.a Attractive landscape on the Palm Canyon Drive street frontage. ACTION: M/S/C (Hudson / O'Donnell, 5-0, 1 absent/Parker) To recommend approval, as submitted. AGENDA ITEM # 5: Case # SP 09-002 Best Signs to implement a new sign program for the Rimrock Plaza at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (DN) Staff presentation'was made by Associate Planner, David A. Newell, who gave a description of the proposed sign program. He stated that the new sign program is generally consistent with the Zoning Code, but that there are some minor deviations. The Committee asked some questions related to wall signage and materials of monument signage. The project applicant, Jeff Cross of Best Signs, Inc. provided additional information. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 5.a The signs are too busy. 5.b Simplify monument signs. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell / King, 5-0, 1 absent, Parker) To restudy, subject to comments 5.a and 5.b above. AGENDA ITEM # 6: Case # 3.1412 Richard Sullivan for the Palm Springs Air Museum to construct a 1,390 square foot pre -manufactured storage shed at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Zone A, Section 7. (GM) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Glenn Mlaker, who gave a brief description of the project which includes placing a steel Quonset but style storage shed at the corner of the air Museum property. 2 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2009 Mr. Sullivan mentioned that there will not be any electricity in the new structure. The shed will be used for restoration and storing of vintage WWW II airplane parts. AAC members were concerned with how the shed will be affixed to the ground. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/ Hudson, 5-0, 1 absent/Parker) To recommend approval. AGENDA ITEM # 7: Case # 3.1043 (RESTUDY) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Scott Taschner, who stated that the proposed project was a restudy item from a previous AAC meeting. Scott also noted the recommendations that the committee made at that past meeting and that many of the recommendations were incorporated into the revised landscape plan. (ST) The committee members then began their discussion. It was stated that the revised plan is substantially different then the first plan they saw several months ago and that the revised plan included the removal of the existing ficus trees and proposed a plan which would be fairly heavily planted with drought -tolerant plants. A committee member also noted that the revised plan included a lot of color, but still did not address the parking area and the need for shading. Another committee member stated that the area between the sidewalk and the parking area, adjacent to Vista Chino Road and Indian Canyon Drive, is a narrow area and that the plants would have to be maintained and pruned regularly. Several committee members also asked about irrigation. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 7.a That the landscaping plan include at least two 36 inch box trees (of an appropriate type) in the planter island in the center of the rear parking area. 7.b That the client consider changes (such as installation of half diamond planters) to the parking lot island to allow for additional shade trees. 7.c That the client use drip irrigation for all plants except the, palm trees/other trees (should use bubblers on the trees) ACTION: M/S/C (Ortega/Hudson, 5-0, 1 absent/Parker) To recommend approval, subject to conditions. AGENDA ITEM # 8: Case # 3.3126 MAA Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Scott Taschner, who stated that the request before them today was for the replacement of the Brisoleil on the storefront of the building. Staff noted the original Brisoleil was taken down many years ago during a Jensen's remodel (and was never replaced). Staff also noted that the committee specifically stated about a year and -a -half ago that the Committee specifically noted to staff that they wanted to see the replacement Brisoleil prior to approval and installation. Several committee members stated their appreciation for the work the contactor has done on the site, and stated that they liked the Brisoleil ACTION: M/S/C: (King/O'Donnell, 5-0, 1 absent/Parker) To recommend Approval, as submitted. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2009 CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Principal Planner Robertson mentioned that the Planning Department is in the process of exploring ways to implement Chair Sahlin's suggestion to celebrate good built design in the City of Palm Springs. Chair Sahlin looks forward to getting this new program underway. Vice Chair Ortega reminded staff that a joint meeting between the AAC and the City Council was postponed and asked that this meeting has been rescheduled. Principal Planner Robertson stated that no new date has been set. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ward Cl,,gobertson Principal Planner 4