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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-06- ARC MinutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 6, 2009 Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Chair Chris Sahlin. ATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: YTD Attendance: Chris Sahlin, Chair X 12 Paul Ortega, Vice Chair X 10 Doug Hudson X 11 Lance O'Donnell X 12 Michael King X 12 Robert Parker X 9 Donald Wexler X 0 Jeffrey Jurasky X 0 (Roll Call record is from January 2009 thru meeting of July 6, 2009) Planning Commission Members Present: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for meeting of June 22, 2009. ACTION: M/S/C (Hudson/ King, 7-0) To approve the minutes of meeting June 22, 2009. REVISIONS TO AGENDA: Addition to the agenda — Agenda item #8 09-003 — addendum to the original sign program for The Springs Shopping Center. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 1. AGENDA ITEM # 2: Case #3.1018 — Re -study — Cheek's Tara Lazar owner of Cheek's Restaurant for the approval of garden gates and perimeter landscaping at 622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (GM) AAC member Ortega recused himself from this agenda item. Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner Mlaker who described the proposed wooden gate that would make the entrance into the community garden. A picture of the proposed gate was displayed which showed a heavy wooden structure with symmetrical openings in a regular pattern. A landscape plan was also publicly shown. This plan included a plant palette with different types of grass, creeping fig and morning glory. AAC member Parker suggested that native plants to the Coachella Valley should be used. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 1,a No invasive species to the Coachella Valley to be used. 1.b Look for an alternative to the proposed creeping fig and pay close attention to the types of grass proposed. Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Minutes of July 6, 2009 ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/ Hudson 5-0, 1 rescused/Ortega) To recommend approval, subject to conditions. AGENDA ITEM # 3: Case #3.1010 MAA — 2395 N. Indian Canyon Drive Don Lewallen owner of the property to re -paint the building exterior, add several architectural details to the front of the building and approval of a landscape plan, located at 2395 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 3. (GM) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner Mlaker who gave a brief description of the proposed paint color, landscape plan, and front entry architectural detail. Don Lewallen was available to answer AAC member's questions. Mr. Lewallen mentioned that the paint colors will be three shades of gray, with the existing barrel roof tiles included. This building will be converted to a hotel use and the landscaping plan including the plant palette will be as shown on the plans. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 3.a Paint type to be recommended for use on concrete surfaces. 3.b All new tree plantings to be 15 gallon or higher in size. ACTION: M/SIG (O'Donnell/ Hudson, 6-0) To recommend approval, subject to conditions. AGENDA ITEM # 4. Case # 3.3367 MAA — 777 North Palm Canyon Drive A proposal by the Real Estate Firm to repaint the exterior of the building located at 777 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. (ST) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Scott Taschner, who described the proposed project. He stated that staff was seeking recommendations on the placement of the accent color on the various architectural elements of the building. The Committee members began to make comments. One member stated that he visited the site and concluded that the building was in need of a repaint. Another member asked if the owner of the building had chosen the colors and had seen the proposed placement of the accent color. The question was asked of the client whether they were taking advantage of the Fagade Improvement Program to help in the financing of the exterior repaint project. The client responded that they were advised of this program and were using it to help fund the project. Another question of the client asked if they were trying to match nearby buildings. The client responded that they were trying to compliment the building located at 803 North Palm Canyon Drive. One Committee member mentioned that this building was designed by a well-known local architect. He also made several comments that focused on the interesting architectural features of the building and the accent color should be used carefully and consistently on these elements. It was also stated that these interesting architectural features (massive stucco forms, curved portions, etc) should not be ignored. Other suggestions were made that included: if a structural element is to be painted with the accent color then the structural elements return should be painted with the accent color, as well Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Minutes of July 6, 2009 AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 4.a The clients should consult with a professional to design the color placement scheme. 4.b The client should contact the local architect who designed the building. ACTION: M/S/C (O'Donnell/King, 6-0) To restudy the proposed project. AGENDA ITEM # 5.Case # SI-09-082 —155 S. Palm Canyon Dr. British Invasion clothing store to install a 35 square foot permanent main sign for the business located at 155 South Palm Canyon Drive (British Invasion), Zone C-B-D, Section 15. (ST) Staff presentation was made by Assistant Planner, Scott Taschner, who described the proposed project. He stated that the business is located in the Mercado Plaza, which has a sign program and the sign was reviewed and approved by the property management. One Committee member stated that the sign appeared to be of a high quality material and another committee agreed. ACTION: M/S/C :(O'Donnell/Hudson, 5-1/King) To approve, as submitted. AGENDA ITEM # 6.Case # 5.1226 CUP, VAR 6.513 Royal Street Communications to install a fifty-five foot high wireless communication antenna disguised as date palm, install associated equipment at 2101 Sahara Drive, Zone P, Section 1. (DN) Staff presentation was made by Associate Planner, David A. Newell, who described the proposed project. Clarification on the location of the subject site was provided as the vicinity maps were labeled incorrectly. The project applicant gave a presentation of the proposed facility and the carrier's background. The Committee asked questions with regards to alternative designs. The applicant provided additional information and clarifications for the carrier's requirements. The Committee generally agreed that there is preference to a slim -line design and that additional landscaping on the site, including the street frontages, should be a standard requirement for vacant lots that propose these types facilities. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 6.a Change monopalm design to slim -line monopole design with antennas contained within monopole. 6.b Indicate on plans that new CMU wall will match existing CMU wall on the site. 6.c Add three foot high wall along street frontages five feet back from property line and propose desert landscape between new wall and street. ACTION: M/S/C: (Sahlin/King, 6-0) To recommend approval subject to above noted comments. AGENDA ITEM # 7. Case # SP 09-002 - Rimrock Plaza Best Signs to, implement a new sign program for the Rimrock Plaza located at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (DN) 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Minutes of July 6; 2009 Staff presentation was made by Associate Planner, David A. Newell, who described the revised submittal. He stated that the only item restudied from the last meeting was the monument signs. The applicant, Jim Cross of Best Signs, Inc. made a presentation to the Committee and noted that his preference was to use the originally designed large monument sign. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: Ta Redesign large monument sign with two steel / wood posts outside of the Vons sign cabinet and remove stucco and stone elements below. 7.b Change landscape around base of monument signs to lessen water damage from sprinklers. ,ACTION: M/S/C: (O'Donnell/Hudson, 6-0) To recommend approval, subject to above noted comments. AGENDA ITEM # 8.Case # SP 09-003 — The Springs Shopping Center The Charles Company to make a minor amendment to special sign district for the Springs Shopping Center located at 5200 East Ramon Road, Zone PD-291, Section 17. (DN) Staff presentation was made by Associate Planner, David A. Newell, described the minor amendments proposed to the special sign district. He stated that the modifications included temporary and, permanent signage for the shopping center. AAC members offered the following comments and recommendations: 8.a Addendum #1 in Sign Program (Jack in the Box) - Preview menu board should not be allowed. 8.b Addendum #4 in Sign Program (Wells Fargo) - Sign should be centered with the building. located east of it on the site plan. 8.c Addendum #4 in Sign Program (Wells Fargo) - Sign should be perpendicular to the street with the vertical concrete block element towards the building. 8.d Addendum #4 in Sign Program (Wells Fargo) -,Reduce the overall height of the sign by one foot. 8.e Addendum #5 in Sign Program (Monument Sign Panels) - Cabinet box should be "El Dorado Tan", including one inch stripe around the perimeter of the face. ACTION: M/S/C: (O'Donnell/Hudson, 4-2 Sahlin/Ortega) To recommend approval subject to above noted comments. CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE / STAFF COMMENTS: Member Hudson suggested that the City develop a policy on the preferred type of pole used for cell phone transmissions. The AAC would like to start the discussion between the new slim -line poles versus the traditional mono -palm. Member Parker asked Staff to investigate the status of the landscaping at the Ramon Road Valero gas station and the Airport Carwash. Vice Chair Ortega mentioned that existing City regulations relative to plan submittals should be strictly adhered to. The AAC needs complete plans in order to be able to properly review projects. Professionally drawn plans should always be submitted. 0 Architectural Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Minutes of July 6, 2009 Principal Planner Robertson thanked the AAC for allowing staff to add The Springs Shopping Center sign program to the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further comments, the AAC meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. .:t6' � Edward O. obertson Principal Planner