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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
MINUTES
of the Special Meeting of June 18, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
Member McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: McCoy, Poehlein, Walsh, O’Donnell, Thomas (arrived
at 5:33 pm), Thompson (Alternate)
Members Excused: Doczi
Staff Present: Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning, Ken Lyon,
RA, Principal Planner, Edward Robertson, Principal
Planner, Irene Cruz, Administrative Assistant
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: This agenda was available for public access
at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 9:00 pm, Wednesday,
June 12, 2024, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and
procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Poehlein, seconded by Walsh to accept the Agenda.
AYES: WALSH, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, O’DONNELL, THOMAS, THOMPSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS : None.
CONSENT CALENDAR :
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 20, 2024
Motion by Thomas, seconded by O’Donnell, to accept the Minutes of May 20, 2024.
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AYES: MCCOY, POEHLEIN, O’DONNELL, THOMAS, THOMPSON
ABSTAIN: WALSH
2. UNFINSHED BUSINESS:
A. A REQUEST BY SELENE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, SEEKING
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL FOR THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH VILLAS RESIDENCES WITHIN THE DREAM
HOTEL COMPLEX LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD; ZONE PDD 333, SECTION 14 (CASE
5.1132-PD 333 / TTM 35236) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution determining the previously
adopted MND is the controlling CEQA documentation and approve, subject
to conditions.
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, summarized the staff report.
Lauri Kibby, applicant, answered questions of the Committee. The applicant’s design
team was not available for this meeting.
Motion by Thomas, seconded by Poehlein, to support staff recommendations, with
amendments:
1. That the applicant further study the materials proposed for the perimeter walls.
The ARC preferred the use of board-formed concrete in combination with vertical
metal, subject to confirmation by the Planning Services Department that it is
compliant with City Council approvals.
AYES: MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMAS, THOMPSON
NOES: WALSH, O’DONNELL
3. NEW BUSINESS: None.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Member Walsh noted his preference for hard
copies to review the agenda packet. Director Hadwin noted that moving forward,
members will receive an iPad so they view the materials digitally. For the next ARC
meeting, members who have not received their iPad will get paper copies of the agenda
packet. Request that staff have petitioners include “original” and “revised” comparisons
in the materials presented to the committee when revisions are being proposed. The
committee expressed their concern that the design team did not participate in this
meeting.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Hadwin noted that there currently is nothing pending
on the agenda for the July 1, 2024 ARC meeting and the meeting may be cancelled. An
update on the recruitment of new committee members to fill upcoming vacancies was
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provided. Members were thanked for their time and service on this committee. Director
Hadwin noted that committee meetings are not held in August.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Review Committee of the City of Palm Springs
adjourned at 6:30 p.m., to its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at
5:30 pm at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services