HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-21 ARC MinutesARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Large Conference Room
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
MINUTES
October 21, 2024 Meeting
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair O’Donnell called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: O’DONNELL, THOMAS, BASTIN, MACDONALD, CASTRO.
Members Excused: HARLAN, THOMPSON, WALSH.
Staff Present: Christopher Hadwin, Ken Lyon, Irene Cruz, Glenn Mlaker.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior
bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 9:00 pm on Thursday,
October 17, 2024.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Architectural Review Committee will discuss the order of the
agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the
consent calendar for discussion.
Item 1B will be continued to a date uncertain
Item 1C will be continued to a date uncertain
Item 3B will be continued to a date uncertain
Motion made by Vice Chair Thomas, seconded by Bastin, to approve the Agenda as amended
AYES: O’DONNELL, THOMAS, BASTIN, MACDONALD, CASTRO
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
Architectural Review Committee on the Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and items of general
interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Although the Architectural Review Committee
values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed
on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes assigned for each speaker
(No speakers during public comment.)
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be
removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.
A APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024.
Architectural Review Committee Minutes
October 21, 2024
Page 2 of 2
D A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY KOVAC DESIGN STUDIO FOR
STEPHEN WHYTE, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON
A 2.34-ACRE HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 211 RIDGE MOUNTAIN DRIVE; ZONE:
OPEN SPACE-20; GENERAL PLAN: ESTATE RESIDENTIAL, APN 513-570-001,
PLANNING CASE AR-2024-0049 / AMM-2024-0007 (KL)
Motion by Vice Chair Thomas, seconded by member Castro, to approve Item 1A and Item 1D on the
Consent Calendar.
AYES: O’DONNELL, THOMAS, BASTIN, MACDONALD, CASTRO
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. A REQUEST BY LOCKLEND, LLC, OWNER, (DBA: ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING) FOR
A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 6,780-
SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE BUILDING LOCATED AT 19345 NEWHALL STREET,
ZONE M-2. (CASE #AR 2024-0077) (GM).
Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner, presented the Staff Report and answered questions of the committee.
Gabriel Lujan, GLA Design, for the applicant, spoke and answered questions of the committee.
Motion by member Castro, seconded by Chair O’Donnell, to approve the application with amendments.
1. Substitute flat paint for the highly reflective white.
2. The elimination of the downstairs window that backs up to the stairwell
3. Inclusion of full height doors on the trash enclosure to ensure it is not climbable.
4. That the applicant consider lowering the second-floor plate.
AYES: O’DONNELL, THOMAS, BASTIN, MACDONALD, CASTRO
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Member MacDonald suggested a condition of approval be developed requiring applicants to revegetate
(i.e. overseed) and restore native site conditions after construction completion. Member MacDonald and
Planner Lyon to develop language that could be incorporated into possible conditions of approval.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Planner Ken Lyon discussed the upcoming meeting schedule, the status
of the zoning code updates, and the development of design standards.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs adjourned at 6:25
p.m. to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on November 4, 2024, at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs.
_/s/ Christopher Hadwin____
Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services