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DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2017 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: AN APPLICATION BY TRIO RESTAURANT FOR AN ART MURAL ON A
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 707 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 17-001 MUR).
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
This is a request for approval of an Art Mural Application for a new mural on a
commercial restaurant building known as Trio Restaurant at 707 North Palm Canyon
Drive. The mural is proposed for the west facade of the building facing the parking lot.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL ON THE
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT BUILDING AT 707 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE C-1 (CASE 17-001 MUR)."
BACKGROUND:
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06/07/17 The City Council granted approval of a mural located on the southerly
portion of the west face. The mural had been installed prior to receiving
City Council approval.
9/5/2017 AAC reviewed the proposal and voted 6-0 to recommend approval to the
Planning Commission as submitted.
9/14/2017 Public Arts Commission reviewed the proposal and voted 7-0 to
recommend approval to the City Council.
10/11/17 Planning Commission reviewed the proposal and voted to recommend
approval to the City Council.
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DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2017 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: AN APPLICATION BY TRIO RESTAURANT FOR AN ART MURAL ON A
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 707 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 17-001 MUR).
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
This is a request for approval of an Art Mural Application for a new mural on a
commercial restaurant building known as Trio Restaurant at 707 North Palm Canyon
Drive. The mural is proposed for the west facade of the building facing the parking lot.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL ON THE
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT BUILDING AT 707 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE C-1 (CASE 17-001 MUR)."
BACKGROUND:
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06/07/17 The City Council granted approval of a mural located on the southerly
portion of the west face. The mural had been installed prior to receiving
City Council approval.
9/5/2017 AAC reviewed the proposal and voted 6-0 to recommend approval to the
Planning Commission as submitted.
9/14/2017 Public Arts Commission reviewed the proposal and voted 7-0 to
recommend approval to the City Council.
10/11/17 Planning Commission reviewed the proposal and voted to recommend
approval to the ity Council.
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City Council Staff Report
October 18, 2017 -- Page 2
Case 17-003 MUR —Trio Mural
09/2017 Staff visited site to observe existing conditions
8/24/2017 Notice sent to all property owners within 500 feet of mural site at least
30 days prior
to the
Planning Commission consideration.
Site Area
Net Area 31,372-s uare feet
P e1 wa
Subject NCC (Neighborhood Restaurant C-1 (General
Property Commercial) Commercial
North NCC (Neighborhood Retail C-1 (General
Commercial) Commercial
South NCC (Neighborhood Retail C-1 (General
Commercial) Commercial
East NCC (Neighborhood Retail C-1 (General
Commercial) Commercial
West ER (Estate Residential) Single-Family R-1-A (Single-
Residential Family Residential
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested approval of a proposed mural located on the rear elevation
of the commercial building at 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Currently there is an existing
mural on the structure located on the southwest fagade of the building. The mural does
not have a specific name but can be described as a form of underground public art
evolved from graffiti or "Street Art" founded in urban centers. The proposed and
existing mural was created by Los Angeles artist John Moody known as MDMN whose
art can be described as having an eclectic aesthetic that melds amine, superhero
comics, 80's videogames and retro sci-fi imagery.
The mural will be approximately sixty-five (65) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet tall
equaling 1,170-square feet. The colorful mural applied to the west wall facing the
restaurant parking lot will be applied by spray paint in colors of red, yellow, blue,
orange, green, purple, and black. The applicant describes the mural as an "animated
look into the world of heroic illustration or characters. With the ultimate goal to inspire
and encourage creativity from the community, focused on finding inner power in a
beaming fantasy world of luminescence and adventure".
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City Council Staff Report
October 18, 2017— Page 3
Case 17-003 MUR —Trio Mural
The mural will be located on the rear fagade of the building adjacent to Trio Restaurant
and is visible from the restaurant parking lot. There is no formal lighting of the mural. A
large Oleander hedge exists along the outer planter bed of the parking lot adjacent to
the street providing a visual screen from the single-family residential neighborhood.
The proposed mural is similar in style and design as the existing mural. Both murals
exhibit super hero images and other animation elements along with the use of bright
colors tying the two together.
The approval process for murals is identified in Section 5.81.030 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code; the application must be reviewed by AAC, the Planning Commission,
the Public Arts Commission, and is then forwarded to City Council for action.
The applicant will be required to submit a covenant and maintenance agreement for the
mural, as stated in Section 5.81.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. This
agreement assures that the necessary repairs and maintenance of the mural are
completed by the property owner to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.
FINDINGS —ART MURAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) Section 5.81.040 requires that the owner of the
property on which the mural is placed shall deliver to the City a covenant for
recordation, providing that the mural will be maintained at all times in full compliance
with code requirements. The covenant shall be required as a condition of approval of
this request. PSMC Section 5.81.050 requires that the following findings be made
relative to Art Mural Applications:
1. The mural shall remain in place, without altemation, for a minimum period of two
years.
If approved, the mural shall be required to remain in place for two years from the
date of City Council approval. The two-year requirement will be included as a
standard condition of approval.
2. No part of a mural shall exceed the height of the structure to which it is tiled,
painted, or affixed.
The mural occupies the west facing building fagade visible from the Trio
Restaurant parking lot. The mural is 1,170-square feet in size, sixty-five (65) feet
long and eighteen (18) feet tall and encompasses the rear exterior wall.
3. No part of a mural shall extend more than six (6) inches from the plane of the
wall upon which it is tiled, painted, or affixed.
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City Council Staff Report
October 18, 2017 -- Page 4
Case 17-003 MUR—Trio Mural
The colorful mural applied to the west wall facing the restaurant parking lot will be
applied by spray paint in colors of red, yellow, blue, orange, green, purple, and
black. The aerosol acrylic paint is weather and heat resistant of the highest
quality made for exterior use. The paint pigments can expect to remain without
fading for ten (10) years.
4. No mural may consist of, or contain, electrical or mechanical components, or
changing images (moving structural elements, flashing or sequential lights,
lighting elements, or other automated methods that result in movement, the
appearance of movement, or change of mural image or message, not including
static illumination turned off and back on not more than once every 24 hours).
The mural art work does not consist of or contain any electrical or mechanical
components and the mural is not illuminated at night.
5. No mural shall be placed on a lot that is improved with only one single-family
residential structure and accessory structures.
The mural is affixed to a commercial building, and is located within a commercial
zoning district.
6. No mural shall be arranged and illuminated in a manner that will produce light
intensity of greater than three foot candles above ambient lighting, as measured
at the property line of the nearest residentially zoned property.
The mural does not consist of or contain any electrical or mechanical
components. The mural will not be illuminated at night.
7. Digitally printed image murals shall receive approval of both the Fire Department
and Department of Building and Safety.
The Fire Department and the Department of Building and Safety has reviewed
the proposed method of constructing the mural image and has found that the
acrylic paint will not be harmful as applied.
8. A mural shall not be created without the final authorization of the Palm Springs
City Council.
The applicant has appropriately filed the proper application for approval for the
mural. The mural will be scheduled for installation once final approval is received
from the City Council. Should the City Council deny this application, the mural
will not be installed on the building.
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City Council Staff Report
October 18, 2017-- Page 5
Case 17-003 MUR—Trio Mural
FINDINGS —ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the regulations listed previously, the submitted application has also been
reviewed for conformance to the Architectural Review criteria listed in Palm Springs
Zoning Code (PSZC) Section 94.04.00(D), as discussed below:
1. is the proposed development compatible with the character of adjacent and
surrounding developments?
The mural will be placed on the west facing side of the commercial restaurant
building at the corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and West Merito Place
enlivening an otherwise large blank stucco wall which faces a parking lot.
2. Is the proposed development of good composition, materials, textures, and
colors?
The mural will be applied to the wall using spray paint in colors of red, yellow,
blue, orange, green, purple, and black. The aerosol acrylic paint is weather and
heat resistant of the highest quality made for exterior use. The paint pigments
can expect to remain without fading for ten (10) years.
3. Harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining developments and
in the context of the immediate neighborhood/community, avoiding both
excessive variety and monotonous repetition, but allowing similarity of style, if
warranted.
The mural can be described as a form of underground public art evolved from
graffiti or "Street Art" founded in urban centers. The mural was created by Los
Angeles artist John Moody known as MDMN whose art can be described as
having an eclectic aesthetic that melds anime, superhero comics, 80's
videogames and retro sci-fi imagery. The colorful image is not clearly visible
from the adjacent neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the surrounding
community.
4. Maximum height, area, setbacks and overall mass, as well as parts of any
structure (buildings, walls, screens, towers or signs) and effective concealment of
all mechanical equipment.
The mural is approximately sixty-five (65) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet tall
equaling 1,170-square feet. The size of the mural will occupy the west facing
wall on which it is placed, and is applied directly to the exterior wall.
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City Council Staff Report
October 18, 2017 -- Page 6
Case 17-003 MUR—Trio Mural
5. Building (mural) design, materials and colors to be sympathetic with desert
surroundings.
The mural utilizes a mix of colors that are appropriate to the context and desert
surroundings.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the application
is not considered a project pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA"), as it will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the environment
pursuant to Section 21065 of the Public Resources Code.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed mural is consistent with the criteria listed in PSMC Section 5.81.050 and
PSZC Section 94.04.00(D). The mural has been reviewed and recommended for
approval by the AAC, the Public Arts Commission and Planning Commission. Staffs
recommendation is for the City Council to approve the mural ap ica 'on request.
Flinn Fagg, AICP Marcus L. Fu er, MP , .E., P.L.S.
Director of Planning Services Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph. .,
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
3. Conditions of Approval
4. Justification Letter
5. Excerpt of Meeting Minutes of the Architectural Advisory Committee of 9/5/2017
6. Excerpt of Meeting Minutes of Public Arts Commission of 9/14/2017
7. Site Photos/Mural Images
8. News Article on Mural Artist —John Moody— aka MDMN
9. Correspondence from Residents
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17-003 MUR
Trio Restaurant
Art Mural
707 North Palm Canyon Drive
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL
ON THE COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT BUILDING AT 707
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 17-003
MUR).
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Trio Restaurant, ("Applicant') has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Chapter 5.81 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) for the
approval of an art mural on the commercial building at 707 North Palm Canyon
Drive, Zone C-1 (Case No. 17-003 MUR) ("Application").
B. On September 5, 2017, the Architectural Advisory Committee met and
voted to recommend approval of the Application to the Planning Commission.
C. On September 14, 2017, the Public Arts Commission considered the
application at a regularly-scheduled public meeting, and voted to recommend
approval of the Application to the City Council.
D. On October 11, 2017, the Planning Commission considered the
Application at a noticed public hearing held in accordance with PSMC Section
5.81.030(a), and voted to recommend approval of the request to the City Council.
E. On October 18, 2017, the City Council considered the Application at a
regularly scheduled public meeting in accordance with applicable law.
F. The Application is not considered a project pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), as it will not cause a direct or
indirect physical change in the environment pursuant to Section 21065 of the
Public Resources Code
G. The City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the Application, including, but not limited to, the
staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
H. Pursuant to PSMC Section 5.81.050, the City Council finds:
1. The mural shall remain in place, without alternation, for a minimum period
of two years.
If approved, the mural shall be required to remain in place for two years
from the date of City Council approval. The two-year requirement will be
included as a standard condition of approval.
2. No part of a mural shall exceed the height of the structure to which it is
tiled, painted, or affixed.
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City Council Resolution No. October 18, 2017
Case 17-003 MUR Page 2 of 4
The mural occupies the west facing building fagade visible from the Trio
Restaurant parking lot. The mural is 1,170-square feet in size, sixty-five
(65) feet long and eighteen (18) feet tall and encompasses the rear
exterior wall.
3. No part of a mural shall extend more than six (6) inches from the plane of
the wall upon which it is tiled, painted, or affixed.
The colorful mural applied to the west wall facing the restaurant parking lot
will be applied by spray paint in colors of red, yellow, blue, orange, green,
purple, and black. The aerosol acrylic paint is weather and heat resistant
of the highest quality made for exterior use. The paint pigments can
expect to remain without fading for ten (10) years.
4. No mural may consist of, or contain, electrical or mechanical components,
or changing images (moving structural elements, flashing or sequential
lights, lighting elements, or other automated methods that result in
movement, the appearance of movement, or change of mural image or
message, not including static illumination turned off and back on not more
than once every 24 hours).
The mural art work does not consist of or contain any electrical or
mechanical components and the mural is not illuminated at night.
5. No mural shall be placed on a lot that is improved with only one single-
family residential structure and accessory structures.
The mural is affixed to a commercial building, and is located within a
commercial zoning district.
6. No mural shall be arranged and illuminated in a manner that will produce
light intensity of greater than three foot candles above ambient lighting, as
measured at the property line of the nearest residentially zoned property.
The mural does not consist of or contain any electrical or mechanical
components. The mural will not be illuminated at night.
7. Digitally printed image murals shall receive approval of both the Fire
Department and Department of Building and Safety.
The Fire Department and the Department of Building and Safety has
reviewed the proposed method of constructing the mural image and has
found that the acrylic paint will not be harmful as applied.
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City Council Resolution No. October 18, 2017
Case 17-003 MUR Page 3 of 4
8. A mural shall not be created without the final authorization of the Palm
Springs City Council.
The applicant has appropriately filed the proper application for approval for
the mural. The mural will be scheduled for installation once final approval
is received from the City Council. Should the City Council deny this
application, the mural will not be installed on the building.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES:
That the findings and determinations reflected above are true and correct, and
are incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for the
action taken by and through this Resolution.
That the City Council hereby approves Case 17-003 MUR for an art mural on the
commercial building located at 707 North Palm Canyon Drive, subject to the
conditions of approval attached herein as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2017.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
Kathleen D. Hart, Interim City Clerk
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City Council Resolution No. October 18, 2017
Case 17-003 MUR Page 4 of 4
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs,
hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on
the 15th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kathleen D. Hart, Interim City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
Case 17-003 MUR
An Art Mural located at 707 North Palm Canyon Drive
Trio Restaurant
October 18, 2017
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services, the Director of Building and Safety, or
the Director of Community and Economic Development, depending on which department
recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case 17-
003 MUR, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped July 17, 2017, on file in
the Planning Division, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 17-003 MUR. The City of Palm Springs will
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against
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Case 17-003 MUR—707 North Palm Canyon Drive Page 2 of 3
Conditions of Approval
the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the
matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay
for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails
to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails
to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be
responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon
the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall
waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
ADM 6. Covenant. The owner of the property on which the mural is installed shall
execute and deliver to the Office of the City Clerk a covenant for recordation
in a form approved by the City Attorney. The covenant shall provide that the
mural will be installed and maintained at all times in full compliance Chapter
5.81 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. In addition, the covenant shall
remain in force for as long as the mural exists.
ADM 7. Maintenance Plan. The property owner(s) and successors and assignees in
interest shall maintain and repair the mural in accordance with the
maintenance plan approved in conjunction with this application. This
condition shall be included in the recorded covenant agreement for the
property as required by the City.
ADM 8. Minimum Time Period. The mural shall remain in place, without alteration, for
a minimum period of two (2) years; the two (2) year time period shall
commence upon the effective date of the approval. An "alteration" includes
any change to the permitted mural, including, but not limited to, any change to
the image(s), materials, colors, or size of the permitted mural. "Alteration"
does not include naturally occurring changes to the mural caused by
exposure to the elements or the passage of time or that result from the
maintenance or repair of the mural. Such minor changes may include slight
and unintended deviations from the original image, colors, or materials that
occur when the permitted mural is repaired due to the passage of time or the
result of vandalism.
A mural may be removed within the first two years of the date of registration
under the following circumstances:
• The property on which the mural is located is sold; or
• The structure or property is substantially remodeled or altered in a way
that precludes continuance of the mural; or
• The property undergoes a change of use authorized by the
Department of Building and Safety;
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Case 17-003 MUR—707 North Palm Canyon Drive Page 3 of 3
Conditions of Approval
• The owner of a mural may request permission from the City Manager
to remove a mural prior to the expiration of the two (2) year period,
which the City Manager may grant upon making a finding that the
continued maintenance of the mural is not feasible and that the early
removal of the mural is not a furtherance of off-site commercial
advertising.
ADM 9. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 10. Grounds for Revocation. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of this
approval or with City codes and ordinances may result in proceedings to
revoke the approval. In addition, violations of the City Codes and Ordinances
will result in enforcement actions which may include citations, arrest,
temporary business closure, or revocation of this permit in accordance with
law.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Lighting. There shall be no Illumination of the mural.
PLN 2. Removal of Mural. Should the mural be removed or the building be repainted
in the future, the property owner shall submit a Minor Architectural Review
application for approval prior to repainting the building.
END OF CONDITIONS
I am writing this letter of justification to obtain approval for a
public outdoor mural on trio restaurant. The purpose of the
mural is to beautify the building and improving contemporary
public art in the Palm Springs local community.
The project is almost guaranteed to be a huge success for both
businesses and the local community. The artist has been
wanting to give Palm Springs a powerful artistic project for the
public and bring creative insight and inspiration to the
contemporary culture. There will be continuous coverage of this
project from both local and worldwide social media outlets
including photographers, videographers, and news outlets.
The estimate supply/work costs for something the size normally
would range in the $8,000 range. Fortunately we have paint supply
sponsers willing to donate towards the project just to beautify the
city of Palm Springs and the artist himself ready to donate his time
and efforts as well.
From the donations of the paint companies, the cost of time and work
is only $2,000.
Maintenance Plan:
Paints used on said mural is weather, heat resistant and the highest quality of aerosol paint that is made
for longevity of exterior use. At the very soonest severe breakdown of the aerosol paint binder can be
seen on murals after about 10 years—especially those works exposed to direct sunlight. select amounts
of certain colors that might fade faster will be left with the owner of the building for touch ups of
any kind.
Color and materials:
Aerosol Paint
Acrylic paint
Brush/rollers
Latex gloves
Respirators
Ladders
Artist Tape
Protective Tarp and Covering
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EXCERPT OF DRAFT MINUTES
At the Architectural Advisory Committee meeting of the City of Palm Springs, held
September 5, 2017 the Architectural Advisory Committee took the following action:
TRIO RESTAURANT, FOR AN ART MURAL APPLICATION ON A COMMERCIAL
RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 707 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE
C-1 (CASE 17-003 MUR) (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker presented details of the proposed mural.
Vice Chair Cassady questioned if the recycle bins will be moved. (yes) And he asked if
the parking bollards will be painted a uniform color. (has not been determined)
ACTION: Approve as submitted.
MOTION: Vice Chair Cassady, seconded by Member McCoy, and unanimously carried
on a 6-0-0 roll call vote.
I, TERRI HINTZ, Planning Administrative Coordinator for the City of Palm Springs,
hereby certify that the above action was taken by Architecture Advisory Committee of
the City of Palm Springs on the 5th day of September, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Chair Song, Vice-Chair Cassady, Members Lockyer, Rotman, McCoy, and
Miller
ABSENT: None
Terri Hintz
Planning Administrative Coordinator
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Excerpt from the September 14 2017 Regular Public Arts Commission Meeting
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10. MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN ART
MURAL APPLICATION BY TRIO RESTAURANT FOR AN ART MURAL ON THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT
707 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 17-003 MUR) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES SET
FORTH BY SECTION 5.81 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTIONS 93.20.00 & 93.20.03 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS ZOING CODE.
RECOMMENDATION: Review Art Mural Application #17-003 MUR and adopt a resolution of the Public
Arts Commission making a recommendation to City Council for consideration.
Ms. Henning—This is a new mural application;will be placed adjacent to(north)of the original mural.
Chair Sheffer—since Trio is not open yet after the fire;would rather not take this on at 4:00 p.m., but it is
up to the commission.
Ms. Henning — advised the commission that this mural application is scheduled to go to Architectural
Advisory Committee after this commission makes their recommendation. If this item is item is tabled it
will postpone the application going forward to AAC and Planning Commission for approval.
Commissioner Pritchard — would like to move forward with the application so we do not hold up the
process.
The aesthetics of the mural was briefly discussed;one letter was received from a nearby citizen that is not
in favor of the mural.
Chair Sheffer—would like to review the current mural ordinance and approval process.
MOTION: by Commissioner Brenner,second by Commissioner Pritchard, to approve the recommendation
as listed on our agenda regarding an art mural application by Trio Restaurant;unanimously carried 7/0
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Spollight on LA street artist and illustrator MDMN.
By Daniel Barron
In March of 2012,artist John Moody,aka MDMN,left behind his home of Phoenix,Arizona,a lethargic burg he states is most defined by
"casinos,waterparks,and golf." Venturing into the comparatively high-velocity world of Los Angeles,he quickly staked his Flag as an exciting
new voice in the street an scene with a punchy pop aesthetic that melds anime,superhero comics,80s videogames and retro sci-fi imagery. He
has since become a member of the short-lived collective The Soap Company,collaborated with a number of established muralists,attended
Miami Art Basel,and painted large-scale works in Miami,Chicago,Los Angeles,and New York. But as apropos of an artist who specializes in
super-powered titans and giant robots,the moonage daydreams of MDMN are too gigantic to be contained by mere electrical boxes. YAY!L.A.
Magazine sat down with him to discuss the state of LA street art,childhood influences,and his bold vision for the MDMN brand.
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From: Louise Eccard <leccard@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 2:58 PM
To: Glenn Mlaker
Cc: Flinn Fagg
Subject: Trio Restaurant
Dear Glenn,
My name is Louise Eccard. I am following up on our phone conversation regarding Trio Restaurant.
As far as the art mural application goes, our household looks forward to its installation. We have enjoyed the first mural
that was completed some time back.
Our greatest concern with Trio is that it seems that they cannot accommodate the number of restaurant customers for the
number of spaces available in their parking lot. As you probably know, this was a bank and then an escrow company for
many years. It was an escrow company when we purchased our home in 1991. Later a pet store was there and several
other restaurants following. Trio has been the most disturbing to the neighborhood yet.
I have spoken to the owner regarding parking all along the block behind the restaurant. He seems helpful and the workers
who were parking in front of our house for long hours have moved to other areas of the street. I know our other neighbors
are not pleased having cars parked for long 8 to 10 hour shifts. However, now our home is left with the restaurant guests
and constant noise looking for parking and then doors slamming, alarms beeping and trash left behind until the restaurant
closes. This is not what we have come to appreciate on our quiet residential street for the last 26 years. The parking issue
has impacted the residential streets tremendously.
It has been wonderful for the city and the Uptown district to see such growth in business. However, the rewards are not
being felt when it takes into consideration the residents that live close by. There must be another option. The building
across the street has a huge vacant parking lot. Trio Restaurant must find other options for the customers parking needs.
It is just too much overflow into the peaceful neighborhood everyday morning noon and night.
hope that this issue can be addressed now that Trio will be reopening soon. It has been wonderful not dealing with all
the traffic and parking problems since the fire closed them down.
Regards,
Louise Eccard
780 Prescott Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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PETEF, L.MAHLEH
RECEIVED
September 5, 2017
S E P 112017
City of Palm Sppings PLANNING SERVICES
Department of Planning Services DEPARTMENT
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,California 92262
Dear Pahn Springs City Council:
I hope this letter finds you well and happy.Thank you for all your work on our
city's behalf.
I think saying no to this mural is the right answer. I so appreciate that a building
owner wants to maintain their property. The Art of our Community is the Sky
Mountains, harmonious atmosphere. This feels very urban,in your face,and in
my opinion not a lasting look. I also feel this opens the door for people wanting
signage changes,logos, etc.
The city's traditionally rigorous approach to these matters I believe has served us
well. In my opinion the steps Trio or their landlord could take would be to
maintain their property is to keep the exterior and grounds tidier,repave their
parking lot, and solve for their employee parking, which creeps significantly into
the neighborhood which adversely impacts Old Las Palmas and is an unintended
consequence of their success.
Best regards,
fw V .
Peter L. Mahler
PLM/jcd
600 N.Broadway,Suite 200•Milwaukee,W153202
Phone:(414)847-3100•Fax:(414)278-5991
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RECEIVED
August 28, 2017
AUG 2 9 2017
PLANNING SERVICES
3EFFREY JUR ASKY et ASSOCIATES, INC. DEPARTMENT
687 n. palm canyon drive, suite a palm springs, ca 92262 t. 7601325-1090 f. 760/325-3363 www.JJandAdes*an.com Jeffrey@JJandAdesign.com
To: Glenn Mlaker AICP, Associate Planner
Planning Department- City of Palm Springs
RE: Case #17-003 MUR
707 North Palm Canyon Drive
I would like to put a good word of endorsement for the proposed mural on the rear of the building in question where Trio
Restaurant is located. It is creative and vibrant solution to making the"back of house" look presentable and lively along
with the existing graphic. Many applications for artwork have been submitted over the years but only a few are done
professionally and of the quality of artistic execution that deserves to be in Palm Springs . . . this is one.
I own, and have my business located across the street at 687 N. Palm Canyon.
Sincerely,
rey Jurasky, ASID, President
EFFREY JURASKY&ASSOCIATES, INC.
And DONDAR, LLC
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