ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

Tuesday, May 27, 2014    /    3:00 PM Regular Meeting 

AGENDA

Susan Secoy-Jensen, Chair
William Fauber, Vice-Chair
Kenny Cassady
Gary Fredricks
Michael Hirschbein
Randy Purnel
Maria Song 


M. Margo Wheeler, FAICP                                                                                       
Director of Planning Services                                                                                  
Glenn Mlaker, AICP
Assistant Planner

Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Planning Department, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall, Planning Department. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Planning Department at (760) 323-8245.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda is available for public access at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Department counter by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Architectural Advisory 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Architectural Advisory 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 Advisory 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.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Board for separate discussion at this time or under Approval of the Agenda.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes of May 12, 2014.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. STEVE HERMANN HOTELS, LLC, FOR A NEW 920-SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND RESTROOM BUILDING WITH DINING COURTYARD; AND THE ADDITION OF 14 PARKING SPACES AT THE HORIZON HOTEL LOCATED AT 1050 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE. (CASE 3.0313 MAA). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide consultation to the Planning Director.

3. MARK TEMPLE FOR A NEW 3,502-SQUARE FOOT HOUSE ON A HILLSIDE LOT TO INCLUDE AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT AT 771 LA MIRADA DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 22 (CASE NOS. 3.3733 MAJ / 7.1423 AMM) (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to Planning Commission.

4. LIZ AND MARK OSTOICH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 1,307-SQUARE FOOT CASITA AND WINE CELLAR WITH KITCHEN ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 660 PALISADES DRIVE, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 15 (CASE NOS. 5.1337 CUP AND 3.1745 MAJ). (GM)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to Planning Commission.


COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:


STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:


ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs will adjourn to the next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on June 9, 2014, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.