Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093). Written public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentAC@beverlyhills.org. Oral public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020. Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at wwww.beverlyhills.org/watchlive. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact (310) 285-1126 prior to the meeting for assistance.


 
 
 
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
455 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
1:30 p.m.

Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Beverly Hills Architectural  Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the Meeting at (916) 235-1420 or (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093) and/or offer comment through email at commentAC@beverlyhills.org.

How to Submit Public Comment:

Members of the public may provide written public comment by sending comments to the Architectural Commission Recording Secretary at commentAC@beverlyhills.org. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. Public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020.

Comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Commission’s discretion. Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time.

It is recommended that public written comments be submitted prior to the posted meeting date/time. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Commission.

If a written comment is received after the agenda item is heard, but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting, but will not be read into the record.

In order to have written material included in the Commissioners’ mailed Agenda Packet, the material must be received by the Project Planner no later than 8 calendar days before the date of the Hearing.

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commssion, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission regular meeting of February 19, 2020.

Tab 1 - February 19, 2020 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - No items

NEW BUSINESS


2. 331 NORTH MAPLE DRIVE  Office Building (PL2000114) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow for the introduction of a landscaped area, a Sign Accommodation for a ground sign, and parking wayfinding signage for the subject commercial office building.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 2 - 331 North Maple Drive

3. 9478 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD  Office Building (PL2000119) - Request for approval of a Sign Accommodation to allow for a mural on the east elevation of the existing building.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 3 - 9478 West Olympic Boulevard

4. 9355 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Torrey Pines Bank (PL2000121) - Request for approval of a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Business Identification Signs and for a sign that is located on a non-entry street frontage.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 4 - 9355 Wilshire Boulevard

5. 469 NORTH CANON DRIVE  Commercial Building (PL2000110) - Request for approval of an architectural review to allow for modifications to an existing commercial building.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 5 - 469 North Canon Drive

6. 461 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Amiri (PL2000116) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow a Sign Accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signage, façade modifications, and a construction barricade. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from the further review under CEQA.

Tab 6 - 461 North Rodeo Drive

7. 9200 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Mixed-Use Building (PL2000147) - Request for approval for an architectural review for façade modifications to a previously approved six-story mixed-use building and landscaping.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 7 - 9200 Wilshire Boulevard, Part 1

Tab 7 - 9200 Wilshire Boulevard, Part 2

Tab 7 - 9200 Wilshire Boulevard, Part 3

Tab 7 - 9200 Wilshire Boulevard, Part 4

8. 477 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Christian Louboutin (PL2000152) - Request for approval of a façade modification, awning signage, flag signage, window signage and a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Business Identification Signs and signage to face an alley.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 8 - 477 North Rodeo Drive

9. 9675 BRIGHTON WAY  UCLA HEALTH (PL2000153) - Request for approval of a Sign Accommodation for multiple Building Identification Signage.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 9 - 9675 Brighton Way

10. 9595 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Office Building (PL2000154) - Request for approval of a Sign Accommodation to allow Building Identification Signage to be located in areas other than those otherwise permitted.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 10 - 9595 Wilshire Boulevard

11. 451 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  MaxMara (PL2000155) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow for modifications to an existing façade, a Sign Accommodation for Business Identification Signs, and a construction barricade with lifestyle graphics.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 11 - 451 North Rodeo Drive

12. 400 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  CHANEL (PL2000169) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow for the installation of retractable security bollards at the front entry and rear parking area approaches, a security gate at the rear entry, and a new egress door to a previously approved building.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 12 - 400 North Rodeo Drive, Part 1

Tab 12 - 400 North Rodeo Drive, Part 2

13. 9242 BEVERLY BOULEVARD  Beverly Place LP (PL2000171) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow a Sign Accommodation for parking directional signage and a Sign Accommodation to allow for multiple Business Identification Signage.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 13 - 9242 Beverly Boulevard

14. 309 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Dior (PL2000175) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow a Sign Accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signs.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Tab 14 - 309 North Rodeo Drive

STUDY SESSION - No items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Urban Designer Updates

15. 2020 Meeting Schedule

Tab 15 - 2020 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT