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, August 19, 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 (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093).

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 July 15, 2020.

Tab 1 - July 15, 2020 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

2. CONNECT BEVERLY HILLS - Transportation Planning staff will provide an introduction to the "Connect Beverly Hills:  Meet me on Wilshire and La Cienega" project.

Tab 2 - Connect Beverly Hills

CONTINUED BUSINESS - No items

NEW BUSINESS


3. 9312 AND 9320 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE  Office Building (PL2000247) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow façade modifications and new landscaping for an existing property.  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 - 9312 and 9320 Civic Center Drive

4. 331 NORTH MAPLE DRIVE  Office Building (PL2000249) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow landscape modifications with an outdoor exercise area and parking wayfinding 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 4 - 331 North Maple Drive

5. 9401 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Ervin Cohen & Jessup (PL2000252) - Request for approval of a Sign Accommodation for a Building Identification Sign and a ground sign.  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 - 9401 Wilshire Boulevard

6. 9720 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD   Office Building (PL2000254) - Request for approval for an architectural review for modifications to the existing façade and courtyard, and new ground sign.  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 6 - 9720 Wilshire Boulevard, part 1

Tab 6 - 9720 Wilshire Boulevard, part 2

Tab 6 - 9720 Wilshire Boulevard, part 3

7. 453 NORTH CANON DRIVE  Tatel (PL2000258) - Request for approval of an architectural review for 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 7 - 453 North Canon Drive

8. 460 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE  PNC Mortgage (PL2000260) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow for façade modifications and a Business Identification Sign for a ground-floor tenant.  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 - 460 North Beverly Drive

STUDY SESSION - No items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Urban Designer Updates

9. 2020 Meeting Schedule

Tab 9 - 2020 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT