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 SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA

Monday, September 20, 2021
1:30 p.m.

OPEN MEETING

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.

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 Commission, 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 August 18, 2021.

Tab 1 - August 18, 2021 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS

2. 332-336 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE  Multi-family Residential (PL2100290) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow a front yard fence and gates. 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. (Continued item from the August 18, 2021 Architectural Commission meeting.)

Tab 2 - 332-336 North Oakhurst Drive

NEW BUSINESS


3. 241 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE  Bellacures (PL2100292) - Request for approval for a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Business Identification Signs including a window sign and a projecting blade 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 3 - 241 South Beverly Drive

4. 9454 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Bank of America (PL2100304) - Request for approval for modifications to a previously approved Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Building 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 4 - 9454 Wilshire Boulevard

5. 9000 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Office Building (PL2100280) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow 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 5 - 9000 Wilshire Boulevard

6. 313-315 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Loro Piana (PL2100281) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow modifications to the existing façade and a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple 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 6 - 313-315 North Rodeo Drive

7. 459 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Balenciaga (PL2100285) - Request for approval for an architectural review for façade modifications and a Sign Accommodation to allow 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 the further review under CEQA.

Tab 7 - 459 North Rodeo Drive

8. 225 NORTH CANON DRIVE  Leor Beverly Hills (PL2100287) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow an interior security grille.  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 - 225 North Canon Drive

9. 328 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Saint Laurent (PL2100288) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow 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 9 - 328 North Rodeo Drive

10. 9570 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Saks Fifth Avenue (PL2100289) - Request for approval for an architectural review to allow façade modficiations, an interior security grille, landscaping, and a Sign Accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signs including signage facing private 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 10 - 9570 Wilshire Boulevard

11. 8833 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Tactical Fleet Dealership (PL2100299) Request for approval for a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Building Identification Signs and a Business Identification 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 11 - 8833 Wilshire Boulevard

STUDY SESSION - No items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Urban Designer Updates

12. 2021 Meeting Schedule

Tab 12 - 2021 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT