A detailed Commission packet is available for review in the Library and City Clerk's Office.

 
 

   
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Decisions of the Architectural Commission may be appealed to the City Council within fourteen (14) days of the Architectural Commission action by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal forms are available by contacting the City Clerk's office at 310-285-2400. (Note: Appeal Fee Required.)




CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210

In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting


ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
1:30 p.m.




Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall.  Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the Beverly Hills Architectural Commission and staff may participate in this meeting in person or via a teleconference.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically; and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.

Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber or Commission meeting room is subject to having their image and/or voice displayed.  These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity. 

How to Submit Public Comment:

Oral Comment / Listen Only:  310-288-2288

Email:  commentAC@beverlyhills.org

Video:  https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/bevpublic (passcode: 90210)

To watch video live:  https://www.beverlyhills.org/live

In-Person:  Submit a speaker card to the Recording Secretary

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Architectural Commission Recording Secretary by 11:30 AM on the meeting date.  Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Architectural Commission.  Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email. 

In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time.  If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record.

The Commission may act on any item listed on the agenda.

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission regular meeting of January 18, 2023.

Tab 1 - January 18, 2023 Minutes

2. RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME - Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Architectural Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.

Tab 2 - Meetings Via Teleconference

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. 418 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  BALENCIAGA (PL2300009) - Request for architectural review for façade modifications, a Sign Accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signs, 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 further review under CEQA. Continued from the January 18, 2023 Architectural Commission regular meeting.

Tab 3 - 418 North Rodeo Drive

NEW BUSINESS

4. 149-159 SOUTH MAPLE DRIVE  Multi-family Residential (PL2300046) - Request for approval of an architectural review to allow the construction of a new six-story multi-family residential building with rooftop uses, 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 4 - 149-159 South Maple Drive

5. 9665 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  INDI EV (PL2300047) - Request for approval of an architectural review to allow 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 5 - 9665 Wilshire Boulevard

6. 300 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Van Cleef & Arpels (PL2300048) - Request for an architectural review for a temporary mural or similar environmental graphics on the façade of an existing retail 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 6 - 300 North Rodeo Drive

7. 461 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Amiri (PL2300049) - 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 - 461 North Rodeo Drive

8. 9100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Authentic (PL2300050) - Request for approval for an architectural review for a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Business Identification Signs, including a Business Identification Sign facing a courtyard. 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 - 9100 Wilshire Boulevard

9. 236 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  Mouawad (PL2300051) - 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 9 - 236 North Rodeo Drive

10. 371 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE  L’Agence (PL2300052) - Request for architectural review for façade modifications and 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 10 - 371 North Beverly Drive

11. 9536 BRIGHTON WAY  Genny (PL2300052) - Request for approval for an architectural review for façade modifications, 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 11 - 9536 Brighton Way

STUDY SESSION - None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Urban Designer Updates

12. 2023 Meeting Schedule

Tab 12 - 2023 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT