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

 
 

   
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilites. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-1126 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.



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, August 16, 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

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 - None

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - None

NEW BUSINESS

1. 337 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  LORO PIANA (PL2300300) - Request for approval of an architectural review for façade modifications, a Sign Accommodation to allow multiple Business Identification Signs, a construction barricade, and improvements to the existing outdoor rooftop area. 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 1 - 337 North Rodeo Drive

2. 313-323 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  DIOR (PL2300327) - Request for approval of an architectural review for modifications to a previously approved project 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 2 - 313-323 North Rodeo Drive

3. 420 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE  KITSON (PL2300335) - Request for approval of an architectural review for 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 3 - 420 North Beverly Drive

4. 9500 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  GABRIELA HEARST (PL2300331) - Request for approval of an architectural review for a construction barricade with lifestyle grahpics. 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 - 9500 Wilshire Boulevard

5. 9701 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  POLESTAR (PL2300328) - Request for approval of an architectural review for a Business Identification Sign 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 5 - 9701 Wilshire Boulevard

Tab 5 - 9701 Wilshire Boulevard - UPDATED STAFF REPORT & RESOLUTION, ADDED 8-15-23

6. 431 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  BULGARI (PL2300337) - Request for approval of an architectural review for modifications to a previously approved project 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 6 - 431 North Rodeo Drive

7. 439 NORTH RODEO DRIVE  GRAND SEIKO (PL2300330) - Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign Accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signs, including Business Identification Signs facing the courtyard and on the top surface of the awnings. 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 - 439 North Rodeo Drive

8. 352 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE A.L.C. (PL2300331) - Request for approval of an architectural review for façade modifications, a Business Identification Sign, 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. 

Tab 8 - 352 North Beverly Drive

9. 245 SOUTH SPALDING DRIVE  Multi-family Residential (PL2300336) - Request for approval of an architectural for facade modifications, landscaping, and rooftop improvements to an existing six-story multi-family residential 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 9 - 245 South Spalding Drive

STUDY SESSION - None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Urban Designer Updates

2023 Meeting Schedule

Tab 10 - 2023 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT