CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
March 20, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Architectural Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: March 20, 2024 / 1:31 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Mark Odell, Deborah Hong, Karen Myron
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.
Public Input: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission regular meeting of February 21, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Meyer, SECONDED by Commissioner Pynoos to adopt the minutes as presented (5-0).
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
March 20, 2024
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
NOES: None
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chair Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real property less than 500 feet from the project at 9549 Wilshire Boulevard, but because those interests face different streets, he does not believe there will be a material impact. Additionally, he has a financial interest in other real properties located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project site, and has considered whether the proposed project would change the Development potential; Income producing potential; Highest and best use; Character by substantially altering traffic levels, intensity of use, parking, view, privacy, noise levels, or air quality; or Market value of the real property in which he has a financial interest. Based on the nature of the proposed project, he finds that it would not change any of the previously stated factors, and thus will participate in the consideration of the matter.
2. 9549 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Canali (PL2400089)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a façade remodel; a Sign Accommodation for (1) multiple Business Identification Signs, (2) a projecting sign, and (3) a sign facing an alley; and colored construction barricades. 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.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: Canali
Project Representative: Pierluigi Bonvicini Arch, Inc.
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber SECONDED by
Commissioner Pynoos to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
NOES: None
CARRIED
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
March 20, 2024
Commissioner Schreiber advised that her home is located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project at 175 South Beverly Drive, and she has considered whether the proposed project would change the Development potential; Income producing potential; Highest and best use; Character by substantially altering traffic levels, intensity of use, parking view, privacy, noise levels, or air quality; or Market value of her real property. Based on the nature of the proposed project, she finds it would not change any of the stated factors, and she will participate in the consideration of the matter.
3. 175 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE
WaFd Bank (PL2400090)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign Accommodation for (1) multiple Business Identification Signs, (2) sign facing private property, and (3) a ground sign on a street other than those permitted; window signs; and a Parking Entrance 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.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: WaFd Bank
Project Representative: Chris Kelly – AKC Permit, Inc.
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Matson, SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
NOES: None
CARRIED
Citing a financial interest in real property less than 300 feet from the project at 465 North Beverly Drive, Vice Chair Meyer recused from item #4 and left the meeting room at 2:41 PM.
4. 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE
Mr. Brainwash Museum (PL2400092)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign accommodation for a mural or similar environmental graphics (sculptural art components). 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.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: It’s a Wonderful World, Inc.
Project Representative: Michaelangelo Loggia
Public Input: None
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
March 20, 2024
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber SECONDED by
Commissioner Pynoos to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Chair Devlin NOES: None
RECUSED: Vice Chair Meyer
CARRIED
Vice Chair Meyer returned to the meeting at 2:51 PM.
The Commission took a recess at 2:52 PM
The Commission reconvened at 2:58 PM
Vice Chair Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real property less than 500 feet from the project at 9540 Brighton Way, but because those interests face different streets, he does not believe there will be a material impact. Additionally, he has a financial interest in other real properties located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project site, and has considered whether the proposed project would change the Development potential; Income producing potential; Highest and best use; Character by substantially altering traffic levels, intensity of use, parking, view, privacy, noise levels, or air quality; or Market value of the real property in which he has a financial interest. Based on the nature of the proposed project, he finds that it would not change any of the previously stated factors, and thus will participate in the consideration of the matter.
5. 9540 BRIGHTON WAY
Parfums de Marly (PL2400093)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signs, including banner signs. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: Parfums de Marly
Project Representative: Carter Permit Consulting
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Meyer SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
NOES: None
CARRIED
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
March 20, 2024
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Chair Devlin provided brief highlights from the Mayor’s Cabinet meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Urban Designer Updates
o Urban Designer Mark Odell advised the Commission of the following:
▪ The Design Review Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for April 4 has been cancelled, as no projects are ready to be presented to the Commission. ▪ At its upcoming meeting on Wednesday April 10, the Cultural Heritage Commission will review final updates to the multi-family historic survey. ▪ Staff has already received several project submittals for the Architectural Commission’s next meeting on Wednesday, April 17.
▪ The Landmark Nominations Advisory Subcommittee of the Cultural Heritage Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, March 21 to review several new potential nominees for the Golden Shield Award.
6. 2024 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: March 20, 2024 / 3:09 PM